Sporting put on a dominant show Thursday evening. They beat Argentina’s Andes Tallers with a commanding 8-2 victory. This match took place during the Club World Cup in San Juan, Argentina. It marked the second game of Group A play.
This big win was Sporting’s second straight in the tournament. It secured their spot in the semifinals. The top two teams from each group move forward in the competition. Now, Sporting looks ahead to a crucial matchup. They will face Barcelona this Friday at 11:00 PM local time. That game will decide who finishes first in Group A. The group winner gets a better seed for their semifinal opponent.
Meanwhile, another Portuguese side is also performing well. OC Barcelos has picked up two wins themselves. They are competing in Group B of the same tournament.
For a full look at all the results and group standings, you can check them out here: rinkhockey.worldskate.org.