In Portugal: Century Sensation - Cup Taken from 'Sporting' by a Second Division Club

2026-05-25 00:30 © ZUMAPRESS.com

A century sensation took place in Portugal.

In the Portugal Cup final, second division team Torreense defeated Sporting 2-1 after extra time.

The winning goal was scored by Stopira in the 113th minute from the penalty spot.

This is the first time in the 88-year history of the Portugal Cup that a team from a lower division raises the trophy above their heads. Furthermore, this is Torreense's first trophy in their history.

This team is still awaiting a match against Casa Pia for a place in the top division Primeira Liga.

If Torreense remains in the second division, it will be the sixth time a team that is not in their country's top division competes in the European group stage.

With this victory, the history-making team has secured a place in next season's UEFA Europa League group stage.