Stephen Kenny not dwelling on past as Ireland return to Faro focused on victory
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice late on to salvage a 2-1 win for Portugal on Ireland’s last visit to the Estadio Algarve. The Independent – Algarve…
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Algarve football round-up: Double tops!
Algarve football round-up: Double tops!
Portugal Resident
LIGA PORTUGAL BETCLIC: Farense 3-1 Sporting Braga Vitória Guimarães 1-2 Portimonense Both Farense and Portimonense produced their best performances of the season last weekend to claim deserved victories over European competitions-bound Braga and Guimarães. On Saturday evening, Bruno Duarte was the first to punish a series of defensive errors by the visitors when finding the […]
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Algarve football round-up: Kick-start!
Algarve football round-up: Kick-start!
Portugal Resident
LIGA PORTUGAL BETCLIC: Arouca 1-1 Portimonense Farense 5-0 Chaves Portimonense gained their first point of the season last Saturday afternoon by managing to hang on to an away draw at Arouca while Farense thumped Chaves at their São Luís stadium that same evening for a first win. In the Algarve’s capital, manager José Mota fielded […]
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Portimonense: Home run
Portimonense: Home run
Portugal Resident
LIGA BWIN: PORTIMONENSE 1-0 GIL VICENTE A second successive 1-0 win, this time at home over Gil Vicente, ensured that Portimonense are now also mathematically safe from becoming involved in the direct relegation dogfight involving Paços Ferreiras and Santa Clara. With only five games remaining – Braga (away this Saturday afternoon), Casa Pia (a), Benfica […]
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WallRide Skate School teaches children to skateboard
WallRide Skate School teaches children to skateboard
Portugal Resident
Vila Real de Santo António municipality invited the Algarve association for a special class April started with a special surprise in Vila Real de Santo António, when WallRide skateboard instructors packed their skateboards and ramps and drove to the VRSA Sports Complex. More than 20 children showed up to learn more about skateboarding and try […]
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Sporting events bring 3,600 athletes to Portimão
Sporting events bring 3,600 athletes to Portimão
Portugal Resident
Several sporting events are taking place in Portimão this month, bringing around 3,600 athletes from all over the world to the Algarve. A large number of them will be in town for ‘Deep Dish’, a beach volleyball camp which started on Saturday, April 1 and runs until March 7. Around 2,500 athletes are expected in […]
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Portimonense: Paying the penalty
Portimonense: Paying the penalty
Portugal Resident
Once again, Portimonense’s inability to find the back of the net – even with two attempts from the penalty spot – cost manager Paulo Sérgio’s team dearly as Chaves ran out the winners of an otherwise balanced encounter in the north of Portugal. Japanese international keeper Nakamura kept Portimonense in the game with two good […]
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Portimonense: Lion fodder
Portimonense: Lion fodder
Portugal Resident
LIGA BWIN: PORTIMONENSE 0-1 SPORTING LISBON The meagre score line did not reflect the action on the pitch as Portimonense displayed a remarkable lack of ambition, managing only six shots at goal without seriously troubling keeper Adán as opposed to the visitors’ 21 often dangerous efforts. Manager Paulo Sérgio’s defence found itself all at sea […]
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Republic of Ireland number one Gavin Bazunu not taking his position for granted
The 19-year-old saved Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty on his fifth appearance for Ireland. The Independent – Algarve…
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘not closing the count just yet’ after breaking goals record
The 36-year-old took his international tally to 111 with a late brace. The Independent – Algarve…