Match report
SC Braga Defeats AEK Athens FC 4-2 in Europa League
AEK Athens FC
2–4
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SC Braga
Dec 3, 2020
SC Braga stunned AEK Athens FC with a dominant 4-2 victory in the UEFA Europa League. The Portuguese side scored early and maintained their lead throughout the match, securing a crucial win in the competition. AEK Athens managed to score twice but could not overcome the early deficit.
Key Facts
- • SC Braga scored early through goals by Vitor Tormena (7') and Ricardo Esgaio (9')
- • AEK Athens responded with a goal by Nelson Oliveira (31')
- • R. Horta extended Braga's lead (45')
- • Galeno scored the fourth goal for Braga (82')
- • S. Vasilantonopoulos scored the second goal for AEK Athens (89')
Lineups
AEK Athens FC
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 P. Tsintotas (G)
- 2 M. Bakakis (D)
- 22 E. Insúa (D)
- 5 I. Nedelcearu (D)
- 26 N. Hnid (D)
- 20 P. Mandalos (M)
- 8 André Simões (M)
- 25 K. Galanopoulos (M)
- 18 Nélson Oliveira (F)
- 10 M. Livaja (F)
- 14 C. Albanis (F)
Substitutes
- 88 S. Vasilantonopoulos
- 17 M. Tankovic
- 11 K. Ansarifard
- 9 L. Garcia
- 44 A. Šabanadžović
- 53 T. Macheras
- 99 G. Theocharis
- 40 M. Mitaj
- 30 G. Athanasiadis
- 15 Ž. Laci
- 70 G. Botos
- 24 E. Svarnas
SC Braga
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Matheus Magalhães (G)
- 47 Ricardo Esgaio (M)
- 5 Nuno Sequeira (D)
- 36 Bruno Viana (D)
- 3 Vítor Tormena (D)
- 88 Castro (M)
- 8 Al Musrati (M)
- 45 Iuri Medeiros (F)
- 20 Paulinho (F)
- 21 Ricardo Horta (F)
- 90 Galeno (M)
Substitutes
- 16 David Carmo
- 27 Fransérgio
- 15 André Horta
- 95 Guilherme Schettine
- 7 João Novais
- 9 Abel Ruiz
- 34 Raúl Silva
- 71 Hernâni Silva
- 93 Rogério Santos
- 2 Zé Carlos
- 12 Tiago Sá
Timeline
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7' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalVítor Tormena · Assist: Iuri Medeiros
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9' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalRicardo Esgaio · Assist: Galeno
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30' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardBruno Viana
Foul
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31' AEK Athens FC Goal · Normal GoalNélson Oliveira
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45' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalR. Horta · Assist: Galeno
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46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1Off: Bruno Viana · On: David Carmo
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50' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardAl Musrati
Foul
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57' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2Off: Al Musrati · On: Fransérgio
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57' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3Off: Iuri Medeiros · On: A. Horta
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58' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow CardS. Vasilantonopoulos
Foul
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60' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Albanis · On: Muamer Tanković
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60' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 3Off: Nélson Oliveira · On: Karim Ansarifard
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70' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow CardEmanuel Insua
Argument
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71' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4Off: Paulinho · On: Guilherme Schettine
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74' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardRicardo Esgaio
Foul
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74' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Mantalos · On: L. García
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78' SC Braga subst · Substitution 5Off: Castro · On: J. Novais
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82' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalGaleno
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89' AEK Athens FC Goal · Normal GoalS. Vasilantonopoulos
Match Stats
| Stat | AEK Athens FC | SC Braga |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 76% |
| Offsides | 7 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 420 | 437 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 8 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Accurate Passes | 327 | 334 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 10 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early two-goal lead by SC Braga set the tone and allowed them to control the game
- ▸ AEK Athens' goal by Nelson Oliveira gave them a brief boost but could not change the momentum
- ▸ Galeno's third goal for Braga in the 82nd minute sealed the victory