Zalazar double lifts Braga into the top four | OneFootball

Braga beat Vitória S.C. 3-2 at the Estádio Municipal de Braga to rise from fifth to fourth in Liga Portugal.

In the 17th minute Rodrigo Zalazar converted a penalty after Diego Rodrigues was fouled by Gustavo Silva.

Vitória S.C. were level through an Adrian Barišić own goal (19.). Ricardo Horta then restored the lead with a rising finish from the centre of the box after a Zalazar pass (32.).

After the restart, Gustavo Silva turned in Noah Saviolo's cross to equalise (54.). Zalazar struck again from Ricardo Horta's pass for the decisive goal (57.).

Lukas Hornicek preserved the advantage with late stops, denying Oumar Camara and then Arcanjo in the first minute of second half stoppage time.

Braga posted 100% shot accuracy, with all seven attempts on target. Vitória S.C. finished with 54.2% possession and nine attempts.

Next, Braga visit Nacional. Vitória S.C. host Alverca.