Sporting delivered an impressive futsal performance, defeating SC Braga 8-1 in the 13th round of the Liga Placar. The match showcased Sporting’s dominance from the start, with remarkable offensive efficiency throughout.
Match Highlights
The scoring opened at 12 minutes when Pauleta capitalized on a rebound from Filipe Valério’s shot. Just seven minutes later, Pauleta struck again, converting a corner to increase the lead to 2-0. SC Braga briefly threatened with a shot hitting the post at the 21-minute mark.
However, Sporting responded swiftly. At 22 minutes, Bruno Pinto elegantly deflected a shot to make it 3-0. A minute later, Alex Guilherme intercepted the ball near his area, executing a quick transition to score and extend the lead to 4-0.
Braga’s Brief Response
While Braga managed to convert a penalty through Neves at 26 minutes, Sporting continued their offensive onslaught. Just four minutes later, at 30, Merlim set up Bruno Pinto for another goal, increasing the score to 5-1. The goalfest continued as Filipe Valério capitalized on a goalkeeper error to score at 33 minutes.
- Tomas Paçó scored from a powerful free-kick, making it 7-1.
- A second goal from Paçó just before half-time sealed the first-half score at 8-1.
Conclusion of the Match
This spectacular win for Sporting conveyed a strong message of their capabilities in futsal, combining intensity, technical skill, and finishing accuracy. Remarkably, Sporting has scored eight goals in three consecutive matches, following previous victories against AEK (8-3) and Torreense (8-2).
Upcoming Fixtures
In their next games, SC Braga will face AD Fundão, while Sporting gears up to host Rio Ave. The consistent performance of Sporting in the league positions them as a formidable team to watch.
