Torreense stun Sporting to win Portuguese Cup
Torreense achieved a historic victory by defeating Sporting to win the Portuguese Cup. The match saw Torreense take an early lead, but Sporting equalized before a penalty in extra time secured the win for Torreense. This victory marks the first major trophy in Torreense's 109-year history and grants them entry into the Europa League next season.
- ▪Torreense scored a penalty in extra time to win the Portuguese Cup.
- ▪Kevin Zohi put Torreense ahead early in the match.
- ▪Stopira scored the winning penalty after Sporting's Maximiliano Araujo was sent off.
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Torreense stun Sporting to win Portuguese CupImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Torreense's previous cup final appearance was in 1956ByMatt DavisBBC Sport Senior JournalistPublished19 minutes agoSecond division side Torreense scored a penalty in extra time to shock holders Sporting and win the Portuguese Cup.Kevin Zohi put Torreense ahead after three minutes but Luis Suarez equalised for 18-time winners Sporting at the start of the second half.Sporting's Uruguay left-back Maximiliano Araujo was sent off in extra time after conceding a penalty and Cape Verde defender Stopira scored the winner from the spot.The first major trophy in their 109-year history grants Torreense entry to the Europa League next season.Torreense are from Torres Vedras, a town 25 miles north of Lisbon, and play…
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