Cup Football Has Its Own Rules
Salgueiros 08 beat Susense 2:1 in the Portuguese Cup 1/128-finals on 2026-08-30. The home side picked up three points at home, while the visitors came away empty-handed. Cup football has its own rules, and this was one of those matches where the result doesn't tell the whole story.
By then, both teams had already played competitive matches this season. Susense won 2:1 against União Lamas on 2026-07-25, just weeks before this cup tie. Salgueiros 08's recent record was more mixed — a 4:2 win over Pontaxolânse in August 2025, but also losses to Aliança de Gandra and Santa-Maria in previous campaigns.
And here's the thing about the numbers: Salgueiros 08 had 57 per cent of the ball but only four corners. Susense managed six corners despite less possession. The home team registered 88 attacks against 86 for the visitors, a near-even split that suggests neither side dominated proceedings.
Discipline was reasonable on both sides. Salgueiros 08 collected three yellow cards while Susense picked up two. No red cards were issued, so both teams finished with their full complement of players. The match stayed open throughout, which is why the final score feels more like a matter of finishing than dominance.
For Salgueiros 08, this victory keeps them alive in the cup. They moved beyond the first round, though the path ahead remains uncertain. Susense's run ended here, after a promising start to their season with that win over União Lamas.