Europa League: Portuguese adventure in Ireland

Such a large number of Portuguese, Dublin, probably not seen since the days of the conquistadors. And even then, not a fact. Two Portuguese club decided the fate of the Europa League Cup.

For the first time in the history of European club competition was held "Portuguese" finale.










Initially, few people believed that "Braga" will be in the final. Because the team does not possess neither effectiveness nor bright game. Nevertheless, the fact remains.





You can not just talk about the rise of the Portuguese football, because most of the players in the flagships of the country - a native of South America. Overall, the match was as it should be, this cup. The total concentration in the defense - the main focus. And on the second attack.





Fans still cheer for their team.





After all, they also understood that the main thing - to win, but not how to play the idol.











It is not surprising that the "Port", scored in the last match rivals from 3 to 5 goals, was granted only one. One minute before the end of the time the first half another failure protection "Braga" on the left flank led to shed a cross from Guarino.



Falcao habitually broke away from the defenders and headed the ball into the goal.























More shots on target, "Braga" was not. There would "dwarf" and respond. But "Braga" thought of the opponent's goal only in the ending. Alas, failed to realize.

























"Port" for the second time becomes the owner of the Europa League Cup.

























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Porto - Braga 1: 0Gol: Falcao, 44 ​​
Porto: Helton, Săpunaru, Roland, Otamendi, Pereira, Guarin (Belluschi 73), Fernando Moutinho, Hulk, Falcao, Varela (H. Rodriguez, 79)
Braga: Arthur Garcia, Paulans Rodriguez ([ censorship ], 46), Silva, Custódio, Hugo Viana (Mossoro 46), Vandinho, Alan, Lima (Meyong 66), Paulo Cesar
Warning: Săpunaru, Elton, Roland - Hugo Viana, Silva, Garcia, Mossoro, [ censorship ]


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