FC SPIDERS Sydney begin their cup defence with little room for easing in, facing a FC Anderson Park North Sydney side that has already beaten them in the league this season. SPIDERS lead the A-League after eight rounds and also defeated Redtails FC in last season’s final, but Anderson Park’s 2–0 league win over them remains a clear warning.
Redtails FC, last season’s beaten finalists, also return to cup action after a mixed league start. Their recent 3–1 win over Croweater FC suggests they are finding rhythm again, while F.C.Formerly In Shape bring lower-tier status but familiar cup danger.
The opening ties already carry heavyweight pressure: the holders, last season’s finalists, and the former league champions all have something to prove.
Football Club Tallinna Ariel survived Saaremaa JK on extra time after a 1:1 draw, while JK LÕVID cruised through with Helmut Trosberg still prominent among the cup scorers. Their league meetings have split sharply: Ariel won 2:0 early, but LÕVID answered with an 8:1 statement. This cup tie now offers both a chance to tilt the season’s head-to-head narrative.
RFS enter the tie as cup holders and league leaders, fresh from a 3–1 win over Jurbarko FK Lūšis. Benski šou have scoring form after a 13–0 cup win, but this rivalry has leaned one way: RFS beat them in last season’s final and already won 4–1 in the league this season.
Several higher-tier sides face dangerous tests after a round full of narrow escapes
The cup now moves into a sharper phase after a previous round where reputation alone was not enough. East Strike edged FC BARCELONA 2-1 and now meet another lower-tier challenger in FC DOBRO, who already removed f.c antibuCUResti 1-0. Abatorul Slobozia, fresh from a 5-0 win over FC CORABIA and a strong league victory over Navigator, must stay alert against Getafe CF.
There is also an all-Divizia A tie as Clubul Sportiv al Armatei face VITEZISTII4S™. VITEZISTII4S™ won their league meeting 2-1 earlier this season, but Armatei have already shown cup strength with a 17-0 win last round.
The Divizia B battles add extra weight. Universitatea Cluj meet CFM Cugir 1939, while several B sides face ambitious Divizia C opponents, including FC Bistrita - Severin against Avrig United and F.C.DISTRUGATORII against PiLos. With 22 LDE hosting AFC Atletico Mangalia, another upset may not be far away.
Beringen United Mightyred and Atletico De Madrid give the cup its headline tie, only days after Beringen beat Atletico 2-0 in the league. Atletico still lead the Premiership, but Beringen are just one point behind and arrive with real momentum after eliminating Misca F.C. 4-1 in the previous round.
The holders, Albion Allstars, continue their defence against Corvette, who are unbeaten in Championship (B), while former winners Gravediggers meet The Empire Strikers after another commanding cup result. crystal palace f.c also face a testing lower-tier opponent in The Golden Wonders, who have conceded little in their league campaign.
There is danger elsewhere too: Crawley Wildcats need a cup response against Ghetto Squad, and Heeley Harriers face Winchcombe FC with a chance to build confidence. The round has enough top-flight pedigree and ambitious challengers to make it feel like the cup is properly narrowing now.
Shamrock Rovers removed holders fast n fit last round, leaving the draw with a sharper edge. Red Forest, cup winners in season 50, now meet a perfect Cowdenbeath AFC side whose 15-goal surge featured Hubert Pak with five and Kristian Fava and Drago Miklic with four each.
There is also an all-Championship test as Risin1916 face Vault FC, both arriving from commanding wins and chasing a deeper cup statement.
W piątej rundzie Pucharu Polski dojdzie do wielu ciekawych spotkań.
Hitem tej rundy będzie starcie lidera II ligi gr. 1 – LKS Bobrowniki Bobry Wielkie – z liderem Ekstraklasy KS Mosquito Zabrze. Popularne Bobry notują świetny początek sezonu i z dużą przewagą prowadzą w swojej grupie. W tej rundzie podejmą inną rewelację sezonu – ekipę Komara, która w ośmiu ligowych meczach odniosła komplet zwycięstw. Która z tych drużyn przeniesie swoją ligową formę na pucharowe boiska? To będzie także ciekawy pojedynek środkowych pomocników – Robert Srna kontra Jestrimski.
Do kolejnego interesującego spotkania dojdzie w Chojnicach. Miejscowa Chojniczanka podejmie ekstraklasowy KS Hetman Zamość. Zacharias Spears z pewnością będzie chciał sprawdzić umiejętności młodego bramkarza Chojniczanki – Antoniego Kowalika.
Niemniej ciekawie powinno być w Brzegu. Miejscowa Stal Brzeg podejmie GKM Grudziądz. Drużyna z Grudziądza, naszpikowana świetnymi zawodnikami, będzie faworytem tego spotkania, ale jak wiadomo mecze pucharowe rządzą się swoimi prawami. Czy Czaja przechyli szalę zwycięstwa na korzyść GKM Grudziądz?
We WrocławiuAres Wrocław podejmie ekstraklasowicza – Panteras Gliwice CF. Dla Panter jest to okazja do oderwania się od trudnego początku sezonu ligowego. Może w pucharze pójdzie im lepiej?
Oprócz wymienionych spotkań odbędzie się jeszcze wiele innych ciekawych meczów i z pewnością ta runda dostarczy kibicom wielu emocji. Do zobaczenia na słonecznych stadionach!
The fifth round of the Polish Cup promises plenty of exciting fixtures.
The standout clash of the round will see II Liga Group 1 leaders LKS Bobrowniki Bobry Wielkie take on Ekstraklasa leaders KS Mosquito Zabrze. The “Bobry” have enjoyed a fantastic start to the season and currently sit comfortably at the top of their group. This time, however, they face another surprise package of the campaign – Komar’s side, who have won all eight of their league matches so far. Which team will carry their league form into the cup competition? It will also be an intriguing midfield battle between Robert Srna and Jestrimski.
Another fascinating encounter will take place in Chojnice, where Chojniczanka will host Ekstraklasa side KS Hetman Zamość. Zacharias Spears will certainly look to test the young Chojniczanka goalkeeper, Antoni Kowalik.
Things should be just as exciting in Brzeg, where local side Stal Brzeg will face GKM Grudziądz. The visitors, packed with quality players, will be favourites on paper, but cup football is always unpredictable. Can Czaja tip the balance in favour of GKM Grudziądz?
In Wrocław, Ares Wrocław will host Ekstraklasa outfit Panteras Gliwice CF. For the Panthers, this cup tie offers a welcome escape from their difficult start to the league season. Perhaps things will go better for them in the cup competition.
Alongside these fixtures, there are many other exciting matches to look forward to, and this round is guaranteed to provide plenty of entertainment. See you at the sunny stadiums!
Dundonald Bluebell and Wallace Army F.C headline the cup round with both clubs arriving in strong form from the Premier League. Dundonald sit top of the table after eight rounds, while Wallace remain only two points behind after edging Huntly FC and Bingolspor FC in consecutive league matches.
The holders crushed their previous cup opponents 16–0, with Joshua Iten scoring 11 goals across the competition so far. Wallace were equally dominant in their opener, led by Vlad Udriste and Tarmo Veskis, who combined for 25 cup goals already.
The other all–Premier League meeting sees Hibernian F.C. face Fife Funk FC. Hibernian have improved recently, but Fife’s attack remains dangerous, with Rafael Marco leading their cup scoring charts on eight goals.
Kup Srbije – 5. runda: Padaju maske, ostaju samo najjači!
Stigli smo do 5. runde Kupa i šale su odavno završene. Žito se odvojilo od kukolja, a takmičenje ulazi u onu najuzbudljiviju fazu gde svaki meč nosi ogromnu tenziju. Autsajderi koji su preživeli do sada igraju fudbal svog života i ne planiraju da se zaustave, dok superligaši i prvoligaši znaju da potcenjivanje protivnika sada znači sigurnu eliminaciju.
Evo šta nam donosi žreb za ovu rundu:
Derbi runde pod reflektorima Shooting Stars SC vs Roundabout
Meč koji na papiru sa razlogom nosi maksimalnih pet zvezdica! Shooting Stars izlazi na teren kao superligaški favorit, ali Roundabout je ekipa koja očigledno nije slučajno stigla do 5. runde. Očekuje nas otvoren, napadački fudbal i pravi taktički rat menadžera.
Favoriti na tankom ledu FK Hajduk Sydney 06' vs FK Bulbulderac FK Radnik Bijeljina vs FC Carpath Chiefs
Hajduk u ligi gazi sve pred sobom ofanzivom, dok Radnik drži granitnu odbranu. Međutim, Kup je potpuno druga zver. Bulbulderac i Carpath Chiefs izlaze na teren motivisani da kreiraju senzaciju o kojoj će se pričati. Superligaši će morati da izvedu najjače postave ako ne žele rano ispadanje.
Spas sezone kroz Kup? Arsenal RK vs Abrakadabra FC Vini vs ФК Анђелија
Arsenal i Anđelija se ozbiljno muče i vode teške bitke na dnu Superlige, ali Kup im nudi priliku za "reset". Arsenal će morati da se pazi fudbalske magije ekipe Abrakadabra, dok Anđelija ide na teško gostovanje u potrazi za preko potrebnom pobedom koja bi im vratila samopouzdanje.
Minsko polje za superligaše FK Novi Sad vs FK Lokomotiva United FC Lazies vs F.C. Mali Supermeni
Lokomotiva i Supermeni moraju na neugodna gostovanja gde ih čekaju maksimalno naloženi domaćini. Lazies i Novi Sad nemaju šta da izgube i sigurno će pokušati visokim presingom da iznenade goste iz elitnog ranga. Jedan rani gol ovde može sve da okrene naglavačke.
Zaključak:
U Kupu više nema čuvanja igrača i kalkulisanja. Jedan loš dan, jedan nespretan prekid ili pogrešna formacija znače kraj snova o trofeju. Teren je spreman, neka preživi hrabriji! 🏆 🔥 ⚽
Serbian Cup – Round 5: The masks are off, only the strongest remain!
We’ve reached the fifth round of the Cup, and the jokes are long over. The wheat has been separated from the chaff, and the competition now enters its most thrilling phase, where every match carries enormous tension. The underdogs who survived this far are playing the football of their lives and have no intention of stopping, while top-flight sides know that underestimating opponents now means certain elimination.
Here’s what the draw brings us this round:
Spotlight derby of the round Shooting Stars SC vs Roundabout
A match that rightfully carries the full five-star label! Shooting Stars enter as the Superliga favorite, but Roundabout has clearly not reached round five by accident. Expect open, attacking football and a real tactical battle between managers.
Favorites on thin ice FK Hajduk Sydney 06' vs FK Bulbulderac FK Radnik Bijeljina vs FC Carpath Chiefs
Hajduk is tearing through the league with attacking football, while Radnik relies on a granite defense. But the Cup is a completely different beast. Bulbulderac and Carpath Chiefs arrive highly motivated to create a memorable upset. The Superliga sides will need their strongest lineups to avoid an early exit.
Saving the season through the Cup? Arsenal RK vs Abrakadabra FC Vini vs ФК Анђелија
Arsenal and Anđelija are struggling badly in the league, but the Cup offers a chance for a reset. Arsenal must beware of Abrakadabra’s football magic, while Anđelija faces a difficult away trip searching for a much-needed confidence boost.
A minefield for the Superliga sides FK Novi Sad vs FK Lokomotiva United FC Lazies vs F.C. Mali Supermeni
Lokomotiva and Supermeni both face tricky away fixtures against highly motivated hosts. Lazies and Novi Sad have nothing to lose and will likely attack aggressively from the start. One early goal could completely change everything.
Conclusion:
There is no more resting players or calculating in the Cup. One bad day, one careless set piece, or one wrong tactical setup means the end of trophy dreams. The stage is set—may the braver side survive! 🏆 🔥 ⚽
This is the clash everyone is talking about. Gönenspor, the heavyweight favorite for the Süper Lig title, travels to the tricky grounds of aşağıakın. It’s a high-stakes chess match where Gönenspor must prove their championship pedigree against a team that lives for the upset.
aşağıakın is known for its defensive "bus-parking" strategy and a hostile home crowd that makes every visitor feel unwelcome. They will likely sit deep and wait for Gönenspor to make a single mistake. If the league leaders can't find an early goal, the frustration could become their biggest enemy.
Strategically, this is a battle of "Total Attack" versus "Total Resilience." Will the individual brilliance of Gönenspor's strikers be enough to break the wall, or will we see a historic cup shock? One thing is certain: the winner of this match becomes the immediate favorite to lift the trophy.
2. The Gladiator's Arena: Scipio African vs. Sarıgöl Gençlerbirliği
The Süper Lig’s lone "Gladiator," Publius Cornelius Scipio African, prepares his legion for a battle against Sarıgöl Gençlerbirliği. Named after the legendary Roman general, the home side plays with a tactical discipline that is hard to break. They treat the pitch like a battlefield, winning every inch with pure physical dominance.
Sarıgöl Gençlerbirliği, however, is a sleeping giant fighting to return to the top flight. They see this cup tie as a perfect audition to prove they still belong among the elite. Their speed on the wings could be the "hidden dagger" that catches the heavy-armored Gladiator off guard.
Expect a physical contest where cards might fly frequently. Scipio African is the clear favorite, but the romantic spirit of the cup often favors a hungry underdog like Sarıgöl. It’s a classic story of an empire defending its gates against a rising rebel force.
3. The Black Sea Storm vs. The Veterans: Trabzonspor vs. simav
Trabzonspor enters this round facing what might be their most "annoying" opponent yet. Simav isn't just a lower-league team; they are seasoned veterans of the 2nd League Red Group. They are masters of the "dark arts"—tactical fouls, time-wasting, and frustrating the big stars until they lose their cool.
For the home side, the challenge is more mental than physical. They have the technical edge, but if they underestimate Simav’s grit, they could find themselves in a 0-0 deadlock heading into extra time. The Black Sea Storm needs to blow early and break the visitors' spirit before the pressure builds.
Simav will arrive with a "nothing to lose" attitude, looking for that one lucky bounce or a set-piece goal. This is a game of patience for Trabzonspor. If they can remain calm under Simav’s provocative style, their quality should eventually shine through the defensive fog.
4. The 2nd League Derby: MimakSpor vs. Galatasaray FK
When two teams from the same division meet, the form book goes out the window. This is a battle for local bragging rights between MimakSpor and Galatasaray FK. Both teams know each other's secrets, making this more of a tactical brawl than a polished football match.
MimakSpor has been the "surprise package" lately, playing a brand of attacking football that defies their budget. Meanwhile, Galatasaray FK carries a prestigious name that demands respect and victory, even if they are currently in the 2nd League. They want to prove they are the superior version in this bracket.
Expect a high-scoring affair since neither side is famous for defensive stability. It’s a "you score one, we score two" scenario where youthful energy meets experienced guile. The winner gets a spot in the next round and a massive boost to their divisional pride.
5. Predators vs. Survivors: Mahtandoz FK vs. kaptr_1905
Mahtandoz FK is the "boogeyman" of the group, playing a ruthless and efficient style that punishes mistakes instantly. They are the predators in this tie, hosting a kaptr_1905 side that is currently struggling for survival in the lower divisions. On paper, this looks like a lion facing a wounded gazelle.
However, the cup is often a sanctuary for struggling teams. kaptr_1905 might find a "second wind" now that the pressure of the league is temporarily gone. If they can survive the first 30 minutes without conceding, Mahtandoz might become over-confident and leave gaps in the back.
Still, Mahtandoz’s high-intensity press will likely be too much for the visitors to handle. If the predators find an early goal, this could turn into a training exercise. kaptr_1905 needs a miracle and a legendary goalkeeping performance to stay alive in this one.
6. Ambition vs. Dreams: Balkesspor vs. zenjense idman yurdu
Balkesspor is a team with Süper Lig ambitions and a professional coldness. They don't just want to win; they want to dominate. They face zenjense idman yurdu, the ultimate "neighborhood dreamers" of the round. It’s a clash between a corporate football machine and a team playing for the love of the game.
The talent gap is wide, but zenjense will rely on their community spirit and "park the bus" tactics to frustrate the favorites. Balkesspor’s manager is a perfectionist and won't tolerate a sloppy performance, so expect the home side to attack from the first whistle.
Will the dreamers pull off a legendary upset, or will the ambitious giants move forward as expected? This match concludes our round 6 preview with a classic tale of David versus Goliath. No matter the result, the spirit of the Turkish Cup will be the real winner.
Dinny, last season’s cup winners, face a sharp step up against Blaugrana F.C after sweeping through the previous round. Another promotion-tier contender, Zvijezda Gradacac, meets FC Humci with Ibrahim Cerovac already on 23 cup goals.
The tightest-looking tie may be Mighty Arsenal against Cuhovici, with Cuhovici carrying Salomon Maestre’s 25-goal cup form into a balanced Level 2 duel.
CSKA Sofia enter with league momentum after a 3 : 1 win over Kazanlŭk Thracians FC earlier this season. The Thracians have since held Val United and remain dangerous, making this the standout tie before the cup field begins to open up.
Several top sides face awkward tests as the last 32 takes shape
FK Rudar Kakanj produced the standout result of the previous round, knocking out top-flight leaders FC Gorri Ussi Winnetou with a 4:1 win. FC Blue knights also made a statement, edging RNK Beterina FKK 1:0 in an all-Prva HNL tie, while West Herzegowina UTD FC advanced with a narrow 1:0 win over NK Istra 1961.
The next round keeps the pressure on. TNT United meet Lazy Surfer in a tricky league-versus-league-history clash, while NK Ptičekova face St. Krijal after recently shocking Fight United Elite in the league. Pomeranza’s meeting with FC Blue knights is another danger point, especially with Alexandre Janssens and Everton Da Mata already on 13 goals each in the cup.
Germany’s Vereinspokal moves into a sharper phase, with several ties now bringing together sides carrying real momentum. FC Passau, fresh from a strong Bundesliga start and last season’s semifinal run, face a demanding trip to Thuringia Erfurt, whose Noel Ljungman already has 20 cup goals.
Berlin Hertha FC meet Wacker Reinickendorf in one of the round’s most balanced fixtures, while TSV Allmendingen test their perfect 2.Bundesliga form against Dynamo Dresden. FC St. Pauli must also be careful against Einsbach FC, led by Silver Lao on eight goals.
Elsewhere, holders Diamond Dogs and last season’s finalists Omega FC will expect progress, but the cup has already shown little patience for reputation.
Hunyadi János enter the cup with the league lead and memories of lifting this trophy two seasons ago. Their form is imposing after a 14-goal league win and a recent 4–1 statement over SKA-Khabarovsk. Almanach FC get the underdog stage, but Hunyadi’s standard is already clear.
MB Face a Potentially Dangerous Cup Test Against Lula
MB footbal club enter the cup tie in strong form after climbing into the Super Liga top four, but Atletico Lula arrive with momentum of their own after a dominant previous round. MB’s attack has been shared across the squad, with Martin Bobovsky and Michal Macenauer both scoring 7 in the last cup stage, while Sitki Temizsoy added 4. The visitors will rely heavily on Alf Hoevik, who struck 6 goals in Round 2.
The Slovenski Državni Pokal continues to deliver a fascinating mix of top-flight contenders, ambitious lower-tier challengers and several clubs arriving in excellent form. A number of Prva SNL sides will be expected to progress, but recent rounds have shown that nothing can be taken for granted.
Momentum With the Favorites
Grosuplje Dreamteam, last season’s cup winners, continue to look like one of the strongest teams in the competition after edging both Borussia Dortmund and Alkosi i drogeraši in recent league action. Their attack remains dangerous, with Hakan Celasun and Vicentiu Retesan both reaching 20 cup goals after scoring once each in the previous round.
FC Loče Soccer Academy face a tricky test against high-flying NK Ekstream, leaders of Tretja SNL G. Loče have been inconsistent in league play but remain dangerous knockout specialists after scoring 20 goals across the last two cup rounds.
Borussia Dortmund also enter with strong cup pedigree after reaching the last two semifinals and last season’s final. Their meeting with Core GTS4 could be one of the standout ties.
Dangerous Outsiders
Lucy Memorial Team and Kontra united meet in an intriguing clash between two in-form third-tier sides. Filip Skrlak added five goals in Round 5 to move onto 27 overall cup goals, while Kontra continue to impress near the top of Tretja SNL A.
Sweet Whales remain one of the competition’s most explosive attacking teams. Goran Skof struck six more goals in the last round to climb to 33 for the tournament, making Aronia FC’s task especially difficult.
Elsewhere, FC GRUSOVJE, FC Tasmanian Devils, NK Markovci and fc david all arrive after dominant recent performances, setting up several evenly matched ties that could easily go deep into extra time.
FC Goldstar continue their cup defence after a controlled 10-0 passage, but the next hurdle carries far more weight: EA SERREKES, who beat them 2-0 in the league only recently. Goldstar have lifted the last two National Cups, yet their league form has dipped, including a 3-0 defeat to hammertime.
Elsewhere, THE VILLABOYS meet a dangerous CA Boca Juniors side, while Club Internationale face R.S.C. Anderlecht after a sharp 14-0 win. The second-tier clash between A.C. Milan 1899 and eendracht also looks finely balanced, with both carrying scoring form into the round.
Among the standout cup scorers, Octave Collin leads on 27 goals, while Goldstar’s Wannes Van Cansinck has 22.
FC Rido, last season’s cup winners, move into another demanding tie after a 13-0 win, with Cristiano Colombo now on 23 cup goals. Their meeting with Sundby KFUM has league context too: Rido edged Sundby 2-1 in the Superligaen opener.
Insomniac FC also arrive in form after beating Rido 3-0 in the league, but Lykking have already shown cup sharpness with 26 goals across the last two rounds. Elsewhere, FC Vendia test unbeaten 1. Division B form against Eintracht Brunsviger, whose Dzevad Zivkovic leads the cup chart with 32 goals.
Ligue 1 names meet ambitious challengers as the path narrows
The cup moves into a sharper phase after a fourth round that mixed routine progress with meaningful tests. FC Palestine earned one of the cleaner results, edging SEPT 1-0, and now face a La Squadra Azzurra side coming off a 10-0 win. With Palestine sitting mid-table in Ligue 1, this is a useful test of their consistency.
OLIVE ET TOM, last season’s beaten finalists, arrive after a commanding 26-0 win, but Racing Club de Lens bring genuine scoring weight: Julio Cesar Beramendi Reyes has 27 cup goals, while Carlos Amoedo has 17. OMforEVER, currently leading Ligue 1, also face danger against Romeus Roy, where Johnny Saeter has reached 23 goals.
Elsewhere, US Warlaing against AS Air Force looks finely balanced at Ligue 2 level, and Racing Club Darna against FC Vampyre could be one of the round’s most volatile ties.
The cup now sharpens after a second round packed with one-sided scorelines, but the next step brings stronger resistance. Ghemon Team and Realjoggi offer the clearest top-flight duel, with Realjoggi arriving in strong league form after recent wins over Linceo and Navigli UTD.
Il Circolino, cup winners in the last two seasons, begin another serious defence against a dangerous FC Umana Reyer side leading Serie B-2. Navigli UTD also carry pedigree into their tie, while Pizza della Pia will try to turn cup momentum into a surprise.
Among the lower-tier stories, Monte Darena Academy remain one to watch after Gheorghe Iures and France Gregorcic reached four goals each.
Round three brings sharper clashes after a mixed second stage
Nottingham Forest FC arrive with momentum after a controlled 2–0 cup win over STORMWIND and a recent league rise, but Shamrock Rovers carry danger after hitting 24 last round, led by Dragoljub Sarcevic on 14 cup goals.
OFK Titograd Podgorica face a tricky visit to Harchester United FC, whose Adolfo Herrera has already scored 11. The headline tie may be Yugoslavija against Grobari Berane: Yugoslavija reached last season’s final, while Grobari edged through 1–0 last round and now meet a proven cup specialist.
The cup moves into a sharper phase after several major sides came through confidently. PEC Zwolle arrive with momentum after edging AZ ALKMAAR FC1–0, and now face a dangerous BlueDevilS side whose scoring form has been loud throughout the competition.
The standout tie may be Mvv Maastricht against SSSE. The league leaders remain perfect in the Eredivisie and swept through the last round 18–0, but Mvv also impressed with an 11–0 win. Real Rotterdam 010 against SC Pink carries similar intrigue, especially with Landu Lemos already on 27 cup goals.
Elsewhere, holders Dutch Lions continue their defence against Black Buren Rovers, while Vuura FC and Zaantrappers bring two strong Eerste Divisie stories together. With Sandi Zupan leading the charts on 35, Zaantrappers have a clear match-winner to watch.
Super Leeds and derby county fc meet again after recent swings
Super Leeds enter the cup test with derby county fc carrying strong scoring form, though their league meetings have split sharply: a 5-1 Leeds win, then a 0-2 derby response. Elsewhere, Manchester City F.C. face a difficult lower-tier threat in Sick My Duck, who already showed cup sharpness with two wins.
Former finalists and Superliga sides face a more testing path
The Taça de Portugal moves into a sharper phase after a round where several heavy scorers advanced, but the most meaningful results came from tighter contests. Associaçao Lobos d Oeiras edged C. Alentejano D. Vimieirense 2-1, while FC Saense survived a difficult visit to Amaral SuperSport with a 2-1 win. S. C. Pena d´Alva also impressed against stronger resistance earlier, having beaten Castendo Futebol Clube 5-3 before cruising onward.
There is plenty of pedigree still in the draw. Holders G. D. C. de Fernão Ferro continue their defence away to Quinta FC, while last season’s beaten finalists C D Pinhalnovense face a tricky test against FC Ibéricos. Os Patetas, semi-finalists last season, meet Independente SC, one of the most dominant lower-tier sides in league play.
Among the standout scorers, Louis Lemaire leads the cup race on 28 goals, ahead of Nkosinathi Mathebula on 24 and Trajko Zaric on 22. But with alfistas against S. C. Pena d´Alva, Sá FC against Colinas FC, and Sport Machados da Surriba against Atalaia, the next set of matches should be judged by control, not just scorelines.
The cup narrows quickly now, and the standout ties come with familiar Primera tension. Brian Boitano’s meet Athletic Bilbao after both scored heavily in the last round, while Portela and Celtic de Mostoles FC renew a close league rivalry after Celtic’s recent 2:1 win.
Espongis, last season’s cup winners, arrive in commanding form after a 23-goal statement, with David Quintano De Silva Figueroa already on 15 cup goals. The holders remain the side everyone is trying to catch.
The cup now turns from one-sided scorelines toward sharper tests. Banu Zayan FC and alger united meet again just days after Banu Zayan edged their league clash 1-0, adding real weight to one of the round’s standout ties.
MPAlger face a demanding test against USMKouba, while USM.GAZA must handle USMA united, who have been dominant in Super D2 A. Raed Chabab Kouba also get a chance to measure themselves against USM Alger.
Last round brought big wins for several top sides, but this stage should reveal more about who can survive pressure, not just pile up goals.
CD Banfield arrive with real cup confidence after a 23-goal surge, led by Fernando Alvear Elortondo on 13 goals. But AC Olympic, unbeaten atop the Primera division, bring sharper top-flight rhythm and a defence tested by bigger weekly pressure.
The competition reaches a sharper edge now, with several active-team ties carrying genuine league weight. Udi City F.C, top of the Campeonato Brasileiro and unbeaten domestically, face a lower-tier opponent after a controlled 2–0 cup win last round. Their recent cup pedigree also matters: they lifted the Season 50 trophy and already know how to manage pressure in this tournament.
The standout top-flight clash brings Sport Club Flecha against Touro do Sertão. Their league meetings this season have been tight: a 3–3 draw in Round 1 and a 1–0 Touro win in Round 3. Another narrow contest would fit the pattern.
Geny F.C and Esporte Clube Cajueiro also renew a Campeonato Brasileiro rivalry. Cajueiro won their league meeting 2–1, but both arrive from emphatic cup wins, making this one of the round’s most balanced tests.
Last round’s scoring table movements underline the danger men still alive. Vanderson Carena added 3 goals for Atlético Potiguar to reach 47, while Ferreira’s Arthur Van De Velde also added 3. Natal Futebol Clube’s pair, Edgar Valdelamar and Marthinus Samuel Bothma, each jumped by 5 after a huge team performance.
Elsewhere, Avanti Palestra! come in after a 15–0 statement and with recent finalist pedigree, while Colorado da Serra, Season 50 runners-up, have another chance to show cup resilience. With several Level 1 and Level 2 sides still alive, this round should begin separating true contenders from early-round momentum teams.
Last season’s semifinalists meet an unbeaten Liga Dimayor side
Real city return to the cup spotlight after last season’s run ended in a 5-4 thriller against Magdalena United. Their next test is stern: Atlético Nacional S. A. arrive unbeaten in the league and already have a win over champions Manizales Town. This tie has upset potential, but Atlético’s form gives it real weight.
Panteras Negras UAM get an immediate cup measuring stick against Octopus MX, a side sitting higher in the league and fresh from last season’s semifinal run. Panteras won their league meeting 2–1, but Octopus arrive sharper in the table and chasing revenge.
Cup Rivals Meet Again After Madrid’s League Setback
Atlético SCOT carry strong league momentum into a heavyweight cup tie, having beaten Real Madrid CF 2-1 earlier this season and sitting five points above them. Real Madrid CF, semi-finalists last season, arrive after a recent league lift, but this is a sharper test against a side that has conceded only three league goals.
After a goal-heavy second round, the National Cup now brings sharper tests between familiar names.
Atlanta Kookaburras meet mexico city again after losing 3–0 in the league, giving them a quick chance to answer that setback. Rockledge FL, who recently beat Atlanta in the Championship, now face FC Dallas in a Level 1 vs Level 2 tie with upset pressure attached.
The most intriguing cross-tier clash may be Telluride Smugglers against FC Ironbound. Telluride advanced with a 16–0 win, while Ironbound’s 24–0 victory included nine goals from Ksawery Sekowskiusz and seven from Matias Prata. This round should reveal far more than those early scorelines did.
Atlético De Maracaibo enter a familiar cup storyline against Tequeños de chocolate, having beaten them 4-3 in last season’s semifinal before losing the final to Petroglifos on penalties. Tequeños have league revenge in the bank, though, after their 1-0 win over Union Atletico Falcón.
Red Bull Guayana also meet a sharp test against Pepeventus F.C, who edged them 1-0 in the league this season. With both ties matching top-flight sides, this round’s clearest drama sits in those narrow margins rather than the wider cup field.
