Liga Bwin returned this weekend after the international break’s conclusion. League leaders Benfica’s 100% record came to an end as Vitória Guimarães held them to a 0-0 draw. Defending champions Porto gained ground in the process, overcoming another high flier in Braga.
Vizela, Famalicão and Rio Ave all arrested some poor form with vital victories to help the trio edge away from the relegation places.
One side who were perhaps expected to occupy said regions of the table are Casa Pia but they have confounded predictions under the guidance of manager Filipe Martins to sensationally occupy 4th place, doing so after defeating bottom club Marítimo. The league newcomers’ coach is in focus for this edition of the PortuGOAL Figure of the Week.
Marítimo remain rooted to the bottom of the Primeira Liga table without registering a single point after a controversial 71st minute penalty earned Casa Pia their fifth win of the season.
Vitória Guimarães became the first team to stop Benfica winning a football match in 2022/23, deservedly holding the table-toppers to a goalless draw to end the Eagles’ 13-game winning run in all competitions.
Sporting bounced back to winning ways with a convincing 3-1 victory over Gil Vicente in Lisbon tonight.
Feirense overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Oliveirense 3-2 in a game to remember in Santa Maria da Feira, earning their first home win of the season.