Match Report
| Sporting Braga | Sporting Braga |  |  | Varzim | Varzim | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jose Pinheiro | J. Pinheiro |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Gianmatteo Tisci | G. Tisci | |||||||||
| Tiago Valente | T. Valente | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | David Lopes | D. Lopes | |||||||||
| Demlaba Sopalski | D. Sopalski |  | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Quim Vieira | Q. Vieira | |||||||||
| Samuel Marques | S. Marques | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 |  | Jordi Kantelberg | J. Kantelberg | |||||||||
| Frederic Meride | F. Meride | | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Vitor Faria | V. Faria | |||||||||
| Kai Neuhaus | K. Neuhaus |  | 62 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 62 |  | Scott Wilcox | S. Wilcox | ||||||||
| Manuel Veloso | M. Veloso | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Florian Ouindi | F. Ouindi | |||||||||
| Kevin Schulze | K. Schulze | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Silvio Reis | S. Reis | |||||||||
| Mario Nunes | M. Nunes | | 68 | A | | 9 | | | M | 55 | | Filipe Antunes | F. Antunes | ||||||||
| Julian Cabrera | J. Cabrera |  | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Rodrigo Pinto | R. Pinto | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Almeida | R. Almeida | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Cataldo Rinaldi | C. Rinaldi | |||||||||
| Quim Neves | Q. Neves | | 63 | A | | 12 | | A | 58 | | Ricardo Viana | R. Viana | |||||||||
| Rafael Semedo | R. Semedo | | 62 | A | | 13 | | A | 53 | | Guilherme Soares | G. Soares | |||||||||
| Cristiano Martins | C. Martins | | 61 | A | | 14 | | M | 53 | | Jose Tavares | J. Tavares | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Varzim. A crowd of 9,248 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Dickov.
0.00
0-0Varzim kick off and get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Florian Ouindi surges forward with the ball. Florian Ouindi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Demlaba Sopalski.
6.17
Manuel Veloso flicks a high pass forward to Julian Cabrera who brings the ball under control. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Vieira.
14.27
Jordi Kantelberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Reis. Silvio Reis threads a neat ball through to Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Pinheiro who gathers it comfortably.
16.35
0-0Silvio Reis barges into Kai Neuhaus. The referee brings Silvio Reis to one side and gives him a warning! Kai Neuhaus stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.09
0-0Kai Neuhaus knocks the ball forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera plays a one-two with Rodrigo Almeida and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Julian Cabrera provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Quim Vieira.
22.13
0-0Kevin Schulze takes a quick corner, playing it short to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
24.57
0-0Silvio Reis plays the ball forward to Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
26.57
0-0Frederic Meride brings the ball forward. Frederic Meride controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.56
Tiago Valente threads a neat ball through to Kevin Schulze. Kevin Schulze sees space and advances. Kevin Schulze lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Gianmatteo Tisci!
32.49
Kevin Schulze makes a simple pass to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.42
Frederic Meride makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Gianmatteo Tisci effortlessly picks it out of the air!
39.12
Kevin Schulze knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Nunes. Mario Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Lopes.
44.29
Cataldo Rinaldi comes in with a late challenge on Demlaba Sopalski. Cataldo Rinaldi is given a warning by the referee! Demlaba Sopalski stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Kevin Schulze sees Julian Cabrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Cabrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Vieira.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Varzim appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Braga start the second half!
49.32
Jordi Kantelberg runs forward with the ball. Jordi Kantelberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
51.40
Silvio Reis flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Rinaldi controls it well on his chest. Cataldo Rinaldi knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
53.06
Frederic Meride threads the ball through to Kai Neuhaus. Kai Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
55.20
Florian Ouindi makes a probing pass to Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.58
Jordi Kantelberg flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Reis controls it well on his chest. Silvio Reis threads a neat ball through to Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Jose Pinheiro.
77.19
Demlaba Sopalski flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Veloso controls it well on his chest. Manuel Veloso sees Julian Cabrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Cabrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vitor Faria.
81.45
0-0Filipe Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Pinto but he's offside!
83.45
Vitor Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Wilcox. Scott Wilcox sees Rodrigo Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from distance. Solid save from Jose Pinheiro.
84.17
Jordi Kantelberg flicks a high pass forward. Florian Ouindi collects the pass. Florian Ouindi threads the ball through to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Pinheiro who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Kevin Schulze runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Schulze shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
24.4%
44.9%
30.8%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Schulze of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Pinheiro (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Demlaba Sopalski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Samuel Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frederic Meride (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Kai Neuhaus (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Manuel Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin Schulze (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Mario Nunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Cabrera (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rodrigo Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Quim Neves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Semedo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristiano Martins (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gianmatteo Tisci (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Quim Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jordi Kantelberg (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Vitor Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Wilcox (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Florian Ouindi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Silvio Reis (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Filipe Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rodrigo Pinto (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Cataldo Rinaldi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Viana (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Guilherme Soares (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Tavares (MID) | 0 | |