On 12 December, one of the matches of the Champions League in football took place. Napoli (Naples) and Braga (Portugal) met.
Наполи - Брага - 2:0. Лига чемпионов. Обзор матча, статистикаChampions League
Napoli (Naples) - Braga (Portugal ) - 2:0 (2:0)
Goals: Serdar Saatchi (9), Osimhen (33).
Warnings: Simon Banza (19), J. Mendes (83)
Napoli vs Braga match review:
In a thrilling UEFA Champions League match played at the legendary Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Napoli defeated Braga 2-0. The energised atmosphere and skill on the pitch kept the fans in suspense throughout the match. From the very first whistle, both teams were determined to succeed. Napoli took the lead in the 9th minute thanks to an unlucky goal by Braga's S. Saatchi. The ball ricocheted off Saatchi and into the net, giving Napoli the lead. As the game progressed, the tension did not let up. In the 19th minute, Braga's S. Banza received a yellow card, adding drama to an already heated encounter. However, Napoli capitalised on their advantage and increased the lead in the 33rd minute with a fantastic goal from V. Osimhen. Osimhen's clinical strike delighted the home crowd and consolidated Napoli's dominance in the match. "Braga tried to turn the tide of the game by making the first substitution in the 46th minute. Pizzi was replaced by A. Ruiz, which gave the team a new energy. Napoli responded by introducing M. Politano and E. Elmas in the 60th minute, trying to keep control of the game. The match continued at a blistering pace, with both teams making strategic substitutions in an attempt to secure a win.
P. Zielinski and J. Cahuste came on for Napoli in the 60th minute, while in the 68th minute SC Braga introduced R. Zalazar instead of Al Moussa. Zalazar replaced Al Musrati. In the 69th minute G. Raspadori was replaced by V. Osimhen, who scored a goal against Napoli, which drew a standing ovation from the fans. Napoli also made further changes, with S. Lobotka and G. Gaetano replacing players in the 69th minute, while Juan Jesus came on the pitch in place of L. Ostigard in the 73rd minute. As time ran out, Braga were desperately looking to break forward but faced stiff resistance from the Napoli defence. In the 81st minute, the team made their last substitution, replacing V. Gomes and J. Moutinho with J. Mendes and A. Ortu. Mendes and A. Orta respectively. Towards the end of the match, Braga's J. Mendes received a yellow card in the 83rd minute, and tension erupted on the pitch. In the final minutes of the game, Braga made one last substitution, bringing on R. Orta in place of Rony Lopes in the 88th minute. As a result, Napoli's impressive first half performance and unyielding defence secured a well-deserved 2-0 win over Braga. This victory further consolidated Napoli's position in the UEFA Champions League and has the fans looking forward to the upcoming matches. The match at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium showcased the exceptional talent and passion that defines the UEFA Champions League. Fans witnessed a thrilling match filled with unforgettable moments and demonstrating why football is loved by millions of people around the world.
Наполи - Брага - 2:0. Лига чемпионов. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Napoli - Braga:
| Napoli | Braga | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
| 8 | Kicks | 19 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 4 | Penalty kicks | 11 |
| 4 | Penalty kicks | 8 |
| 12 | Offences | 13 |
| 5 | Corners | 6 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 50% | Ball possession | 50% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 5 | Keeper saves | 5 |
| 463 | Total assists | 460 |
| 392 | Accurate assists | 395 |
| 85% | Accuracy of passes | 86% |
