Recreativo de Lamelache beat Santo António 4:1 in the Round of 128 of the Portugal Cup on 19 September 2026. The home side put together a convincing performance at their own ground, while the visitors had little to show for their visit. By then, the result was already clear enough.
The hosts did not hang about. They went for the jugular from the start and did not look back. Santo António, who had beaten Portalegrense 3:0 on 30 August, could not find their rhythm here. To be fair, the away side never really got into the game.
Recreativo de Lamelache's recent record had been mixed — a 1:3 loss to Tirsenes in September 2023 and a goalless draw with Camacha in October 2022 — but this was a different animal. They kept their heads and took their chances. The away end never stopped, but the noise did not translate into pressure.
The visitors' last outing had looked impressive on paper, but that 3:0 win over Portalegrense meant little against a Lamelache side that played with purpose. Santo António gave away too many cheap fouls and paid for them. The hosts turned to their attacking options and were rewarded.
The scoreline tells the story: 4:1. The gap in quality was evident from the first whistle. Lamelache moved through the phases cleanly and left the visitors chasing shadows. This was not a close game.
For Santo António, this result ends whatever momentum they built from their previous victory. They had reason to believe, but the Cup does not care about form from months ago. The hosts, meanwhile, move on to the next round with confidence.