Elimination of the Portuguese Cup against FC Braga, and especially in the circumstances in which it occurred, after Moreno’s side had taken a two-goal lead at home, left the Victorian fans in complete dismay. And as is often noted in this type of situation, the reception in Guimarães after the match was not the best.

According to published reports, a few dozen fans who watched the duel with the Arsenalistas decided to wait for the entourage at the gates of de Afonso Henriques, waiting for the next bus to get to the stadium garage. Then insults, whistles and insults rained down on the professionals, including athletes and coaches. There are no reports of any other actions that might affect the physical integrity of the group.

Moments later, with elements of the PSP near the pitch, the complainants were once again expressing themselves loudly, once again hurling insults and threats at the football players who were leaving the fence in their cars. Then the regime forces chose to force the masses to disperse in order to avoid an escalation of the protest and potential confrontations that go beyond verbal accusations.