Sporting Lisbon, Tondela draw 2‑2 in Primeira Liga opener

LISBON (Interstat) — Sporting Lisbon and Tondela played to a 2-2 draw Wednesday at Estádio José Alvalade in the Primeira Liga season opener for both sides.

Luis Suárez gave the hosts the lead in the 62nd minute. João Silva equalized for Tondela in the 78th minute, but Salvador Blopa answered with a goal in second-half stoppage time in the 92nd minute to restore Sporting’s advantage. Clebinho then leveled the match for Tondela in the 94th minute.

Blopa, a defender, finished with a goal and an assist. Silva and Clebinho each scored for the visitors. Suárez also had a goal for Sporting. Tiago Manso, Eduardo Quaresma, Rony Lopes and Maranhão each recorded an assist.

Both teams now hold a record of zero wins, zero losses and one draw across all competitions.

The match featured five yellow cards: Maranhão in the 16th minute, Rony Lopes in the 19th, Tiago Manso in the 43rd, Eduardo Quaresma in first-half stoppage time and Salvador Blopa in the 78th.