Aves win Portuguese Cup, cap miserable season for Sporting
Desportivo das Aves' stunning cup final victory over Sporting capped a remarkable season for the minnows and the hardest week in Sporting's history.
2018 Schedule
All times ET2018 Schedule
1-1-5, 18th in Portuguese Liga
Giant flag foils Portugal VAR camera
The Primeira Liga is using the technology this season, but the referee was thwarted by the flag when he attempted to use it to check an Aves goal.
2018-19 Liga Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfica | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | +10 | 17 |
| Braga | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | +9 | 17 |
| FC Porto | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 15 |
| Rio Ave | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 14 |
| Sporting CP | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 13 |
| Santa Clara | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 11 |
| Guimaraes | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 10 |
| Maritimo | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 10 |
| Feirense | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 9 |
| Vitoria Setubal | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 8 |
| Boavista | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 7 |
| Belenenses | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -3 | 7 |
| Portimonense | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
| GD Chaves | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
| Moreirense | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 7 |
| Tondela | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| CD Nacional de Madeira | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 5 |
| Desportivo Aves | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -5 | 4 |
2018-19 Team LeadersPortuguese Liga
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsPortuguese Liga
Goal Difference-5Tied-14th
Goals Scored6Tied-12th
Assists4Tied-5th
Goals Conceded11Tied-11th