The champions, Torreense, showed their class on the road. They grabbed a crucial three points in Alcochete. A penalty from Nilton Cardoso sealed the win. What’s interesting is that Cardoso once played for Sporting. This match was an early fixture from the 16th round of the Liga Revelação Série B.
Torreense played with real confidence. They kept the ball more than Sporting. They also looked sharper when going forward. Sporting’s goalkeeper, Gustavo Ramalho, wasn’t tested much. Torreense created chances. Arielson, for example, nearly scored early. He tried a clever lob that just went over the crossbar. It was clear which team had more drive.
After Cardoso put Torreense ahead, Sporting struggled. They couldn’t find a way back into the game. Their attacking efforts fell short. The Lions lacked creativity and a cutting edge. To top it off, the match started 45 minutes late. Torreense had trouble with their travel arrangements. But even that delay didn’t stop the champions from getting their win.