SC Farense hold their nerve and stay in the fight for survival in Liga Portugal Betclic! The Algarve side travelled to face Vitória SC and came away with a 2-1 win, also denying the Vitória side the chance to secure fifth place in the competition.

In this matchday 33 encounter, played in front of over 20,000 spectators, Marco Matias got the Lions of Faro off to the perfect start with a well-taken finish in front of goal. Just two minutes into the second half, Gustavo Silva rose highest to head in the equaliser, but Dario’s goal in the 90+2 minute secured three vital points for Tozé Marreco’s men.

Now on 27 points, SC Farense remain in 17th place, level on points with 16th-placed AFS and two behind Estrela Amadora in 15th. Vitória SC, on 54 points, are in fifth place, level with Santa Clara — with the battle for that European spot set to be decided on the final matchday.

Liga Portugal Betclic MVP: Marco Matias (SC Farense)

SC Farense wins at the D. Afonso Henriques and strengthens the fight to stay up

SC Farense wins at the D. Afonso Henriques and strengthens the fight to stay up