The 2012–13 Primeira Liga (also known as Liga ZON Sagres for sponsorship reasons) was the 79th season of the Primeira Liga, the top professional league for Portuguese association football clubs. It began on 19 August 2012 and concluded on 19 May 2013.[4] Sixteen teams contested the league, fourteen of which took part in the previous season and two of which were promoted from the Liga de Honra. Porto were the defending champions and secured their third consecutive and 27th overall title, after completing their second unbeaten season in three years. Porto striker Jackson Martínez was the top scorer with 26 goals.
| Season | 2012–13 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 17 August 2012 – 19 May 2013 |
| Champions | Porto 27th title |
| Relegated | Moreirense Beira-Mar |
| Champions League | Porto Benfica Paços de Ferreira |
| Europa League | Vitória de Guimarães Braga Estoril |
| Matches played | 240 |
| Goals scored | 667 (2.78 per match) |
| Best Player | Nemanja Matić |
| Top goalscorer | Jackson Martínez (26 goals)[1] |
| Best goalkeeper | Helton |
| Biggest home win | Porto 5–0 Marítimo Vitória de Setúbal 5–0 Moreirense Porto 5–0 Gil Vicente Benfica 5–0 Gil Vicente Benfica 6–1 Rio Ave |
| Biggest away win | Vitória de Setúbal 0–5 Benfica Moreirense 0–5 Paços de Ferreira |
| Highest scoring | Braga 4–4 Olhanense Vitória de Setúbal 3–5 Rio Ave |
| Longest winning run | Benfica 9 games (28 September 2012 – 6 January 2013; 17 February – 29 April 2013) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Porto 30 games (19 August 2012 – 19 May 2013) |
| Longest winless run | Moreirense 14 games (2 September 2012 – 27 January 2013) |
| Longest losing run | Vitória de Setúbal 5 games (2 March – 7 April 2013) |
| Highest attendance | 62,553[2] Benfica 2–0 Sporting CP (21 April 2013) |
| Lowest attendance | 1,221[2] Paços de Ferreira 1–1 Moreirense (19 August 2012) |
| Total attendance | 2,343,284[3] |
| Average attendance | 9,764[3] |
← 2011–12 2013–14 → | |
Teams
editA total of sixteen teams contested the league, fourteen of which were present in the 2011–12 Primeira Liga and two of which were promoted from the 2011–12 Liga de Honra. The two relegated teams after the 2011–12 season were Feirense and União de Leiria, which returned to the Liga de Honra after one and three years, respectively, in the top level. Replacing them in the top-flight division were 2011–12 Liga de Honra champions Estoril and runners-up Moreirense, both returning after a seven-year absence. Estoril contested their 21st season in the Primeira Liga, while Moreirense participated only for the fourth time.
Stadia and locations
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Location of teams in the 2012–13 Liga ZON Sagres
Location of teams in the 2012–13 Liga ZON Sagres
Personnel and kits
editNote: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Head coach | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Académica |  Pedro Emanuel
|
Orlando
|
Nike | EFAPEL |
| Beira-Mar | Costinha
|
Hugo Vieira
|
Hummel | 32 Group |
| Benfica | Jorge Jesus
|
 Luisão
|
Adidas | MEO (H) / TMN (A) |
| Braga | José Peseiro
|
Alan
|
Macron | AXA |
| Estoril | Marco Silva
|
Vagner
|
Joma | Gelpeixe |
| Gil Vicente | Paulo Alves
|
Paulo Arantes
|
Macron | Carnes Campicarn |
| Marítimo | Pedro Martins
|
Briguel
|
Lacatoni | Banif |
| Moreirense | Augusto Inácio
|
Francisco Castro
|
Cdt | |
| Nacional | Manuel Machado
|
Moreno
|
Hummel | Banif |
| Olhanense | Manuel Cajuda
|
Rui Duarte
|
Lacatoni | Casais, SA |
| Paços de Ferreira | Paulo Fonseca
|
Filipe Anunciação
|
Lacatoni | Capital do Móvel |
| Porto | Vítor Pereira
|
Helton
|
Nike | MEO (H) / TMN (A) |
| Rio Ave | Nuno Espírito Santo
|
José Gaspar
|
Lacatoni | ASC ENGENHARIA E CONSTRUÇÃO |
| Sporting CP | Jesualdo Ferreira
|
Rui Patrício
|
Puma | TMN (H) / MEO (A) |
| Vitória de Guimarães | Rui Vitória
|
Alex
|
Lacatoni | Espaço Guimarães / Smile.Up / Super Bock |
| Vitória de Setúbal | José Mota
|
Ricardo Silva
|
Lacatoni | Kia |
Managerial changes
edit| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Replaced by | Date of appointment | Position in table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paços de Ferreira | Henrique Calisto
|
Resigned | 12 May 2012 | Paulo Fonseca
|
25 May 2012 | Pre-season |
| Sporting CP | Ricardo Sá Pinto
|
Resigned | 5 October 2012[5] | Oceano
|
5 October 2012[6] | 7th |
| Nacional | Pedro Caixinha
|
Sacked | 11 October 2012[7] | Manuel Machado
|
13 October 2012[8] | 14th |
| Sporting CP | Oceano
|
Replaced | 24 October 2012 |  Franky Vercauteren
|
24 October 2012[9] | 12th |
| Olhanense | Sérgio Conceição
|
Resigned | 7 January 2013[10] | Manuel Cajuda
|
8 January 2013[11] | 8th |
| Sporting CP | Franky Vercauteren
|
Resigned | 7 January 2013[12] | Jesualdo Ferreira
|
7 January 2013[13] | 12th |
| Moreirense | Jorge Casquilha
|
Resigned | 30 January 2013[14] | Augusto Inácio
|
30 January 2013[15] | 16th |
| Beira-Mar | Ulisses Morais
|
Resigned | 16 February 2013[16] | Costinha
|
18 February 2013[17] | 15th |
| Académica | Pedro Emanuel
|
Sacked | 7 April 2013[18] | Sérgio Conceição
|
8 April 2013[19] | 14th |
| Olhanense | Manuel Cajuda
|
Resigned | 1 May 2013[20] | Bruno Saraiva
|
1 May 2013[21] | 15th |
League table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porto (C) | 30 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 70 | 14 | +56 | 78 | Qualification for the Champions League group stage |
| 2 | Benfica | 30 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 77 | 20 | +57 | 77 | |
| 3 | Paços de Ferreira | 30 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 42 | 29 | +13 | 54 | Qualification for the Champions League play-off round |
| 4 | Braga | 30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 60 | 44 | +16 | 52 | Qualification for the Europa League play-off round |
| 5 | Estoril | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 47 | 37 | +10 | 45 | Qualification for the Europa League third qualifying round |
| 6 | Rio Ave | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 35 | 42 | −7 | 42[a] | |
| 7 | Sporting CP | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 42[a] | |
| 8 | Nacional | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 45 | 51 | −6 | 40[b] | |
| 9 | Vitória de Guimarães | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 36 | 47 | −11 | 40[b] | Qualification for the Europa League group stage[c] |
| 10 | Marítimo | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 34 | 45 | −11 | 38 | |
| 11 | Académica | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 33 | 45 | −12 | 28 | |
| 12 | Vitória de Setúbal | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 30 | 55 | −25 | 26 | |
| 13 | Gil Vicente | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 31 | 54 | −23 | 25[d] | |
| 14 | Olhanense | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 26 | 42 | −16 | 25[d] | |
| 15 | Moreirense (R) | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 30 | 51 | −21 | 24 | Relegation to Segunda Liga |
| 16 | Beira-Mar (R) | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 35 | 55 | −20 | 23 |
Source: LPFP (in Portuguese)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head away goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Matches won; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off.
(Note: LPFP decided that only criteria 1, 5, 6 and 7 would be applied to establish the classification during the competition.)[22]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head away goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Matches won; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off.
(Note: LPFP decided that only criteria 1, 5, 6 and 7 would be applied to establish the classification during the competition.)[22]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ a b Rio Ave ahead of Sporting CP on head-to-head record; Rio Ave–Sporting CP 2–1, Sporting CP–Rio Ave 0–1
- ^ a b Nacional ahead of Vitória de Guimarães on head-to-head record; Nacional–Vitória de Guimarães 2–1, Vitória de Guimarães–Nacional 1–3
- ^ Vitória de Guimarães qualified for the group stage of 2013–14 UEFA Europa League after winning the 2012–13 Taça de Portugal.
- ^ a b Gil Vicente ahead of Olhanense on head-to-head record; Gil Vicente–Olhanense 2–0, Olhanense–Gil Vicente 2–2
Positions by round
editSource: [citation needed]
Results
editSeason statistics
editTop goalscorers
edit| Rank | Player | Club | Goals[23] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jackson Martínez
|
Porto | 26 |
| 2 | Lima
|
Benfica | 20 |
| 3 |  Óscar Cardozo
|
Benfica | 17 |
| 4 |  Ricky van Wolfswinkel
|
Sporting CP | 14 |
| 5 |  Albert Meyong
|
Vitória de Setúbal | 13 |
| Eder
|
Braga | 13 | |
| Edinho
|
Académica | 13 | |
 Nabil Ghilas
|
Moreirense | 13 | |
| 9 |  Steven Vitória
|
Estoril | 11 |
| 10 | James Rodríguez
|
Porto | 10 |
 Eduardo Salvio
|
Benfica | 10 | |
 Luís Leal
|
Estoril | 10 |
Hat-tricks
edit| Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luís Leal |
Estoril | Marítimo | 3–1 | 24 September 2012 |
| João Tomás |
Rio Ave | Vitória de Setúbal | 3–5 | 25 November 2012 |
| Albert Meyong |
Vitória de Setúbal | Rio Ave | 3–5 | 25 November 2012 |
| Óscar Cardozo |
Benfica | Sporting CP | 1–3 | 10 December 2012 |
| Óscar Cardozo |
Benfica | Marítimo | 4–1 | 15 December 2012 |
| Edinho |
Académica | Vitória de Setúbal | 4–2 | 5 January 2013 |
| Albert Meyong |
Vitória de Setúbal | Moreirense | 5–0 | 13 January 2013 |
| Jackson Martínez |
Porto | Vitória de Guimarães | 4–0 | 2 February 2013 |
| Lima |
Benfica | Rio Ave | 6–1 | 30 March 2013 |
| Ricky van Wolfswinkel |
Sporting CP | Braga | 2–3 | 1 April 2013 |
Awards
editMonthly awards
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Estatísticas gerais". LPFP.pt. Portuguese League for Professional Football. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Painel de Espectadores" [Average attendance list]. lpfp.pt. LPFP. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
- ^ a b "Estatísticas comparadas". LPFP.pt. Portuguese League for Professional Football. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ^ "Calendário" [Calendar]. LPFP (in Portuguese). 8 July 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ^ "Leões confirmam saída de Sá Pinto" [Leões confirms Sá Pinto's exit]. Record. 5 October 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
- ^ "Oceano substitui Ricardo Sá Pinto como treinador" [Oceano substitute Ricardo Sá Pinto as manager]. A Bola. 5 October 2012. Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
- ^ "Pedro Caixinha sai e Machado deve voltar" [Pedro Caixinha leaves and Machado most likely to return]. A Bola. 11 October 2012. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "Manuel Machado confirmado" [Manuel Machado confirmed]. Record. 13 October 2012. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
- ^ "SAD oficializa Vercauteren como treinador" [SAD oficializes Vercauteren as manager]. A Bola. 24 October 2012. Archived from the original on 27 October 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ^ "Sérgio Conceição de saída" [Sérgio Conceição is leaving]. A Bola. 7 January 2013. Archived from the original on 9 January 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
- ^ "Cajuda orienta treino e é apresentado" [Cajuda takes over training and is presented]. Record. 8 January 2013. Archived from the original on 11 January 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
- ^ "Leões rescindem com Vercauteren, Jesualdo acumula funções" [Lions resign with Vercauteren, Jesualdo accumulates functions]. A Bola. 7 January 2013. Archived from the original on 11 January 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
- ^ "Jesualdo Ferreira assume Sporting" [Jesualdo Ferreira assumes Sporting]. O Jogo. 7 January 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
- ^ "Jorge Casquilha rescindiu" [Jorge Casquilha resigns]. A Bola. 30 January 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ^ "Augusto Inácio apresentado esta quinta-feira" [Augusto Inácio presented on Thursday]. A Bola. 30 January 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ "Ulisses Morais deixa o comando da equipa" [Ulisses Morais leaves command of the team]. Record. 16 February 2013. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Costinha é o novo treinador" [Costinha éis the new manager]. A Bola. 18 February 2013. Archived from the original on 20 February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Pedro Emanuel despedido" [Pedro Emanuel sacked]. A Bola. 7 April 2013. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- ^ "Briosa oficializa Sérgio Conceição" [Briosa oficializes Sérgio Conceição]. A Bola. 8 April 2013. Archived from the original on 12 April 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- ^ "Manuel Cajuda deixa comando técnico do Olhanense" [Manuel Cajuda leaves command of Olhanense]. SAPO. 1 May 2013. Archived from the original on 4 June 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ "Bruno Saraiva vai assumir comando dos algarvios" [Bruno Saraiva assumes command of the algarvios]. Record. 1 May 2013. Archived from the original on 31 May 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ http://www.lpfp.pt/liga_zon_sagres/pages/classificacao_resultados.aspx
- ^ "Estatísticas Gerais" [General Statistics]. lpfp.pt. LPFP. 29 September 2012. Archived from the original on 9 October 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ^ James eleito melhor jogador das primeiras cinco jornadas (James elected best player of the first five games) Archived 24 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine; Abola, 15 October 2012 (in Portuguese)
- ^ Jackson Martínez vence prémio de melhor do mês (Jackson Martínez wins award for player of the month) Archived 21 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine; A Bola, 4 December 2012 (in Portuguese)
- ^ MATIC ELEITO O MELHOR DE DEZEMBRO/JANEIRO (Matic voted best player of December/January) Archived 23 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine; SJPF, 1 February 2013 (in Portuguese)
- ^ Jackson Martínez eleito o melhor jogador de fevereiro (Jackson Martínez voted best player of February) Archived 10 June 2015 at the Wayback Machine; Diário de Notícias, 28 February 2013 (in Portuguese)
- ^ LIMA ELEITO O MELHOR DE MARÇO (Lima voted best player of March) Archived 21 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine; SJPF, 5 April 2013 (in Portuguese)
- ^ "MATIC ELEITO O MELHOR DE ABRIL (Matic voted best player of April)". Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ^ MIGUEL LOURENÇO E MIGUEL ROSA ELEITOS OS MELHORES JOGADORES JOVENS (Miguel Lourenço and Miguel Rosa voted best young players) Archived 15 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine; Abola, 8 October 2012 (in Portuguese)
- ^ Flávio Ferreira e Bruma eleitos os melhores jogadores jovens de outubro/novembro (Flávio Ferreira and Bruma voted best young players of october/november) Archived 6 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine; A Bola, 10 December 2012 (in Portuguese)
- ^ DAVID SIMÃO ELEITO O MELHOR JOGADOR JOVEM (David Simão voted best young player) Archived 5 May 2016 at the Wayback Machine; SJPF, 4 February 2013 (in Portuguese)
- ^ I Liga: Josué foi o melhor jovem em fevereiro (I League: Josué was the best young player in February); SJPF, 5 March 2013 (in Portuguese)
- ^ É SEMPRE BOM VER O TRABALHO RECONHECIDO (It always good to have work recognised) Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine; SJPF, 16 April 2013 (in Portuguese)
- ^ O prémio é de toda a equipa (The prize is for the whole team) Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine; SJPF, 8 May 2013 (in Portuguese)