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Braga Wins First Leg of the Conference League on a Penalty Kick

Arsenal won 1-0 in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League, with a penalty goal scored in the 45+2nd minute.

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Sporting de Braga won the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League 1-0 against Dinamo Minsk. The goal was scored on a penalty kick in the 45+2nd minute. The second leg will take place on August 13.

Sporting de Braga won the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League 1-0.4 The goal was scored on a penalty kick in the 45+2nd minute of the first half.4 The second leg of the series is scheduled for August 13.4

Carlos Vicens, Braga's head coach, said he was satisfied with the goalkeepers on the team during a pre-match press conference.3 Vicens wished the Czech goalkeeper Hornicek, who left for Newcastle, good luck.3 Victor Gómez, a fullback for Braga, said he expects a good first game against Dinamo Minsk.2

Gómez downplayed the fact that the team had the first match of the championship sandwiched between the two legs of the series.2 Vicens commented on the “more demanding” schedule due to the earlier start of official games.1 The coach said the team won't use the schedule as an excuse.1

“When an opportunity like this comes along...”
Carlos Vicens, treinador do Sporting de Braga3
“We want to build a lead so we can feel confident going into the second leg.”
Victor Gómez, lateral do Sporting de Braga2
“More games than the others? Let's not use that as an excuse.”
Carlos Vicens, treinador do Sporting de Braga1

Why it matters

  • The Europa Conference League is the third-most important club competition in European soccer, organized by UEFA since 2021.3,2

  • The third qualifying round is the stage preceding the Europa Conference League playoffs, where teams compete for spots in the group stage.3,2

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