V. Guimarães Crush Marítimo 4-0 to End Winless Streak

Vitória de Guimarães defeats Marítimo 4-0 to escape relegation zone

Vitória de Guimarães defeated CS Marítimo 4-0 on October 23, 2026, at the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, breaking a five-game winless streak in the I Liga. The victory lifts the club out of the immediate relegation danger into 11th place with eight points, while Marítimo drops to 13th place with the same tally after extending their own winless run to seven matches.

Jakupovic Breaks the Deadlock Before Marítimo Collapses

The opening half at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques featured balanced play as both sides entered the match following winless stretches. In the 38th minute, Austrian striker Jakupovic scored, instantly relieving the psychological pressure on the home side. That individual moment of inspiration unlocked the tactical plan for manager Tiago Margarido, whose team capitalized on opponent positioning through the flanks. Marítimo manager Mitchell van der Gaag pointed to the subsequent collapse after the interval, noting that his squad lost all defensive resilience once the deficit widened.

Autogol And Second-Half Surge Seal the Match

Any hopes of a Marítimo comeback evaporated three minutes into the second half when Paulo Henrique inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. Oumar Camara added a third goal in the 60th minute, before Jakupovic secured his brace in the 76th minute. Young substitute Yeimar Mosquera capped the 4-0 scoreline in the 90th minute.

Managerial Reactions to a Heavy Defeat

Vitória manager Tiago Margarido highlighted his squad’s mental resolve under high stakes. “We had many shots again and the difference this time was that we scored,” Margarido said, emphasizing that the victory reflects growing maturity. On the opposing side, Marítimo coach Mitchell van der Gaag offered a blunt assessment of his team’s capitulation. “After the second goal, we gave up as a team, and that is the worst thing that can happen,” Van der Gaag said, adding that the squad faces a quick turnaround before their next fixture against Sporting.