Match Report


BelenensesBelenenses     Sporting BragaSporting Braga
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mauricio GutierrezM. Gutierrez69
G
captain1
G
59David SemedoD. Semedo
Antonio BarbosaA. Barbosa66
D
2
D
66Jorge CamposJ. Campos
Paulo AntunesP. Antunes63
D
3
D
65Tiago ValenteT. Valente
Jorge SoaresJ. Soares62
D
4
D
59Demlaba SopalskiD. Sopalski
Duarte FernandesD. Fernandes61
D
5
M
64Frederic MerideF. Meride
Miguel SousaM. Sousa61
M
6captain
M
62Kai NeuhausK. Neuhaus
Frederico JesusF. Jesus60
M
7
M
58Manuel VelosoM. Veloso
Francisco NascimentoF. Nascimento59
M
8
M
55Kevin SchulzeK. Schulze
Stephen GlassS. Glass54
M
9
A
69Julian CabreraJ. Cabrera
Eduardo RamosE. Ramos61
A
10
A
66Rodrigo AlmeidaR. Almeida
Cesar FernandesC. Fernandes56
A
11
A
64Quim NevesQ. Neves
 
Antonio GomesA. Gomes56
G
12
A
63Rafael SemedoR. Semedo
Rui BentoR. Bento54
A
13
A
61Cristiano MartinsC. Martins
Egbert BakboordE. Bakboord52
D
14
D
56Ricardo NascimentoR. Nascimento

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 8,792 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses 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 Ivone Nuno Gomes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Belenenses get the match underway!
2.11
Stephen Glass decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.34
Jorge Campos plays the ball forward to Kai Neuhaus. Kai Neuhaus flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
6.35
Kevin Schulze flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Almeida who takes it down. Rodrigo Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Quim Neves. Quim Neves directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
9.20
Kai Neuhaus takes it forward alone. Kai Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.17
Kai Neuhaus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
14.28
Manuel Veloso barges into Frederico Jesus. The referee brings Manuel Veloso to one side and gives him a warning! Frederico Jesus runs off the knock.
15.44
Manuel Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Soares.
18.02
Frederico Jesus sees Cesar Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesar Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
21.17
Jorge Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Meride. Frederic Meride knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Neves. Quim Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
32.38
Kevin Schulze darts forward. Kevin Schulze shoots from 25 yards but Mauricio Gutierrez is on top of it.
39.38
Stephen Glass flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Cesar Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Sporting Braga kick off the second half!
51.37
Tiago Valente hits it upfield. Rodrigo Almeida shoots from long range but is denied by Mauricio Gutierrez. Excellent save.
67.16
Kevin Schulze makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Antunes.
69.09
Miguel Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Ramos collects the pass. Eduardo Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
71.45
Manuel Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Neves. Quim Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
75.56
Jorge Soares flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Jesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Fernandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesar Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Ramos. With a superhuman jump, Eduardo Ramos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.53
Belenenses have made a substitution with Antonio Gomes replacing Stephen Glass .
81.59
Francisco Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Demlaba Sopalski.
85.26
Paulo Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Sousa who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Miguel Sousa stretches the opposition's defence. Miguel Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.41
Showing composure, Demlaba Sopalski laces a through ball forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Manuel Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Quim Neves who takes it down. Quim Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mauricio Gutierrez with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Belenenses

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

Possession
38.2%
61.8%
Play Area
29.4%
48.5%
22.1%

Scorers
Eduardo Ramos 39
Rodrigo Almeida 91

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Almeida of Sporting Braga

Match Ratings
1.Mauricio Gutierrez (GK)
7
2.Antonio Barbosa (DEF)
6
3.Paulo Antunes (DEF)
6
4.Jorge Soares (DEF)
6
5.Duarte Fernandes (DEF)
6
6.Miguel Sousa (MID)
7
7.Frederico Jesus (MID)
7
8.Francisco Nascimento (MID)
6
9.Stephen Glass (MID)
7
10.Eduardo Ramos (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Cesar Fernandes (ATT)
8
 
12.Antonio Gomes (GK)
6
13.Rui Bento (ATT)
0
14.Egbert Bakboord (DEF)
0

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