Pires gave the home side, who dominated the first period, the lead after twenty minutes. Sp.Covilhã made two changes at the interval and proceeded to take control. With twenty minutes to go Substitute Xeka crashed a free-kick against the post and Mailo was on hand to slot the ball home. SC Olhanense were the only winners with a 2-0 victory over bottom club Oliveirense.
A first-half penalty from Galassi and a stoppage time back heel flick by João Oliveira were enough to seal victory. The main talking point among the fans were the white, black & grey camouflage style shirts worn by the home team. A club official said, “the shirts represent the battle the team won against relegation at the end of last season.” Even so the new strip made it virtually impossible to read the names of the players and the numbers were difficult to pick out!
This weekend Farense and Portimonense travel north in the second round of the Portugal Cup. Portimonense play 4th Division Amiense who lost 9-0 in the first round but were one of the lucky fourteen first round losers, who came out of the hat in the repechage draw to get a second chance! Farense play Oliveira do Hospital. Olhanense have a short journey to play SR Amancilense, another team to get a second chance, on the synthetic pitch at Salir. Kick-off at the Parque Desportivo J A Teixeira is 3pm on Sunday. Louletano entertain 2nd Division Freamunde whilst little Lagoa host last season’s Primeira Liga outfit Penafiel.