Rabah Aboud happy with his contribution to Sporting CP's return to European silverware

Rabah Aboud was understandably pleased with his second place finish in the ECCC Cross Country this weekend, in addition to making the decisive contribution to Sporting CP's silver medal in the team event.

"It was an excellent race for me. I controlled most of it and I tried to finish as best as I could. I didn't win, but it was a great result for the club", said Aboud, adding: "I am really honoured to be part of Sporting CP's athletics team. I am sure next season I can finish in first. I wasn't far off this year."

The second Sporting CP athlete to ross to line was Licínio Pimentel, who was overjoyed with the club's return to top level European action: "It was a great result for Sporting CP in a competition we haven't taken part in for 19 years. We knew the club wanted to do well and we approached the competition with that in mind. After such a long break, we have come back with the silver medal."