Match Report


MaiaMaia     Sporting BragaSporting Braga
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro LoureiroP. Loureiro61
G
1
G
59David SemedoD. Semedo
Carlos SousaC. Sousa69
D
2
D
66Jorge CamposJ. Campos
Filipe MarquesF. Marques64
D
3
D
65Tiago ValenteT. Valente
Diogo NascimentoD. Nascimento60
D
4
D
59Demlaba SopalskiD. Sopalski
Pedro NunesP. Nunes58
D
5
M
64Frederic MerideF. Meride
Sebastiao NevesS. Neves81
M
6captain
M
62Kai NeuhausK. Neuhaus
Carlos FerreiraC. Ferreira70
M
captain7
M
58Manuel VelosoM. Veloso
Carlos AlvesC. Alves67
A
8
M
55Kevin SchulzeK. Schulze
John GreigJ. Greig66
A
9
A
69Julian CabreraJ. Cabrera
Moritz HeiserM. Heiser63
A
10
A
66Rodrigo AlmeidaR. Almeida
Rodrigo AndradeR. Andrade57
A
11
A
64Quim NevesQ. Neves
 
Jaime AntunesJ. Antunes69
M
12
A
63Rafael SemedoR. Semedo
Dale BarrettD. Barrett60
G
13
A
61Cristiano MartinsC. Martins
Francisco MoutinhoF. Moutinho57
G
14
D
56Ricardo NascimentoR. Nascimento

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 19,539 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Maia 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 Dani De Franceschi.


0.00
Sporting Braga kick off!
3.37
Sebastiao Neves hacks Kai Neuhaus from behind! The referee calls over Sebastiao Neves and warns him to calm down! Kai Neuhaus runs off the knock.
4.30
Carlos Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser knocks in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
6.13
Demlaba Sopalski flicks a high ball forward to Frederic Meride who takes it down. Frederic Meride threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.43
Demlaba Sopalski chips the ball to his team mate, Frederic Meride. Frederic Meride threads a neat ball through to Quim Neves. Quim Neves shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.17
Carlos Ferreira makes a probing pass to Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
22.03
Carlos Ferreira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlos Ferreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but David Semedo is on top of it.
27.47
With some swift thinking, Diogo Nascimento plays the ball forward to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. John Greig controls it well on his chest. John Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves heads the ball goalwards. David Semedo picks it out of the air!
28.02
Sebastiao Neves flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Alves controls it well on his chest. Carlos Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
32.09
Carlos Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Veloso. The referee warns Carlos Ferreira to calm down! Manuel Veloso stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.18
Tiago Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Frederic Meride. Frederic Meride makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera skips past Diogo Nascimento! Julian Cabrera cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Loureiro effortlessly smothers it!
38.08
Sebastiao Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Andrade. Rodrigo Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. With a superhuman jump, Moritz Heiser connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.27
Filipe Marques catches Quim Neves on the ankles. Filipe Marques is given a warning by the referee! Quim Neves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Jorge Campos sees Frederic Meride in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederic Meride passes the ball forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Pedro Loureiro.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Kevin Schulze loops the ball over to the far post. Julian Cabrera shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half. The Maia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Maia get the second half underway!
47.10
Diogo Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Neves. Sebastiao Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, John Greig. John Greig shoots from 25 yards. John Greig scores for Maia!!
54.44
Carlos Ferreira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.49
Carlos Ferreira sees Moritz Heiser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moritz Heiser knocks in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.57
Carlos Ferreira picks a pass forward to Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser lofts in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.45
Carlos Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
63.13
Filipe Marques makes a probing pass to Sebastiao Neves. Sebastiao Neves knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Campos.
65.30
Kai Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.56
Diogo Nascimento hacks Quim Neves from behind! The referee calls over Diogo Nascimento and shows him a yellow card! Quim Neves runs off the knock.
69.31
Tiago Valente makes a strong solo run forward. Tiago Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Neves. Quim Neves beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
72.26
Sebastiao Neves passes the ball forward to John Greig. John Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.38
Manuel Veloso sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Veloso plays a one-two with Quim Neves and rushes in on goal... Manuel Veloso side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Loureiro comfortably smothers it!
75.26
Carlos Ferreira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Jorge Campos blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
78.35
Pedro Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Carlos Ferreira plays the ball forward to John Greig. John Greig whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow David Semedo manages to keep it out.
81.14
Jorge Campos catches Rodrigo Andrade on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Andrade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.04
Jorge Campos makes a simple pass to Manuel Veloso. 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 Filipe Marques.
84.57
Tiago Valente flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Meride holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederic Meride sees Rodrigo Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Almeida plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Cabrera and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodrigo Almeida shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.52
Jorge Campos advances with the ball. Jorge Campos threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Carlos Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Ferreira who takes it down. Carlos Ferreira surges forward with the ball. Carlos Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Maia

Sporting Braga
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
23.8%
42.6%
33.7%

Scorers
Moritz Heiser 38
John Greig 47
Carlos Alves 54
Rodrigo Almeida 6, 85
Quim Neves 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Ferreira of Maia

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Loureiro (GK)
6
2.Carlos Sousa (DEF)
6
3.Filipe Marques (DEF)
6
4.Diogo Nascimento (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Pedro Nunes (DEF)
6
6.Sebastiao Neves (MID)
7
7.Carlos Ferreira (MID)
9
8.Carlos Alves (ATT)goal scored
7
9.John Greig (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Moritz Heiser (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rodrigo Andrade (ATT)
6
 
12.Jaime Antunes (MID)
0
13.Dale Barrett (GK)
0
14.Francisco Moutinho (GK)
0

1.David Semedo (GK)
7
2.Jorge Campos (DEF)yellow card
7
3.Tiago Valente (DEF)
7
4.Demlaba Sopalski (DEF)
6
5.Frederic Meride (MID)
8
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)goal scored
7
 
12.Rafael Semedo (ATT)
0
13.Cristiano Martins (ATT)
0
14.Ricardo Nascimento (DEF)
0