Vitoria sacks manager Jair Ventura amid relegation fight

Rio De janeiro, Nov 3 (UNI) Vitoria has parted ways with manager Jair Ventura after a poor run of results, the Brazilian Serie A club said. The announcement followed a 2-0 away defeat to Coritiba on Saturday, a result that left the Salvador-based club 14th in the 20-team standings, just two points clear of the relegation zone with five matchdays remaining. "We express our gratitude for all the achievements and memorable moments, and we wish him great success in the continuation of his career," Vitoria said in a statement on Monday. Ventura, the son of Brazil 1970 FIFA World Cup…