Algarve football round-up
The first round of the Allianz Portuguese League Cup involving 16 second and 12 top division clubs – ‘B’ teams do not take part, last year’s fifth and sixth-placed Liga
Is it just me? In the heat of the moment
The ‘lady’ in the flowery dress and high heels elbows her way past patiently waiting regular customers, well-schooled in post-pandemic distance-keeping, to the front of the counter of our local
Algarve football round-up: Attack!
Following one of the lowest-scoring seasons ever, Portimonense were busy adding attacking players to their forward line-up this week. Ecuadorian 26-year-old striker Ronie Carrillo, who has 11 goals in 19
Portimonense cashing in
Former Portimonense second choice keeper Payam Niazmand has made his current loan move to Iranian side Sepahan permanent, triggering a €1 million payment to the Algarveans. More funds could be
Algarve teams prepare for next season
Portimonense face a serious re-build this summer after it emerged that, in addition to top scorer Welinton Jénior, fellow first team members Maurício, Luquinha, Yony González, Henrique Jocú and Bruno
Portimonense: Tired legs
LIGA BWIN: PORTIMONENSE 0-2 AROUCA Portimonense ended the present campaign with a whimper to finish in 15th place, having once again done just enough to maintain their top division status.
Portimonense: Overrun
LIGA BWIN: PORTIMONENSE 1-5 BENFICA The scoreline still flattered Portimonense as manager Paulo Sérgio’s hapless ensemble was outclassed in every department by champions-elect Benfica in front of 4,400 mostly-away supporters
Portimonense: Double header
LIGA BWIN: CASA PIA 1-1 PORTIMONENSE Last Friday night, Portimonense gained an invaluable away point which ensures next season’s continued top division status without still having to face the possibility
Portimonense: Home run
LIGA BWIN: PORTIMONENSE 1-0 GIL VICENTE A second successive 1-0 win, this time at home over Gil Vicente, ensured that Portimonense are now also mathematically safe from becoming involved in
Portimonense: Endgame
LIGA BWIN: ESTORIL 0-1 PORTIMONENSE Portimonense took a big step towards securing continued first division football for next season by securing a vital 1-0 away win over immediate rivals Estoril