In a dramatic Liga Portugal showdown, Sporting CP and Braga shared the points after a 1-1 draw in Lisbon on Monday. ⚽️ Viktor Gyokeres set the tone early with a stunning free kick in the 15th minute, giving the hosts a quick lead.
The tension remained high in the second half. Braga nearly broke through in the 64th minute, but a well-fought scramble cleared the danger. With just 12 minutes left, the stadium lit up as fans ignited flares, creating a mesmerizing, if chaotic, atmosphere.
After the brief delay, the match reached a climax when Rodrigo Zalazar's precise cross found Alonso Cruz Patrao, who headed the ball into the top left corner in the 87th minute to level the score for Braga. In a dramatic twist, Joao Moutinho was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for a poor challenge.
With the draw, Sporting CP slipped to second place in the table with 66 points, trailing leaders Benfica by just two points, while Braga remained in third. This rollercoaster encounter perfectly captured the unpredictable and thrilling spirit of Liga Portugal.
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Sporting CP, Braga share points after 1-1 draw in Liga Portugal
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