Match report

SC Braga Defeats Rapid Vienna 2–1 in UEFA Europa League

SC Braga
SC Braga
2–1
FT
Rapid Vienna
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

  1. Rapid Vienna
    4' Rapid Vienna Card · Red Card
    Lukas Grgić
  2. Rapid Vienna
    8' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Beljo · On: M. Oswald
  3. SC Braga
    23' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bruma · On: G. Martinez
  4. Rapid Vienna
    25' Rapid Vienna Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Burgstaller · Assist: M. Seidl
  5. SC Braga
    31' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    Vitor Carvalho
  6. SC Braga
    33' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    Vitor Carvalho · Assist: R. Zalazar
  7. Rapid Vienna
    45'+2 Rapid Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    J. Auer
  8. SC Braga
    59' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    Robson Bambu
  9. SC Braga
    61' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Roger · On: A. Horta
  10. SC Braga
    61' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. El Ouazzani · On: R. Fernandez Jaen
  11. SC Braga
    71' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Zalazar · Assist: A. Horta
  12. Rapid Vienna
    74' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Burgstaller · On: F. Dursun
  13. Rapid Vienna
    74' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Seidl · On: L. Schaub
  14. Rapid Vienna
    77' Rapid Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    L. Schaub
  15. Rapid Vienna
    84' Rapid Vienna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: 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.