Desportivo São Cosme has agreed with coach Marco Aurélio and the rest of the technical staff on the amicable termination of the contract. Team player Vítor Hugo will take over as head coach of the senior team.
The Vale S. Cosme club “expresses its most sincere gratitude for the professionalism and services rendered”, wishing the former technical staff “the greatest personal and professional success”.
Competing in Serie A of the first division and after 10 matches played, São Cosme currently occupies third place with 18 points, three points behind the leaders, Operário.
At the same time, the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere predicts a worsening of weather conditions over the coming days.
According to available information, the region will be under a yellow advisory from 09:00 on Wednesday due to persistent and sometimes heavy rains, turning into occasional showers accompanied by thunderstorms. This advisory is expected to remain in effect until 3 a.m. Thursday.
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FC Famalicão came close to victory in Braga, but a 94th-minute Ricardo Horta goal thwarted the team’s plans, resulting in a 3-3 draw on Monday evening in Matchday 14 of the Primeira Liga .
The Famalicenses started well and took the lead at half-time thanks to an own goal from El Ouazzani. In the second half, Gustavo Sá and Gil Dias increased the lead to 3-1. However, the Braga team reacted, and after the introduction of Ricardo Horta, they scored through Roberto Fernández and Paulo Oliveira, leaving the result uncertain until the final moments. Just when the final whistle seemed imminent, Ricardo Horta seized a chance to equalize in the 94th minute.
The Chega de Famalicão political party is organizing a “Motorcycle Christmas Parade” on December 20, starting at 8:00 p.m., from the Famalicão Volunteer Fire Brigade to Praça D. Maria II. In the heart of the city, participants dressed for the occasion will have the chance to give gifts to children, promoting a moment of solidarity and sharing.
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In a press release, Chega said the event combines the spirit of Christmas with the passion for motorcycles. As a result of this union, Chega announces that a prize will be awarded for the most personalized motorcycle, encouraging the creativity and enthusiasm of the participants.
The Chega political committee calls on “citizens to participate and all motorcycle lovers, as well as families, to come together and celebrate the arrival of Christmas in an original way.”
During the National Short Course Swimming Championships for Juniors and Seniors organized this weekend in Tomar, the Sports Swimming Group managed to win three medals. As previously announced by CIDADE HOJE, Mafalda Mesquita became national junior champion in the 1500 meter freestyle, achieving this result while improving her personal best. Tiago Costa brought home two bronze medals, both with personal times in the 50 and 100 meter backstroke, also among juniors.
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The debut of Hugo Oliveira as head coach of FC Famalicão is scheduled for this Monday at 6:45 p.m. in Braga, during the 14th day of the Primeira Liga. For the match against Bracarenses, the coach recognizes the qualities of the opponent and the knowledge that Carvalhal has of the league, added to a Braga team eager to recover after its last result, a 3-0 defeat against Roma in the Europa League.
Regarding his first week of work at Famalicão, Hugo Oliveira said it had been “very positive”, with the players “absorbing the new ideas”. In this context, he expressed his confidence about the future in what marks his first experience as a head coach, after several years as goalkeeping coach with stints at Benfica, Hull City, Watford, Everton and Fulham, among others.
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He reiterated his desire for the team to show Famalicão’s DNA, although he acknowledged the limited time to achieve this. In those first days, “the most important thing for me was that the group understood our ideas and from day one, moved towards them. This week was exclusively dedicated to demonstrating this DNA—an identity that belongs to us and must be evident in every game We will try to make Monday reflect that We must remember that we are only five days into this process. introduce new ideas and a very unique approach which will be built day after day.
As promised during his presentation, Famalicão will always play aiming for three points. “Football is a game, and we will always aim for three points,” and with Braga it will be no different. “However, we are humbled to recognize that it will be a very difficult match. We must not be fooled by the fireworks of Braga’s last match; they are a team full of quality players and have a coach with enormous experience We expect nothing less than a very strong Braga,” he predicted.
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Currently eighth with 18 points, Famalicão will play today at 6:45 p.m. at the Braga Municipal Stadium against SC Braga, who are fifth in the standings with 24 points. Hélder Malheiro of the Lisbon Football Association will lead the match.
On a community note, the Vermoim Parish Council hosted a Christmas market last Saturday at Largo da Capela de Nossa Senhora do Amparo, next to the parish hall.
The event featured a carousel, a mini electric train, an eco-roller coaster, bumper elves, and of course, Santa, who was greeted by a sea of people. During a festive afternoon full of Christmas spirit, the children had a lot of fun, always accompanied by their enthusiastic parents.
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