Rio Ave lose out to Sporting

Sporting triumphed over Rio Ave, 3-1, on Friday, on matchweek 1. Both Rúben Amorim's team and Luís Freire's team played their first game in the competition. Pedro Gonçalves was the main player.

The first goal was scored by Pedro Gonçalves after 6 minutes, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty area. With 27 minutes on the clock, forward fired home Sporting second goal, with a right-foot shot from outside the penalty box.

In the 63rd minute, Rúben Amorim's team extended their lead with a goal from Viktor Gyökeres with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box. After 90 minutes, Clayton Silva netted the final goal of the game.

After the result Sporting are 1st in the table, with 3 points, while Rio Ave sit 18th place, with 0 points. With regard to the next fixture, the leões will play away against Nacional, whilst Luís Freire's team will play at home against Farense.