League Cup : U.Leiria - Sporting 1 - 2 result
Sporting is very close to qualify for the semi-finals of the League Cup after a difficult win against a good Uniao Leiria (2-1).
The early goals paved the way for the fourth straight win of Carvalhal's team, who equaled the best serie of the season.
Carvalhal wants to give cohesion to the team, and not rested players. Bet on his strongest available eleven and in return, received a committed team, especially in the first half, and effectiveness which paid off early.
After Tonel has being close to score (10 '), Sporting put himself ahead on 16 minutes.
Joao Pereira, the right-back, was in the right place at the right time, and did striker, amending an incomplete defense of goalkeeper, after a cross from João Moutinho.
It was the first goal from Joao Pereira with his Leo shirt.
With the pitch in bad condition, the game was even better than it might been expected. Sporting players managed to adapt to the conditions of the ground and also relied on the effectiveness of Miguel Veloso, who rides an hot foot.
Portuguese midfielder scored the sixth goal of the season, by free-kick (36 '). The ball has touched the barrier, but this drift doesn't alter Veloso's substance, who is now an expert on half distance shots, and more a magnet for foreign clubs who have observed him, and to Carlos Queiroz, when the time comes the choose the 23 internationalists.
The game in Leiria also showed a more stable Sporting, especially in the first half, largely because security has improved defensively. Tonel has best dominated the airspace and Joao Pereira has settled well.
But there were no facilities for Sporting, because Uniao Leiria again showed qualities.
Cassio is an mobile advanced and put Patricio to the test (12 '), before wasting three good chances, two in the first half (19' and 28 ') and another in the second when he headed next.
As had happened in Alvalade, Andre Santos, shown interesting details, like a shot from distance, defended by Patricio in the first half, a minute before the Sporting deadlock.
The second half brought a Uniao even more dangerous. Carlão and Silas left the bank and Leiria did score. The Brazilian striker combined well with Cassio and hitted Patricio, marking the goal for his team.
The outcome remained uncertain until the end. Such have been seen Rui Patricio to avoid a tie ,with an excellent output at Silas's feet, as Hélder Godinho to prevent the 3-1: Djaló, Vukcevic and Saleiro heel didn't made the goal.
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The early goals paved the way for the fourth straight win of Carvalhal's team, who equaled the best serie of the season.
Carvalhal wants to give cohesion to the team, and not rested players. Bet on his strongest available eleven and in return, received a committed team, especially in the first half, and effectiveness which paid off early.
After Tonel has being close to score (10 '), Sporting put himself ahead on 16 minutes.
Joao Pereira, the right-back, was in the right place at the right time, and did striker, amending an incomplete defense of goalkeeper, after a cross from João Moutinho.
It was the first goal from Joao Pereira with his Leo shirt.
With the pitch in bad condition, the game was even better than it might been expected. Sporting players managed to adapt to the conditions of the ground and also relied on the effectiveness of Miguel Veloso, who rides an hot foot.
Portuguese midfielder scored the sixth goal of the season, by free-kick (36 '). The ball has touched the barrier, but this drift doesn't alter Veloso's substance, who is now an expert on half distance shots, and more a magnet for foreign clubs who have observed him, and to Carlos Queiroz, when the time comes the choose the 23 internationalists.
The game in Leiria also showed a more stable Sporting, especially in the first half, largely because security has improved defensively. Tonel has best dominated the airspace and Joao Pereira has settled well.
But there were no facilities for Sporting, because Uniao Leiria again showed qualities.
Cassio is an mobile advanced and put Patricio to the test (12 '), before wasting three good chances, two in the first half (19' and 28 ') and another in the second when he headed next.
As had happened in Alvalade, Andre Santos, shown interesting details, like a shot from distance, defended by Patricio in the first half, a minute before the Sporting deadlock.
The second half brought a Uniao even more dangerous. Carlão and Silas left the bank and Leiria did score. The Brazilian striker combined well with Cassio and hitted Patricio, marking the goal for his team.
The outcome remained uncertain until the end. Such have been seen Rui Patricio to avoid a tie ,with an excellent output at Silas's feet, as Hélder Godinho to prevent the 3-1: Djaló, Vukcevic and Saleiro heel didn't made the goal.
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