The ambush allowed Curius and Apuleius to steal Servilianus's loot train, although a tactic error in their retreat led to the Romans retaking the train and putting the Lusitanians to flight. Viriathus later defeated Servilianus with a surprise attack.
Curius and Apuleius successfully stole Servilianus's loot train thanks to an ambush, but a mistake during their escape allowed the Romans to recapture it and force the Lusitanians to retreat.  Later, Viriathus triumphed over Servilianus through a cunning surprise attack.