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Check out what the international press had to say about Sporting’s victory at Sturm Graz, 2-1, after a comeback, in the first round of the Europa League group stage
Kleine Zeitung – Brave display
« The Austrian runners-up failed to take advantage of the advantage gained against favorites Sporting and ended up defeated, but only 2-1, with a courageous performance. »
Aftonbladet – Top scorer gave points
« Swedish top scorer Viktor Gyokeres gave Sporting points with a goal in the victory over Sturm Graz. He took advantage of a loose ball in the area and made it 1-1, speaking of a good feeling. »
La Gazzetta dello Sport – Scherpen protagonist
« After a soporific first half, Scherpen was the main protagonist and denied Sporting several goals. Sturm Graz took the lead, but Sporting had soul. »
El Desmarque – Fresneda took the leap
« Fresneda has already made his debut in the Europa League and clearly shows the leap he made in his career when he joined Sporting. He was confident in defending and saw the team turn the match around against Sturm Graz. »
UEFA.com – Leão had to sweat
« Sporting achieved their first victory ever in Austria by turning around the game against Sturm Graz. They had to sweat, but in the final stretch, central defender Diomande made it 2-1, scoring for the second game in a row. »