Nine-man ex-Sporting boss stuns Benfica at home (2-1) | OneFootball

Portimonense, the team coached by Tiago Fernandes, defeated Benfica B 2-1 in a Segunda Liga match, in a game where they played the entire second half with nine players due to the expulsions of their two goalkeepers, forcing defender Jarleysom to take over the goalkeeping duties for the Algarve team.

The match started in the best possible way for the team of the former Sporting coach, who took the lead on the first dangerous play they created, through Ruan (4'), following up on a shot by Tamble Monteiro that was deflected by a defender.

Everything changed in the final minutes of the first half when both goalkeepers of Portimonense were sent off. First, Sébastien Cibois, at 43', for bringing down the isolated Ivan Lima, followed by Douglas, just four minutes later, for handling the ball outside his area.

Defender Jarleysom took over the goalkeeping duties for the Algarve team and made several high-difficulty saves until Rodrigo Rêgo equalized at 70'. In response, Tamble Monteiro made it 2-1 for the visitors. The victory allows Portimonense to join the leading group in the Segunda Liga, with the same seven points as Feirense, Vizela, União de Leiria, and Leixões.

It's worth remembering that Tiago Fernandes - who refused to move to Saudi Arabia - coached the Alvalade Club in the 2018/19 season. Although he only managed three games with the main team, the coach - besides a goalless draw against Arsenal in London - achieved two victories in the National Championship, against Chaves and Santa Clara, both by 2-1.

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