Last-Gasp Equalizer Goal – Highlights from the Thrilling Football Match

Rayo Vallecano and SC Braga Share Pre-Season Points in Thrilling Draw

Rayo Vallecano and SC Braga contested a thrilling preseason friendly, with both teams showcasing their skills and eventual settling for a 2-2 draw.

The match got off to a promising start for Rayo, as Pelayo scored the opening goal in the 13th minute. However, SC Braga fought back, with Gabri equalizing in the 24th minute and Ricardo Horta putting them ahead 2-1 in the 43rd minute.

Rayo rallied in the second half, with Marco de la Sias scoring the equalizer in the 88th minute. This marked the end of the match, which was a great opportunity for both teams to test their mettle ahead of the new season.

New Faces, New Opportunities

Rayo featured several new faces, including Gumbau, who made his debut with the team in the 61st minute. He was close to scoring in the debut, sending a ball that hit the crossbar in the 69th minute. Marco de la Sias proved to be the hero for Rayo, scoring the equalizing goal in the 88th minute.

Upcoming Matches

Rayo will continue their pre-season campaign with a friendly against Victory of Guimarães on Sunday. The team will also face Heerenveen, Bournemouth, and Wolverhampton in the coming weeks.

Match Stats

• SC Braga: Matheus, Adrián Martín, S. Niakaté, Paulo Oliveira, Víctor Gómez, R. Zalazar, Joao Moutinho, Ricardo Horta, Gabri, Roger and A. El Ouazzani
• Also played: Rodrigo Beirao, Luká Hornícek, Tiago Sá, J. Gorby, João Marques, Simon Banza, B. Arrey-Mbi, Joe Mendes, B. Wdowik, André Horta and João Gonçalves
• Coach: Daniel Sousa
• Vallecano Ray: The album covers the following categories: Also played: Morro, Marco de la Sías, Martín, Lejeune, Pep Chavarría, Óscar Valentín, Trejo, Andrés, Isi, Nteka, Gerad Gumbau, E. Eto’o and Bebe
• Coach: Inigo Perez
• Goals: 0-1 13′ Pelayo. 1-1 24′ Gabri. 2-1 43′ Ricardo Horta. 2-2 88′ Marco de la Sias.
• Referee: David Silva
• Stadium: Municipality of Braga
• Attendance: 10,577