SK Brann defeated Lincoln Red Imps 2-1 at the Brann Stadion in the UEFA Conference League, powered by a brilliant match-winning brace from Castro.
Castro brace inspires Brann comeback against Lincoln Red Imps
SK Brann began their UEFA Conference League league phase campaign dramatically, defeating Lincoln Red Imps 2-1 at the Brann Stadion in Bergen. Backed by a passionate home crowd, the Norwegian side showed incredible resilience after falling behind early in the second half, turning the match around through a brilliant individual display to claim all three points on Matchday 1.
Goalless first half gives way to fast restart
The match began with high intensity, as both teams fought fiercely for control in midfield. Brann tried to assert their dominance early on, creating several promising openings, but the Lincoln Red Imps defense remained compact and disciplined.
The visitors posed a constant threat on quick counter-attacks, forcing the Brann backline to stay fully alert. Despite an entertaining and fast-paced opening 45 minutes, solid tackling and sharp clearances from both defenses kept the score locked at 0-0 as the referee blew the halftime whistle. See also:Â AFC Bournemouth cruise past Sturm Graz 3-0
Castro strikes twice to seal victory
The game completely burst into life after the interval. Lincoln Red Imps stunned the home supporters in the 59th minute when Kike Gómez found space inside the penalty area and fired a clinical shot past the goalkeeper to give the visitors a shock 1-0 lead.
Trailing at home, Brann responded immediately by increasing their attacking pressure. Their talisman, Castro, stepped up when it mattered most. In the 64th minute, Castro equalized with a brilliant finish to level the score at 1-1.
With momentum firmly on their side, Brann pushed relentlessly for a winner. In the 81st minute, Castro struck again, netting his second goal of the night with a sensational strike to complete the comeback and secure a precious 2-1 victory.