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CD Mafra knocks out Santa Clara in the Taça de Portugal

CD Mafra defeated Santa Clara 3-2, advancing to the next round of the Taça de Portugal after an exhilarating extra time.

18 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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CD Mafra knocks out Santa Clara in the Taça de Portugal — Photo: Cdmafra · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

CD Mafra, from the Liga 3, faced Santa Clara, from the Primeira Liga, in the third round of the Taça de Portugal on Sunday. The match ended with a 3-2 victory for Mafra, which achieved an impressive turnaround in extra time. Santa Clara, who played with ten men throughout the second half, failed to secure their place in the competition.

During the first half, the match was well balanced, with both teams fighting for possession. Mafra took the lead, but Santa Clara equalized, taking the game to halftime at 1-1. In the second half, Mafra had the chance to go ahead, but Santa Clara responded with intensity.

The match remained fiercely contested, and at the end of regulation time, the score was still tied at 1-1, forcing the game into extra time. This was a crucial moment, where the advantage of playing at home gave Mafra the determination to eliminate a Primeira Liga opponent.

During extra time, CD Mafra proved to be more effective in finishing. Despite facing difficulties with the expulsion of one of their players in the second half, the team managed to score two goals, ending the game with a final score of 3-2. This result was celebrated as a significant victory for the club and its fans.

With this elimination of Santa Clara, considered a giant of the competition, Mafra advances to the next round of the Taça de Portugal. This episode is seen as one of the many surprises the Cup can produce, providing excitement and practice for both players and fans present.

This result means Mafra continues their journey in the competition and has a new opportunity to showcase their abilities in future matches. Santa Clara's participation in the Cup ends here, and the team will need to reevaluate their strategy for the upcoming challenges in the Primeira Liga.

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