CD Santa Clara vs SC Braga
Estádio de São Miguel (Ponta Delgada, Ilha de São Miguel, Açores)
L. M. Branco Godinho
2025/2026
Match Report
Santa Clara came from behind to beat Braga 2-1 at Estádio de São Miguel on Matchday 31 of the Primeira Liga, with Gabriel Silva's 83rd-minute winner capping a superb home display in the Azores.
Braga had led since the 30th minute when Rodrigo Zalazar swept home from the left of the box after a smart pass from Luisinho. But Santa Clara levelled through Gonçalo Paciência on 71 minutes — set up by Frederico Venâncio — and Silva then clinched it with a fine finish seven minutes from time, earning player of the match honours. The home side thoroughly outplayed their opponents, registering 14 shots to Braga's three and generating an xG of 2.55 against just 0.15 for the visitors.
The win is a welcome boost for Santa Clara, sitting 14th and battling to stay clear of trouble, while Braga's hopes of finishing fourth and securing European football take a damaging blow.
Match Events
27'
Gustavo Klismahn(Roughing)
30'
40'
D. E. Tiknaz(Tripping)
47'
Gabriel Silva(Roughing)
48'
48'
51'
A. El Ouazzani(Delay of game)
60'
S. Lima(Roughing)
64'
P. Oliveira(Tripping)
69'
71'
78'
J. Tavares(Roughing)
79'
83'
86'
(Roughing)Gustavo Klismahn
27'
30'
40'
D. E. Tiknaz(Tripping)
(Roughing)Gabriel Silva
47'
48'
48'
51'
A. El Ouazzani(Delay of game)
(Roughing)S. Lima
60'
64'
P. Oliveira(Tripping)
69'
71'
(Roughing)J. Tavares
78'
83'
86'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | SC Braga | 16 | 9 | 7 | +28 | 57 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 8 | 9 | 15 | -10 | 33 |
Statistics
37%Possession63%
14Shots3
3Shots on Target2
4Corners1
15Fouls11
2Offsides0
4Yellow Cards4
287Passes518
1Saves1
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
4
CD Santa Clara wins
6
Draws
14
SC Braga wins
Goals: 20 - 51
