Gyokeres Shines with Hat-Trick as Sporting Overpowers Moreirense
What a night it was at Estádio José Alvalade! The atmosphere was electric, the crowd buzzing, and all eyes were on one man: Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish striker put on an unforgettable performance, netting a sensational hat-trick and leading Sporting CP to a 3-1 victory over Moreirense in Round 30 of Liga Portugal. This win doesn't just secure another three points for the Lions—it piles serious pressure on title rivals Benfica, who are set to play Guimarães next.
Right from kickoff, Sporting showed they meant business. They dominated possession, controlled the tempo, and barely let Moreirense out of their own half. Within the first 12 minutes, Gyokeres pounced on a loose ball in a chaotic box to open the scoring. The stadium erupted, the fans already sensing something special.
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Barely 13 minutes later, he was at it again. A counter-attack, a slick move from Trincão, a rebound, and there he was—Gyokeres smashing home his second. Alvalade was bouncing. And while Sporting looked like they could have extended their lead even further in the first half, Kewin in Moreirense’s goal did well to prevent more damage.
After the break, Gyokeres wasn't done. Just seven minutes into the second half, he curled in a stunning free-kick to complete his hat-trick—his third direct free-kick goal of the season. That made it 34 league goals in just 30 matches for the striker, and a jaw-dropping 47 in all competitions this season. The man is on fire.
Moreirense did manage to claw one back shortly after, with Cédric Teguia heading in from close range. But it was too little, too late. Sporting maintained control, rotated fresh legs onto the pitch, and kept the pressure on until the final whistle.
Pedro Gonçalves even made a long-awaited return, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd. And the fans? They were singing "O Sporting campeão" long before the referee blew the final whistle. With 44,558 spectators in the stands, it felt like a celebration of more than just a win—it was a statement of intent.
Sporting are still top of the table and showing no signs of slowing down. Gyokeres, unquestionably man of the match, continues to lead by example. Now, all eyes turn to Benfica’s game in Guimarães. The pressure is well and truly on.
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