The history of Boavista FC

Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.

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1998–2003

Champions and European nights

  1. UEFA Cup semi-final against Celtic

    Boavista FC
    0:1
    Celtic
    UEFA Cup
    Location: Porto Stadium: Estádio do Bessa

    Boavista lose the semi-final second leg 0–1 to Celtic and narrowly miss the final.

    After a 1–1 draw in Glasgow, Henrik Larsson's late goal settles the return at the former Bessa. Boavista had eliminated Paris Saint-Germain, Hertha BSC and Málaga.