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Big upset, but congrats to Academica |
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Monday, 21 May 2012 01:32 |
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I am not too happy about today's game. A very prestigious, historical title was there for the taking and Sporting did not take advantage of their opportunities which they were rarely afforded.
The Taca de Portugal is a very important title and there is something very nostalgic about playing at the Estadio Nacional, it is always a great event. Sporting were favorites and one could assume they expected to win. Unfortunately for Sporting and Sportinguistas. That was not the case.
I watched the game and was amazed at how tactically Academica stifled Sporting's midfield and attack. Sporting could not get the ball moving effectively and Academica were always ready to counter and create their own chances. Academica's players were playing very physically and aggressively, which was part of their game-plan to stop Sporting from imposing their usually very fluid and effective midfield passing play. I was also amazed by how every time Sporting attempted to cross the ball into the box or when they managed to thread a pass through to Wolfswinkwel, Academica's center backs were always there to stop the play. It was unbelievable.
I am not happy Sporting didn't win, this hurts. After getting to the semifinal of the EL, managing to turn around a rough mid-season patch, finishing strong and getting to the final of the Taca de Portugal, to lose like this is really disappointing. Again, life goes on, and we will play another day.
I must offer my congratulations to Academica. They played a fantastic game and they deserved to win. This is coming from a Sportinguista. Academica smothered Sporting's attack, put pressure on them and won. Academica showed heart, and determination and coupled with well executed strategy, they got the results they deserved.
Now, we would please like the return of Adrien Daniel and Cedric Soares to Sporting's first team. Thank you.
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