Rapid Annihilation by AVS: Vizela Obliterated in a Matter of Eight Minutes, Edging Closer to Permanence
AVS Futebol SAD Significantly Boosts Top-Flight Survival Chances
In a crucial step towards securing their place in the Primeira Liga for the 2025/26 season, AVS Futebol SAD clinched a 3-0 victory over Vizela in the first leg of the relegation playoff on Saturday.
Hosting the match at their home ground, AVS started off on a challenging note, losing two members of their coaching staff during the first half. Head coach José Mota was dismissed for protests in the 24th minute, followed by assistant Jorge Sousa in the 30th. Despite these setbacks, the team managed to maintain composure and aim for an advantageous position heading into the second leg.
The deadlock was broken in the 62nd minute through a penalty conversion by Gustavo Assunção. Momentum shifted decisively in AVS's favor, and Tunde Akinsola scored twice in an impressive eight-minute spell (67' and 70'), sealing the victory for the home team.
Heading into the second leg, scheduled for June 6 in Vizela, AVS enjoys a comfortable three-goal advantage and is well-positioned to secure survival. Vizela will have to overcome this deficit to secure promotion from Liga Portugal 2.
Current AVS Roster Highlights:- Key players including Tunde Akinsola and Gustavo Assunção contributed significantly to the team's win.- Goalkeeper Simão stepped in for Guillermo Ochoa, who was on the bench, and played a pivotal role in maintaining a clean sheet.
As AVS gears up for the second leg, the anticipation and stakes are high, with both teams eager to secure their respective goals in the relegation playoff.
In the face of European-leagues excitement, AVS Futebol SAD's impressive 3-0 victory over Vizela in the relegation playoff, backed by key players like Tunde Akinsola and Gustavo Assunção, has catapulted their Premier-League survival chances, even amidst coaching staff protests during the game. Regardless, AVS must maintain focus for the second leg, scheduled in Vizela, to cement their position in the Primeira Liga for the 2025/26 season.
