 In the 1979/80 season Lusitano had a great season in the Segunda Divisão fighting shoulder to shoulder with Amora FC coached by José Mourinho`s father Mourinho Félix and overcoming clubs such as Farense, Estrela da Amadora, Nacional, Barreirense and rivals Juventude.Lusitano started the season with a loss and two draws (including a 0–0 draw against eventual winners Amora FC.However wins against Sacavenense, Nacional and Estrela da Amadora was well as away draws against Farense and Fabril boosted the team a great second round of the season.