FC Brugge fulfilled its contract by securing its first victory on the European scene this season by beating Sturm Graz (0-1) this Wednesday evening in Klagenfurt, Austria, as part of the second day of the league phase of the Champions League.
After its inaugural defeat against Borussia Dortmund (0-3), FC Bruges took advantage of this away success to move up the rankings – and secure a place in the Top 24 – before their trip to AC Milan on October 22 next.
Much more inspired than their Austrian counterparts at the start of the match, the Blue & Black quite logically opened the score thanks to Christos Tzolis (23′ 0-1), who took advantage of poor timing from his direct opponent to recover the ball, fire a shot and go for the returning goal post. Kjell Scherpenthe Dutch goalkeeper of Sturm Graz.
Despite a timid reaction from the Austrians, the Bruges retained control of the match, and shortly before the hour mark, Christos Tzolis then above all Ferran Jutlàestablished at the forefront of the attack for the first time this season in the absence of Gustaf Nilssonlast minute withdrawal due to a minor injury, lacked precision in front of goal and missed the 0-2.
Never really worried by this team at the unworthy level of the Champions League, FC Bruges provided the essentials before a trip to AC Milan which promises to be much more perilous…
