Win would be Sporting chief’s finest hour

SPORTING LISBON boss Jose Peseiro has admitted tonight’s UEFA Cup quarter-final clash with Newcastle could be the most important victory of his career.

Win would be Sporting chief’s finest hour

The man dubbed 'the new Jose Mourinho' will send his side out at the Jose Alvalade Stadium the venue for the final trailing 1-0 from the first leg and knowing that one flick from Alan Shearer could send his side out of the competition.

However, Peseiro believes his side can book a semi-final place against AZ Alkmaar or Villarreal.

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