The coach was pleased with his side's game against Portimonense SC

After the 0-2 triumph against Portimonense SC, Sporting Clube de Portugal coach Rúben Amorim praised the performance from his players that led to them continuing a perfect start to the league season.

“We started well. It didn't last that long, but I think that has to do with the youth of the team. We came into this one off a difficult game in the Europa League, but we played well. We controlled the game well, were solid and our start was very good. We could have scored more goals in that period of play. In those 30 minutes we could have killed the game off, but then we stuck together and stayed like that until the end,” he said of the Sunday night display.

“I know the stage at which the players are and the confidence they have, in addition to the daring that is inherent to their age. I think that today's game from Sporting CP shows everything the team are about: solid and daring, but with some inexperience at certain times when it comes to taking hold of the game. It's normal and we will grow over time," added Amorim, who also praised Gonçalo Inácio and Tabata for their debuts, and explained why he brought on Daniel Bragança for Nuno Santos at halftime.

“We didn't have any big outlets for the attack, but what we needed was to have more of the ball, and Daniel Bragança gives us that. We had speed on the wings, but I wanted an extra man up front and to play as a third midfielder in both defence and attack. You have to remember that before this season Daniel had only played the Second Division, and it takes time. He has adapted well and worked very hard," the coach concluded.