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With two goals and a missed penalty, Wendel Silva was the great protagonist of the afternoon – he had the best performance in the last five months – and was essential in FC Porto B’s victory in their visit to Académico de Viseu (0-2). A clear victory for the blue and whites who added their second consecutive victory in the championship and jumped to seventh position (40 points).

On the other hand, the Viseense team recorded their second defeat at home, in the II League, this season, and remains in ninth place (38 points).

Regarding the game, the first 45 minutes were highlighted by the balance and the few chances for both sides. João Monteiro e Diogo Fernandes – two usual substitutes – were the big news in the goals of both teams, but they didn’t have much work.

Mora woke up; Wendel finished

Jorge Meireles, one of the most intervening, scared with an acrobatic shot in the 10th minute, but it was Clóvis who provided the best moment of the first half: after rotating inside the area, he shot well inside the area, but Diogo Fernandes – attentive and well positioned – he defended with great confidence. Rodrigo Mora, towards the end of the first half, still acted with his usual magic, but he also failed to find the net.

In the second half, more FC Porto B and… goals! After a mistake by Gonçalo Sousa – he trembled after a beautiful cross from Martim -, Rodrigo Mora – what a great quality in the pass (!) – found Vasco Sousa on his way to the small area and the midfielder, pushed by Marquinho, won a penalty. In the conversion, Wendel didn’t waste it.

After the goal, the Viseense response was timid and FC Porto B won again: with Abraham on the field, the Nigerian assisted Wendel who, after taking advantage of a slip by Arthur Chaves, finished straight at João Monteiro without any problems. Until the end, Wendel, again from a penalty, was close to scoring again, but shot too high: the worst moment of the afternoon for the Brazilian. In the last two moves of the game, Marquinho hit the post and Diogo Fernandes shone after Nduwarugira’s shot, which were the two best moves of the match for the Viseu team.

2024-04-08 19:11:00
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Ricardo Quaresma opened the book about the destinations where you would like to end your journey. O Mustang chose the clubs where he wrote the main chapters of your individual journey.

«I would like to end up in one of the clubs where I was happy. At Besiktas I will be able to have this opportunity. I often came back without thinking,” he said, in the first instance, in an interview with Canal 11.

However, the Portuguese international also mentioned Portuguese teams, but praised the low odds: «At FC Porto I already know that I won’t have a chance. Much less at Sporting. When I left Turkey for Portugal, if I wanted to return to FC Porto, I would have done so a long time ago. At Sporting, that hypothesis never even existed.»

“My career was about to continue, but, honestly, now I have doubts. It depends if there is a proposal that I like. The decision will certainly not last this year,” he said.

Remember that the 40-year-old forward has not stepped on the pitch since the end of the 2020/21 season, where he represented Vitória SC. In the last season by conquerorsthe experienced player pointed out two goals and one assist, in 26 clashes.

Ricardo Quaresma

NameRicardo Andrade Quaresma Bernardo

Birth/Age1983-09-26(40 years)

Nationality

Portugal

PositionForward (Far Left) / Forward (Far Right)

2024-03-28 23:09:00
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O Benfica is returning to the final of the Portuguese Cup, a trophy he won last season and which he seeks to defend in final four from 2023/24. In Viana do Castelo, the reds overcame, this Saturday, the CD Póvoa clearly, for 103-86and stamped their passport for Sunday’s final.

The match started quite balanced, with several changes in the scoreboard in the first period. Even so, the team led by Norberto Alves managed to sustain the good opposition and came out ahead (29-28).

The first big moment in terms of digging the gap between the two teams came in the second period. The Eagles not only maintained their offensive efficiency, they even surpassed the 29 points scored in the first quarter. On the other hand, CD Póvoa was not able to maintain the same performance and at half-time, the score already showed a difference of 15 points (60-45).

Given this scenario, the mission of José Ricardo’s men was increasingly difficult, but a good start in the second half allowed them to reduce the gap to nine points. Benfica grew again, scoring a 9-0 run to lead by 18, but the best final result came from the Póvoa de Varzim team, who won the third period and entered the last ten minutes with 12 points of disadvantage, a difference that still allowed us to dream.

In a last-ditch effort, CD Póvoa managed to definitively re-enter the discussion of the result, by reducing the difference to their opponent from Luz to two possessions of the ball – six points. However, the gas ran out for Póvoa and what followed was a partial 13-2 in favor of the Benfica fans to close the score.

On an individual level, the biggest highlight of the match was the North American Aaron Broussard, responsible for scoring 36 points, five rebounds and five steals. In the villages, Clyde Trapp recorded 25 points, six rebounds and six assists.

Returning to the final of the Portuguese Cup, Benfica is now waiting to find out their opponent in the big decision. The second semi-final, scheduled for 6pm this Saturday, pits Immortal e FC Porto.

2024-03-16 17:53:00
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The 26th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic flourished in Amoreira, this Friday, with a game of enormous importance for the bottom of the table. After five consecutive games without winning, Estoril Praia overtook and pushed Portimonense into the red zone, thanks to a victory by the minimum margin.

Paulo Sérgio’s team had moments of apparent clarity and almost reached a draw, but Cassiano’s goal, during the second half, deepened the crisis alvinegra. There are now four games without even scoring…

Fog of ideas

Bottom of the table games can sometimes be some of the most exciting, especially as the season draws to a close. Of course, they can also be exactly what many fans expect – weak and uninteresting. In this specific case, it went through both scenarios.

In addition to being a duel in which both teams showed weaknesses that explain the status of afflicted, this was also marked, especially in the first half, by constant stoppages. Still, through the Amoreira fog, so prevalent in the early stages of the match, there were some moments of individual highlight…

Seven games without winning, four without scoring @Rogério Ferreira / Kapta+

To the surprise of few, Carlinhos was the member of Portimonense who insisted on providing entertainment. He opened the game with a great shot in the opening minute, and later tested Marcelo Carné’s reflexes again with another shot from outside the box. In between, he was booked for a harsh foul on Mateus Fernandes.

On the Estoril Praia side, the individual highlight was even less surprising. Rodrigo Gomes, a winger on loan from SC Braga, created two seemingly harmless shots, thanks to his quick drive down the left lane. Then, at 40′, he had the biggest chance of the game so far, when he was isolated by a beautiful pass from Zanocelo. He shot over, to the despair of the fans.

Cassiano took advantage, Portimonense did not

The visiting team still managed to close the first half on top, achieving one of their best chances in the game. It was the unpredictable Hélio Varela who arrived in the area and tried to finish, only to be stopped by a decisive cut from an Estoril Praia defender. It was Vital, literally.

In that same goal, after the start of the second half, the home team managed to score a goal with a huge impact on their stay. It was Cassiano who led the effusive celebrations, after having benefited from an incomplete cut to Wagner Pina’s shot to make it 1-0!

Important victory for the home team @Liga Portugal

Alarm for alvinegros, who tried to react from the bench. Paulo Sérgio launched the speed of Gonçalo Costa and Jasper, looking to avoid another defeat, but the offensive production was leaving something to be desired. Only one truly blatant opportunity arose, but Carlinhos, who had already opted for long distance several times, didn’t even manage to score.

Until the end, Portimonense showed that they were aware of the seriousness of a defeat in this game. He went up, took risks and aimed for the Canarian goal on several occasions, without success. The greatest occasion was also the last. In the last play of the game, Pedrão, isolated, shot wide! There it is, the excitement of duels in depth…

2024-03-15 22:16:00
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Another presence in the 2025 Club World Cup has been confirmed. Given the elimination of Napoli, against Barcelona on Tuesday night, Juventus secured a place in the competition, for ranking European.

From 2025, the format of the Club World Cup will change. Already confirmed by Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, the change will involve the number of teams — there will be 32 teams, of which 20 are already qualified.

Reaching this round number happened tonight, when, in Spain, Barcelona eliminated Napoli from the round of 16 of the Champions League, winning 3-1. In this way, Juventus guaranteed qualification for the Club World Cup, as it is the most successful club in Italian football.

For European football, Paris SG, Bayern, Inter, Borussia Dortmund, FC Porto, Benfica, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea have already qualified and there are still three places – the last three qualified by winning the Champions League.

Congratulations to @juventusfc on qualifying for FIFA Club World Cup 2025!

As a result of @sscnapoli‘s elimination from the @ChampionsLeagueJuventus are now assured of a spot via Europe’s ranking pathway and become the 10th team from Europe to qualify for the tournament. pic.twitter.com/6WzhMdbicx

— FIFA (@FIFAcom) March 12, 2024

2024-03-12 22:30:00
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