 When he was coach, Sal Rei won their fifth regional cup title in 2016.Sal Rei went to their nationals, their next in five years and their ninth overall, they appeared in Group A but in 2016 appeared in Group B. Sal Rei made their 3–0 win over Vulcânicos at the first round at home field which was played on May 14 and this is Sal Rei's recent win at the nationals.Sal Rei suffered three straight losses with their worst, a 5–2 over Mindelense at the fourth round.