Match Report


Beira MarBeira Mar     Sporting BragaSporting Braga
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
David SemedoD. Semedo63
G
1
G
59David SemedoD. Semedo
Quim AlmeidaQ. Almeida72
D
2
D
66Jorge CamposJ. Campos
Jeremy AchardJ. Achard68
D
3
D
65Tiago ValenteT. Valente
Kevin McinnesK. Mcinnes58
D
4
D
59Demlaba SopalskiD. Sopalski
Jose E. CoisJ. Cois54
D
5
M
64Frederic MerideF. Meride
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin66
M
6captain
M
62Kai NeuhausK. Neuhaus
Carlos MartinsC. Martins62
M
7
M
58Manuel VelosoM. Veloso
Bruno LimaB. Lima73
A
captain8
M
55Kevin SchulzeK. Schulze
Mario MarquesM. Marques71
A
9
A
69Julian CabreraJ. Cabrera
Jan Vennegoor DarwinkelJ. Darwinkel66
A
10
A
66Rodrigo AlmeidaR. Almeida
Joao FonsecaJ. Fonseca63
A
11
A
64Quim NevesQ. Neves
 
Abel BarbosaA. Barbosa62
M
12
A
63Rafael SemedoR. Semedo
Samuel PinheiroS. Pinheiro60
G
13
A
61Cristiano MartinsC. Martins
Filipe SantosF. Santos55
M
14
D
55Ricardo NascimentoR. Nascimento

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 9,384 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Correa Dionisio.


0.00
Beira Mar kick off the first half!
10.31
Frederic Meride knocks the ball forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Neves. Quim Neves jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
15.26
Quim Almeida knocks the ball forward to Carlos Martins. Carlos Martins makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
16.27
Jose E. Cois flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Martins who brings the ball under control. Carlos Martins changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Marques. Mario Marques connects with a diving header. It's there!! David Semedo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.26
Jose E. Cois chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Martins. Carlos Martins makes a simple pass to Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima puts a great ball through. Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
21.46
Jorge Campos barges into Joao Fonseca. Jorge Campos is shown the yellow card! Joao Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.44
Paul Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca threads the ball through to Bruno Lima but he's offside!
26.12
Demlaba Sopalski knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Neuhaus. Kai Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward to Quim Neves who brings the ball under control. Quim Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
27.27
Carlos Martins passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel. Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Campos.
33.28
Jorge Campos pushes mid-way up the pitch. Without breaking stride, Jorge Campos plays the ball forward to Quim Neves. Quim Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. With a superhuman jump, Rodrigo Almeida connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
38.28
Kevin Schulze makes a simple pass to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.42
Paul Hopkin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Hopkin plays a scrappy one-two with Bruno Lima and advances towards the goal... Paul Hopkin tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.32
Frederic Meride laces a through ball forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Beira Mar appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sporting Braga kick off!
51.51
Kevin Mcinnes advances with the ball. Kevin Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca rushes past Demlaba Sopalski! Some awkward footwork from Joao Fonseca provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.26
Quim Almeida makes a simple pass to Paul Hopkin. With intelligent vision, Paul Hopkin laces a weighted ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel. Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel plays a scrappy one-two with Joao Fonseca and advances towards the goal... Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from David Semedo keeps it out!
54.20
Without breaking stride, Kai Neuhaus plays the ball forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Neves. With a superhuman jump, Quim Neves connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
55.42
Demlaba Sopalski comes in with a late challenge on Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.11
Sporting Braga have made a substitution with Cristiano Martins replacing Kai Neuhaus .
61.20
Joao Fonseca catches Tiago Valente on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tiago Valente runs off the knock.
63.43
Cristiano Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Neves. Quim Neves gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.56
Cristiano Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by David Semedo.
68.35
Frederic Meride takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. David Semedo drops low and scoops up the ball.
69.58
Paul Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Marques. Mario Marques powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.29
Demlaba Sopalski threads a neat ball through to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Neves. Quim Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.03
With great vision, Quim Almeida plays the ball forward to Carlos Martins. Carlos Martins sees Joao Fonseca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
78.41
Demlaba Sopalski takes it forward alone. Demlaba Sopalski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.13
Paul Hopkin hacks Cristiano Martins from behind! The referee warns Paul Hopkin to calm down! Cristiano Martins runs off the knock.
87.39
With imagination, Carlos Martins plays the ball forward to Mario Marques. Mario Marques plays a sublime one-two with Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel and races in on goal... Mario Marques takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.06
Cristiano Martins clumsily knocks into Carlos Martins. Cristiano Martins is warned by the referee! Carlos Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Beira Mar

Sporting Braga
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.7%
44%
29.3%

Scorers
Mario Marques 16, 70
Rodrigo Almeida 33, 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mario Marques of Beira Mar

Match Ratings
1.David Semedo (GK)
6
2.Quim Almeida (DEF)
7
3.Jeremy Achard (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
5.Jose E. Cois (DEF)
6
6.Paul Hopkin (MID)
6
7.Carlos Martins (MID)
8
8.Bruno Lima (ATT)
6
9.Mario Marques (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel (ATT)
6
11.Joao Fonseca (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Abel Barbosa (MID)
0
13.Samuel Pinheiro (GK)
0
14.Filipe Santos (MID)
0

1.David Semedo (GK)
6
2.Jorge Campos (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Tiago Valente (DEF)
6
4.Demlaba Sopalski (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Frederic Meride (MID)
6
6.Kai Neuhaus (MID)
6
7.Manuel Veloso (MID)
7
8.Kevin Schulze (MID)
6
9.Julian Cabrera (ATT)
7
10.Rodrigo Almeida (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Quim Neves (ATT)
6
 
12.Rafael Semedo (ATT)
0
13.Cristiano Martins (ATT)
6
14.Ricardo Nascimento (DEF)
0