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Wednesday, 14 April 2010 07:13

Chaves stun Naval to make Portuguese Cup final

Naval 1-2 Desportivo de Chaves (aggregate 1-3)

Chaves celebrationsSecond-division strugglers Desportivo de Chaves are in the final of the Portuguese Cup for the first time in their history. Two goals in extra time beat Naval in Figueira da Foz, who had levelled the tie early through a Fabio Junior goal.
 
Coming into the game 1-0 down from the first leg, Naval were soon all square thanks to a fantastic bicycle kick from Fabio Junior on 15 minutes. At that stage the Liga Sagres side were strong favourites to complete the win.

But Chaves held firm for the ninety minutes and in extra time Eduardo, who had come on in the second half, was the hero, scoring twice to put the team from Portugal’s northern border town into the Jamor final.

Chaves will face the winner of the second semi-final today between FC Porto and Rio Ave, with the Dragons strong favourites after winning the away leg 3-1.

Naval:
Peiser, Carlitos, Gomis, Diego Angelo, Daniel Cruz (Kerrouche, 90), Lazaroni, Godemeche, Hauw (Davide, 46), Marinho (Simplicio, 76), Fabio Júnior, Camora

Desp. Chaves:
Rui Rego, Danielo, Lameirao, Ricardo Rocha, Eduardo, Bruno Magalhaes, Siaka Bamba, Castanheira (Flavio Igor, 76), Samson, Clemente (Eduardo, 69), Diop (Vitor Silva, 63)

Goals:
[1-0] Fabio Junior, 15
[1-1] Eduardo, 109
[1-2] Eduardo, 119
 
 
Comments (13)
Forca Eduardo : )
13 Sunday, 09 May 2010 21:35
Paula Oliveira Fernandes
OMG!!!! Just been on the phone with my mum in Portugal and she's told me all about Chaves and my cousin Eduardo, he's soo awesom x

Go on Chaves, you can do it! I will be def watching!
Chaves
12 Friday, 16 April 2010 02:50
mario/usa
This is great for all Chaves fans. I was born there and i'm making the trip from the usa to Lisbon to see them live. They showed a lot of heart. All of our no name players making us proud to be from Chaves.

NJ, usa
GRANDE CHAVES
11 Thursday, 15 April 2010 18:15
miguel/ usa
My parents are from chaves and boy will i be rooting for them.

FORCA CHAVES E OS FLAVIENSES!!!!!!
lol wow
10 Thursday, 15 April 2010 14:02
dan_scp/mass
im from chaves too ill be rooting for them to win, hopefully they can take down the dragons if they do i know all my family in chaves will be celibrating nonstop
North vs North
9 Thursday, 15 April 2010 00:14
Fresh/Canada
My mother's side of the family is from Aveiro, my grandfather is a Beira-Mar fan. I'm not from Chaves but I will be rooting for them in the cup final. This is Chaves chance to make some history for their club and making it to the final I want them to avoid relegation as well. When May arrives Go Chaves!
Viva Tras-os-Montes
8 Wednesday, 14 April 2010 21:37
filipe/ texas
Come on Chaves. Bring it home!!!!

The Liga Sagres needs more teams from the REAL north of Portugal. Braga/Guimaraes/Pacos are holding it down, but we could really use another team like Chaves. Braga and Guimaraes are especially successful because of the attachment people from Minho have to anything from Minho.

Same with Tras-os-Montes. Very regionalistic and proud people. Would love to see you in first division... pull it together!!!
LOL
7 Wednesday, 14 April 2010 19:30
David/USA
Didn't realize there were so many Chaves visitors on this site. That's super awesome! I love the city especially the "Steam Water" and the "Park" where I use to ply my footy! Good times. Forca Chaves, Porto doesn't stand a chance. We're the REAL NORTH. LOL.
Chaves
6 Wednesday, 14 April 2010 15:22
Fresh/Canada
Chaves is in it to win it!
Forca Chaves!!
5 Wednesday, 14 April 2010 14:34
David/NYC
Wow...I remember going to their stadium in the early 80s when I was visiting Chaves with my parents...not nearly as impressive as Luz, but they were my father's boyhood team and I treasured the GDC jersey I had. I also remember listening to the games on the radio back when they were in the 1st division in the late 80s.

Great to see them in the Taca finals...anyone know if they will get a Europa slot even if they lose as Porto will already have a slot by finishing 3rd?
Whatttt? Awesome NEWS!
4 Wednesday, 14 April 2010 14:26
David/USA
Dan I too have family from Chaves and travel there like every other year. I can't believe this news, I've seen the stadium so many times. This is a great moment for GDC! I love Porto with all my heart, they are my fav Portuguese team but DESTROY THOSE DRAGONS in the FINAL Chaves!
CHAVES!!!
3 Wednesday, 14 April 2010 12:04
Alberto/NYC
Chaves is ready to bring the Taca to Trás-Os-Montes for the first time!
Forca Chaves
2 Wednesday, 14 April 2010 11:26
Dan/USA
Holy shit Chaves are in the final of the Taca da Portugal?!...Never thought my family from Chaves would ever see the day lol...I just hope the magic and luck are with Chaves for one more game, but what are the odds of beating Porto lol...Anything can happen in soccer though...Also Chaves will be playing in Europe next season! lol
Should be an interesting final
1 Wednesday, 14 April 2010 11:25
Mdot
Its very likely Porto will be the second team in the final. This will also be their only chance of success this season so its unlikely they will hold back but you never know. Chaves has been a surprise this season and hopefully its an exciting match.

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