Match Report


Sporting BragaSporting Braga     Boavista Futebol ClubeBoavista Futebol Clube
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose PinheiroJ. Pinheiro74
G
1
G
68Alexander DavidA. David
Tiago ValenteT. Valente65
D
2
D
63Roy RoestR. Roest
Demlaba SopalskiD. Sopalski58
D
3
D
63Nuno AndradeN. Andrade
Samuel MarquesS. Marques51
D
4
D
60Alexandre LopesA. Lopes
Frederic MerideF. Meride64
M
5
D
57Samuel VieiraS. Vieira
Kai NeuhausK. Neuhaus62
M
captain6
M
66Giovanni QuagliaG. Quaglia
Kevin SchulzeK. Schulze55
M
7
M
65Filipe MoutinhoF. Moutinho
Cristiano PintoC. Pinto51
M
8
M
63Ian BrambleI. Bramble
Mario NunesM. Nunes68
A
9
M
53Artur AlvesA. Alves
Julian CabreraJ. Cabrera68
A
10captain
A
71Jose AlmeidaJ. Almeida
Rodrigo AlmeidaR. Almeida65
A
11
A
68Sergio PostigaS. Postiga
 
Rafael SemedoR. Semedo62
A
12
G
68Jonathan CleggJ. Clegg
Quim NevesQ. Neves62
A
13
A
65Roberto FiorettiR. Fioretti
Cristiano MartinsC. Martins61
A
14
A
60Duarte MartinsD. Martins

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Boavista Futebol Clube. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Virgilio Caneira.


0.00
Boavista Futebol Clube kick off!
2.52
Alexandre Lopes knocks the ball forward to Filipe Moutinho. With some swift thinking, Filipe Moutinho plays the ball forward to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga hits a low pass to Jose Almeida. Jose Almeida rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.09
Samuel Vieira sees Filipe Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Moutinho makes a simple pass to Jose Almeida. Jose Almeida shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jose Pinheiro.
7.20
Corner kick to Boavista Futebol Clube. Filipe Moutinho chips it out wide. Nuno Andrade looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.01
Giovanni Quaglia runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Giovanni Quaglia shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
12.57
Tiago Valente makes a simple pass to Kai Neuhaus. Kai Neuhaus knocks the ball forward to Mario Nunes. Mario Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.07
Alexandre Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Moutinho. Filipe Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Jose Almeida who takes it down. Jose Almeida tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
16.46
Kai Neuhaus plays the ball forward to Mario Nunes. Mario Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.17
Ian Bramble threads the ball through to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga makes a simple pass, allowing Jose Almeida to run into the box. Jose Almeida tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.27
Demlaba Sopalski flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Schulze who takes it down. Kevin Schulze surges forward with the ball. Kevin Schulze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Andrade.
26.08
Mario Nunes barges into Alexandre Lopes. The referee calls over Mario Nunes and shows him a yellow card! Alexandre Lopes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.13
Kai Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to Mario Nunes. Mario Nunes shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.25
Tiago Valente flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Pinto collects the pass. Cristiano Pinto threads the ball through to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.43
Roy Roest hits it upfield. Sergio Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Almeida. Jose Almeida makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jose Pinheiro manages to gather it.
34.25
Julian Cabrera clumsily knocks into Alexandre Lopes. The referee calls over Julian Cabrera and shows him a yellow card! Alexandre Lopes stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.39
Samuel Marques surges forward with the ball. Samuel Marques runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samuel Marques shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
40.27
Tiago Valente threads the ball through to Kevin Schulze. With great vision, Kevin Schulze plays the ball forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.44
Frederic Meride knocks the ball forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander David who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Boavista Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Braga kicking off!
49.39
Sporting Braga are keeping most of the possession.
51.25
Filipe Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Postiga collects the pass. Sergio Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Almeida. Jose Almeida knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Pinheiro with no chance!! Goal for Boavista Futebol Clube!
57.55
Samuel Marques catches Sergio Postiga on the ankles. Samuel Marques is shown the yellow card! Sergio Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.40
Filipe Moutinho laces a weighted ball forward to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jose Pinheiro.
61.54
Corner kick to Boavista Futebol Clube. Filipe Moutinho chips it to the near post. Roy Roest strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
73.30
Roy Roest flicks a high pass forward. Artur Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Alves brings the ball forward. Artur Alves plays the ball forward to Jose Almeida who has made a great run into the box. Jose Almeida rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! That's his third!
77.44
Boavista Futebol Clube have made 3 substitutions with Jonathan Clegg replacing Nuno Andrade, Duarte Martins replacing Filipe Moutinho and Roberto Fioretti replacing Jose Almeida and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
79.24
Frederic Meride threads the ball through to Kevin Schulze. Kevin Schulze sees Julian Cabrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida powers a header at goal but is denied by Alexander David. Excellent save.
90.00
Kevin Schulze threads a neat ball through to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giovanni Quaglia.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Braga

Boavista Futebol Clube
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
29.5%
42.3%
28.2%

Scorers
Jose Almeida 3, 51, 73
Giovanni Quaglia 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Almeida of Boavista Futebol Clube

Match Ratings
1.Jose Pinheiro (GK)
6
2.Tiago Valente (DEF)
6
3.Demlaba Sopalski (DEF)
6
4.Samuel Marques (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Frederic Meride (MID)
6
6.Kai Neuhaus (MID)
6
7.Kevin Schulze (MID)
6
8.Cristiano Pinto (MID)
6
9.Mario Nunes (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Julian Cabrera (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Rodrigo Almeida (ATT)
6
 
12.Rafael Semedo (ATT)
0
13.Quim Neves (ATT)
0
14.Cristiano Martins (ATT)
0

1.Alexander David (GK)
6
2.Roy Roest (DEF)
6
3.Nuno Andrade (DEF)
6
4.Alexandre Lopes (DEF)
6
5.Samuel Vieira (DEF)
6
6.Giovanni Quaglia (MID)goal scored
7
7.Filipe Moutinho (MID)
6
8.Ian Bramble (MID)
6
9.Artur Alves (MID)
6
10.Jose Almeida (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Sergio Postiga (ATT)
7
 
12.Jonathan Clegg (GK)
6
13.Roberto Fioretti (ATT)
6
14.Duarte Martins (ATT)
6