"We feel like we could have won the three points. Mistakes are costly in this kind of competition and we could have scored more goals. Unfortunately the immaturity of the lads shows at times, but we will go to Dortmund looking win a place in the next round", guaranteed Tiago Fernandes at the final whistle.

 

The evening will also be remembered for a generous moment of fair play between the two sides. Dario Scuderi picked up a serious injury earlier in the competition and a tribute to the Dortmund youngster wasn't wasted on Sporting, with Fernandes's side offering a signed shirt with his number on the back. "It was shocking, but he is still a young lad with a lot ahead of him. We wanted to show our support to him", said the under-19 coach.