Sporting took down FC Porto 39-36. This win came after they’d already clinched the championship title. But their first half was rocky – at one point, they were down by five goals. Coach Ricardo Costa acknowledged the struggles after the game.
The team really wanted to win. Nobody likes losing. In the first half, we weren’t ourselves. But in the second, we got serious, Costa said on Sporting TV. He noted that even though the game didn’t count towards the title, the team’s desire to win didn’t change. These games are always tough. Every game means something. Today, we could’ve left with a loss, which is always bad. Our fans deserved our best.
Looking Ahead
The team’s focus now shifts to the Portuguese Cup final against FC Porto on June 7. We have the Portuguese Cup next, which is crucial for us, and we’re facing a very strong team, Costa said. FC Porto’s coach, Magnus Andersson, was disappointed. We played well in the first half, controlled the game, but they had more fire in their bellies. When we started making mistakes and losing balls, it was disappointing. Congratulations to Sporting, they deserved the win.
Andersson is looking to the future. We’ve got one more game left. I hope next week we see a fighting spirit in our team. The Cup final will be different, and we’re hungry to win a title.
- The Sporting team celebrates their win on social media.
- Coach Ricardo Costa praises his team’s second-half performance.
- FC Porto’s coach, Magnus Andersson, congratulates Sporting on their win.