Luís Martins praises his players maturity in Sunday's dismantling of Olhanense

"We were lucky to have so many chances really early on. Sporting CP B were the better side. The lads showed respect for their opponent, which just goes to show that they aren't as young as some people say they are", said Luís Martins at the final whistle on Sunday.

Analysing his side's recent run of form, the Sporting CP B coach added: "It is a sixth straight win, but it is only worth three points. We know what our vulnerabilities are and most important right now is to make sure we stay in this division. However, this team has the quality to break into the top 10."

Gelson Dala happy with his return to action and four goals against Olhanense

Back from a two-week spell on the sidelines through injury, Gelson Dala ran riot this Sunday against Olhanense, netting four goals in a 5-1 win.

Dala bags four as Sporting CP B secure sixth consecutive win

"There is nothing better than coming back from injury and scoring four goals", was how Gelson Dala summarised his performance against Olhanense at the final whistle this Sunday, as Sporting CP B netted five to tally a sixth successive win.

Luís Martins looking to extend unbeaten Ledman LigaPro run

Looking ahead to do Ledman LigaPro matchday 34, which will see Sporting CP B host Olhanense, coach Luís Martins warned his players to alert, despite their recent rich run of form.

"There are no easy matches and this is a really specific context. We are coming out of a tough situation and we want to keep this positive run going. We know it will be difficult and we can relate with Olhanense in relation to the fight against relegation. Of course we want the points, especially playing at home. We want to show that the international break has helped us a bit. We haven't won anything yet, but the lads are focused on getting the three points", said Luís Martins.

João de Deus frustrated by last minute draw

Coach João de Deus was left evidently disappointed after his side's 2-2 draw against Olhanense this weekend, after throwing the lead away twice.

“In the first-half we had a lot of chances to score. We were better than our opponent and we could have finished more. We felt a bit hard done by with the score at half-time, but it was our own fault. In the second-half Olhanense had more of the ball and controlled things a bit more. We conceded, but we reorganised ourselves and equalised naturally enough. Then the typical problem with B teams full of young players hit us. Only a young team lets in a goal that late in the match", said the Sporting CP B coach at the final whistle.

Sporting CP B led twice in Olhão before last minute goal split the points

Sporting CP B were held to a 2-2 draw against Olhanense this weekend, after the hosts snatch equaliser in added time.

In contrast to the final stages, the start of the encounter couldn't have been better for João de Deus's side, as Mama Baldé broke through the middle and set up Leonardo Ruiz for a superb chipped finish. Seconds later, Matheus Pereira skilled his way past two defenders and drove a dangerous cross into the box Ruiz came up just short of converting.

Sporting CP B continued to control proceedings and looked the most likely to find the back of the net again. On 21 minutes Pedro Delgado had a good opportunity following a counter-attack, but his host was turned away by the home defence. Olhanense did attempt to rally just before half-time, but Pedro Silva's goal was rarely troubled.

The break wasn't well managed by Sporting CP B, with the Alvalade youngsters opting to fall back instead of pressing Olhananese. The hosts made the most of the opportunity to take the initiative and soon equalised through Cissé. Buoyed by the goal, Olhanense began to throw numbers forward, in the process leaving space open for counter-attacks led by Matheus Pereira. It was precisely from one of the Brazilian's moves forward that Sporting CP B resorted the lead, with a move finished off by Budag.

To give credit to Olhanense, the hosts didn't through in the towel and deep into added time Tiago Barros split the points.

Agreement with Olhanense for the transfer of Salim Cissé

Sporting Clube de Portugal - Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Sporting Clube Olhanense for the permanent transfer of Salim Cissé, with Sporting SAD maintaining 25% of the player's economic rights.

Sporting SAD wishes Salim Cissé the best of personal and professional success.

João de Deus reflects on Saturday's loss to Olhanense

The Sporting B coach took a moment to speak to gather radio journalists at the final whistle of his side's loss to Olhanense this Saturday, in Ledman LigaPro matchday 32.

“It was a good first-half from us. We didn't have any clear chances, but neither did Olhanense. In the second-half both sides had an opportunity and Betinho scored an unlucky own goal. It happens sometimes and today it happened to us. Not a lot happened after that and the weather didn't help at all. A draw would have been fairer", said João de Deus at the final whistle, finishing: "Some players made their debut today. Obviously so many of the lads going through to the senior team takes its toll, but that is how the club works and we will do our bit. We are here to help the players develop so that they get a chance in the senior team."

Betinho own goal setences Sporting B

Sporting CP B lost out 1-0 to Olhanense this Saturday, on Ledman LigaPro matchday 32 with an own goal from Betinho in the second-half sentencing João de Deus' side to defeat.

The first noteworthy incident of the encounter was a chance on goal in the 9th minute. In fact, it was the only chance on goal in the entire half and came from Olhanense's Jorge González, who lost his marker and picked up possession in front of goal, only to be denied by Stojkovic in what was only the Sporting B shotstopper's second match of the season.

With Kikas, Ivanildo Fernandes and Francisco Geraldes all missing out due to suspension, Rafael Barbosa, Rukas and Fábio Martins were all given places in the starting line-up. It was Sporting B who set the pace of the afternoon, with the team from Alvalade enjoying long spells of possession, while Olhanense looked happy to sit back and cede territory. However, the visitors proved well organised and smothered most of Sporting's attempts to get forward.

The second-half was much more open, mainly due to Olhanense looking to push higher up the pitch. The extra space saw chances inevitably follow and on 50 minutes Rafael Barbosa picked out Podence in the area, but the Alvalade forward fired off target. Fifteen minutes later, Podence again had a chance to open the scoring, but this time the ball finished up the wrong side of the cross bar. Olhanense responded with a great chance of their own through Jorge González, but Stojkovic pulled out a fantastic stop to keep the scoreboard blank.

Olhanense began to turn the screw as the clock ticked over and the extra pressure while in possession saw Sporting's dominance start to dip. In the 67th minute Galassi tried to put Olhanense ahead with a chip, before a stroke of bad luck two minutes later saw Betinho deflect the ball into the back of his own net following a corner whipped in by Leandro Borges.

Duarte Oliveira named for II Ledman LigaPro matchday 32

Duarte Oliveira, 34, from the Braga Football Association, has been named to take charge of Sporting B's trip to Olhanense, on Ledman LigaPro matchday 32.

Nuno Fernandes and Licínio Vieira have been named as linesmen.

This will be the second time this season that Duarte Oliveira officiates over a Sporting B match this season, following the visit to Guimarães on mathcday 22 (0-1).

Olhanense-Sporting CP B will get underway at 11h15 on Saturday the 27th of February, in Estádio José Arcanjo, em Olhão.