Navarro strikes as Braga edge Moreirense away | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Braga beat Moreirense 1-0 in Liga Portugal. Fran Navarro scored in the 24th minute, sweeping in from close range after a set piece. Goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek preserved the lead, saving from Kiko (45.) and then denying Nile John in the first minute of first half stoppage time. Braga registered seven shots on target from 10 attempts and controlled 60.2% possession. Braga remain fourth and host Real Betis in the Europa League next, while Moreirense are eighth and visit Famalicão in the league.

Player of the Match: Joao Moutinho set the tempo for Braga, completing 98 of 104 passes and adding a shot on target to steer the game their way.

Stat of the Match: André Ferreira produced six saves, keeping Moreirense in contention until the closing moments.

Three Things We Learned: Braga had 60.2% possession and an 87.5% pass accuracy, dictating most of the contest. André Ferreira's six saves underlined the hosts' resilience despite chasing the game late on. Moreirense managed only two shots on target from 12 attempts, a blunt return against well-organised visitors.