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Controversial Draw in Tondela After Tense Match
Tondela, Portugal – In a match filled with tension and controversy, Tondela and SC Braga drew at the Estádio João Cardoso. SC Braga dominated possession with 65% compared to Tondela’s 35%, but failed to translate it into a clear victory. Tondela showed defensive solidity, although they committed 18 fouls and received two yellow cards. B. Medina saw the first caution at the 10th minute. SC Braga also accumulated cards, with G. Lagerbielke (67th minute) and Vitor Carvalho (81st minute) being booked before Lagerbielke’s expulsion in the 82nd minute after receiving a second yellow.
Tondela had the opportunity to take the lead in the 86th minute, but H. Felix missed a penalty. The tension remained until the end, and in the 90th minute, R. Zalazar converted a penalty for SC Braga, leveling the score. Bebeto from Tondela received a yellow card in the same minute. Despite their superior possession and 11 shots taken, SC Braga only managed to convert a penalty, while Tondela maximized their opportunities despite having fewer shots on target. The match ended with a result that leaves a bitter taste for both teams.
Substitutions sc braga: at minute 64 P. Victor came in and F. Navarro went out., at minute 64 F. Grillitsch came in and D. Rodrigues went out., at minute 73 L. Lelo came in and V. Gomez went out., at minute 73 M. Dorgeles came in and G. Martinez went out., at minute 88 Vitor Carvalho came in and B. Arrey-Mbi went out.
Substitutions tondela: at minute 87 H. Felix came in and M. Ouattara went out., at minute 87 Pedro Maranhao came in and J. Hodge went out., at minute 90 S. Sithole came in and A. Rodrigues went out., at minute 90 Bebeto came in and J. Siebatcheu went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Tondela
SC Braga
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