SC Braga had the first stumble of the season when visiting the Estádio Nacional do Jamor for the clash against Racing Power FC, counting for the sixth round of the BPI League. The Arsenalistas and the hosts played a balanced game, but no one was able to find the way to the goals and the match ended as it started, 0-0.
The whistle was still blowing and SC Braga already smelled the goal. After a good collective play, Carolina Rocha crossed into the area and found Sissi. The Brazilian tried to pull over, however, the ball went over the top. Six minutes later, a similar play, but which ended with the same outcome: wide to the intended target.
Racing Power FC managed to balance the game, looking for more verticality, however, they did not threaten the opposing nets. The first half ended with the ball being more disputed in intermediate zones, with the Gverreiras do Minho trying to build with the ball more controlled. 0-0 was the result at half-time.
The start of the second half promised, but it was 45 minutes no story. The only dangerous situation came through the head of Vanessa Marques. Beatriz Rodrigues crossed into the area and the captain, at the edge of the area and unopposed, headed it out. Until the end of the match, the game was divided, combative, but with poor decisions in the last third of the field by both teams.
Therefore, SC Braga managed to preserve second place, now two points behind leader Benfica, while Racing Power FC fell to sixth place. In the next round, Racing Power visits Sporting CP’s stronghold, while the arsenalists host Valadares Gaia FC.
