UEFA Europa League League Stage - 8
GO Ahead Eagles 0 - 0 FT SC Braga
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ Vitor Carvalho ↑P. Oliveira 46'
Victor Gómez 52'
54' Joris Kramer
↓ R. Zalazar ↑D. Rodrigues 62'
73' ↓ O. Sivertsen ↑R. Margaret
73' ↓ V. Edvardsen ↑F. Stokkers
↓ F. Navarro ↑P. Victor 75'
90' ↓ D. James ↑J. Dirksen
90' ↓ J. Breum ↑Y. Salah Rahmouni
↓ R. Horta ↑J. Moutinho 90'
↓ F. Grillitsch ↑Gabriel Moscardo 90'
90'+4 ↓ M. Meulensteen ↑O. Boakye
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
GO Ahead Eagles
Goalkeepers
J. De Busser 
MAGNET
56
Activity
56
Activity
55
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
A. Adelgaard 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
G. van Zwam 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Kramer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. James 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
16%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Midfielders
M. Meulensteen
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
40%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
E. Linthorst
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
65
Passes
9
Duels
O. Sivertsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
J. Breum
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
M. Suray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
V. Edvardsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
L. Plogmann 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Jansen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Verdoni
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Dirksen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Twigt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Goudmijn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Salah Rahmouni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Margaret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Stokkers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Boakye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Tijman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SC Braga
Goalkeepers
L. Hornicek 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
G. Lagerbielke 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Vitor Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
B. Arrey-Mbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
V. Gomez
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
60
Passes
8
Duels
Gorby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Grillitsch
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
79
Passes
11
Duels
L. Lelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
R. Horta
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
53
Passes
11
Duels
R. Zalazar
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
38
Passes
10
Duels
F. Navarro
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
T. Sa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Bellaarouch
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Matos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Moutinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Moscardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. da Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Rodrigues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Aragao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Vidigal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sterile Stalemate Stalls Braga's Momentum
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. A dire offensive showcase where neither side possessed the creative spark to break a grueling midfield deadlock.
A Tepid Opening
A sluggish start at De Adelaarshorst immediately foreshadowed a barren night under the lights. SC Braga edged possession at 53 percent, moving the ball neatly in their own half but resolutely refusing to take meaningful risks. The Intensity was staggeringly low for a European fixture. The Portuguese outfit arrived sitting comfortably in the upper echelon of the league stage, but their attacking intent completely evaporated the moment they crossed the halfway line. On the opposite side, GO Ahead Eagles, desperate to stop a miserable four-match losing streak, were entirely content to sit deep and spoil the spectacle. Evert Linthorst anchored the hosts' midfield with immense discipline, breaking up passing lanes and ensuring the visitors never established a comfortable rhythm in dangerous areas.
Total Blunt Force
The turning point of the evening wasn't a tactical masterstroke or a dramatic near miss—it was the stark, undeniable realization that neither side had the guile to pick the lock. A perfect Balance of offensive ineptitude defined the final third. Braga managed nine total shots throughout the gruelling contest, yet only a single, tame effort ever tested the goalkeeper. Their creative hubs, usually so reliable on these continental assignments, were effectively neutralized by a resolute defensive block. For the Dutch hosts, the underlying numbers painted an even grimmer picture. Producing a microscopic 0.18 expected goals from just four speculative attempts, they failed to register a single shot on target. Every time a transitional opportunity presented itself, a heavy touch or a stray pass immediately snuffed out the danger before it could materialize.
A Point Gained, Two Lost
The final whistle ultimately brought merciful relief to the frozen spectators. For Evert Linthorst and the determined home side, securing a clean sheet against a top-six opponent delivers a modest Upset factor and crucially snaps a bruising run of consecutive defeats. It won't instantly repair their lowly standing near the bottom of the table, but it restores a vital shred of defensive pride and belief within the dressing room. SC Braga, meanwhile, missed a glaring opportunity, given the high Stakes, to close the four-point gap on the tournament leaders. They remain securely entrenched in the playoff zone for now, but this lethargic, entirely uninspired stalemate raises serious questions about their killer instinct when travelling away from their Portuguese fortress.
Key Questions
Who was the standout performer?
Evert Linthorst earned Man of the Match honors for his outstanding midfield shift, anchoring the GO Ahead Eagles defense to a crucial clean sheet.
Why did the match end scoreless?
Both teams struggled immensely in the final third. Braga managed only one shot on target, while GO Ahead Eagles failed to test the keeper entirely.
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.
Do or Die at De Adelaarshorst: Eagles Face Flying Braga
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. SC Braga look to cement direct progression to the round of 16, while the hosts are clinging to their final chance to reach the top-24 playoff line.
The Setup
SC Braga arrive in the Netherlands sitting comfortably in sixth place with 17 points. Their impressive Form rating makes them clear favourites. The Portuguese side are away specialists, winning half their road games this campaign. Meanwhile, GO Ahead Eagles are languishing in 28th place after four straight defeats. A low Balance score reflects the massive gulf in class here. With the Stakes incredibly high for the home side's survival in the competition, they must defy their dismal home record at De Adelaarshorst to sneak into the playoff spots. Braga's Ricardo Horta has been pulling the strings with three assists, heavily contributing to the visitors' formidable Stars metric.
Key Battle
The defining clash pits the desperate Dutch defensive line against Braga's potent attacking unit. With the hosts forced to push forward to save their European campaign, huge spaces will naturally open up. The Eagles' rearguard will need a flawless night to weather the inevitable counter-attacks from a Portuguese side that transitions with ruthless efficiency.
Our Prediction
Braga's superiority will shine through. The hosts will fight bravely in front of their fans, but their fragile backline will buckle under pressure. Expect a comfortable 2-0 away victory as the visitors pick off the Eagles on the break.