Helllo and welcome to our live coverage of the Europa League last 32 first leg tie between last season's beaten finalists Braga and Turkish club Besiktas.

FULL TIME. Braga pay for the first-half dismissal of Barbosa as goals from Sivok and Simao hand Besiktas a huge advantage going into the second leg.

Alan has a cross blocked and that could be the last chance for Braga tonight.

Here is the substitute Pektemek and he shifts the ball to Almeida, who sees his effort blocked.

One last change for Besiktas as Simao comes off, to a cascade of whistles, to be replaced by Mustafa Pektemek.

Besiktas hit on the break through and only a timely intervention prevents the Turks from extending their lead and ending the tie for good.

Still Braga look for that elusive goal but the Besiktas backline stands firm.

On comes Ekrem Dag for Besiktas and he replaces Tanju.

Besiktas look to kill the tie off completely as Kavlak finds space 20 yards from goal and forces Quim into a diving stop. The Turkish fans are buoyant, as you might expect.

Besiktas have been in almost total control since the dismissal of Barbosa and his dive after 30 minutes has cost his team dearly tonight.

Almeida is waiting for the cross from Simao but it is put behind for a corner.

The chances of Braga progressing at this stage seem distinctly remote. No run to the final for them this year.

Fernandes tests Quim with a decent shot from range but the keeper holds onto it.

The pace has dropped out of the game a touch and Besiktas look comfortable.

The substitute almost makes an immediate impact as his low effort is saved by Gonen as he dives to his left.

Braga make their final change with Lopes replaced by Paulo Cesar.

Amorim, just on as a sub, tries to bend in a shot from the edge of the box but his effort flies harmlessly wide and he pounds the turf in disgust.

Almeida goes into the book for a poor challenge.

A change for Braga as Custodio is replaced by Ruben Amorim.

Quaresma comes off as he is replaced by another Portugal international in Hugo Almeida.

Quaresma puts the ball out of play so Custodio can receive treatment. It was the Besiktas winger who connected with the ankle of his opponent.