Match report

SC Braga Defeats Lincoln Red Imps FC 4-0 in UEFA Europa League

Lincoln Red Imps FC
Lincoln Red Imps FC
0–4
FT
SC Braga
SC Braga
Aug 21, 2025

SC Braga secured a dominant victory over Lincoln Red Imps FC with a convincing 4-0 scoreline in their UEFA Europa League encounter. The Portuguese club demonstrated superior skill and tactical execution, leading to multiple goals scored throughout the match. Raul Zalazar was particularly outstanding, netting twice for Braga.

Key Facts

  • Final Score: Lincoln Red Imps FC 0-4 SC Braga
  • V. Gomez opened the scoring for SC Braga in the 34th minute
  • Raul Zalazar scored twice for Braga, at minutes 39 and 80
  • P. Victor added a fourth goal for Braga in the 90th minute
  • Lincoln Red Imps FC had two yellow cards (Mandi and I. Ayew)
  • Gorby was also shown a yellow card for SC Braga

Lineups

Lincoln Red Imps FC

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Nauzet Santana (G)
  • 3 C. Rutjens (D)
  • 6 B. Lopes (D)
  • 5 I. Ayew (D)
  • 21 Nano (M)
  • 8 Mandi (M)
  • 18 T. Garcia (M)
  • 22 G. Torrilla (M)
  • 70 V. Villacanas (F)
  • 9 K. Gomez (F)
  • 10 T. De Barr (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Hankins
  • 2 J. Toscano
  • 4 N. Pozo
  • 7 L. Casciaro
  • 11 Juanje
  • 15 R. Munoz
  • 16 T. Carrington
  • 19 K. Clinton
  • 23 Joe
  • 29 L. Chipolina
  • 71 J. Peacock
  • 80 B. Dabo

SC Braga

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hornicek (G)
  • 2 V. Gomez (D)
  • 14 G. Lagerbielke (D)
  • 4 S. Niakate (D)
  • 5 L. Lelo (M)
  • 29 Gorby (M)
  • 8 J. Moutinho (M)
  • 20 M. Dorgeles (M)
  • 10 R. Zalazar (M)
  • 39 F. Navarro (F)
  • 21 R. Horta (M)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Sa
  • 36 A. Bellaarouch
  • 6 Vitor Carvalho
  • 7 Roger
  • 9 A. El Ouazzani
  • 15 P. Oliveira
  • 17 Gabriel Moscardo
  • 18 P. Victor
  • 26 B. Arrey-Mbi
  • 50 D. Rodrigues
  • 77 G. Martinez
  • 95 S. Vidigal

Timeline

  1. SC Braga
    8' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    Gorby
  2. SC Braga
    34' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Gomez · Assist: R. Zalazar
  3. Lincoln Red Imps FC
    38' Lincoln Red Imps FC Card · Yellow Card
    Mandi
  4. SC Braga
    39' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Zalazar · Assist: João Moutinho
  5. Lincoln Red Imps FC
    46' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mandi · On: N. Pozo
  6. Lincoln Red Imps FC
    46' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Villacanas · On: R. Munoz
  7. SC Braga
    50' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Horta · On: G. Martinez
  8. Lincoln Red Imps FC
    58' Lincoln Red Imps FC Card · Yellow Card
    I. Ayew
  9. Lincoln Red Imps FC
    64' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Gomez · On: B. Dabo
  10. SC Braga
    65' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gorby · On: Gabriel Moscardo
  11. SC Braga
    65' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Dorgeles · On: P. Victor
  12. Lincoln Red Imps FC
    78' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Ayew · On: Juanje
  13. Lincoln Red Imps FC
    78' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Toni · On: J. Peacock
  14. SC Braga
    80' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Zalazar · Assist: L. Lelo
  15. SC Braga
    81' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Fran Navarro · On: A. El Ouazzani
  16. SC Braga
    81' SC Braga subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Zalazar · On: S. Vidigal
  17. SC Braga
    90' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Victor · Assist: G. Martinez

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Red Imps FC SC Braga
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 2 11
Corners 0 4
Total Passes
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 1 4
xG
Shots off Target 1 6
Possession
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes
Shots Inside Box
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box

Key Match Notes

  • SC Braga took the lead in the 34th minute when V. Gomez scored, following an assist by Raul Zalazar.
  • Braga's second goal in the 39th minute, scored by Raul Zalazar, effectively settled the game and put Lincoln Red Imps FC on the back foot.
  • The third goal for Braga in the 80th minute, again from Raul Zalazar, ensured a comprehensive victory.