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Zorya 1-1 Braga: Braga held but clinch away goal in Ukraine

Zorya 1-1 Braga: Braga held but clinch away goal in Ukraine

Braga took an away goal back to Portugal with them after battling it out against Ukrainian outfit Zorya in the first leg of their Europa League qualifying tie.

The Braga goal came courtesy of Ricardo Horta, who smashed his shot powerfully past the Zorya goalkeeper in the 68th minute, but the lead did not last long with Karavaev smashing a volley into the roof of the net just over three minutes later for Zorya.

For more reaction: Braga held to draw but clinch crucial away goal in their Europa League qualifier

Benfica 3-2 Guimarães: Benfica hang on to claim three points on league's opening day

Benfica 3-2 Guimarães: Benfica hang on to claim three points on league's opening day

Benfica 1-0 Fenerbahce: Benfica earn narrow first leg victory

Benfica 1-0 Fenerbahce: Benfica earn narrow first leg victory