Match report

Famalicao Stuns SC Braga with Thrilling 3-2 Comeback (Primeira Liga)

Famalicao
Famalicao
3–2
FT
SC Braga
SC Braga
May 15, 2022

In a dramatic encounter at the Primeira Liga, Famalicao secured an impressive victory over their higher-ranked opponents, SC Braga. Despite falling behind early with two quick goals from R. Horta and Vítor Oliveira for SC Braga, Famalicao mounted a resilient comeback. S. Banza and Bruno Rodrigues scored critical strikes to level the match before Banza sealed the win late in the game. Notably, both teams faced red card challenges, complicating the tactical landscape of the game.

Key Facts

  • • Famalicao defeats SC Braga 3-2 in Primeira Liga match.
  • • SC Braga's David Carmo received a red card for violent conduct in the first minute, drastically changing the dynamics of the game.
  • • R. Horta and Vítor Oliveira scored early goals for SC Braga at minutes 1 and 19 respectively.
  • • S. Banza contributed two goals to Famalicao's comeback at minutes 43 and 89, with Bruno Rodrigues also scoring a goal at minute 80.

Lineups

Famalicao

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Zlobin (G)
  • 5 Adrián Marín (M)
  • 15 Riccieli (D)
  • 43 Alexandre Penetra (D)
  • 28 João Carlos Teixeira (F)
  • 88 Pêpê Rodrigues (M)
  • 6 C. Pickel (M)
  • 4 Alex (D)
  • 17 S. Banza (F)
  • 11 Bruno Rodrigues (F)
  • 91 Heriberto Tavares (M)

Substitutes

  • 14 J. Kadile
  • 21 I. Dolček
  • 19 D. Batubinsika
  • 29 J. Cádiz
  • 12 Gustavo Assunção
  • 2 Diogo Queirós
  • 22 H. De La Fuente
  • 31 Luiz Júnior
  • 25 Pedro Marques

SC Braga

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 91 L. Horníček (G)
  • 15 Paulo Oliveira (D)
  • 4 Diogo Leite (D)
  • 70 Fabiano (M)
  • 16 David Carmo (D)
  • 8 Ali Musrati (M)
  • 10 André Horta (M)
  • 21 Ricardo Horta (F)
  • 9 Abel Ruiz (F)
  • 57 Rodrigo Gomes (M)
  • 99 Vítor Oliveira (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 Vítor Tormena
  • 88 Castro
  • 74 Francisco Moura
  • 96 Miguel Falé
  • 78 Roger Fernandes
  • 76 Dinis Pinto
  • 12 Tiago Sá
  • 86 Bruno Rodrigues
  • 25 Lucas Mineiro

Timeline

  1. SC Braga
    ?' SC Braga Card · Red Card
    David Carmo

    Violent conduct

  2. SC Braga
    1' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Horta · Assist: A. Ruiz
  3. SC Braga
    12' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    Al Musrati

    Argument

  4. SC Braga
    19' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    Vítor Oliveira · Assist: A. Horta
  5. SC Braga
    35' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    David Carmo

    Foul

  6. Famalicao
    38' Famalicao Card · Yellow Card
    Pêpê

    Argument

  7. Famalicao
    43' Famalicao Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Banza · Assist: Bruno Rodrigues
  8. SC Braga
    46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: David Carmo · On: Vítor Tormena
  9. SC Braga
    57' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Horta · On: Castro
  10. SC Braga
    57' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Gomes · On: Francisco Moura
  11. SC Braga
    59' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    Vítor Tormena

    Foul

  12. Famalicao
    68' Famalicao subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Heriberto Tavares · On: J. Kadile
  13. Famalicao
    68' Famalicao subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Adrián Marín · On: I. Dolček
  14. Famalicao
    75' Famalicao subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alex · On: D. Batubinsika
  15. Famalicao
    80' Famalicao Goal · Normal Goal
    Bruno Rodrigues · Assist: Pêpê
  16. SC Braga
    81' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vítor Oliveira · On: Miguel Falé
  17. SC Braga
    84' SC Braga subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Diogo Leite · On: Roger
  18. Famalicao
    89' Famalicao Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Banza
  19. Famalicao
    90'+7 Famalicao Card · Red Card
    Riccieli

    Violent conduct

  20. Famalicao
    90' Famalicao Card · Yellow Card
    S. Banza

Match Stats

Stat Famalicao SC Braga
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 81% 82%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 1 1
Total Shots 21 11
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 413 457
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 11 6
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 336 373
Shots Inside Box 14 6
Saves 4 8
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ SC Braga began strong with early goals from R. Horta and Vítor Oliveira, but the red card to David Carmo at the first minute shifted momentum towards Famalicao.
  • ▸ The equalizer by S. Banza and Bruno Rodrigues' goal marked a significant shift in Famalicao's favor, leading up to their victory.
  • ▸ S. Banza’s late goal secured Famalicao's win despite Riccieli receiving a red card for the hosts as time ran out.