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Academica hit Sporting, lifted the Cup after 73 years of waiting 

Academica hit Sporting, lifted the Cup after 73 years of waiting

4.07.2012

Academica Coimbra won for the second time in their history the Cup of Portugal, having lead in the final against Sporting Lisbon with 1:0.

Academica had incredible luck to face on their way to the final only second division teams but the luck stayed on the shoulder of the team and the battle for the trophy. Marinyo realize a single hit, still in the fifth minute, but it was enough to delight the team of Coimbra with first trophy from 73 years.

This season Sporting remained a huge failure, as local residents took in the championship only fourth position and did not win any cup this year.

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