Sporting CP thought it would record its first victory of the year this Friday, January 3, 2025, but God (and not only that) decided otherwise. On the pitch of Vitoria SC, the Greens and Whites, leaders of the championship until now, led three goals to one, thanks to a hat-trick from phenomenon Viktor Gyökeresand this until the 69th minute of play. And then the Guimarães team completely reversed the trend. First thanks to a goal from Kaio César, then from João Mendes, and finally from the young Canadian Dieu-Merci Michel.
Substitute at kick-off, the striker, just 20 years old, was started in the 43rd minute, following the injury to Gustavo Silva. Found on a free kick taken by Telmo Arcanjo, he made his 91 meter speak and sent a helmet shot that Franco Israel was unable to stop. It was his second appearance of the season. His goal was unfortunately not enough to give his team the victory since Francisco Trincão came to equalize in the last seconds of the game.
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