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FC Porto beats SC Braga in a tight match
FC Porto overcame SC Braga by 2-1 in an exciting match at the Estádio Do Dragão. The encounter was marked by intensity and alternations on the scoreboard.
Porto dominated possession in the first half (53%) and had more scoring opportunities (7 shots, 3 on target), but couldn’t break Braga’s defensive lock. At 45 minutes, Galeno scored a penalty to put the Dragons in the lead.
In the second half, Braga came out with more determination and tied the match at 54 minutes with a goal from R. Fernandes. Porto responded quickly, and at 59 minutes, Nico scored the winning goal.
The match was marred by constant fouls and yellow cards, with 22 in total (14 for Porto and 8 for Braga). Despite missed chances by both teams, Porto managed to take the three points in a match that wasn’t without controversy.
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Substitutions fc porto: at minute 46 M. Fernandes came in and Joao Mario went out., at minute 68 F. Vieira came in and S. Eustaquio went out., at minute 81 None came in and Danny Namaso went out., at minute 81 V. Sousa came in and Galeno went out., at minute 90 D. Gul came in and Samu went out.
Substitutions sc braga: at minute 63 Y. Ribeiro came in and A. Marin went out., at minute 63 Bruma came in and G. Martinez went out., at minute 81 I. Gharbi came in and Vitor Carvalho went out., at minute 82 A. El Ouazzani came in and R. Fernandez Jaen went out., at minute 88 R. Guitane came in and R. Fernandes went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Porto
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