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The group stage of LE “Braga” finished in second place, having won four matches out of six, states Record.pt. Even in the first half, Carvaljala’s team had to score against Zare, many good chances were created, but the score remained 0: 0. Only after the break did Braga open the doors of the Ukrainian team.
Carlos Carvalal made a real revolution in the starting line-up, compared to the last game, nine new players entered the Braga field at the same time. In some places there was no mutual understanding between the players, but the team managed to create several chances for a goal and for victory – Ze Carlos and Ruiz had to score, but their failures almost caused the coach to fall into frustration.
It was a celebration of waste, joined by Novais, who sent the ball to the post. Without speeding up the game too much, but never losing control, the “gunsmiths” corrected the zeroes on the scoreboard when Galen worked from the left, shot well and Abu Hannah brought the ball into his own net.
The hosts were unable to score the second goal until Carvalal remembered to go all-in and unleash his favorite attacking trio: Paulinho, Yuri Medeiros and Ricardo Horta. They entered at 67 minutes, and a minute later the score was 2: 0. A quality movement, it turned out to be an almost automatic combination, as had not yet been seen on a rainy night in Pedreira. This meant the same as the way the best players started the game.
Then there was a natural slowdown, mostly due to the complicated schedule of games, next Monday there will be a Portuguese championship match. Zorya took this opportunity to create some dangerous moments and put Thiago Sa’s attention to the test. The goalkeeper was far from eliminating Braga’s superiority, although the hosts ended the match with insufficient ball possession.
It was a moderate victory, and with that in mind, the club added 570 thousand euros to its financial pie, which already amounts to 8.68 million bonuses at the end of the tournament.
Wenderson Galeno is Braga’s best player in the Europa League win, according to Record.pt. One of the most active players who significantly helped the team and held out until the end. He was always full of strength and aimed enough at the opponent’s goal. UEFA decided to attribute an own goal to Abu Hannah, but the credit is that the defender made a mistake with Galen.
The post also highlights Thiago Sa and his European debut this season. The goalkeeper played without major errors, acted with care and confidence. And Tormena was also remembered for his programs, which gives more evidence of its usefulness and versatility.
“Braga” got what he wanted and beat “Zorya”, – sums up A-Bola.pt, – in the 6th final match of Group G of the Europa League. Braga’s team advanced to the 1/16 final in second place, on equal terms with Leicester, who also emerged as the group winner after their 2-0 victory at AEK.
Low intensity match: call the game with “Zorya” on MaisFutebol.pt. – The “Braga” coach decided to experiment, so the public did not see many chances and goals. Nominally, this match decided nothing, both teams played at a medium pace. The opponents lacked motivation and tension.
Meanwhile at the King Power Stadium, after just 14 minutes, Leicester held a two-goal lead over AEK, ending the group’s first-place intrigue. Many matches in Portugal began to be perceived as a friendly. Luckily, Braga remembered in the second half that he was playing at home and was able to score two goals.
The Ukrainian team seemed unable and ruined to save the match. The guests lacked aggressiveness. “Braga” goes to the playoffs from second place and will be waiting for possible opponents. Carvalyala’s team will have tough opponents, so be prepared for two more unpredictable matches in February.
