Sporting edged out Sturm Graz in a close win on Thursday, 1x2, in a match relating to the Grp.D of the Europa League. Both Christian Ilzer's team and Rúben Amorim's team played their first game in the competition.
The first-half ended without any goals.
The first goal was scored by Willian Boving with 58 minutes on the clock, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box. After 76 minutes, Viktor Gyökeres fired home for Sporting, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area. Ousmane Diomande scored the winner after 84 minutes with a right-foot strike from outside the box.
With regard to the next fixture, Sporting will play at home against Atalanta. Meanwhile, Sturm Graz visit RKS Raków.
| Sturm Graz | Sporting | |||
3 | Shots | 3 | ||
| 8 | 1 | Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
6 | Total Tackles | 6 | ||
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
4 | Ball steals | 4 | ||
| 8 | 37 | Total Passes | 103 | 7 |
| 8 | 29 | Passes Completed | 90 | 7 |
| 7 | 5 | Saves | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 6 | 7 |
