Match report
SC Braga Defeats Rapid Vienna 2–1 in UEFA Europa League
SC Braga
2–1
FT
Rapid Vienna
Aug 22, 2024
SC Braga secured a vital win over Rapid Vienna on Tuesday night, triumphing 2–1 in the UEFA Europa League. Despite starting with ten men following an early red card for Rapid's Lukas Grgić, the visitors managed to take an early lead through Gregor Burgstaller. SC Braga responded quickly and mounted a strong comeback, with Vitor Carvalho equalizing soon after. Rúben Zalazar sealed the victory late in the game, securing three crucial points for his team.
Key Facts
- • SC Braga 2–1 Rapid Vienna (UEFA Europa League)
- • Lukas Grgić received a red card for Rapid Vienna in the 4th minute
- • Gregor Burgstaller scored Rapid Vienna's goal in the 25th minute, assisted by M. Seidl
- • Vitor Carvalho equalized for SC Braga in the 33rd minute, assisted by Rúben Zalazar
- • Rúben Zalazar secured victory for SC Braga with a goal in the 71st minute, assisted by André Horta
Lineups
SC Braga
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Matheus (G)
- 2 Víctor Gómez (D)
- 26 B. Arrey-Mbi (D)
- 3 Robson Bambu (D)
- 19 Adrián Marín (D)
- 11 Roger Fernandes (M)
- 16 R. Zalazar (M)
- 6 Vitor Carvalho (M)
- 21 Ricardo Horta (M)
- 9 A. El Ouazzani (F)
- 7 Bruma (M)
Substitutes
- 77 Gabri Martínez
- 10 André Horta
- 90 Roberto Fernández
- 22 T. Helguera
- 91 L. Horníček
- 33 João Marques
- 17 J. Mendes
- 12 Tiago Sá
- 55 Francisco Chissumba
- 29 J. Gorby
- 53 Jonatás Noro
- 5 S. Saatçı
Rapid Vienna
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 45 N. Hedl (G)
- 77 B. Bolla (M)
- 55 N. Cvetković (D)
- 6 S. Raux-Yao (D)
- 23 J. Auer (D)
- 17 M. Sangaré (M)
- 8 L. Grgić (M)
- 18 M. Seidl (M)
- 9 G. Burgstaller (F)
- 22 I. Jansson (F)
- 7 D. Beljo (F)
Substitutes
- 28 M. Oswald
- 66 F. Dursun
- 21 L. Schaub
- 20 M. Hofmann
- 51 B. Göschl
- 3 B. Böckle
- 10 C. Lang
- 5 R. Kerschbaum
- 47 A. Gröller
- 53 D. Vincze
- 24 D. Kaygin
- 25 P. Gartler
Timeline
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4' Rapid Vienna Card · Red CardLukas Grgić
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8' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Beljo · On: M. Oswald
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23' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1Off: Bruma · On: G. Martinez
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25' Rapid Vienna Goal · Normal GoalG. Burgstaller · Assist: M. Seidl
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31' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardVitor Carvalho
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33' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalVitor Carvalho · Assist: R. Zalazar
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45'+2 Rapid Vienna Card · Yellow CardJ. Auer
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59' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardRobson Bambu
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61' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2Off: Roger · On: A. Horta
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61' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3Off: A. El Ouazzani · On: R. Fernandez Jaen
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71' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalR. Zalazar · Assist: A. Horta
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74' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Burgstaller · On: F. Dursun
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74' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Seidl · On: L. Schaub
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77' Rapid Vienna Card · Yellow CardL. Schaub
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84' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Jansson · On: Maximilian Hofmann
Match Stats
| Stat | SC Braga | Rapid Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early dismissal of Lukas Grgić gave Rapid Vienna an uphill battle against the odds.
- ▸ Vitor Carvalho's quick equalizer in the 33rd minute shifted momentum back to SC Braga, who played with increased confidence and intensity.
- ▸ Rúben Zalazar's goal in the 71st minute was a turning point that sealed the victory for SC Braga and secured their lead.