There was fear, but in the end, things prevailed as normal… Olivas and Moscovedi celebrated when the draw decided Sporting Clube de Portugal’s lead. On the day of the much-anticipated match, Rebollera – a home loaner – dressed to ‘make a trophy’. Fabricio and his teammates tried hard, but the lions turned around (thank Catamo) and won 1-3.

Surprise at the entrance

Fabricio opened the scoring in a stadium he knows well. @capta+

First whistle by Helder Carvalho The players had not yet warmed up when a penalty kick was awarded to the fifth division team. Throw-in from the left, interception cross, interception on the rebound and touch are prohibited in the area. Fabricio, an experienced striker, was called on for the conversion and did not flinch. 1-0 and the cup takes the form of a “cup”.

The next half hour justified the home advantage, especially due to some away disadvantage. Sporting was somewhat sloppy, clumsy, and slow-moving. We asked the lion for more, and after thirty minutes of rest, “more” appeared. Lions were surrounded and more risk-taking, were more assertive and active, and thus created greater danger. The draw came in a bad first half. Edwards, after a great move, was awarded a penalty. “He who suffers hits,” and that is why the Englishman did not miss from a distance of eleven meters and restored the tie.

After they returned from the locker room with yellow smiles, the Lions entered again. Jenny jumped off the bench, got involved in the game and… scored. In a confusing play, with the beginnings of an own goal and the ball hitting the woodwork, the rebound fell to Catamo, who took the shot and slotted the ball past Ruben Gonsalves.

Fresinda made way for Jenny Katamu @Kapta+

Already up front, the Lions had more chances at their disposal – Edwards, with the goal wide open, missed a volley – and Olivais lost steam, but that doesn’t mean Sporting were convincing. Leo’s display is very grey.

The certainty of getting out

Towards the end, the fifth division team, with all their heart and not their head, tried everything for everything – in a false move, they even hit the post. The goal was there, but for the lions. Catamo passed everyone on the right flank, including the goalkeeper, and served Bragança on a silver platter, as the final ended 1-3.

With this result, Sporting continues to lead the Portuguese Cup. On the other hand, after a very respectable performance, Olivais e Moscavide remains here in Prova Rainha.