Braga advances in Europa despite draw vs. Sion

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Nikola Stoiljkovic's 48th-minute volley ensured Braga's progression. (Paulo Duarte/AP)

BRAGA, Portugal — Braga became the first club to qualify for the last 16 of the Europa League, drawing 2-2 Wednesday against Sion to advance 4-3 on aggregate.

Nikola Stoiljkovic’s 48th-minute volley ensured the Portuguese club’s progression after two first-half goals from Sion’s Fanis Gekas, either side of Josue’s 27th-minute penalty, levelled the score over two legs. Vincent Ruefli hit the woodwork for Sion in a tense period of added time.

The competition’s other matches are scheduled for Thursday.

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