Vitória F.C. Explained

Clubname:Vitória de Setúbal
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Fullname:Vitória Futebol Clube[1]
Nickname:Sadinos
O Velho Senhor
Ground:Estádio do Bonfim
Capacity:15,497
Chairman:Carlos Silva
Manager:José Pedro
League:Liga 3
Season:2023–24
Position:Campeonato de Portugal - Serie D, 1st (promoted)
Website:vfc.pt/
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Vitória Futebol Clube is a Portuguese professional sports club based in the city of Setúbal. Popularly known as Vitória de Setúbal (pronounced as /pt/), the club was born under the original name Sport Victoria from the ashes of the small Bonfim Foot-Ball Club.

When it comes to main achievements in Portugal, Vitória de Setúbal have won six trophies: three Taça de Portugal and one Taça da Liga. Internationally, Vitória have won a Small Club World Cup and an Iberian Cup. Historically, it is one of the most decorated clubs in the country, apart from the Big Three.

History

See main article: List of Vitória F.C. seasons.

Vitória de Setúbal played in the inaugural Campeonato da Liga in 1934–35.[2] [3]

In 1964–65, Vitória de Setúbal won their first Taça de Portugal, beating holders Benfica 3–1 in the final. After losing 1–0 to Braga in the next season's final, Vitória won the 1967 final by beating Académica de Coimbra 3–2 after extra-time.[4]

Vitoria competed in the European Cup-Winners' Cup in 1965-66 (losing 4–2 on aggregate in the first round to AGF Aarhus),[5] and 1967-68 (losing 7–3 on aggregate to Bayern Munich in the second round).[6]

Vitória Setubal played in the Fairs Cup in 1969–70, knocking Liverpool out in the second round.[7] [8] In the next round, they were eliminated 2–1 on aggregate by Hertha BSC.[8]

In the 1973–74 season, Vitória de Setúbal finished in third place, four points behind champions Sporting CP.[9]

After another yo-yo period from the mid-1980s to the mid-2000s, Vitória returned to the Portuguese top flight for the 2004–05 season.[10] The same season saw them win their third Cup, beating holders Benfica 2–1 in the final on 29 May. On 13 August, the two clubs played the Super Cup against each other at the Estádio do Algarve, with Benfica winning 1–0.[11] On 14 May 2006, Vitória lost the cup final by one goal to FC Porto.[12]

On 22 March 2008, Vitória won the Taça da Liga for the first time. In the final, they defeated Sporting on penalties following a goalless draw; on-loan goalkeeper Eduardo saved three times. Ten years later, the final went to penalties against the same opponent, who won this time.[13] Vitória avoided relegation by one point in 2019–20, but due to its financial distress and the failure to gain a licence for the new season, they were administratively relegated to the third-tier Campeonato de Portugal.[14]

Vitória were promoted after one season, but remained in the third division due to the creation of Liga 3; their registration was permitted due to their improved financial situation.[15] In 2022–23, the team were relegated to the now fourth-tier Campeonato de Portugal on the final day despite beating F.C. Oliveira do Hospital on the final day, due to Sporting CP B's late winner over Real SC.[16]

Stadium

Vitória plays at the Estádio do Bonfim, which was inaugurated in 1962 and has a capacity of 18,964.[17]

Honours

Source:[18] [19]

Players

Coaching staff and management

PositionName
Head coach José Pedro
Assistant coach Paulo Martins
Assistant coach Jaime Coelho
Goalkeeper coach Alemão
Physical coach Marco Tanganho
Video analyst Eduardo Marques
Training Coordinator Carlos Chaby
Physiotherapist Nuno Pinto
Sports Director Carlos André
Director of Football Edinho
General Manager of Football André Dias
Team Manager Alexandre Silva

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Estatutos. Vitória Futebol Clube. pt. 16 December 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160210125313/http://vfc.pt/media/EstatutosVitoriaFC.pdf. 10 February 2016.
  2. Web site: Campeonato da Ia Liga 1934–1938 (unofficial). Paulo Claro. 29 August 2013. Portugal – List of Champions. RSSSF. 24 December 2013. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120601044940/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesp/portchamp.html#unoff. 1 June 2012.
  3. Web site: Portugal 1934–35. Jorge Miguel Teixeira. 11 August 1999. 24 December 2013. live. RSSSF. https://web.archive.org/web/20130218142300/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesp/porthist193435.html. 18 February 2013.
  4. Web site: Portugal – List of Cup Winners. Paulo Claro. 12 February 2015. live. RSSSF. https://web.archive.org/web/20151118103356/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesp/portcuphist.html. 18 November 2015.
  5. Web site: Cup Winners' Cup 1965-66. James M. Ross. 4 June 2015. European Competitions 1965-66. RSSSF. 1 December 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140122152654/http://www.rsssf.com/ec/ec196566.html#cwc. 22 January 2014.
  6. Web site: Cup Winners' Cup 1967-68. James M. Ross. 4 June 2015. European Competitions 1967-68. RSSSF. 1 December 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130601134748/http://www.rsssf.com/ec/ec196768.html#cwc. 1 June 2013.
  7. Web site: Blast from the past: Liverpool 3 Vitoria Setubal 2. Steve Horton. LFCHistory.net. 24 April 2013. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131005184604/http://www.lfchistory.net/Articles/Article/2417. 5 October 2013.
  8. Web site: Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1969–70. James M. Ross. 9 January 2008. European Competitions 1969–70. RSSSF. 31 March 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20081222080949/http://www.rsssf.com/ec/ec196970.html#icfc. 22 December 2008.
  9. Web site: Portugal 1973-74. RSSSF. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120315203733/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesp/porthist197374.html. 15 March 2012.
  10. Web site: Vitoria Setubal : History 1975 to date . statto.com . 24 April 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029191541/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/vitoria-setubal/history/modern . 29 October 2013 .
  11. Web site: Portugal Cup 2004/05. RSSSF. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029184726/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesp/portcup05.html. 29 October 2013.
  12. News: FC Porto conquista a Taça de Portugal . 7 April 2020 . Público . 14 May 2006 . Portuguese.
  13. News: Roseiro . Bruno . Sporting-V. Setúbal. Da final de 2008 ao corte de relações de 2017, há uma Taça que os Liga . 7 April 2020 . Observador . 24 January 2018 . Portuguese.
  14. News: Almeida . Isaura . Tribunal rejeita providência cautelar e Vit. Setúbal desce mesmo ao Campeonato de Portugal. Court rejects precautionary order and Vit. Setúbal go down to the Campeonato de Portugal. 18 April 2021 . Diário de Notícias . 27 August 2020 . Portuguese.
  15. News: Comissão de Licenciamento confirma Vitória de Setúbal na Liga 3 . Licensing Commission confirms Vitória de Setúbal in Liga 3. 7 May 2023 . Observador . 2 June 2021 . Portuguese.
  16. News: Mais um 'gigante' adormecido. Vitória de Setúbal desce ao Campeonato de Portugal. One more sleeping 'giant'. Vitória de Setúbal go down to the Campeonato de Portugal . 7 May 2023 . SAPO . 6 May 2023 . Portuguese.
  17. Web site: Vitória Setúbal FC: Estádio de Bonfim. Soccerway. Global Sports Media. 24 April 2013. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130331060501/http://int.soccerway.com/teams/portugal/vitoria-setubal/1696/venue/. 31 March 2013.
  18. Web site: Vitória Setúbal: Trophies. Soccerway. Perform. 2 March 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151102023053/http://int.soccerway.com/teams/portugal/vitoria-setubal/1696/trophies/. 2 November 2015.
  19. Web site: Recopa Ibérica 2005 . 19 August 2022 . RSSSF.