Académica de Coimbra, the team featuring Mozambican international Gildo Vilankulos, was eliminated from the Portuguese Cup after losing 1-0 to SCU Torreense in the competition's second round. The match, held at the Estádio Cidade de Coimbra, was decided only in extra time, after a goalless draw during the 90 minutes of regulation time.
Académica fought until the end, but were unable to prevent the goal conceded in extra time, resulting in their elimination. Torreense managed to score the only goal of the match, capitalizing on a decisive moment, thus securing their passage to the next stage of the "Queen's Cup."“
Despite the unfavorable result, Académica received the support of its fans present at the stadium. The team expressed its gratitude for the support with a message on social media: "We fought until the end. Our journey in the Portuguese Cup ends here. Thank you to all the fans present at Cidade de Coimbra!"“
Now, Académica is once again focusing on domestic competitions, seeking to improve its performance and future results.
