Curiously, considering the final scoreline, Jorge Jesus' side did dominate proceedings, with Adrien Silva in particularly good form at the heart of midfield. However, it was the finishing that let Sporting CP down, with a string of chances left wanting. After a goalless first half that saw just 5 shots on goal, Sporting CP came out stronger after the break and in the 50th minute Bas Dost headed an effort goalwards following a cross by William Carvalho, but Ventura controlled comfortably. However, the visiting keeper couldn't keep Bruno César out two minutes later with a goal poked in at the far post. A shot over the bar followed from Matheus Pereira, before Marvin set up Bas Dost for a shot that was denied by Gonçalo.

 

Jorge Jesus had already sent Joel Campbell out to warm up, but the introduction of the attacking Costa Rican was made all the more urgent when Belenenses drew level from the penalty spot, after Matheus Pereira was judged to have cut out a cross with his arm at the edge of hte area. Sporting CP could have taken the wind out of the visitors' sails 10 minutes before the final whistle, but Luc Castaignos blasted over the bar when through against the isolated Ventura.

 

To add insult to injury, Belenenses scored two late goals through Dinis (84') and Gonçalo (88').