Brann vs Lincoln Red Imps FC 2-1

Brann came from behind to beat Lincoln Red Imps FC 2-1 at Brann Stadion, with N. Castro scoring twice after both sides were reduced to 10 men. The home side recovered from a 1-0 deficit and held on after taking the lead in the 81st minute.

The first half brought no goals, but Brann lost N. Kasanwirjo to a red card in the 23rd minute after an earlier booking in the 6th. Half-time was Brann 0-0 Lincoln Red Imps FC.

Lincoln Red Imps FC went ahead in the 59th minute when K. Gomez scored from Nano's assist, making it 1-0, but T. Cardozo was booked in the 56th minute and then sent off in the 61st after a second yellow. Brann levelled four minutes later through N. Castro, then found the winner in the 81st minute when Castro, scoring his second of the match, turned in J. Torsvik's cross after the substitute had come on in the 66th minute. Lincoln Red Imps FC made three changes across the 67th and 84th minutes, while Brann had to reshuffle after the sending-off and later replaced Castro himself in the 82nd minute.

The numbers backed Brann heavily. They had 74% of the ball, 550 passes at 86% accuracy and 17 shots to Lincoln's 4, with an 8-2 edge on target. Brann also finished with 15 corners to none and an xG of 1.78 to 0.19, while Lincoln's goalkeeper made 5 saves against Brann's 1.

The bookings were shared 2-2. N. Kasanwirjo was booked in the 6th minute before his red card in the 23rd minute, N. Castro was booked in the 73rd minute, T. Cardozo was booked in the 56th minute and then dismissed in the 61st minute.