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Sporting CP vs Manchester City result ( Europe League )

Sporting C.P. defeated Manchester City this afternoon, by 1-0, in game counting for the Europa League eighth-finals.

To the 51 minutes, Xandão made ​​the only goal in Alvalade... The central defender gave the ultimate destination to the free-kick beaten by Matias Fernandez.
The ball came back from the British keeper, and Xandão of heel, made ​​1-0.

Three minutes from the final whistle, the ball on the bar after header from Balloteli (with Rui Patricio beaten) scared Alvalade stadium, but the scoreboard didn´t alter.

Xandão, who scored Sporting's goal, hold the result to the final brink .
Nasri diverted the ball from Rui Patricio, but the defender´s hip solved.

Beside the good result, was to witnessed the Sa Pinto´s pupils positive attitude, who played without complex against the might (sports and financial) of Premier League leaders.

Racy forwards, determined in midfield and consistently in the rear, Sporting will travel to Manchester with an important advantage. With no goals conceded home, the victory - although slim - places Sporting with a serious chance of being successful in Europe League´s eighths finals.

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