Sebastian Coates, twice and almost on a chemistry paper after the corners, opened the door to Sporting’s victory in Istanbul. The Leonin defender scored two goals in a European match, something he had never seen in the Greens and Whites until yesterday. With two goals in Turkey, the midfielder and captain of Sporting became not only the first defender to score two goals in Europe, but also the third best scorer in the defensive sector in all competitions, thus equaling the defenders Beto with 25, and now only behind Maurice. (69) and Lúcio (35).
“It was another night at Sporting. The team played a great match and we all congratulate you. It was a complicated match, in a very tough environment as well, but we got the win, which we wanted,” Coates said at the end of the game, in the Eleven speed interview area.
“I think we can still do better, in defense and attack, as we had many chances and we can’t do more. But after that, it’s a good win for everyone”, added the Uruguay international, 31, who scored 1-0 in the 15th minute and made it 2-1 at 27′, also with a header after going up to Besiktas.
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