GD Chaves stumble to defeat against Sporting

Sporting overcame GD Chaves in a close win on Monday, 2x3, relating to matchweek 21 of the Primeira Liga. In this competition, Vítor Campelos's team came from a draw, and the leões came from a defeat. Héctor Hernández was decisive with 1 goal.

The first goal was scored by Pedro Gonçalves after 8 minutes, from the penalty spot. In the 34th minute, João Teixeira struck for GD Chaves, with a right-foot strike from outside the box.

Sporting scored their second goal of the game through Pedro Gonçalves, in the 61st minute, with a right-foot shot from outside the penalty box. With 70 minutes on the clock, Nuno Santos doubled the lead for the leões, with a left-foot shot. Rodrigo Moura kept his goal safe by saving the penalty after 84 minutes, taken by Youssef Chermiti. In the closing stages of the game, Héctor Hernández wrapped things up, through a header inside the box.

After the result Sporting are 4th in the table, with 41 points, while GD Chaves sit 10th place, with 26 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, the leões will play at home against Estoril Praia, whilst Vítor Campelos's team will play away against Rio Ave.