Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio Avelino Ferreira Torres where Futebol Clube do Marco play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 9,519 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Futebol Clube do Marco are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel De Franceschi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Futebol Clube do Marco are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel De Franceschi.
0.00
0-0Sporting Braga start the match!
15.32
0-0Nuno Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Faria. Edgar Faria tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.32
0-0Kai Neuhaus flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Komian Chabaud who gathers it comfortably.
24.07
Miguel Reis flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Faria who brings the ball under control. Edgar Faria rushes past Tiago Valente! Edgar Faria muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
28.30
0-0Samuel Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederic Meride. Frederic Meride surges forward with the ball. Frederic Meride shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Komian Chabaud. Excellent save.
32.56
0-0Cesar Nascimento hacks Kevin Schulze from behind! The referee warns Cesar Nascimento to calm down! Kevin Schulze gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.29
Mario Varela threads a neat ball through to Miguel Reis. Miguel Reis hits a low pass to Edgar Faria. Edgar Faria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.59
Samuel Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso brings the ball forward. Manuel Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Komian Chabaud manages to gather it.
40.31
0-0Cesar Nascimento catches Kevin Schulze on the ankles. The referee calls over Cesar Nascimento again and warns him to calm down! Kevin Schulze runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Futebol Clube do Marco appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
45.00
The second half starts with Futebol Clube do Marco kicking off!
49.53
0-1Kevin Schulze makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Cabrera and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodrigo Almeida comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Komian Chabaud with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
54.57
Samuel Marques makes a simple pass to Kevin Schulze. Kevin Schulze chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
55.47
Kai Neuhaus threads the ball through to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Komian Chabaud smothers it!
60.42
0-1Sporting Braga have made a substitution with Quim Neves replacing Kai Neuhaus .
67.16
Nuno Barbosa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nuno Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Faria. Edgar Faria makes a deft header. It's there!! Jose Pinheiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.21
Julian Cabrera catches Mario Varela on the ankles. The referee calls over Julian Cabrera and shows him a yellow card! Mario Varela gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.27
1-1Kevin Schulze comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Nascimento. The referee calls over Kevin Schulze and shows him a yellow card! Cesar Nascimento stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.44
Samuel Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Julian Cabrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
24.6%
52.3%
23.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Almeida of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Komian Chabaud (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Stefano Ooijer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luigi Lamacchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Artur Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cesar Nascimento (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Nuno Barbosa (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Miguel Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bruno Rego (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edgar Faria (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Moreno Cassano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Hunt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Varela (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Neves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jose Pinheiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Demlaba Sopalski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Samuel Marques (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Frederic Meride (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kai Neuhaus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Manuel Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin Schulze (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Mario Nunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Cabrera (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Rodrigo Almeida (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Rafael Semedo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Quim Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Cristiano Martins (ATT) | 0 | |