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Taça de Portugal: Salgueiros and Académica secure key victories
The second round of the Taça de Portugal has produced several notable results and upsets. In a significant upset, Salgueiros from the Campeonato de Portugal eliminated Liga 2 side Feirense with a 1-0 victory, secured by a goal from Gustavo Coutinho.
Académica advanced to the third round after a dominant 4-1 away win against Real SC. Amadou Coundoul was a standout performer, scoring twice in the match. Meanwhile, Belenenses secured their progression by defeating Beira-Mar 2-0 in a contest that required extra time.
In other matches, Vitória de Sernache overcame Varzim with a 2-1 victory, despite playing with ten men for a portion of the match. Other advancing teams include Tondela, who defeated Imortal 5-1, Portimonense, Felgueiras, União de Leiria, and Penafiel. Mafra also progressed following a penalty shootout against Tirsense.
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Académica · Amadou Coundoul · António Barbosa · Belenenses · Real SC · Salgueiros · Taça de Portugal · Vitória de Sernache
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Camilo Acosta scored the lone goal for Real SC in the 52nd minute.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Académica defeated Real SC 4-1 to advance to the third round of the Taça de Portugal. www.abola.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Amadou Coundoul scored twice, while Kévin Zohi and Ilies Fauré also scored for Académica.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Coach António Barbosa noted the victory is morale-boosting following three consecutive losses in Liga 2. www.abola.pt