Schembri scores but Boavista ousted from cup
Andrè Schembri was back on the scoresheet on Sunday but his goal was not enough as Boavista crashed out of the Portuguese Cup after a 2-1 home upset to Guimaraes in extra-time.
Schembri was in the starting XI for the Last 16 tie but the home side fell behind to Tiquinho Soares’s first-half effort. Eleven minutes into the second half, Schembri pulled his team level when he scored with a fine shot on the turn.
No more goals were scored in normal time but Boavista were reduced to 10 men following the late dismissal of Lucas De Lima.
Guimaraes profited from their numerical advantage when they hit the winner through Carlos Hurtado two minutes from the end.
Idrissa Mandiang completed Boavista’s miserable night when he was sent off before the final whistle.
Schembri will be hoping to retain his place in the team for the tough league clash at home to Sporting Lisbon this Saturday.
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