Match report

SC Braga Defeats Lincoln Red Imps FC 5-1 in UEFA Europa League

SC Braga

5–1

Lincoln Red Imps FC

Aug 28, 2025

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Aug 28, 2025 · FT

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SC Braga overwhelmed Lincoln Red Imps FC on Tuesday night, sealing their dominance with a 5–1 win in the UEFA Europa League. Vitor Carvalho and G. Martinez led the charge for SC Braga, scoring early goals to set the tone of the match. Despite a late consolation goal from K. Gomez for Lincoln Red Imps, it was far too little too late as SC Braga capitalized on numerous opportunities throughout the game.

Key Facts

• SC Braga scored 5 goals with contributions from Vitor Carvalho (12'), G. Martinez (41', 45'), S. Vidigal (77'), and P. Victor (82')
• Lincoln Red Imps FC managed to score a consolation goal by K. Gomez in the 89th minute
• Multiple yellow cards were issued, including two for Lincoln Red Imps FC’s Graeme Torrilla and B. Lopes
• SC Braga made several substitutions, bringing on players like I. Ayew and Juanje to maintain pressure

Lineups

SC Braga

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

1 Nauzet Santana
5 I. Ayew
6 B. Lopes
3 C. Rutjens
21 Nano
11 Juanje
22 G. Torrilla
4 N. Pozo
18 T. Garcia
10 T. De Barr
70 V. Villacanas

Substitutes

13 J. Hankins
2 J. Toscano
7 L. Casciaro
8 Mandi
9 K. Gomez
15 R. Munoz
16 T. Carrington
19 K. Clinton
23 Joe
29 L. Chipolina
71 J. Peacock
80 B. Dabo

Lincoln Red Imps FC

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

36 A. Bellaarouch
17 Gabriel Moscardo
3 Robson Bambu
26 B. Arrey-Mbi
95 S. Vidigal
50 D. Rodrigues
6 Vitor Carvalho
41 Y. da Rocha
20 M. Dorgeles
39 F. Navarro
77 G. Martinez

Substitutes

12 T. Sa
2 V. Gomez
4 S. Niakate
5 L. Lelo
7 Roger
8 J. Moutinho
9 A. El Ouazzani
11 I. Gharbi
15 P. Oliveira
18 P. Victor
33 J. Marques
62 N. Matos

Timeline

12' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal

Vitor Carvalho · Assist: M. Dorgeles
29' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 1

Off: M. Dorgeles · On: I. Gharbi
36' Lincoln Red Imps FC Card · Yellow Card

Graeme Torrilla
41' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal

G. Martinez · Assist: S. Vidigal
45'+2 Lincoln Red Imps FC Card · Yellow Card

B. Lopes
45' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal

G. Martinez · Assist: I. Gharbi
46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1

Off: Graeme Torrilla · On: Mandi
46' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 2

Off: Fran Navarro · On: A. El Ouazzani
46' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 3

Off: Robson Bambu · On: N. Matos
59' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card

A. El Ouazzani
63' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2

Off: I. Ayew · On: J. Toscano
63' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3

Off: Juanje · On: B. Dabo
66' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 4

Off: G. Martinez · On: P. Victor
72' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4

Off: N. Pozo · On: K. Gomez
77' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal

S. Vidigal · Assist: A. El Ouazzani
79' Lincoln Red Imps FC subst · Substitution 5

Off: S. Vidigal · On: J. Marques
82' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal

P. Victor · Assist: J. Marques
87' Lincoln Red Imps FC Card · Yellow Card

Mandi
89' Lincoln Red Imps FC Goal · Normal Goal

K. Gomez · Assist: T. De Barr

Match Stats

Stat	SC Braga	Lincoln Red Imps FC
Fouls	8	10
Pass Accuracy	—	—
Offsides	1	1
Red Cards	0	0
Total Shots	20	4
Corners	4	3
Total Passes	—	—
Yellow Cards	1	3
Blocked Shots	4	0
Shots on Target	11	2
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	5	2
Possession	57%	43%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	—	—
Shots Inside Box	—	—
Saves	0	6
Shots Outside Box	—	—

Key Match Notes

▸ The early goal by Vitor Carvalho in the 12th minute set SC Braga's rhythm, giving them a psychological edge over Lincoln Red Imps FC
▸ G. Martinez’s brace in quick succession (41' and 45') deepened the scoreline and effectively put the match out of reach for Lincoln Red Imps