SINTRA, Portugal (Interstat) — Sintrense delivered a commanding performance on Thursday, defeating Grupo Desportivo 3-1 in a Week 5 matchup of the POR: Campeonato de Portugal Prio at Estadio do Sport União Sintrense.

The home side’s victory, fueled by goals from Luís Miguel Serra Cruz Elói and Afonso Oliveira Simões Timoteo Fernandes, solidified their strong start to the domestic campaign. The result improved Sintrense’s record in the Campeonato de Portugal Prio to one win and zero losses, while Grupo Desportivo fell to zero wins and one loss. The records are identical across all competitions for both clubs.

Sintrense’s attack was potent from the start, and they were rewarded in the 13th minute when Elói, an attacker from Lisboa, found the back of the net to give his team an early lead. The match grew increasingly physical as the first half progressed, with a flurry of yellow cards issued between the 33rd and 43rd minutes. Elói was among those cautioned, receiving a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

Holding a one-goal advantage, Sintrense extended their lead on the hour mark. Midfielder Afonso Oliveira Simões Timoteo Fernandes scored to make it 2-0, providing a crucial cushion for the hosts. The victory aligns with pregame projections from Interstat, whose game simulator had predicted a 2-1 win for Sintrense. The organization’s ELO system also heavily favored the home team, giving them an 82.60 percent probability to win.

The match was marred by disciplinary issues, with a total of six yellow cards shown by the officiating crew. Sintrense players were booked in the 33rd, 42nd and 58th minutes, while Grupo Desportivo saw players cautioned in the 8th, 36th and 43rd minutes. The final goal of the contest came from the visiting side, as Grupo Desportivo managed to pull one back, but it proved to be only a consolation as Sintrense secured the 3-1 result.

The win provides a positive start for Sintrense in the early phase of the Campeonato de Portugal Prio season, while Grupo Desportivo will look to regroup after an opening defeat.