Duarte Oliveira for II Liga matchday 22

Duarte Oliveira, 34, from the Braga Football Association, has been named to take charge of Sporting B's visit to Guimarães, on II Liga matchday 22.

Nuno Fernandes and Licínio Vieira will act as linesmen.

V. Guimarães B-Sporting B will get underway at 15h00 on Sunday, in Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques, Guimarães.

Midfielder scoops II Liga nomination

Francisco Geraldes has been named as the II Liga Player of the Month for November. In the competition promoted by Liga Portugal and Samsung, the Alvalade midfielder tallied 7.46% of the vote.

To win, Francisco Geraldes beat of competition from Gleison (FC Porto B, 6.95%) and Platiny (Feirense, 6.74%).

Sporting B slip to defeat on II Liga matchday 21

Sporting B slipped to a 4-0 defeat at the hands of FC Porto B this Monday night, on II Liga match day 21.

The first opportunity of the game came after five minutes, when André Soares controlled well from a cross by Rafa Soares to open the scoring. A largely chanceless spell followed, before FC Porto B doubled their lead in the 21st minute through André Silva. Sporting B fought hard to get back into the encounter before te break and a rocket off a shot from Francisco Geraldes was only denied by a great save from João Costa, before Labyad also came close with a free-kick.

The restart saw FC Porto B effectively sentence Sporting B to defeat, when Ismael Díaz made it three-nil following a corner. Drained and trailing by three, João de Deus' side were largely powerless to react for the rest of the encounter and let in a fourth six minutes after the hour mark through Rafa Soares.

The result sees Sporting B drop to 4th in II Liga, with 35 points.

Ponde strike secures three points a week ahead of encounter with FC Porto B

Sporting B fought to a battling 1-0 win over Desp. Aves this Wednesday afternoon, II Liga matchday 20.

Just as coach João de Deus had predicted in his pre-match press conference, the match was indeed decided in the detail, particularly by fatigue setting in after the break.

The encounter's opening opportunity belonged to Alexandre Guedes in the 12th minute, triggering a spell of play that saw Sporting B begin to unlock what was always going to be a stubborn Desp. Aves defence. On 25 minutes, Cristian Ponde opened the scoring after making the most of a failed shot by Labyad following some brilliant play by Ryan Gauld down the left. Six minutes before the break Pedró hammered a shot off Pedro Silva's bar, before two completely uncalled for heavy tackles on Podence and Mama Baldé left a blemish on the game, particularly after the horrific injuries picked up earlier in the season by Riquicho and King from similar circumstances.

Desp. Aves looked better in the second-half and came close to an equaliser on several occasions, particularly from deadball situations. However, Sporting B weathered the storm and again took a grip of proceedings going in to the last fifteen minutes. Sacko and Labyad both came close, before Quim tried an effort from range. Desp. Aves did actually have the ball in the back of the net at the death, but the goal was rightly ruled out for offside and Sporting B came away with the narrow win at the final whistle.

João de Deus' pre-match press conference ahead of II Liga matchday 20

João de Deus saw down with the press this Tuesday to share his thoughts on the midweek hosting of Desportivo das Aves, in what he sees as the perfect chance for his side to show what they can do against quality opposition.

“What I hope to do and what the players hope to do is to play as well as we have in our last four matches. Wins help the team grow and only consecutive wins can help the lads develop a winning mentality", explained the Alvalade coach, adding: “They (Desportivo das Aves (have some quality players and some are really gifted individually. It will be a hard game and I think it will be decided in the details, particularly the physical side of things with us having games in midweek."

João Pinheiro named for II Liga matchday 19

João Pinheiro, 27, from the Braga Football Association, has been named as the official to take charge of II Liga matchday 19 encounter between Sporting B and Benfica B.

Nélson Moniz and Nuno Eiras will act as linesmen.

Benfica B-Sporting B will get underway at 16h00 on Sunday the 6th of December, in Caixa Futebol Campus, Seixal.

João de Deus and Cristian Ponde on Wednesday's II Liga win

Sporting B claimed yet another II Liga win this Wednesday, this time claiming the scalp of Académico de Viseu

“It was a fair win. We were really strong. We were brilliant at times and our opponent didn't have a chance. We pressured really well and we made it difficult for them", said coach João de Deus at the final whistle.

One of the afternoon's standout performers with two goals, Cristian Ponde dedicated the result to the injured Seejou King: "This was for King. We really wanted to win for him, especially with him in the stands watching us. We started really well and let in an equaliser, but we reacted well. We showed a lot of attitude in the second-half and built up a result."

João de Deus on his side's draw with Gil Vicente and the injury to Seejou King

The serious injury picked up by Seejou King unsurprisingly overshadowed João de Deus' post-match press conference on Saturday afternoon, after his side's draw with Gil Vicente.

"We aren't happy, especially because we have lost another player to a serious injury. Even if we had have won, it wouldn't be the same with what has happened", opened the Sporting B coach, adding: "In relation to the match, it was split between both teams. When they had a player sent off, Gil Vicente fell back and we dominated. However, we let in another goal from a deadball situation. We knew Gil Vicente are dangerous from that kind of thing and we didn't do well enough to stop them."

Speaking specifically on the injury to Seejou King, João de Deus said: "I don't think anything more has to be said. The way everyone is feeling right now is enough. It is a tough time for us all and we have to get through it. Something similar had already happened with Mauro Riquicho. We hope the two recover as quickly as possible and can start helping the team again."

Francisco Geraldes on his side's draw with Gil Vicente and injury to King

Francisco Geraldes mirrored his coach's comments after Sporting B's draw with Gil Vicente, overshadowed by the injury to Seejou King.

“We don't know anything yet, but an injury to a teammate is the worst thing that can happen. Although we don't know exactly what happened, unfortunately it will take a long time. In relation to the draw, of course we are not happy because we wanted the three points. We have to look at where we went wrong and put it right for our next match. Gil Vicente closed in defence, but we were expecting that. Now we will focus on winning the three point ts against Ac. Viseu."

Afternoon marked by serious injury for King

Sporting B were held to a 1-1 draw by Gil Vicente this Saturday in a match marked by a serious injury picked up by King just before half-time.

The encounter got off to a balanced start, with the ball largely bogged down in midfield. As a result, the first chance on goal didn't come until after quarter of an hour, when Rafael game close after taking advantage of a defensive slip. Five minutes later, Labyad pulled a fine save out of the home keeper, before Rafael Barbosa also saw another effort denied by the Gil Vicente shotstopper.

The afternoon looked to be heading for half-time incident free, before a tackle from Goba saw Seejou King come away with a serious injury and the Gil Vicente player sent off.

Sporting B tried to make the most of the extra man and on 58 minutes Ryan Gauld followed up on a rebound shot by Viola to open the scoring. However, the lead only lasted for seven minutes, as Djamal leveled for the hosts.

The result keeps Sporting B in second place with 29 points.