Match report
SC Braga Defeats CFR 1907 Cluj 2-1 in Europa League Opener
CFR 1907 Cluj
1–2
FT
SC Braga
Aug 7, 2025
SC Braga secured a crucial 2-1 win against CFR 1907 Cluj in their UEFA Europa League match. Gorby's brace for SC Braga countered Sinyan’s goal for Cluj, setting the tone early with Fran Navarro assisting his first goal. Despite Cluj showing resilience and drawing level through Sinyan, they couldn't hold off Braga's second goal later on.
Key Facts
- • SC Braga scored their first goal in the 17th minute by Gorby with an assist from Fran Navarro.
- • CFR 1907 Cluj equalized through Sinyan at the 30-minute mark.
- • Gorby scored his second goal for SC Braga in the 50th minute, securing their lead.
- • Two yellow cards were issued to CFR 1907 Cluj players: M. Korenica (7th min) and Léo Bolgado (78th min).
Lineups
CFR 1907 Cluj
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 89 O. Hindrich (G)
- 33 A. Bosec (D)
- 6 S. Sinyan (D)
- 27 M. Ilie (D)
- 45 M. Camora (D)
- 8 A. Fica (M)
- 88 D. Djokovic (M)
- 17 M. Korenica (F)
- 96 B. Nkololo (F)
- 9 L. Munteanu (F)
- 93 V. Postolachi (F)
Substitutes
- 99 A. Micai
- 3 A. Abeid
- 4 L. Bolgado
- 10 C. Deac
- 13 S. Rocha
- 15 M. Badamosi
- 19 M. Gjorgjievski
- 23 T. Keita
- 24 A. Cordea
- 47 A. Kresic
- 86 V. Kun
- 90 R. Gligor
SC Braga
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 L. Hornicek (G)
- 2 V. Gomez (D)
- 15 P. Oliveira (D)
- 4 S. Niakate (D)
- 14 G. Lagerbielke (D)
- 8 J. Moutinho (M)
- 21 R. Horta (M)
- 29 Gorby (M)
- 20 M. Dorgeles (M)
- 39 F. Navarro (F)
- 10 R. Zalazar (M)
Substitutes
- 12 T. Sa
- 36 A. Bellaarouch
- 5 L. Lelo
- 6 Vitor Carvalho
- 7 Roger
- 9 A. El Ouazzani
- 11 I. Gharbi
- 17 Gabriel Moscardo
- 18 P. Victor
- 26 B. Arrey-Mbi
- 50 D. Rodrigues
- 95 S. Vidigal
Timeline
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7' CFR 1907 Cluj Card · Yellow CardM. Korenica
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17' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalGorby · Assist: Fran Navarro
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30' CFR 1907 Cluj Goal · Normal GoalS. Sinyan
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50' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalGorby
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63' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Postolachi · On: Léo Bolgado
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63' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Djokovic · On: T. Keita
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74' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Zalazar · On: Roger
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74' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2Off: Fran Navarro · On: A. El Ouazzani
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78' CFR 1907 Cluj Card · Yellow CardLéo Bolgado
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82' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Dorgeles · On: P. Victor
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82' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Horta · On: D. Rodrigues
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85' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Camora · On: S. Rocha
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85' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Korenica · On: A. Cordea
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89' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Munteanu · On: M. Gjorgjievski
Match Stats
| Stat | CFR 1907 Cluj | SC Braga |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ SC Braga's early goal by Gorby in the 17th minute set a strong momentum, but CFR 1907 Cluj quickly equalized through Sinyan to stabilize.
- ▸ Gorby’s second goal for SC Braga at the 50-minute mark was pivotal as it regained their lead and ultimately secured the victory.