Guarda — Chaves: 2:3, Taça de Portugal

Chaves beat Guarda 2:3 in the Round of 128 of the Portuguese Cup on Saturday, 20 September 2026. The visitors held on after a back-and-forth contest that saw five goals traded in 73 minutes. Guarda had started brightly, but Chaves took control in the second half.

W. Tavares opened the scoring for Guarda at the 4th minute, a moment that set the tone for the home side's approach. They pressed high and looked to exploit space, though the away defence held firm. By the 13th minute the balance had shifted, and Chaves responded to level matters.

The match turned on the final two goals. Guarda equalised again at 42 minutes to lead, but Chaves struck twice in quick succession. The 62nd-minute goal brought them level, and the 73rd-minute strike sealed the victory. It was a shift in momentum that caught the home side off guard.

Statistics tell a story of efficiency over volume. Guarda registered 110 attacks and 8 shots on target with 80 per cent accuracy, yet fell short. Chaves managed 124 attacks and converted 6 shots on target at 38 per cent accuracy. Possession was evenly split at 49 per cent to 51 per cent, but the away side made their chances count.

The result ends a mixed run for Chaves, who had drawn with ABC and lost to Sporting B in their previous outings. Guarda, meanwhile, came into the tie after a 6:0 win over Académico do Fandão but could not carry that form into the Cup. The visitors advance to the next round.