Sporting CP Lisbon vs Naval Primeiro De Maio Match Preview
Never before and probably never again will a Sporting-Naval match be so highly emotionally charged. Sporting’s iconic striker, Liedson, will pull on the green and white shirt for the last time after more than 300 games and 171 goals for the Lions.
The 33-year-old Brazilian known as Levezinho (the light one), is to return to his homeland and see out his career at Corinthians, and the entire Sporting nation shall be willing him on to score one last goal as the adoring fans say their goodbyes.
Naval coach Carlos Mozer lavished generous praise on his compatriot in the lead-up to the match, but will be doing everything within his power to ruin the love-in. The Figueira da Foz team has improved markedly since Mozer’s arrival over the Christmas break (one defeat in five matches) but need every point they can muster if they want to haul themselves out of the relegation zone.