Joe Hart admitted Kasper Schmeichel suffered a "difficult" blunder for Celtic as Braga scored a long-range opener in the Europa League contest.
The former Celtic No1 conceded questions would be asked over Schmeichel's efforts to stop Ricardo Horta's swerving strike.
The Braga forward took aim from 30 yards as his shot flew high into the air before dipping and finding the net as Schmeichel flapped at the effort.
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For Hart, it was a combination of a "brilliant strike" and Schmeichel being completely caught out by the flight of the ball.
"Brilliant strike from distance," said Hart, who was on co-commentary duties for TNT Sports.
"As soon as it left his boot, I knew there were problems with the ball swerving all over the place.
"It just opens up for him and sets it high. It swerves late on Schmeichel.
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"Of course, the question will be 'Why has he gone with his top hand?' but I think Schmeichel has thought that is going to keep on rising, 'I need to tip it over'.
"And just as it dips, you realise you are going to have to make way more contact than you previously planned.
"Angusih on his face, difficult moment for Kasper Schmeichel, great moment for Braga."
