Match report
SC Braga Defeats Moreirense 2-1 in Primeira Liga
SC Braga
2–1
FT
Moreirense
May 14, 2021
SC Braga emerged victorious over Moreirense with a thrilling 2-1 win in the Primeira Liga, showcasing tenacity and skill. The game saw early yellow cards for Moreirense's N. Ferraresi and Gonçalo Franco, followed by a goal from A. Ruiz in the 41st minute, assisted by Castro. Moreirense made a comeback late in the game with a goal from Rafael Martins, but J. Novais sealed the victory with a penalty in the 90th minute.
Key Facts
- • SC Braga 2-1 Moreirense
- • A. Ruiz scored in the 41st minute
- • Rafael Martins equalized for Moreirense in the 87th minute
- • J. Novais scored a penalty in the 90th minute to secure the win
- • Moreirense had multiple yellow cards for N. Ferraresi, Gonçalo Franco, and Felipe Pires
- • SC Braga made several substitutions including Lucas Piazoñ and N. Gaitán
Lineups
SC Braga
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Matheus (G)
- 34 Raúl Silva (D)
- 47 Ricardo Esgaio (D)
- 5 Nuno Sequeira (D)
- 3 Vítor Tormena (D)
- 88 Castro (M)
- 27 Fransérgio (F)
- 8 Ali Musrati (M)
- 21 Ricardo Horta (M)
- 90 Galeno (M)
- 9 Abel Ruiz (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Lucas Piazón
- 7 João Novais
- 10 N. Gaitán
- 19 A. Šporar
- 17 Rui Fonte
- 26 C. Borja
- 91 L. Horníček
- 86 Bruno Rodrigues
- 15 André Horta
Moreirense
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 36 Miguel Oliveira (G)
- 23 A. Ba (D)
- 3 L. Rosić (D)
- 5 Abdu Conté (D)
- 4 N. Ferraresi (D)
- 6 Fábio Pacheco (M)
- 22 David Simão (M)
- 88 Gonçalo Franco (F)
- 12 André Luis (F)
- 77 Walterson (M)
- 10 Felipe Pires (M)
Substitutes
- 21 Filipe Soares
- 17 Yan
- 33 Jefferson Galego
- 99 Rafael Martins
- 25 Afonso Figueiredo
- 1 Kewin
- 19 S. Vitória
- 13 Matheus Silva
- 16 Sori Mané
Timeline
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30' Moreirense Card · Yellow CardN. Ferraresi
Foul
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32' Moreirense Card · Yellow CardGonçalo Franco
Foul
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36' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardFransérgio
Foul
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41' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalA. Ruiz · Assist: Castro
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46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1Off: Fransérgio · On: Lucas Piazón
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58' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardAl Musrati
Foul
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60' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2Off: Al Musrati · On: J. Novais
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69' Moreirense subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Pacheco · On: F. Soares
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77' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Horta · On: N. Gaitán
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78' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Ruiz · On: A. Šporar
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79' Moreirense Card · Yellow CardFelipe Pires
Simulation
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81' Moreirense subst · Substitution 2Off: Walterson · On: Yan
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81' Moreirense subst · Substitution 3Off: Felipe Pires · On: Galego
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85' Moreirense subst · Substitution 4Off: Gonçalo Franco · On: Rafael Martins
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87' Moreirense Goal · Normal GoalRafael Martins · Assist: A. Conte
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89' SC Braga subst · Substitution 5Off: Galeno · On: Rui Fonte
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90'+5 SC Braga Goal · PenaltyJ. Novais
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90' Moreirense Card · Yellow CardD. Simao
Handball
Match Stats
| Stat | SC Braga | Moreirense |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 78% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 10 |
| Corners | 10 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 552 | 299 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 6 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Accurate Passes | 468 | 232 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow cards to Moreirense's N. Ferraresi and Gonçalo Franco disrupted their rhythm, allowing SC Braga to capitalize and take the lead through A. Ruiz
- ▸ Rafael Martins' goal in the 87th minute briefly leveled the game, but J. Novais' penalty in the 90th minute secured SC Braga's victory in a dramatic finish