Match report
Union St. Gilloise Defeats SC Braga 2-1 in UEFA Europa League Clash
Union St. Gilloise
2–1
FT
SC Braga
Jan 23, 2025
Union St. Gilloise staged a remarkable comeback against SC Braga, securing a crucial victory by a score of 2–1 in their UEFA Europa League clash. The Portuguese side took the lead early through A. El Ouazzani but were unable to hold on as F. Ivanovic notched two goals for Union St. Gilloise to seal the win.
Key Facts
- • SC Braga's A. El Ouazzani scored the opening goal at minute 16.
- • Union St. Gilloise equalized through F. Ivanovic in the 50th minute, assisted by O. Niang.
- • F. Ivanovic struck again for Union St. Gilloise to secure the win at minute 74, with an assist from K. Rodriguez.
- • Vitor Carvalho of SC Braga was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the 79th minute.
- • Union St. Gilloise's Koki Machida also received a red card for a foul in the 82nd minute.
Lineups
Union St. Gilloise
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 49 A. Moris (G)
- 26 R. Sykes (D)
- 16 C. Burgess (D)
- 48 F. Leysen (D)
- 22 O. Niang (M)
- 10 A. Ait El Hadj (M)
- 6 K. Van de Perre (M)
- 27 N. Sadiki (M)
- 28 K. Machida (M)
- 9 F. Ivanović (F)
- 77 M. Fuseini (F)
Substitutes
- 13 K. Rodríguez
- 4 M. Rasmussen
- 32 M. Asri
- 1 V. Chambaere
- 33 S. Berradi
- 74 D. Tshilanda
- 14 J. Imbrechts
SC Braga
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 91 L. Horníček (G)
- 3 Robson Bambu (D)
- 15 Paulo Oliveira (D)
- 4 S. Niakaté (D)
- 11 Roger Fernandes (M)
- 8 João Moutinho (M)
- 29 J. Gorby
- 77 Gabri Martínez (M)
- 21 Ricardo Horta (F)
- 7 Bruma (F)
- 9 A. El Ouazzani (F)
Substitutes
- 6 Vitor Carvalho
- 20 Ismaël Gharbi
- 16 R. Zalazar
- 2 Víctor Gómez
- 26 B. Arrey-Mbi
- 25 Yuri Ribeiro
- 10 André Horta
- 19 Adrián Marín
- 12 Tiago Sá
- 92 Rodrigo Macedo
- 53 Jonatás Noro
- 50 Diego Rodrigues
Timeline
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16' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalA. El Ouazzani · Assist: Bruma
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45' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow CardChristian Burgess
Foul
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46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Gorby · On: Vitor Carvalho
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50' Union St. Gilloise Goal · Normal GoalF. Ivanovic · Assist: O. Niang
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66' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow CardKoki Machida
Foul
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68' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Ait El Hadj · On: M. Rasmussen
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73' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardVitor Carvalho
Argument
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74' Union St. Gilloise Goal · Normal GoalF. Ivanovic · Assist: K. Rodriguez
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79' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardVitor Carvalho
Foul
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79' SC Braga Card · Red CardVitor Carvalho
Foul
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80' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardS. Niakate
Argument
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82' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow CardKoki Machida
Foul
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82' Union St. Gilloise Card · Red CardKoki Machida
Foul
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84' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2Off: Paulo Oliveira · On: I. Gharbi
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84' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Horta · On: R. Zalazar
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85' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4Off: Roger · On: V. Gomez
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90'+6 SC Braga Card · Red CardBruma
Argument
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90' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardI. Gharbi
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Union St. Gilloise | SC Braga |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 65% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Total Shots | 6 | 8 |
| Corners | 3 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 467 | 373 |
| Yellow Cards | 7 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | 0.84 | 1.76 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 338 | 244 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ F. Ivanovic's equalizing goal at the start of the second half marked a turning point, shifting momentum to Union St. Gilloise.
- ▸ SC Braga lost their defensive strength when Vitor Carvalho was dismissed after receiving his second yellow card in quick succession.