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Goal and Highlights: Braga 1-0 Cardiff City in Friendly Match 2023
Final Score
It ends in defeat, but a positive pre-season showing from City against strong opposition.
All the very best to @SCBragaOficial for the upcoming campaign! 🤝#CityAsOne pic.twitter.com/vfsvtVP4ea — Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) July 19, 2023
90'
The match is over, Braga wins by the minimum in this match.
84'
Close! A powerful shot from the home side in search of an increased lead, but the ball is held by the goalkeeper.
76'
Cardiff tries to go forward, but the home defense avoids the onslaught.
68'
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60'
The match was quite rough and hard-fought in the midfield.
54'
Goutas ends up preventing the danger from growing in the area.
46'
The second half begins, both teams will go for the goal.
45'
At the end of the first half, the score remains in favor of the home team.
40'
Goal, goal, goal for Braga! Banza shoots and gives the home side the lead.
39'
Penalty for Braga! After a foul inside the box the play is penalized.
35'
Alnwick intervenes in the right way to stay one on one and avoid danger.
30'
Little excitement in the first half, with both teams defending well.
24'
The heat is present, what a sun in Portuguese lands.
20'
Colwill shoots at goal, but the ball goes wide of the goal.
14'
The game was quite lively, with both teams looking for the opponent's goal.
8'
Banza arrives dangerously to the goal, but his shot goes wide.
0'
Braga and Cardiff kick off the action.
Cardiff: LineUp
Alnwick, Romeo, Benjamin, Simpson, Collins, Rinomhota, Adams, Tanner, Evans, Colwill, Etete.
Braga: LineUp
Matheus; Joe Mendes, Serdar, Niakaté, Borja, Carvalho, Horta, Djaló, Bruma, Banza
To the court
Both teams are already on the field and will be looking to play a great game and score goals to continue their preparations.
Present
Braga will go all out to add goals and good moves towards the next Portuguese championship.
Arrived
Cardiff already arrived at the Municipal de Lagos, the English team will go all out to give a good duel.
Jewel!
This is what the Municipal de Lagos looks like, the stadium will have the presence of the people and a pleasant encounter is expected.
Watch out
The match will have the presence of fans, the stadium will feel the presence of all the fans looking to witness this duel.
It won't be long now!
Less than an hour to go until this important match kicks off, and both teams will be looking for a victory.
Returned home
After his time at Nice, Ramsey returns to Cardiff where he started his career, the Welshman will be looking to contribute to the English team's return to the Premier League.
We are back!
We're back for a minute-by-minute review of Braga vs Cardiff. We will shortly share with you the most relevant information, as well as the confirmed line-ups.
Stay tuned for Braga vs Cardiff City commentarying.
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What time is the Braga vs Cardiff City match corresponding to the friendly match for the 2023-2024 season?
This is the kick-off time for the Braga vs Cardiff City match on July 19, 2023 in several countries:
Argentina: 16:00 hours
Bolivia: 16:00 hours
Brazil: 16:00 hours
Chile: 16:00 hours
Colombia: 16:00 hours
Ecuador: 4:00 p.m.
United States: 14:00 hours PT and 16:00 hours ET
Mexico: 12:00 noon ET
Paraguay: 12:00 noon
Peru: 14:00 hours
Uruguay: 15:00 hours
Venezuela: 13:00 hours
Japan: 13:00 hours
India: 11:00 a.m.
Nigeria: 12:00 noon
South Africa: 12:00 noon
Australia: 12:00 noon
United Kingdom ET: 12:00 noon
Cardiff Statement
Aaron Ramsey spoke after his return to his team: "It feels amazing to finally be back here. I always thought I'd be back one day, and now is the perfect time to do it."
"Being back with my family and around familiar faces is just great, so I'm delighted to be back here now. I've missed it a lot over the last year, so it was important for me to be back around them."
"Obviously, I'm a Cardiff City fan, and watching them over the years since I've been away, we've had some low points but also some great achievements, being in the Premier League and representing Cardiff on the big stage. That's one of my goals - to try and help my teammates and this club get back to the top."
"I've said it many times in the past: I owe a lot to Cardiff, to the fans, to everyone who has been at the Club when I was here as a kid."
How does Cardiff City arrive?
Cardiff arrives after tying their match against Cambridge to one goal and beating The New Saints 3 goals to one, the English team will be looking to come out victorious in this new match against this team.
How does Braga arrive?
Braga arrives to this match after beating Uniao Torreense and Boavista in friendly matches, both without conceding a goal, in this match they will look to continue adding victories for the new season.
The match Braga vs Cardiff City will be played at the Municipal Stadium of Lagos.
The Braga vs Cardiff City match will be played at the Municipal Stadium of Lagos, located in Lagos, Portugal. The stadium has a capacity for 18,000 people.
Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers!
Welcome to the Braga vs Cardiff City commentary, corresponding to the friendly match for the new 2023-2024 season. The match will take place at the Municipal Stadium of Lagos, at 12:00 pm.