Goal from Ivanildo splits the points in Famalicão

Usually an away draw in Ledman LigaPro is a good result, but Sporting B could have come away with more this Wednesday..

It was however the hosts who got off the the stronger start and their 14th minute goal courtesy of Diego Medeiros was largely deserved, following a fatal error from Guilherme Ramos at the back.

From then on it was all Sporting, while Familicão looked little more than a shadow of the team that burst out of the blocks for the start of the encounter. Leading the Alvalade search for an equaliser was the 16-year old Elves Baldé, creating havoc for the duration as part of an attacking pairing with Leonardo Ruiz.

Sporting B finally drew level in the second-half through the centre-back Ivanildo Fernandes, who made the most of the rebound after an effort from range from Guima. João de Deus' side continued to pile on the pressure, but Vítor Braga had an inspired finish to the encounter to keep the points split.

Sporting B squander first-half lead as weather takes its toll in six-goal thriller

Sporting B were looking in good form in this weekend's Ledman LigaPro hosting of Fafe, but the visitor's efficient showing in front of goal was able to steal the three points from a six-goal thriller.

João de Deus put out a largely suspected 11 for kick-off, comprised of Pedro Silva in goal, Mama Baldé, Fidel Escobar, Ivanildo and Sualehe in defence, Guima, Fábio Martins, Elvis Baldé and Pedro Empis in the middle and Pedro Marques and Ronaldo Tavares leading the attack.

Despite the massive final score, the first goal was actually made to wait until three minutes after the half-hour mark, when Ronaldo ‘El Matador’ Tavares put away a leftfooted effort past José Marçal.

In a preview of what would be some notably clinical finishing, Fafe drew leel from their first opportunity, when Alan Junior continued his rich scoring form with a cool header.

However, the scoreboard was still for barely a minute when Ronaldo Tavares again pulled stop out of Marçal and Pedro Marques poked in the rebound to put Sporting back into the lead.

The second-half was completely the opposite of the first, with Fafe taking the driving seat, courtesy largely of a strong wind in their faour. Sporting were unable to adjust to the weather and Fae slowly cranked up the pressure. Sporting B finally broke on 66 minutes, when Agostinho Carvalho made it 2-3, before Leandro Borges struck just 15 minutes later to seal the result.

The loss leaves Sporting B in 15th in Ledman LigaPro, with Fafe moving up into sixth.

Sporting B to host Fafe at the Academy this weekend

Sporting B will host Fafe at the Academy this Saturday, in a 16h00 kick-off on Ledman LigaPro matchday three.

“You can expect to see a stronger Sporting side than the one you saw 15 days ago (against Portimonense, thanks to the lads who have just arrived", said João de Deus in a pre-match press conference this Friday, going on to highlight the return of Jovane Cabral.

However, the Sporting B coach is not expecting an easy encounter: “We know that Fafe are a hard team and they can do some interesting stuff in attack. We will have to focus in defence."

Liam Jordan arrive at Alvalade on loan move and is looking to make his mark

The South African player Liam Jordan completed a loan moe to Alvalade from Bidvest Wits University Football Club this week, ready for Sporting B's coming campaign. The 18-year old attacking midfielder spoke in an interview about the move with the Sporting Journal, revealing his hopes on building on the opportunity to shine in Lisbon.

"Playing in Europe is a dream for any South African player. To do it with Sporting is fantastic and now I will prepare myself as best as I can to help the club. I like to score goals and to do my bit to get results", said Jordan, finishing with a word on his hopes of reaching the first team.

Players loaned from Bidvest Wits University Football Club

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Bidvest Wits University Football Club for the loan of the player Liam Jordan for the 2016/17 season, with no option for a permanent transfer.

Sporting SAD wishes Liam Jordan the best of professional and personal success.

Pedro Empis in his first interview after penning new three-year deal

Pedro Empis took a moment to speak with the Sporting Journal, in his first interview after agreeing an additional three seasons with the club. Having always been a fan, the decision was an easy one for the 19-year old wing back.

"This really is great. The objective for any player in the youth system is to get into the senior team. I still have a lot to do and for now I will be with the B team, but I will do my best to take everything on board. The hardest step for any player is going from the youth system into senior football. I will have the chance to work with some of the older lads now and that experience will help be grow", said Empis, going on to reflect on his time with Portugal's under-19 national team that recently reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals: "It showed me that most of the other countries have some really strong teams, rather than playing technical football. It isn't enough to play well, you have to be in good shape as well."

Right back extends stay in Alvalade for another three seasons

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Pedro Empis for the renewal of the player's contract until June 2019, with a buy-out clause of 45,000,000.00€.

Sporting SAD wishes Pedro Empis the best of professional and personal success.

Young midfielder looking forward to Alvalade adventure

At just 20 years of age, Budag Nasyrov has already claimed a name for himself as an attacking midfielder in the Azerbaijan national team and is now looking forwards to trying his luck in Alvalade.

“I am really happy to be here. I want to help the team as much as I can. I am really grateful for the investment in me and to all of the help that everyone has given me. My agent has been looking for a chance like this for me for a long time and I am really happy, because Sporting is one of the best teams in Europe", said Nasyrov after putting pen to paper, going on to issue a message for the fans: "I prefer to show what I can do on the pitch, so come and see me play. I will do my best in training, friendlies and in official matches. I put my heart into everything I do."

Midfielder signs in for Sporting B

Sporting Clube de Portugal - Futebol SAD has reached an agreement with Budag Nasyrov for a contract valid for the coming season, with an option to extend until June 2021 and a buy-out clause of 60,000,000.00€.

Sporting SAD wishes Budag Nasyrov the best of professional and personal success.

João de Deus' side to open official campaign against Portimonense

Sporting B will face Nacional in a pre-season friendly this Thursday, in a 18h00 kick-off in Rio Maior.

Yesterday João de Deus's side were in the Algarve for a friendly against Portimonense, with a strike from Ronaldo Tavares securing a 1-0 win.

Sporting B will actually open the 2016/17 Ledman LigaPro campaign against Portimonense, in an encounter set for 16h00 on the 6th of August.