, Maritime is the first finalist of League Cup
Maritime is the first finalist of League Cup

The locals defeated in Funchal Portimonense 3-1 and will face in the deciding game Benfica or Sp. Braga.

The Maritime it was found on Wednesday for the final of the League Cup after defeating the Barreiros Stadium Portimonense 3-1. The Algarve were the first to score, but the formation of Funchal went around the marker in the first half.
The duel between Marítimo and Portimonense was balanced and almost always played well. The team of Portimão, which acts in the Second League, was the first to come forward the score with a goal by Pires pointed to four minutes.
The Marine was quick to react and, after 13 minutes, equalized with a goal from Edgar Costa. Shortly after the half hour, Eder Bessa made the second team coached by Nelo Vingada, who went into the break in the lead.
In the second part, Portimonense never ceased to seek the goal of equality and had some chances to score, but it would be the Maritime celebrating again: in the third minute discounts, Baba made three goals of the island and set the final result.With this triumph, the Maritime guarantees qualification for the final, which is scheduled for April 16. The opponent of funchalenses will the clash between Benfica and Sp. Braga, a meeting that does not have defined date.

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