Sporting beat FC Porto 1-0 at the Estádio de Alvalade in the first leg (primeira mão) of the Cup of Portugal (Taça de Portugal), with Luis Suárez converting a penalty. The slim margin leaves Sporting with a narrow lead to defend when the tie moves to the Dragão for the second leg. Fans and anyone planning to attend the return match should expect a tense, high-demand fixture.