Vitoria Setubal vs Sporting CP Lisbon Match Preview
Just when things seemed to be falling into place for Sporting, successive defeats in the Portuguese Cup and Europa League have set the alarm bells ringing again at the Alvalade.
The first of those losses was precisely against Monday’s opponents, Vitoria Setubal, with the two teams going head to head for the second weekend running. Sporting will be desperate for a win to solidify third place in the table and to end a troubled year on a high.
But Vitoria, managed by former Sporting striker legend Manuel Fernandes, did not win the cup clash by chance, and one cannot help but feel that the Sadinos’ lowly position in the standings is not a true reflection of the quality of the team. The match rounds off the action in Portugal in 2010 and a tight match is in the offing.
Vitoria Setubal vs Sporting CP Lisbon Match Report
Sporting ended a troubled year on a high with a convincing win away at Vitoria Setubal. The win was especially pleasing for Sporting fans, given that the same opponents had knocked the Lions out of the Portuguese Cup at the same venue just last week.
On that occasion Vitoria were well worthy of the win, but there would be no repeat as Sporting dominated the game from start to finish.
Speedster Yannick Djalo grabbed himself a brace and Abel scored the other, and only some excellent saves from Vitoria goalkeeper Diego kept the score respectable.