<![CDATA[ Adjunto do Sporting promete: «Vamos dar uma resposta forte e passar à final» ]]>

Nuno Dias has already returned to the Sporting bench, after seeing a precautionary measure halt the 22-day suspension imposed due to statements made by the green and whites' coach. However, it was Paulo Luís who spoke exclusively to Record after the triumph (5-4) against Leões de Porto Salvo , which forced a decisive third game on Tuesday, again at Pavilhão João Rocha.