A clinical first-half display powered Sporting to a 4-0 victory against Rio Ave to make it three wins in a row for Rui Borges’ men.
Four shots on target by the visitors in the opening 45 minutes resulted in four goals, rendering the second half a non-event, although Sporting will be pleased to keep their first clean sheet of the season.
Flávio Gonçalves got the ball rolling in the 5th minute, slotting past Ennio van der Gouw after a fine pass from Issa Doumbia.
The young attacker then turned provider, passing across the box to Geny Catamo who fired an unstoppable shot into the top corner.
Striker Luis Suárez decided to join in the fun, firing in with his right foot then his left foot to elevate the score to 4-0 by the 37th minute, and Sporting could have scored more in what proved a complete mismatch.
The Lions go top of the table, at least until previous leaders Porto play Académico tomorrow.
