João de Deus after his side's loss in Vila das Aves, after an unbeaten run of six matches

Six matches later, Sporting B's run in Ledman LigPro was finally brought to an end, courtesy of a 3-0 defeat by Desportivo das Aves.

“We are frustrated. It was a heavy defeat. We were the better sid at the start, but after that some things conditioned the game and our opponent was better than us. We have to carry on working to turn around for our next match", said João de Deus in a post-match conference, adding a word on the two red cards brandished to his side: "I can't say much. I have learnt from the 30 day suspension that I took that we can't say anything. The two penalties look fair, I doubt doubt that. I do wonder why a player can't come back onto the pitch while another is being seen to by the doctor, but that is up to the referee to decide as he sees best."

Skipeer Domingos Duarte on Sporting B's loss to Desp. Aves

Sporting B conceded a heavy defeat on Ledman LigaPro matchday 43 this Saturday, in a match which saw the team from Alvalade reduced to nine men.

Domingos Duarte was on hand to reflect at the final whistle, but the Sporting youngster preferred to avoid comment on the afternoon's refereeing: “The first goal was a lapse in concentration from us, which can happen sometimes.We started well and we had a good first-half, but after the break we let a second goal in and it was impossible to come back with two players being sent off. It isn't up to us to speak about referees."