Bruno Machado and Caju scored either side of half-time in Lisbon to secure a more than deserved 2-0 victory over Oriental and lift Farense into second place in the national third division (south).
The newly-promoted club from the Algarve’s capital is now only one point behind leaders Fátima and will next take on local rivals Quarteira, who drew 3-3 with Torreense, on Sunday October 28. Meanwhile bottom-of-the-table Loulé are still searching for their first win of the season following a goalless home draw with Casa Pia.
In the Fourth Division Serie F Lagos maintained the pressure on top club Moura with a 1-0 success over Aljustrelense while the Algarve derby between Lagoa and Lusitano VRSA ended all square at 2-2.
Lastly, district league newcomers Algarve United recorded a 3-0 away victory over 11 Esperanças in only their second game of the season and now lie in joint second place behind leaders FC Ferreiras.
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