FC Copenhagen vs SC Braga, Cornelius scores twice off the bench

FC Copenhagen beat SC Braga 3-0 in the UEFA Conference League after Andreas Cornelius came off the bench and scored twice. [Mohamed Elyounoussi] opened the scoring in the 49th minute, Ricardo Horta had a goal ruled out for offside in the 63rd, and Cornelius struck in the 79th and 86th minutes to finish it off.

Cornelius changes the match

The game was still alive when Elyounoussi put Copenhagen ahead. Braga had their best spell between the 60th and 80th minutes, but Horta's disallowed effort in the 63rd was as close as they came before Cornelius settled it. His first goal in the 79th minute arrived after a long spell without one, and his second seven minutes later turned a controlled lead into a comfortable win.

Cornelius now has 1 goal and 1 assist in 4 appearances this season, which makes this brace stand out even more. He had already scored in his most recent outing, and the timing of his double against Braga should keep him central to Copenhagen's plans in the competition.

Copenhagen's home record

The broader edge was there before kick-off too. Copenhagen have won all eight home games referenced here and scored 24 goals in those matches, a rate that has made their ground a difficult one for visiting sides.

That was on show again once the match opened up after the hour. Braga had spells, but Copenhagen carried the cleaner chances and the stronger finish, and Cornelius made sure the result was never in doubt after his first goal.