Match report

SC Braga Defeats Santa Clara 5-3 in Primeira Liga Thriller

SC Braga

5–3

Santa Clara

May 14, 2023

SC Braga

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May 14, 2023 · FT

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SC Braga staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Santa Clara by five goals to three in an exhilarating match. The hosts took the lead through Rúben Horta, but Matheus Babi equalized for Santa Clara from the penalty spot. SC Braga fought back with two more goals before half-time and extended their advantage in stoppage time. Despite Santa Clara's spirited fightback with two late goals, Bruma and Pizzi secured the victory for SC Braga.

Key Facts

• Final score: SC Braga 5–3 Santa Clara
• Goalscorers for SC Braga: R. Horta (10'), S. Niakate (35'), A. Ruiz (45+5'), Bruma (87'), Pizzi (90+4')
• Goalscorers for Santa Clara: Matheus Babi (pen, 17', pen, 70'), Kennedy Boateng (85')
• Yellow cards: Paulo Oliveira (SC Braga), Gabriel Silva (Santa Clara)

Lineups

SC Braga

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

1 Matheus (G)
2 Víctor Gómez (D)
15 Paulo Oliveira (D)
4 S. Niakaté (D)
6 Nuno Sequeira (D)
19 U. Račić (M)
45 Iuri Medeiros (M)
10 André Horta (M)
27 Bruma (M)
9 Abel Ruiz (F)
21 Ricardo Horta (F)

Substitutes

22 Pizzi
29 J. Gorby
23 S. Banza
89 Pedro Santos
12 Tiago Sá
17 J. Mendes
5 S. Saatçı
11 Roger Fernandes
7 Rodrigo Gomes

Santa Clara

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

12 Gabriel Batista (G)
95 P. Sagna (D)
2 Ygor Nogueira (D)
4 K. Boateng (D)
32 MT (D)
6 Bruno Jordão (M)
20 Adriano (M)
49 Gabriel Silva (M)
19 Bruno Almeida (M)
10 Ricardinho (M)
39 Matheus Babi (F)

Substitutes

31 Nanú
21 Andrézinho
40 K. Misao
16 Paulo Henrique
37 Rildo
80 Victor Bobsin
9 K. Tagawa
1 Ricardo Fernandes
44 Ítalo

Timeline

10' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal

R. Horta · Assist: Iuri Medeiros
15' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card

Paulo Oliveira

Foul
15' Santa Clara Var · Penalty confirmed

Ricardinho
17' Santa Clara Goal · Penalty

Matheus Babi
21' Santa Clara Card · Yellow Card

Gabriel Silva

Foul
35' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal

S. Niakate · Assist: Nuno Sequeira
42' Santa Clara Card · Yellow Card

Ygor Nogueira

Foul
45'+5 SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal

A. Ruiz · Assist: Bruma
60' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 1

Off: P. Sagna · On: Nanu
60' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 2

Off: B. Almeida · On: Andrézinho
65' Santa Clara Card · Yellow Card

Ricardinho

Foul
66' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1

Off: A. Horta · On: Pizzi
66' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2

Off: U. Račić · On: J. Gorby
70' Santa Clara Goal · Penalty

Matheus Babi
79' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card

S. Niakate

Foul
79' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 3

Off: Bruno Jordão · On: K. Misao
84' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3

Off: A. Ruiz · On: S. Banza
85' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 4

Off: Matheus Araújo · On: P. Henrique
85' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 5

Off: Ricardinho · On: Rildo
85' Santa Clara Goal · Normal Goal

Kennedy Boateng · Assist: Gabriel Silva
87' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal

Bruma · Assist: Iuri Medeiros
88' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card

Bruma
88' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4

Off: Iuri Medeiros · On: Pedro Santos
90'+2 Santa Clara Card · Yellow Card

Rildo

Simulation
90'+4 SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal

Pizzi · Assist: R. Horta

Match Stats

Stat	SC Braga	Santa Clara
Fouls	15	16
Pass Accuracy	80%	67%
Offsides	0	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	17	14
Corners	11	6
Total Passes	519	270
Yellow Cards	3	4
Blocked Shots	5	1
Shots on Target	10	9
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	2	4
Possession	66%	34%
Accurate Passes	415	180
Shots Inside Box	10	10
Saves	6	5
Shots Outside Box	7	4

Key Match Notes

▸ The match shifted in SC Braga's favor after they capitalized on early goals by R. Horta and S. Niakate to take a 2-1 lead into half-time.
▸ Santa Clara briefly evened the score at three goals apiece with Matheus Babi scoring from the penalty spot and Kennedy Boateng adding another, but Bruma's late goal re-established SC Braga's control.