16 June 1968: FC Porto turned final around in 8 minutes, won 3rd cup | OneFootball

On 16 June 1968, FC Porto won the third Portuguese Cup in its history by beating Vitória de Setúbal 2-1 in the 1967/68 final.

The match, corresponding to the 28th edition of the Portuguese Cup, was played at the National Stadium in Oeiras between two First Division teams. The Setúbal side, defending the trophy, started better and took the lead after just 5 minutes through Pedras.

Porto’s response came in the first half. Valdemar Pacheco restored parity in the 15th minute and, shortly afterwards, Francisco Nóbrega completed the comeback in the 23rd minute, scoring the goal that sealed the blue-and-white triumph.

With this result, FC Porto wrapped up the final with a quick and effective recovery, overturning the early deficit in less than 20 minutes. The match was thus marked by the Dragons’ ability to react against a Vitória de Setúbal side seeking to retain the title won the previous season.

The victory allowed FC Porto to lift the Portuguese Cup for the third time, in one of the club’s historic chapters in Portugal’s premier football cup competition.

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