Some soccer matches are like a good comeback movie. Today’s friendly between Sporting’s B team and Felgueiras was exactly that. It felt like a classic tale of digging deep and finding a way. The young Sporting squad, often called the “young lions,” clawed their way back from a two-goal deficit. They ended up snatching a 3-2 victory.
The early moments were a shock. Felgueiras burst out of the gate, looking sharp and hungry. Feliz Vaz got them on the scoreboard first, netting a goal after just nine minutes. Not long after, Léo doubled their lead in the 30th minute. Two goals up against a strong B team, Felgueiras looked comfortable. Many teams would have thrown in the towel right there.
But this Sporting B side, guided by coach João Gião, showed real grit. Just before halftime, a new hero stepped forward. Salvador Blopa, a name fans will remember, started the turnaround. He found the net in the 38th minute, pulling one back. Then, almost immediately, Blopa struck again in the 44th minute. Suddenly, the score was tied heading into the break. The stadium was buzzing with a different kind of energy.
The second half became a test of wills. Both teams pushed hard for the deciding goal. It was Rafael Nel who finally broke the deadlock for Sporting B. His goal in the 69th minute put the young lions ahead for the first time. They held onto that slim lead until the final whistle. This win is a good sign for Sporting B. It follows a 1-1 draw against Marítimo just last Saturday. That game took place in Rio Maior. Today’s comeback shows a growing belief within the squad.