Sporting edged out Farense in a close win on Saturday, 2x3, in a game relating to matchweek 7. In this competition, José Mota's team came from a defeat, and Rúben Amorim's team came from two wins. Viktor Gyökeres was decisive with 2 goals.
With 18 minutes on the clock, Farense saw Gonçalo Silva get a straight red card after 21 minutes, Viktor Gyökeres opened the scoring for Sporting, from the penalty spot. In the 35th minute, the leões extended their lead with a goal from Pedro Gonçalves from a corner. With 37 minutes on the clock, Mattheus Oliveira fired home for José Mota's team, from a direct free kick.
Farense scored their second goal of the game through midfielder, after 55 minutes, from a direct free kick. In the final minutes of the game, Viktor Gyökeres wrapped things up, from the penalty spot. Viktor Gyökeres now on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games.
After the result Sporting are 1st in the table, with 19 points, while Farense sit 12th place, with 6 points. Next up, Rúben Amorim's team will play at home against FC Arouca, whilst José Mota's team will host FC Vizela.
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Mattheus Oliveira 37' 55' | Viktor Gyökeres 21' (pen.) 90' (pen.) Pedro Gonçalves 35' |