Estrela Caleta and Vianense met in the Round of 128 of the Portuguese Cup on September 20, 2026, and the visitors emerged with a 3-1 victory. The match unfolded with Vianense responding to an early setback, scoring three goals after going behind. By then, the pattern was clear enough — a side that had started cautiously finished resolute.
The opening goal arrived at minute 23, giving Estrela Caleta a brief advantage. Vianense did not panic. They found their rhythm and struck at 55, 67 and 86 to turn the tie on its head. One mistake ends it, as they say, and the hosts paid for theirs.
Statistics tell a hollow story here. Both sides registered zeros across the board — possession, shots, passes, everything. Numbers like that mean the match was decided in the space between moments, not in sustained pressure. And here's the thing, the eye test rarely matches the spreadsheet.
Vianense have now moved past this stage, while Estrela Caleta's campaign comes to an end. The visitors carried momentum from recent results, including an 8-0 win and a 2-1 victory, but cup football rarely rewards form. It rewards execution.
The goal difference sits at two for Vianense in this tie. They advance, the hosts go home, and the Round of 64 awaits. Nothing more to add.