Torreense Joins 5 D2 Clubs That Played in Europe
Torreense won the Portuguese Cup but missed promotion, so they'll play Europa League from second tier, joining Wigan, Birmingham and other D2 European clubs.
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Torreense won the Portuguese Cup but missed promotion, so they'll play Europa League from second tier, joining Wigan, Birmingham and other D2 European clubs.
Torreense secured a Europa League league phase spot by beating Sporting CP 2-1 in the Portuguese Cup final, but a play-off loss keeps them in second division.
Torreense, from a city of 19,000, qualified for Women's Champions League for first time after finishing third in BPI League, amid a three-trophy season.
After winning the Portuguese Cup, Torreense are one game from Liga promotion and a Europa League spot, with plans to play at Rio Maior stadium.
Second-division Torreense stunned Sporting with a penalty in extra time to win their first trophy, ending a 109-year drought and securing Europa League.
Second-tier Torreense beat Sporting 2-1 in extra time to win first Portuguese Cup, ending 70-year wait. They secure Europa League and face playoff Thursday.
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