UEFA Europa League Qualifying Round 3
CFR 1907 Cluj 1 - 2 FT SC Braga
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Match Events
7' Meriton Korenica
Gorby (F. Navarro) 17'
30' S. Sinyan
HT
Gorby 50'
63' ↓ D. Djokovic ↑T. Keita
63' ↓ V. Postolachi ↑L. Bolgado
↓ F. Navarro ↑A. El Ouazzani 74'
↓ R. Zalazar ↑Roger 74'
78' Léo Bolgado
↓ M. Dorgeles ↑P. Victor 82'
↓ R. Horta ↑D. Rodrigues 82'
85' ↓ M. Korenica ↑A. Cordea
85' ↓ M. Camora ↑S. Rocha
89' ↓ L. Munteanu ↑M. Gjorgjievski
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
CFR 1907 Cluj
Goalkeepers
O. Hindrich
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Defenders
A. Bosec
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S. Sinyan
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Matei Ilie
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M. Camora
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Midfielders
A. Fica
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Damjan Đoković
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M. Korenica
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B. Nkololo
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Louis Munteanu
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V. Postolachi
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BENCH
A. Micai
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A. Abeid
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L. Bolgado
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S. Rocha
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A. Kresic
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V. Kun
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T. Keita
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A. Cordea
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R. Gligor
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C. Deac
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Muhammed Badamosi
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M. Gjorgjievski
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SC Braga
Goalkeepers
Lukáš Horníček
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Defenders
Víctor Gómez
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Paulo Oliveira
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Sikou Niakaté
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Gustaf Lagerbielke
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Midfielders
João Moutinho
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Ricardo Horta
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Jean-Baptiste Gorby
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Dorgeles Bocha
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Rodrigo Zalazar
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Forwards
Fran Navarro
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BENCH
Tiago Sá
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Alaa Bellaarouch
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Bright Arrey-Mbi
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Leonardo Lelo
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Vitor Carvalho
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Roger Fernandes
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Ismaël Gharbi
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Gabriel Moscardo
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Diego Rodrigues
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Amine El Ouazzani
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Pau Victor
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Sandro Vidigal
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2025 | CFR 1907 Cluj | 1 - 2 | SC Braga | UEFA Europa League | Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu |
| 11/20/2012 | CFR 1907 Cluj | 3 - 1 | SC Braga | UEFA Champions League | Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu |
| 09/19/2012 | SC Braga | 0 - 2 | CFR 1907 Cluj | UEFA Champions League | Estádio AXA |
08/07/2025
11/20/2012
09/19/2012
CFR 1907 Cluj Win
SC Braga Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
CFR 1907 Cluj
SC Braga
CFR 1907 Cluj
SC Braga
Braga Survive Romanian Test as Gorby Shines
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. Gorby's clinical double ensured the Portuguese outfit navigated a highly challenging away fixture, keeping their European group stage ambitions firmly on track.
Early Portuguese Dominance
Early tension at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu set the tone for a crucial evening. The Stakes were sky-high in this Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round, with both sides desperate for continental progression. SC Braga wasted no time imposing their technical superiority on the difficult away turf. Just 17 minutes in, the visitors carved open the home defence with surgical precision. F. Navarro played the pivotal role, delivering a clever ball that allowed Gorby to slot home the vital breakthrough. The Portuguese outfit looked completely comfortable at this stage, dictating the tempo and trying to quieten the famously passionate local support. But CFR 1907 Cluj refused to roll over on their own patch. They ratcheted up the physical pressure, turning a polite European tie into a gritty, fiercely contested battle.
The Romanian Revival
The Balance of the tie shifted dramatically right on the half-hour mark. Just as Braga seemed ready to cruise comfortably towards the halftime interval, the Romanians found their lifeline. S. Sinyan capitalised on a lapse in concentration, striking back for the hosts with a thunderous effort. That 30th-minute equaliser sent the home crowd into absolute raptures and completely reset the tactical board for both managers. Suddenly, the Intensity on the pitch spiked to uncomfortable levels for the visitors. Both teams traded heavy blows in a fascinating contest of contrasting styles. Cluj used their raw physicality to disrupt the flow, forcing Braga to dig incredibly deep to survive the hostile environment.
Clinical Finishing Prevails
The definitive moment of the contest arrived shortly after the teams emerged from the tunnel. In the 50th minute, Gorby found a pocket of space inside the penalty area once again. He made no mistake, calmly finishing his second goal of the night to permanently restore the away advantage. That clinical strike effectively extinguished the lingering momentum Cluj had built before the break. While the overall match quality felt somewhat disjointed in the final half-hour, the result is all that truly matters at this ruthless stage of the competition. Braga managed the closing stages with professional cynicism, eating up the clock to secure a priceless 2-1 away victory. They head back to Portugal holding a massive advantage.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for SC Braga?
Gorby was the standout performer for the visitors, scoring a crucial brace in the 17th and 50th minutes to secure the victory.
When did CFR 1907 Cluj equalize?
S. Sinyan scored a temporary equalizer for the Romanian hosts in the 30th minute before Braga eventually retook the lead.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Fine Margins Beckon in Transylvania
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A gritty, low-scoring qualifying tie awaits as both sides prioritize survival over spectacle in their push for European group stage football.
The Setup
The continental dream hinges on tight margins as SC Braga travel to Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu. A solid Form rating indicates the visitors are well-equipped for the road, boasting an impressive fifty percent away win rate this campaign. However, a modest Stakes metric reflects the early nature of this 3rd Qualifying Round tie. Expect a cagey affair; the hosts concede just 0.7 goals per game on average, while Braga are even tighter at the back, leaking only 0.5. With a low Stars rating across the board, this matchup will be defined by defensive structure rather than individual brilliance, while the Balance of the tie suggests neither team will run away with it.
Key Battle
The defining tactical clash pits Braga's dangerous attacking trio against a highly disciplined home backline. The hosts must absorb intense pressure and deny crucial half-spaces to Ricardo Horta and R. Zalazar. If the Romanian unit can successfully isolate Pau Victor up top, they can frustrate the Portuguese visitors.
Our Prediction
A tactical stalemate seems inevitable. Braga will likely control possession and probe for openings, but the hosts will dig deep to ensure the tie remains perfectly poised for the second leg. We expect a hard-fought 1-1 draw where defensive resilience completely outshines attacking flair.