Match report

SC Braga Holds Off FC Sion 2–2 in Europa League Clash

SC Braga
SC Braga
2–2
FT
FC Sion
FC Sion
Feb 24, 2016

In a thrilling match, SC Braga managed to hold off FC Sion to secure a 2-2 draw in their Europa League encounter. FC Sion took an early lead through T. Gekas, who doubled their advantage shortly after. SC Braga fought back with a penalty from Josué and an equalizer by N. Stojiljković. Both teams showed determination and resilience, resulting in an entertaining and evenly matched draw.

Key Facts

  • • SC Braga 2–2 FC Sion
  • • T. Gekas scored two goals for FC Sion
  • • Josué scored a penalty for SC Braga
  • • N. Stojiljković equalized for SC Braga
  • • Yellow cards for FC Sion and Josué of SC Braga

Lineups

SC Braga

Starting XI

  • 92 Matheus (G)
  • 15 Baiano (D)
  • 24 Ricardo Ferreira (D)
  • 5 W. Boly (D)
  • 87 Marcelo Goiano (D)
  • 8 Luiz Carlos (M)
  • 27 Josué (M)
  • 63 Mauro (M)
  • 18 Rafa Silva (F)
  • 19 N. Stojiljković (F)
  • 20 Koka (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 Pedro Santos
  • 17 Rui Fonte
  • 6 André Pinto
  • 7 Wilson Eduardo
  • 16 Djavan Ferreira
  • 21 Filipe Augusto
  • 28 Marafona

FC Sion

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Vanins (G)
  • 20 V. Vanczák
  • 17 P. Jagne (D)
  • 22 V. Rüfli (D)
  • 10 Carlitos (M)
  • 8 V. Salatić (M)
  • 34 B. Ndoye
  • 7 Edimilson Fernandes (M)
  • 33 T. Gekas (F)
  • 14 M. Konaté (F)
  • 21 E. Assifuah (M)

Substitutes

  • 63 G. Mujangi Bia
  • 11 M. Zeman
  • 12 G. Karlen
  • 18 K. Fickentscher
  • 19 V. Sierro
  • 66 G. Cichero
  • 94 D. Follonier

Timeline

  1. FC Sion
    10' FC Sion Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  2. FC Sion
    16' FC Sion Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Gekas · Assist: E. Assifuah
  3. SC Braga
    27' SC Braga Goal · Penalty
    Josué
  4. FC Sion
    29' FC Sion Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Gekas
  5. SC Braga
    48' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Stojiljković · Assist: Rafa Silva
  6. SC Braga
    62' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    Josué
  7. SC Braga
    63' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Josué · On: Pedro Santos
  8. FC Sion
    76' FC Sion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Assifuah · On: G. Mujangi Bia
  9. SC Braga
    81' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Stojiljković · On: Rui Fonte
  10. FC Sion
    88' FC Sion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Gekas · On: M. Zeman
  11. SC Braga
    90'+2 SC Braga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Koka · On: André Pinto

Match Stats

Stat SC Braga FC Sion
Fouls 0 0
Pass Accuracy 80% 70%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 10
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 485 324
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 389 226
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FC Sion took the lead with a goal by T. Gekas in the 16th minute, followed by another goal in the 29th minute, which put pressure on SC Braga
  • ▸ SC Braga's penalty scored by Josué in the 27th minute and equalizing goal by N. Stojiljković in the 48th minute turned the momentum and kept the match competitive