Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos where Gil Vicente play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 9,556 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gil Vicente 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 Bruno Costa Pereira.


0.00
Sporting Braga kick off and get the match underway!
2.34
Filipe Barros makes a probing pass to Paulo Soares. Paulo Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
9.21
Alexandre Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filipe Barros. Filipe Barros runs straight at the opposition's defence. Filipe Barros shoots from 20 yards. David Semedo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.50
Alexandre Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Fonseca. Francisco Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
15.19
Without breaking stride, Manuel Veloso plays the ball forward to Quim Neves. Quim Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.54
Manuel Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jaime Veloso didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
24.14
Luis Soares sees Filipe Barros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Barros makes a probing pass to Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira shoots from long range. Superb reactions from David Semedo. What a save!
27.39
With a delightful solo run, Kevin Schulze stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Schulze finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Schulze!
32.13
Rodrigo Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Soares. Paulo Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira makes a convincing header. David Semedo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Gil Vicente get the second half underway!
48.01
Kevin Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Neves. Quim Neves gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Jaime Veloso reads it well. Excellent keeping!
53.37
Fernando Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Barros. Filipe Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.16
Rodrigo Antunes sees space and advances. Rodrigo Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Oliveira but he's offside!
63.47
Rodrigo Antunes barges into Manuel Veloso. The referee calls over Rodrigo Antunes and warns him to calm down! Manuel Veloso stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.52
Kevin Schulze takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Almeida collects the pass. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Marques.
66.55
Filipe Barros plays the ball forward to Paulo Soares. Paulo Soares shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.52
Filipe Barros decides to run forward with the ball. Filipe Barros advances inside the box! Jorge Campos catches Filipe Barros on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
75.27
Alexandre Marques sees Filipe Reis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.25
Luis Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filipe Reis. Filipe Reis flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Soares who brings the ball under control. Paulo Soares shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
84.51
Kevin Schulze knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Neves. Quim Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jaime Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
85.56
Francisco Fonseca makes a simple pass to Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira shoots from distance. David Semedo gets down and covers it.
87.45
Rodrigo Antunes brings the ball forward. Rodrigo Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.6%
30.4%
Play Area
23.2%
53.6%
23.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Filipe Barros of Gil Vicente

Match Ratings
1.Jaime Veloso (GK)
6
2.Neil Mason (DEF)
6
3.Alexandre Marques (DEF)
7
4.Fernando Valente (DEF)
6
5.Luis Soares (DEF)
6
6.Francisco Fonseca (MID)
6
7.Filipe Barros (MID)goal scored
9
8.Rodrigo Antunes (MID)
7
9.Filipe Reis (MID)
6
10.Rui Oliveira (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Paulo Soares (ATT)
6
 
12.Rodrigo Teixeira (ATT)
0
13.Anton Helmer (DEF)
0
14.Mario Semedo (DEF)
0

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