the fifth round saw the "conquistadores" face another primeira liga side which was marítimo. the fifth round cup tie saw the away side face another penalty shootout for a second consecutive match. the match went to penalties after each side were tied after 120 minutes. marítimo scored the first goal of the game on nine minutes through fidélis, and vitória de guimarães would equalize in the second half through ricardo. after each side had taken six penalties each, the score was tied 4–4. joão diogo missed marítimo's seven spot kick, and amido baldé converted his penalty kick to send his side to the quarter-finals. the quarter finals saw a home tie against minho rivals braga. despite both sides competing for a european place in the domestic league, both managers opted for strong starting line-ups in order to win the tie. the game opened up with an early goal. the first goal of the game came in the first minute as braga's ismaily played the ball into his own penalty box where uruguayan midfielder jean barrientos intercepted, and scored the first goal of the game from ten yards out. the "vimaranenses" would go in at half time with a goal advantage. the second half began with the away side applying the pressure on their opposition to score an equalizer. as the game drew to a close, braga's manager josé peseiro opted to play with an extra center forward and one less defender in order to take the game to extra-time. peseiro's risk would pay off as braga's éder would score equalizer five minutes from the end. éder's goal would force extra-time to settle the tie. extra-time opened up with a goal from jean barrientos, who would score his second of the match. vitória de guimarães would hold on in extra-time and win 2–1 and book their place in the semi-final.