Sporting CP continues with 5-star performance | Week 3, Liga Portugal Betclic 2024/25 Highlights

SC Farense 0 - 5 Sporting CP
Sporting CP delivered a dominant performance against SC Farense, securing a resounding 5-0 victory. The match started off brightly for Sporting, with Hidemasa Morita finding the back of the net in just the 9th minute, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Sporting continued to apply pressure, and it paid off in the 28th minute when Ousmane Diomande doubled their lead with a well-taken goal. Sporting's attacking momentum was relentless, and before the end of the first half, Paulinho added a third goal in the 38th minute, putting the visitors firmly in control. The second half saw more of the same from Sporting CP, as they continued to dominate possession and create chances. Pedro Gonçalves made it 4-0 in the 58th minute, further asserting Sporting's superiority on the pitch. As the game neared its conclusion, Francisco Trincão put the finishing touches on a comprehensive win by scoring the fifth goal in the 84th minute. Sporting CP's clinical finishing and solid defensive display ensured they left no room for a Farense comeback, sealing a comfortable 5-0 victory away from home.

FC Porto 2 - 0 Rio Ave FC
FC Porto secured a solid 2-0 victory over Rio Ave FC, showcasing their strength and control throughout the match. The game began with Porto pressing high and looking to break the deadlock early. Their efforts were rewarded in the 34th minute when Mehdi Taremi found the back of the net, giving Porto a deserved 1-0 lead. Taremi's goal was a result of precise passing and movement, which dismantled the Rio Ave defense. As the match progressed, FC Porto continued to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities, keeping the Rio Ave defense under constant pressure. In the second half, Porto's persistence paid off again. In the 59th minute, Ivan Marcano doubled Porto's lead, scoring with a well-placed header from a set-piece, making it 2-0. Rio Ave struggled to find a way back into the game, as Porto's defense remained resolute, effectively neutralizing any attacking threats. The match ended with FC Porto maintaining their two-goal advantage, securing a comfortable win and all three points, further establishing their position in the league standings.

SL Benfica 1 - 0 Estrela Amadora
SL Benfica narrowly defeated Estrela Amadora with a 1-0 victory in a tightly contested match. The game saw Benfica controlling much of the possession and creating several opportunities, but Estrela Amadora's defense stood firm for the majority of the encounter. The breakthrough finally came in the second half. In the 56th minute, Rafa Silva scored the decisive goal, breaking the deadlock and putting Benfica ahead. Silva's goal was a result of quick interplay and precise passing, which allowed him to find space and calmly slot the ball past the Estrela Amadora goalkeeper. Despite Estrela Amadora's efforts to equalize, Benfica's defense held strong, effectively managing the game and preserving their lead. The match ended with a 1-0 scoreline, earning SL Benfica a hard-fought victory and crucial three points.

Casa Pia 0 - 2 Santa Clara
0:1 - 57' Gabriel Silva (assist: Vinícius Lopes)
0:2 - 90'+5 Ricardinho (assist: Matheus Pereira)


Famalicão 1 - 0 Boavista
1:0 - 6' Gustavo Sa (assist: Francisco Moura)

Arouca 1 - 0 Nacional
1:0 - 27' Henrique Araújo (assist: Cristo Gonzalez)

Estoril 0 - 0 Gil Vicente

AVS 1 - 0 Vitoria Guimaraes
1:0 - 74' Nenê

Sporting Braga 3 - 1 Moreirense
1:0 - 43' Gabri Martínez
1:1 - 53' Luís Asué
2:1 - 56' R. Zalazar (assist: Adrian Marín)
3:1 - 76' R. Zalazar (assist: Gabri Martínez)