Match report

SC Braga Dominates Alverca 5-0 in Primeira Liga

SC Braga
SC Braga
5–0
FT
Alverca
Alverca
Jan 25, 2026

In a one-sided encounter at the Primeira Liga, SC Braga utterly dominated Alverca to secure an emphatic 5-0 victory. The game was decided early on with goals from Vitor Carvalho (17'), R. Zalazar (23'), P. Victor (30'), and a penalty by R. Horta (45'). Fran Navarro added another goal in the second half (79'). This win solidifies SC Braga's strong position in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • SC Braga scored five goals with contributions from Vitor Carvalho, R. Zalazar, P. Victor, R. Horta (penalty), and Fran Navarro.
  • • Alverca failed to score a single goal in the match.
  • • R. Horta provided an assist for both of his team's first two goals.
  • • Vitor Carvalho received a yellow card for SC Braga at 33'.
  • • Three substitutions were made by Alverca during halftime, including I. James (injured) being replaced by J. Martinez.

Lineups

SC Braga

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hornicek (G)
  • 37 A. Barisic (D)
  • 6 Vitor Carvalho (D)
  • 26 B. Arrey-Mbi (D)
  • 2 V. Gomez (M)
  • 29 Gorby (M)
  • 8 J. Moutinho (M)
  • 77 G. Martinez (M)
  • 10 R. Zalazar (F)
  • 18 P. Victor (F)
  • 21 R. Horta (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 A. Bellaarouch
  • 5 L. Lelo
  • 15 P. Oliveira
  • 17 Gabriel Moscardo
  • 20 M. Dorgeles
  • 27 F. Grillitsch
  • 39 F. Navarro
  • 50 D. Rodrigues
  • 95 S. Vidigal

Alverca

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Gomes (G)
  • 4 Naves (D)
  • 5 S. Gomez (D)
  • 33 B. Meupiyou (D)
  • 2 N. Touaizi (M)
  • 21 S. Abdulai (M)
  • 8 Amorim (M)
  • 12 I. James (M)
  • 18 Lincoln (F)
  • 20 Figueiredo (F)
  • 91 Sandro Lima (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Mateus Oliveira
  • 3 J. Martinez
  • 6 D. Gui
  • 9 Marezi
  • 10 Chiquinho
  • 14 S. Baseya
  • 17 V. Moreira
  • 19 M. Clairicia
  • 37 Kauan

Timeline

  1. SC Braga
    17' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    Vitor Carvalho
  2. SC Braga
    23' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Zalazar · Assist: R. Horta
  3. SC Braga
    30' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Victor · Assist: R. Zalazar
  4. SC Braga
    33' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    Vitor Carvalho

    Foul

  5. Alverca
    36' Alverca Card · Yellow Card
    I. James

    Foul

  6. SC Braga
    45' SC Braga Goal · Penalty
    R. Horta
  7. Alverca
    46' Alverca subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. James · On: J. Martinez
  8. Alverca
    46' Alverca subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sandro Lima · On: Marezi
  9. Alverca
    46' Alverca subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lincoln · On: Chiquinho
  10. Alverca
    47' Alverca Card · Yellow Card
    Chiquinho

    Foul

  11. SC Braga
    67' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Horta · On: Fran Navarro
  12. SC Braga
    67' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Zalazar · On: D. Rodrigues
  13. Alverca
    70' Alverca subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Figueiredo · On: M. Clairicia
  14. SC Braga
    74' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vitor Carvalho · On: Paulo Oliveira
  15. SC Braga
    74' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gorby · On: Gabriel Moscardo
  16. SC Braga
    79' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    Fran Navarro · Assist: P. Victor
  17. Alverca
    80' Alverca subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Sabit Abdulai · On: V. Moreira
  18. SC Braga
    90'+4 SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    S. Vidigal

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat SC Braga Alverca
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 93% 81%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 3
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 744 346
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 7 0
xG 3.27 0.38
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 691 279
Shots Inside Box 11 2
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game turned decisively in favor of SC Braga within the first 30 minutes with three quick goals from Vitor Carvalho, R. Zalazar, and P. Victor.
  • ▸ SC Braga's penalty goal by R. Horta right before halftime (45') sealed Alverca's fate, making it difficult for them to stage a comeback.