Just like Ferguson — Reactions as Amorim clinch comeback victory in last match before Man United job

Ruben Amorim ended his time in Sporting with an incredible 4-2 victory as his side came back from a 2-0 losing position to beat 4th-placed Braga. 

Amorim was named as the new Manchester United boss a little over a week ago, but before he could take over, he needed to help Sporting navigate a difficult week in which they play Manchester City and Braga. 

Ahead of the game against City, Amorim told fans that a victory in the game could help United supporters view him as the new Sir Alex Ferguson. While he had success in the match, an incredible 4-1 thumping of Manchester City, it was the victory against Braga tonight that was most like the legendary Scottish manager, as Amorim’s side left it late to beat their opposition to maintain their 100% record in the league.  

Ricardo Horta’s first-half brace put Braga in the driving seat, and Hidesa Morita halved the deficit just before the hour mark. 

Sporting will not score again until after the 80th-minute mark, from which point they score three goals. Morten Hjulmand scored the equaliser in the 81st minute before a Conrad Harder brace in the dying embers ensured victory for Sporting.