UEFA Europa League

1. FC Union Berlin vs Braga, 2022-23 UEFA Europa League, Group Stage

· UEFA Europa League
1. FC Union Berlin
  • 68': Robin Knoche (P)
FT
1 - 0
Braga

    About

    1. FC Union Berlin are hosting Braga at Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin, Germany, starting on . The match is a part of the UEFA Europa League.

    Match Timeline

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 2': Castro (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 2': Foul by Morten Thorsby (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 6': Foul by Diogo Leite (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 6': Vítor Oliveira (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 7': Attempt missed. Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jordan Siebatcheu.
    • 8': Foul by Fabiano (Sporting Braga).
    • 8': Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 9': Attempt blocked. Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Danilho Doekhi.
    • 9': Attempt blocked. Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rani Khedira.
    • 10': Fabiano (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 10': Foul by Jordan Siebatcheu (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 14': Foul by Robin Knoche (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 14': Vítor Oliveira (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 19': Foul by Fabiano (Sporting Braga).
    • 19': Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 20': Foul by Morten Thorsby (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 20': Nuno Sequeira (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 26': Attempt blocked. Jordan Siebatcheu (1. FC Union Berlin) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
    • 26': Foul by Diogo Leite (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 26': Vítor Oliveira (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 28': Al Musrati (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 28': Foul by Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 30': Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Castro.
    • 30': Attempt missed. Morten Thorsby (1. FC Union Berlin) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Christopher Trimmel with a cross following a corner.
    • 31': Foul by Danilho Doekhi (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 31': Vítor Oliveira (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 32': Attempt saved. Ricardo Horta (Sporting Braga) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nuno Sequeira.
    • 32': Al Musrati (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 32': Foul by Morten Thorsby (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 33': Morten Thorsby (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card.
    • 35': Castro (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 35': Foul by Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 36': Attempt missed. Abel Ruiz (Sporting Braga) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Iuri Medeiros.
    • 38': Foul by Castro (Sporting Braga).
    • 38': Morten Thorsby (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 38': Attempt saved. Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Julian Ryerson with a through ball.
    • 39': Foul by Fabiano (Sporting Braga).
    • 39': Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 39': Fabiano (Sporting Braga) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 40': Attempt missed. Christopher Trimmel (1. FC Union Berlin) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Sheraldo Becker with a cross.
    • 41': Diogo Leite (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 41': Foul by Vítor Oliveira (Sporting Braga).
    • 45'+1': Foul by Abel Ruiz (Sporting Braga).
    • 45'+1': Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 45'+2': Abel Ruiz (Sporting Braga) is shown the yellow card.
    • 45'+2': First Half ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 0, Sporting Braga 0.
    • 45': Second Half begins 1. FC Union Berlin 0, Sporting Braga 0.
    • 45': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. András Schäfer replaces Morten Thorsby.
    • 47': Foul by Castro (Sporting Braga).
    • 47': Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 47': Castro (Sporting Braga) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 49': Attempt blocked. Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Diogo Leite with a headed pass.
    • 49': Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Al Musrati.
    • 52': Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Vítor Tormena.
    • 57': Attempt saved. Fabiano (Sporting Braga) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Abel Ruiz.
    • 61': Attempt missed. Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Robin Knoche.
    • 63': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Kevin Behrens replaces Jordan Siebatcheu.
    • 64': Penalty conceded by Fabiano (Sporting Braga) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
    • 66': VAR Decision: Penalty 1. FC Union Berlin.
    • 68': Goal! 1. FC Union Berlin 1, Sporting Braga 0. Robin Knoche (1. FC Union Berlin) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
    • 71': Attempt missed. Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Rani Khedira.
    • 72': Attempt saved. András Schäfer (1. FC Union Berlin) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Julian Ryerson with a cross.
    • 72': Foul by Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 72': Vítor Oliveira (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 72': Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 73': Attempt missed. Iuri Medeiros (Sporting Braga) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is close, but misses the top left corner from a direct free kick.
    • 74': Al Musrati (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 74': Foul by Kevin Behrens (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 75': Substitution, Sporting Braga. Rodrigo Gomes replaces Iuri Medeiros.
    • 75': Substitution, Sporting Braga. André Horta replaces Castro.
    • 75': Foul by Diogo Leite (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 75': Rodrigo Gomes (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 77': Attempt blocked. András Schäfer (1. FC Union Berlin) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Danilho Doekhi.
    • 77': Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Vítor Tormena.
    • 78': Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Abel Ruiz.
    • 80': Substitution, Sporting Braga. Simon Banza replaces Fabiano.
    • 81': Christopher Trimmel (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 81': Foul by Vítor Oliveira (Sporting Braga).
    • 82': Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Al Musrati.
    • 83': Foul by Christopher Trimmel (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 83': Nuno Sequeira (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 87': Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by André Horta.
    • 87': Attempt saved. Kevin Behrens (1. FC Union Berlin) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Christopher Trimmel with a cross.
    • 88': Foul by Christopher Trimmel (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 88': Vítor Oliveira (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 89': Attempt saved. Ricardo Horta (Sporting Braga) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
    • 89': Corner, Sporting Braga. Conceded by Frederik Rønnow.
    • 90'+1': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Jamie Leweling replaces Sheraldo Becker.
    • 90'+1': Substitution, Sporting Braga. Álvaro Djaló replaces Nuno Sequeira.
    • 90'+1': Foul by Rodrigo Gomes (Sporting Braga).
    • 90'+1': Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 90'+2': Frederik Rønnow (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card.
    • 90'+4': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Genki Haraguchi replaces Janik Haberer.
    • 90'+4': Abel Ruiz (Sporting Braga) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 90'+4': Foul by Diogo Leite (1. FC Union Berlin).
    • 90'+5': Second Half ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 1, Sporting Braga 0.
    • 90'+5': Ricardo Horta (Sporting Braga) is shown the yellow card.
    • 0': Match ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 1, Sporting Braga 0.

    Statistics

    https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/soccer/500/2994.png&h=25&scale=crop&w=25&location=originSCB FCUhttps://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/soccer/500/598.png&h=25&scale=crop&w=25&location=origin
    10 Fouls 16
    4 Yellow Cards 3
    0 Red Cards 0
    0 Offsides 0
    1 Corner Kicks 7
    3 Saves 3
    60.5 Possession 39.5
    5 SHOTS 14
    3 ON GOAL 4
    0.6 On Target % 0.3
    0 Penalty Goals 1
    0 Penalty Kicks Taken 1
    445 Accurate Passes 256
    543 Passes 337
    0.8 Pass Completion % 0.8
    3 Accurate Crosses 9
    12 Crosses 27
    0.3 Cross % 0.3
    71 Long Balls 63
    38 Accurate Long Balls 26
    0.5 Long Balls % 0.4
    0 Blocked Shots 5
    5 Effective Tackles 11
    9 Tackles 25
    0.6 Tackle % 0.4
    3 Interceptions 10
    21 Effective Clearances 13
    21 Clearances 13

    Game Information

    Competition: UEFA Europa League

    Venue: Stadion An der Alten Försterei
    Location: Berlin, Germany
    Attendance: 21,082

    Line-Ups

    FCU 1. FC Union Berlin (3-5-2)

    No. Name
    1 Frederik Ronnow (GK) Yellow Card
    31 Robin Knoche
    4 Diogo Leite
    5 Danilho Doekhi
    19 Janik Haberer
    2 Morten Thorsby Yellow Card
    8 Rani Khedira
    6 Julian Ryerson Yellow Card
    28 Christopher Trimmel
    45 Jordan Pefok
    27 Sheraldo Becker
    1. FC Union Berlin Substitutes:
    Tim Maciejewski, Niko Gießelmann, Lennart Grill, Genki Haraguchi, Yannic Stein, Tymoteusz Puchacz, Kevin Behrens, Jamie Leweling, Paul Jaeckel, András Schäfer, Aljoscha Kemlein, Tim Skarke.

    SCB Braga (4-4-2)

    No. Name
    1 Matheus (GK)
    15 Paulo Oliveira
    3 Vitor Tormena
    6 Nuno Sequeira
    70 Fabiano Yellow Card
    8 Moatasem Al-Musrati
    88 André Castro Yellow Card
    21 Ricardo Horta Yellow Card
    45 Iuri Medeiros
    9 Abel Ruiz Yellow Card
    99 Vitinha
    Braga Substitutes:
    André Horta, Víctor Gómez, Bruno Rodrigues, Tiago Sá, Álvaro Djaló, Hernâni Infande, Rodrigo Gomes, Simon Banza, Sikou Niakate, Dinis Pinto, Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Uros Racic.

    UEFA Europa League News

    Aston Villa ease past Lille to Europa League quarterfinals
    Aston Villa ease past Lille to Europa League quarterfinals

    A moment of brilliance from Emiliano Martínez helped Aston Villa reach a third successive European quarterfinal as they saw off Lille in the Europa League.

    Crystal Palace in Europa League quarters a 'huge achievement' - Oliver Glasner
    Crystal Palace in Europa League quarters a 'huge achievement' - Oliver Glasner

    Oliver Glasner hailed Crystal Palace's latest European milestone after Ismaïla Sarr's extra-time winner at nine-man AEK Larnaca booked a Conference League quarterfinal against Fiorentina.

    Nottingham Forest beat Midtjylland on penalties, reach Europa League quarters
    Nottingham Forest beat Midtjylland on penalties, reach Europa League quarters

    Nottingham Forest beat FC Midtjylland 3-0 on penalties to reach the Europa League quarterfinals on Thursday.

    What do Premier League sides need to progress in Europe? Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool all up against it
    What do Premier League sides need to progress in Europe? Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool all up against it

    As boos rang out at Palace and Forest, a dismal week for Premier League sides in Europe came to a close.

    Nicol: Max Dowman is just not normal!
    Nicol: Max Dowman is just not normal!

    Steve Nicol reacts to Max Dowman becoming the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history.