Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to C.S Maritimo. 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 C.S Maritimo appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Rufus.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while C.S Maritimo appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Rufus.
0.00
C.S Maritimo start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.57
Kai Neuhaus makes a simple pass to Quim Neves. Quim Neves tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.33
Fernando Rego flicks a high pass forward to Samir Wieczorek who brings the ball under control. Samir Wieczorek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Campos.
15.12
Demlaba Sopalski comes in with a late challenge on Jes Sørensen. The referee calls over Demlaba Sopalski and shows him a yellow card! Jes Sørensen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.34
Eddie Pallister flicks the ball to his team mate, William Zanotti. William Zanotti chips the ball to his team mate, Jes Sørensen. Jes Sørensen knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Wieczorek. Samir Wieczorek is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
22.10
Kai Neuhaus catches William Zanotti on the ankles. The referee calls over Kai Neuhaus and warns him to calm down! William Zanotti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.58
Luis Fernandes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Luis Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Jes Sørensen. Jes Sørensen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Campos.
32.23
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.55
Pedro Campos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pedro Campos whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. C.S Maritimo appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
47.18
Pedro Campos flicks a high pass forward. Jes Sørensen controls it well on his chest. Jes Sørensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.23
Fernando Rego makes a probing pass to Jes Sørensen. Jes Sørensen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederic Meride.
54.50
Fernando Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Wieczorek. Samir Wieczorek runs straight at the defence! Samir Wieczorek cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.53
Pedro Campos threads the ball through to Samir Wieczorek. Samir Wieczorek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederic Meride.
61.37
Fernando Rego threads a neat ball through to Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias whips in a cross ball towards Jes Sørensen. Jes Sørensen powers a header at goal but David Semedo reads it well. Fabulous stop!
65.29
William Zanotti sees Samir Wieczorek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samir Wieczorek whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Arias. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Arias connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! David Semedo had no chance!! Goal for C.S Maritimo!
69.43
Showing composure, Luis Fernandes plays the ball forward to Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Wieczorek. Samir Wieczorek finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
77.29
William Zanotti makes a simple pass to Jes Sørensen. Jes Sørensen shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
78.03
Fernando Rego sees Samir Wieczorek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samir Wieczorek knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.15
Pedro Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Wieczorek. Samir Wieczorek directs the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Frederic Meride. That should have been a goal!
81.53
William Zanotti makes a probing pass to Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! David Semedo had no chance!! Goal for C.S Maritimo!
85.40
Fernando Rego takes it forward alone. Fernando Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Arias! The crowd cheers as the young Spaniard celebrates his hattrick!
89.22
Artur Fonseca passes the ball forward to Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jes Sørensen. Jes Sørensen knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Wieczorek. Samir Wieczorek heads the ball goalwards. David Semedo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Fernando Rego hacks Manuel Veloso from behind! The referee warns Fernando Rego to calm down! Manuel Veloso stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
0
7
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
23.7%
76.3%
Play Area
34.2%
52.6%
13.2%
Scorers
Samir Wieczorek 55 Daniel Arias 65, 82, 85 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Arias of C.S Maritimo |
Match Ratings
1. | David Semedo (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Jorge Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Demlaba Sopalski (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
5. | Frederic Meride (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Kai Neuhaus (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Manuel Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Kevin Schulze (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Rodrigo Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Quim Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Rafael Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Cristiano Martins (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Ricardo Nascimento (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Paulo Marques (GK) | 0 |
1. | Glynn Sinclair (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Carlos Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Eddie Pallister (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Luis Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Artur Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Pedro Campos (MID) | 7 | |
7. | William Zanotti (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Fernando Rego (MID) | 8 | |
9. | Daniel Arias (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Jes Sørensen (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Samir Wieczorek (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Ian Mendonca (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Abel Soares (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Antonio Campos (ATT) | 0 |