Match report

SC Braga Defeats Moreirense 2-1 in Primeira Liga

SC Braga
SC Braga
2–1
FT
Moreirense
Moreirense
Nov 9, 2025

SC Braga emerged victorious against Moreirense with a narrow 2-1 win in their Primeira Liga clash. Ricardo Zalazar opened the scoring from the penalty spot, and Rúben Horta added another goal for SC Braga before Maracás pulled one back late for Moreirense.

Key Facts

  • • Ricardo Zalazar scored a penalty at 13 minutes to give SC Braga the early lead.
  • • Rúben Horta extended Braga's lead with a goal at 71 minutes.
  • • Maracás reduced the deficit for Moreirense in the 82nd minute with an assist from Alanzinho.
  • • SC Braga had multiple substitutions and received two yellow cards during the game.

Lineups

SC Braga

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hornicek (G)
  • 14 G. Lagerbielke (D)
  • 4 S. Niakate (D)
  • 26 B. Arrey-Mbi (D)
  • 20 M. Dorgeles (M)
  • 29 Gorby (M)
  • 8 J. Moutinho (M)
  • 5 L. Lelo (M)
  • 10 R. Zalazar (F)
  • 21 R. Horta (F)
  • 39 F. Navarro (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 A. Bellaarouch
  • 2 V. Gomez
  • 9 A. El Ouazzani
  • 15 P. Oliveira
  • 17 Gabriel Moscardo
  • 18 P. Victor
  • 27 F. Grillitsch
  • 50 D. Rodrigues
  • 77 G. Martinez

Moreirense

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Ferreira (G)
  • 76 D. Pinto (D)
  • 66 G. Batista (D)
  • 26 Maracas (D)
  • 2 Travassos (M)
  • 8 M. Stjepanovic (M)
  • 20 Bernardo (M)
  • 27 Kiko (M)
  • 11 Alanzinho (F)
  • 95 Guilherme Schettine (F)
  • 78 Landerson (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Caio
  • 3 Michel
  • 7 C. Teguia
  • 9 L. Semedo
  • 15 V. Sousa
  • 17 A. Martinez
  • 19 J. Jorquera Romero
  • 21 Rodri
  • 30 J. Gower

Timeline

  1. SC Braga
    13' SC Braga Goal · Penalty
    R. Zalazar
  2. SC Braga
    20' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fran Navarro · On: P. Victor
  3. SC Braga
    46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Lelo · On: V. Gomez
  4. SC Braga
    49' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    B. Arrey-Mbi

    Handball

  5. SC Braga
    66' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Dorgeles · On: G. Martinez
  6. SC Braga
    67' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: João Moutinho · On: F. Grillitsch
  7. Moreirense
    67' Moreirense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Guilherme Schettine · On: L. Semedo
  8. Moreirense
    67' Moreirense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mateja Stjepanović · On: V. Sousa
  9. Moreirense
    68' Moreirense Card · Yellow Card
    Dinis Pinto

    Foul

  10. SC Braga
    71' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Horta
  11. Moreirense
    77' Moreirense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Landerson · On: C. Teguia
  12. Moreirense
    77' Moreirense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bernardo Martins · On: Rodrigo Alonso
  13. Moreirense
    82' Moreirense Goal · Normal Goal
    Maracás · Assist: Alanzinho
  14. SC Braga
    83' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    R. Zalazar

    Time wasting

  15. SC Braga
    83' SC Braga subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Zalazar · On: Gabriel Moscardo
  16. Moreirense
    86' Moreirense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Batista · On: Joel Jorquera
  17. Moreirense
    88' Moreirense Card · Yellow Card
    Alanzinho

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat SC Braga Moreirense
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 85% 85%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 489 431
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 3 1
xG 2.06 0.91
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 414 367
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ricardo Zalazar's early penalty set the tone for SC Braga, giving them a crucial advantage to control most of the match.
  • ▸ Maracás' goal in the 82nd minute created a late surge of momentum for Moreirense, but it was not enough to secure an equalizer.