Match report
SC Braga Defeats Lincoln Red Imps FC 4-0 in UEFA Europa League
Lincoln Red Imps FC
0–4
FT
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
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8' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardGorby
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34' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalV. Gomez · Assist: R. Zalazar
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38' Lincoln Red Imps FC Card · Yellow CardMandi
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39' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalR. Zalazar · Assist: João Moutinho
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46' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 1Off: Mandi · On: N. Pozo
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46' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Villacanas · On: R. Munoz
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50' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Horta · On: G. Martinez
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58' Lincoln Red Imps FC Card · Yellow CardI. Ayew
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64' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Gomez · On: B. Dabo
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65' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2Off: Gorby · On: Gabriel Moscardo
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65' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Dorgeles · On: P. Victor
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78' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Ayew · On: Juanje
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78' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 5Off: Toni · On: J. Peacock
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80' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalR. Zalazar · Assist: L. Lelo
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81' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4Off: Fran Navarro · On: A. El Ouazzani
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81' SC Braga subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Zalazar · On: S. Vidigal
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90' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalP. 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.