Braga

American

[brah-guh] / ˈbrɑ gə /

noun

a city in N Portugal: an ecclesiastical center.

Braga British

/ ˈbrɑːɡə /

noun

Ancient name: Bracara Augusta. a city in N Portugal: capital of the Roman province of Lusitania; 12th-century cathedral, seat of the Primate of Portugal. Pop: 164 193 (2001)

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The tie went the distance and Shamal George's save from Claudio Braga's penalty in the shootout proved decisive as the Buddies squeezed through.

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Djiga contrived to head the ball into Martinez's path under no pressure to gift Braga a point, the defender appearing to lose the flight of the ball in swirling conditions.

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Manager Brendan Rodgers bemoaned what was a "huge moment" when Celtic had an Iheanacho goal ruled out early in the second half against Sporting Braga.

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"We spend a lot of time wondering, 'What is that person feeling, thinking? Did I say something to upset them?'" said senior author Rodrigo Braga.

From Science Daily

Amorim signed off from his time at Portuguese side Sporting with a 4-2 win against former club Braga on Sunday night.

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