Marítimo defeated Santa Clara, 1x0, on Sunday, in a game related to matchweek 1 of Liga Portuguesa. Both Cláudio Braga's team and João Henriques's team held their first game in the competition.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
After 71 minutes, key moment of the game, when Rodrigo Pinho came on. Forward scored the winning goal in the 90th minute from the penalty spot.
After the result Marítimo are 8th in the table, with 3 points, while Santa Clara sit 12th place, with 0 points. With regard to the next fixture, Funchal's team will play away against Rio Ave. Meanwhile, Ponta Delgada's team will play at home against SC Braga.
