Match report

Sporting CP Defeats Alverca 4-1 in Primeira Liga Match

Alverca
Alverca
1–4
FT
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Mar 22, 2026

Sporting CP dominated with a 4-1 win over Alverca in a Primeira Liga encounter, showcasing their strength despite a cancelled penalty and several yellow cards. P. Goncalves netted twice for Sporting CP, while Luis Javier Suárez also contributed to the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Alverca 1–4 Sporting CP
  • • P. Goncalves scored in the 22nd and 86th minutes
  • • Luis Javier Suárez scored a goal in the 50th minute
  • • G. Catamo netted in the 68th minute
  • • Marezi scored Alverca's only goal in the 83rd minute

Lineups

Alverca

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Gomes (G)
  • 4 Naves (D)
  • 5 S. Gomez (D)
  • 33 B. Meupiyou (D)
  • 2 N. Touaizi (M)
  • 26 Rhaldney (M)
  • 18 Lincoln (M)
  • 12 I. James (M)
  • 20 Figueiredo (F)
  • 10 Chiquinho (F)
  • 91 Sandro Lima (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Matheus Mendes
  • 9 Marezi
  • 19 M. Clairicia
  • 3 J. Martinez
  • 82 D. Spencer
  • 14 S. Baseya
  • 98 F. Garcia
  • 17 V. Moreira
  • 6 D. Gui

Sporting CP

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Silva (G)
  • 22 I. Fresneda (D)
  • 72 E. Quaresma (D)
  • 25 G. Inacio (D)
  • 11 N. Santos (D)
  • 42 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 5 H. Morita (M)
  • 10 G. Catamo (M)
  • 17 Trincao (M)
  • 8 P. Goncalves (M)
  • 97 L. Suarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Virginia
  • 23 D. Braganca
  • 15 S. Faye
  • 26 O. Diomande
  • 90 R. Nel
  • 52 J. Simoes
  • 91 R. Mangas
  • 13 G. Vagiannidis
  • 6 Z. Debast

Timeline

  1. Sporting CP
    22' Sporting CP Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Goncalves
  2. Sporting CP
    24' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    G. Inacio

    Foul

  3. Sporting CP
    27' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nuno Santos · On: Giorgos Vagiannidis
  4. Sporting CP
    48' Sporting CP Var · Penalty cancelled
    Luis Javier Suárez
  5. Sporting CP
    49' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    Luis Javier Suárez

    Simulation

  6. Sporting CP
    50' Sporting CP Goal · Normal Goal
    Luis Javier Suárez · Assist: H. Morita
  7. Alverca
    65' Alverca subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sandro Lima · On: Marezi
  8. Alverca
    65' Alverca subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Chiquinho · On: V. Moreira
  9. Alverca
    65' Alverca subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lincoln · On: D. Gui
  10. Sporting CP
    68' Sporting CP Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Catamo · Assist: M. Hjulmand
  11. Sporting CP
    72' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Morita · On: D. Braganca
  12. Sporting CP
    72' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Inacio · On: Z. Debast
  13. Alverca
    75' Alverca subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Figueiredo · On: M. Clairicia
  14. Alverca
    80' Alverca subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Sergi Gómez · On: S. Baseya
  15. Sporting CP
    82' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Luis Javier Suárez · On: R. Nel
  16. Sporting CP
    82' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Fresneda · On: R. Mangas
  17. Alverca
    83' Alverca Goal · Normal Goal
    Marezi · Assist: I. James
  18. Alverca
    85' Alverca Card · Yellow Card
    N. Touaizi

    Foul

  19. Sporting CP
    86' Sporting CP Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Goncalves

Match Stats

Stat Alverca Sporting CP
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 81% 91%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 3 1
Total Passes 312 701
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 4 9
xG 0.83 1.33
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 31% 69%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 254 637
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sporting CP took the lead early with a goal from P. Goncalves in the 22nd minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ A crucial penalty was cancelled against Sporting CP due to VAR, but they bounced back with Luis Javier Suárez's goal in the 50th minute.