ShAfter a week of being there Leaving the ice cream in the fridge, in a (0-0) draw with PedreraSporting de Braga tried to “melt” Servette, in a victorious trip to Geneva (1-2), this Thursday, to secure access to the Europa League play-off, in Carlos Carvalhal's first appearance as Arsenal coach. Rapid Vienna will be the next opponent.
Although the Swiss came a little stronger, Minho's team knew how to have the patience and virtue needed, after three days of work with Daniel Sousa's successor, to start scaring the opponent. In between, Joao Moutinho left injured and Roger entered earlier than expected.
Already close to the end of the first half, the first goal would actually be born from a beautiful team play, with the help of Victor Gomes and another goal by Louzani, in the 45+1 minute, at a very important time for Sporting de Braga.
With the narrowest margin in the match and in a draw, Carlos Carvalhal bet on Roberto Fernandez to replace Al-Wazzani, and again with a technical note, the Spanish striker tried to score the second goal, which reassured the team, the fans and even Antonio Salvador.
The truth is that in stoppage time, Kutesa took advantage of a mistake by Niakaté to reduce the deficit (90+1') and left doubts in the air about the result of the draw, which would ultimately be a positive result for his team. Sporting de Braga . Rapid Vienna follows in reaching the main stage of the Europa League, with Minho's team avoiding a double confrontation with Chelsea if they “fall” in the Conference League.
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Servet: Jeremy Frick, Keigo Tsunemoto, Roller, Yoann Severin, Bradley Mazeko, Gael Ondoa, Dolin, Timothy Cognat, Alexis Antunes, Magnin and Enzo Crivelli.
Sporting de Braga: Matheus Magalhaes, Victor Gomes, Sekou Niakaté, Bright Ary Mbe, Adrian Marin, Vitor Carvalho, Joao Moutinho, Rodrigo Zalazar, Bruma, Ricardo Horta and Amine Ouazzani.
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Sporting de Braga return to Europa League action on Thursday, travelling to Switzerland where they will face Servette in the battle for a play-off spot after the qualifiers. Draw (0-0) in the first leg of the third preliminary round The second largest European club competition.
Arsenal go into their fifth game of the season (two wins and two draws so far) with a new manager, with Carlos Carvalhal agreeing to return to Minho to replace the sacked Daniel Sousa.
Therefore, the experienced Portuguese coach has an important decision to make in his debut, because if Sporting de Braga does not leave Swiss soil smiling, they will have to face a “strong” Chelsea in the league conference. However, if they advance to the next stage, they will face Rapid Vienna or Trabzonspor to reach the main stage of the Europa League.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 pm (Portugal mainland time) at the Stade de Genève, and will be managed by Croatian Igor Bajak. You can also follow the match events live on the online channel. Sports per minute.
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