Match report
SC Braga Secures 3-0 Victory Over AEK Athens FC in Europa League
SC Braga
3–0
FT
AEK Athens FC
Oct 22, 2020
SC Braga stunned AEK Athens FC with a 3-0 win in their UEFA Europa League clash. The Portuguese side capitalized on AEK's defensive errors and capitalized with goals from Galeno, Paulinho, and R. Horta. AEK struggled to find their footing, with key players receiving yellow cards early on, leaving them vulnerable to Braga's attacking prowess.
Key Facts
- • SC Braga 3–0 AEK Athens FC
- • Goals: Galeno (44'), Paulinho (78'), R. Horta (88')
- • Yellows: Nuno Sequeira (55'), David Carmo (56'), Ricardo Esgaio (69')
- • Substitutions: Iuri Medeiros on for A. Horta (60'), Fransérgio for Francisco Moura (84'), Galeno for Al Musrati (84')
Lineups
SC Braga
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 Matheus Magalhães (G)
- 47 Ricardo Esgaio (D)
- 5 Nuno Sequeira (D)
- 36 Bruno Viana (D)
- 16 David Carmo (D)
- 88 Castro (M)
- 27 Fransérgio (M)
- 45 Iuri Medeiros (M)
- 20 Paulinho (F)
- 21 Ricardo Horta (M)
- 90 Galeno (M)
Substitutes
- 15 André Horta
- 74 Francisco Moura
- 8 Al Musrati
- 95 Guilherme Schettine
- 7 João Novais
- 12 Tiago Sá
- 2 Zé Carlos
- 34 Raúl Silva
- 9 Abel Ruiz
- 3 Vítor Tormena
- 10 N. Gaitán
- 6 Rolando
AEK Athens FC
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 P. Tsintotas (G)
- 19 D. Chygrynskiy (D)
- 3 Hélder Lopes (D)
- 88 S. Vasilantonopoulos (D)
- 5 I. Nedelcearu (D)
- 24 E. Svarnas (D)
- 6 N. Krstičić (M)
- 28 Y. Shakhov (M)
- 20 P. Mandalos (M)
- 11 K. Ansarifard (F)
- 18 Nélson Oliveira (F)
Substitutes
- 10 M. Livaja
- 17 M. Tankovic
- 53 T. Macheras
- 22 E. Insúa
- 30 G. Athanasiadis
- 99 G. Theocharis
- 70 G. Botos
- 44 A. Šabanadžović
- 40 M. Mitaj
- 52 E. Christopoulos
- 15 Ž. Laci
- 26 N. Hnid
Timeline
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19' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow CardP. Mantalos
Foul
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34' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow CardIonuț Nedelcearu
Foul
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44' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalGaleno · Assist: Ricardo Esgaio
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55' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardNuno Sequeira
Foul
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56' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardDavid Carmo
Foul
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60' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1Off: Iuri Medeiros · On: A. Horta
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61' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Chygrynskiy · On: M. Livaja
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62' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 2Off: Karim Ansarifard · On: Muamer Tanković
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67' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow CardNélson Oliveira
Foul
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69' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardRicardo Esgaio
Argument
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78' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalPaulinho · Assist: Galeno
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84' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2Off: Fransérgio · On: Francisco Moura
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84' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3Off: Galeno · On: Al Musrati
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88' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalR. Horta · Assist: Paulinho
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89' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Livaja · On: T. Macheras
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90'+2 SC Braga subst · Substitution 4Off: Castro · On: Guilherme Schettine
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90'+2 SC Braga subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Horta · On: J. Novais
Match Stats
| Stat | SC Braga | AEK Athens FC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 490 | 414 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 8 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | 407 | 340 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ At the 44th minute, Galeno's goal gave SC Braga the lead, setting the tone for the match and creating momentum for the home side.
- ▸ After a series of substitutions in the second half, Paulinho and R. Horta added further goals, solidifying Braga's control and securing the three points in the UEFA Europa League.