Portimonense vs Vitoria Setubal Match Preview
New Portimonense manager Carlos Azenha knows he has to start getting results immediately if he is to save the Algarve club from relegation. Starting with a proverbial six-pointer against Vitoria Setubal, perhaps the club they have most chance of overtaking so as to avoid relegation.
Unlikely to be a pretty match but the outcome is absolutely crucial for both sides.
Portimonense vs Vitoria Setubal Match Report
Vitoria de Setubal scored a vital win over Portimonense to leave the Algarve club in big relegation trouble. The splendidly named Pitbull opened the scoring from the penalty spot, but Lito and Pires responded to put the hosts into the lead at the break.
Portimonense goalkeeper Ventura had a moment to forget as he pushed Ney’s cross into his own net and disaster then struck for the home team as Joao Paulo gave away a penalty and was sent off, and Pitbull fired home the spot kick to put the visitors back into the lead.
A late goal for each side by Henrique for Vitoria, Ricardo Pessoa for Portimonense, gave the fans further entertainment, but the Portimonense faithful will be acutely worried as their team remain firmly entrenched in the relegation zone.