PORTIMAO, Portugal (Interstat) — Portimonense U23 beat Maritimo U23 3-2 on Tuesday, using three first-half goals to overcome an early deficit at home. The teams combined for five goals, all before the halftime break. Maritimo U23 opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, but Portimonense U23 equalized in the 9th and moved ahead in the 21st. Maritimo U23 pulled level in the 30th before Portimonense U23 struck again in the 36th, and neither team scored after halftime. The result left Portimonense U23 at 1-2-1 overall and in the competition, while Maritimo U23 is 1-2 overall and in the competition. Maritimo U23 had lost to Famalicao U23 and beaten Braga U23, while Portimonense U23 had lost to Rio Ave U23 and Academico Viseu U23 and drawn with Santa Clara U23. Portimonense U23 protected its narrow lead through the second half, limiting the visitors’ chances after the break to secure the home victory.