Sporting Lisbon wins JSSL S’pore International 7s tournament
Sporting Lisbon emerged champions of the JSSL Singapore International 7s first-ever Professional Academy competition after edging out Australia’s Perth Glory 2-0 in the final at the Padang yesterday.
Sporting Lisbon players celebrating after the final whistle. Photo: JSSL Singapore
Sporting Lisbon emerged champions of the JSSL Singapore International 7s first-ever Professional Academy competition after edging out Australia’s Perth Glory 2-0 in the final at the Padang yesterday.
Sporting’s goals were scored by Ciriaco Santos and Borges Reis Miguel in each of the two 15-minute halves and there were scenes of wild celebrations among the players when the referee blew the final whistle.
Said 16-year-old Santos: “A big thank you to all our fans in Singapore who came to support us over the last three days.”
Sporting Lisbon had reached the final after edging out England’s Fulham FC 1-0 while Perth Glory beat Penang FA 2-1 in the other semi-final fixture. Around 3,000 players competed in this year’s JSSL Singapore International 7s which attracted 260 teams from 14 different countries. PHOTO: JSSL Singapore
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