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Champions League: FC Union Berlin 2 – 3 Sporting Braga
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Champions League: FC Union Berlin 2 – 3 Sporting Braga

By Score More In a thrilling Champions League encounter, 10-man Braga staged a remarkable comeback against Union Berlin, with Andre Castro becoming the hero by scoring in stoppage time. The match was finely balanced at 2-2 when Castro, aged 35, entered the fray as a substitute in the 86th minute. In the dying moments of added time, he struck a powerful shot from the edge of the box, sealing the dramatic victory for Braga. Union Berlin had initially taken a 2-0 lead with Sheraldo Becker scoring both goals for the German club within the first 37 minutes of the game. However, Braga fought back as Sikou Niakate halved the deficit just before half-time, and Bruma leveled the score six minutes into the second half with a splendid finish. Castro's late heroics completed the stunning turna...
Champions League: Braga 1-2 Napoli
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Champions League: Braga 1-2 Napoli

By Score More In a captivating Champions League Group C encounter on Wednesday, Italian champions Napoli secured a 2-1 away victory, thanks to a late own goal by Sporting Braga defender Sikou Niakate. In a match characterized by numerous missed opportunities, Napoli broke the deadlock in first-half injury time when captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo capitalized on a clever nod-down by striker Victor Osimhen. Di Lorenzo skillfully directed the ball off the bar and into the net. Braga, making their third Champions League appearance and their first in 11 seasons, raised their intensity in the second half. Forward Bruma leveled the score in the 84th minute with a well-executed header, connecting with a precise cross delivered by substitute Rodrigo Zalazar. However, just four minutes later, Ni...
SC Braga Secures Victory in Athens, Advances to UEFA Champions League Group Stage
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SC Braga Secures Victory in Athens, Advances to UEFA Champions League Group Stage

By Score More SC Braga secured a victory in Athens with a 1-0 scoreline, courtesy of Bruma's goal at the 83rd minute. After 11 years, the team has entered the group stage of the UEFA Champions League for the third time in its history. This achievement comes following their earlier 2-1 victory at home in the first leg of the playoff. The match began with a balanced rhythm, with SC Braga effectively containing Panathinaikos' initial momentum and not being swayed by the fervent support from the Greek fans in the stands. After a phase of numerous fouls in the initial moments, both teams gradually opened up their attacking plays. The first moment of danger came from the Portuguese team, as Abel Ruiz's shot narrowly missed the right post at the 14th minute. The Greek side responded almost...