On the 29th of November one of the matches of the Champions League in football took place. Braga (Portugal) and Union (Berlin) met.
Брага - Унион - 1:1. Лига чемпионов. Обзор матча, статистикаChampions League
Braga ( Portugal) - Union (Berlin ) - 1: 1 (0:1)
Goals: Alvaro Jalo (51) - R. Gossens (42)
Warnings: Robin Noche (3), V. Gomes (33), Tusar (39), R. Zalazar (45+1), Bonucci (45+4), Khedira (54).
Review of the match Braga - Union:
In a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter, SC Braga and Union Berlin met at the Estadio Municipal de Braga. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, giving fans a thrilling spectacle. At half-time, Union Berlin took the lead with a single goal, leaving the home side on the losing side. In the 42nd minute, R. Gossens of Union Berlin scored, giving his team the lead at the break. However, SC Braga were determined to turn the tide in the second half. Just six minutes before the end of the second half, SC Braga achieved the long-awaited equaliser. In the 51st minute, A. Djalo showed his goal scoring prowess, levelling the scores for his team. The game was not without drama, with several players from both teams ending up in the referee's book. R. Knohe of Union Berlin received a yellow card in the 3rd minute, while S. Niakate of SC Braga received a red card in the 30th minute, leaving his team without players for most of the match. Braga's V. Gomes also received a yellow card in the 33rd minute, while Union Berlin's L. Tusart followed suit in the 39th minute. R. Zalazar (Braga) and L. Bonucci (Union Berlin) also received warnings shortly before the break.
As the match progressed, both teams made substitutions to bring fresh energy into their squads. Vitor Carvalho replaced S. Saatchi for Braga in the 36th minute, while Union Berlin made a double substitution, with J. Haberer and D. D. D. Hauberer. Haberer and D.D. Fofana replaced L. Tusart and C. Behrens respectively in the 62nd minute. SC Braga also made a double substitution in the 68th minute, bringing on S. Banza in place of A. Ruiz. As time ticked away, the pace of the match picked up and both teams showed resilience to secure the win. In the 78th minute, A. Laidouni and R. Khedira came on as substitutes in place of A. Kralj and B. Aaronson to add freshness to Union Berlin's game. Braga responded with three late substitutions: in the 81st minute, A. Horta, J. Mendes and R. Fernandes replaced R. Zalazar, V. Gomes and A. Djalo respectively. In the 90th minute, the referee showed Braga's Artur Jorge the last yellow card of the match, ending a game that was as tense as it was entertaining. Although the match ended in a draw, both teams showed their skill and determination on the pitch. SC Braga fought honourably against a lack of players, while Union Berlin showed their skill in attack. Both teams can be proud of their performance and their fans are looking forward to the next European challenge.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Napoli vs Braga, Union vs Real.
Брага - Унион - 1:1. Лига чемпионов. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Braga - Union:
| Braga | Union | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 17 | Blows | 6 |
| 9 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 14 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 3 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 0 |
| 10 | Offences | 11 |
| 6 | Corner | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 53% | Ball possession | 47% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 0 |
| 526 | Total assists | 465 |
| 458 | Accurate assists | 397 |
| 87% | Accuracy of passes | 85% |
