Vardy secures vital point for Leicester at Braga

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Vardy in action against Braga

Vardy in action against Braga

Jamie Vardy’s 95th-minute equaliser against Braga proved enough to send Leicester City into the Round of 32 knockout stages of the Europa League.

The foxes needed just 1 point to book their place in the knockout round after AEK Athens lost to Zorya Luhansk.

Braga proved to be a tough opponent for Leicester taking the lead three times with Leicester trailing all through. Elmusrati got the first goal in the match in the 4th minute.

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In form, Harvey Barnes equalized 5 minutes later as Braga again scored a second in the 24th minute. This time Paulinho dealt the blow against Leicester.

Leicester equalized late in the second half from a Luke Thomas strike as Braga tried stealing the win in the 90th minute when Barbosa netted 3-2.

Jamie Vardy rescued the foxes 5 minutes into additional time taking Leicester to the knockout stage.

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