Sporting put on a commanding display at home this Saturday, dispatching FC Gaia with a convincing 45-28 victory. This win marks their seventh straight triumph in the national championship, keeping them firmly at the top of the league standings with a perfect record.
The two-time national champions needed a strong performance. Just days earlier, on Wednesday, they faced a tough loss against Nantes in the Champions League. But against Gaia, Sporting showed no mercy. They established control early, building a significant 25-13 lead by halftime. The team kept their foot on the gas after the break, adding another 21 goals to Gaia’s 15 in the second half.
Martim Costa and Orri Thorkelsson were the main architects of Sporting’s attack, each netting seven goals. For FC Gaia, Rodrigo Esteves stood out with an impressive ten goals, all scored at the João Rocha arena.
This domestic dominance sets the stage for another challenging European encounter. Sporting will be back on their home court this coming Thursday, preparing to face Veszprém in the Champions League.