Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 17,700 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Farense 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 Ivone Rodrigues.
The pitch is in good condition.
Farense 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 Ivone Rodrigues.
0.00
0-0Farense kick off and get the first half underway!
2.40
0-0Kai Neuhaus sees Rodrigo Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Quim Neves. Quim Neves heads the ball goalwards. Antonio Martins didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
3.24
0-0Gavin Jackson flicks a high pass forward to Leon Bräutigam who brings the ball under control. Leon Bräutigam whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Demlaba Sopalski's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
4.37
0-0Duncan Booth takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Andre Nunes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.40
0-0Tiago Valente runs up as Demlaba Sopalski takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Tiago Valente sees Kai Neuhaus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Kai Neuhaus plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.05
0-0Manuel Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Almeida who takes it down. Rodrigo Almeida shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.15
0-1Tiago Valente passes the ball forward to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Neves. Quim Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Antonio Martins had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
15.04
0-1Ricardo Nascimento hacks Leon Bräutigam from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Bräutigam runs off the knock.
18.33
0-1Ricardo Nascimento catches Andre Nunes on the ankles. The referee calls over Ricardo Nascimento and warns him to calm down! Andre Nunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.48
Kevin Schulze flicks a high ball forward to Quim Neves who takes it down. Quim Neves shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.13
Chritophe Muller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth passes the ball forward to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
22.56
Filipe Postiga comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Nascimento. The referee calls over Filipe Postiga and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Nascimento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.36
Gavin Jackson knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin whips in a cross ball towards Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! David Semedo had no chance!! Goal for Farense!
32.05
Warren Atherton passes the ball forward to Gavin Jackson. Gavin Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Leon Bräutigam holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Bräutigam shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.12
With a delightful solo run, Gavin Jackson stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Jackson knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by David Semedo. Excellent save.
34.46
Duncan Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
39.05
Warren Atherton sees Gavin Jackson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Jackson hits a low pass to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.44
Duarte Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Jackson. Gavin Jackson plays the ball forward to Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.26
Duarte Postiga clumsily knocks into Julian Cabrera. The referee calls over Duarte Postiga and shows him a yellow card! Julian Cabrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Farense 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!
47.25
Duncan Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
48.44
Julian Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Almeida collects the pass. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Piocelle.
53.08
Gavin Jackson flicks a high ball forward to Leon Bräutigam who takes it down. Leon Bräutigam finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.41
Tiago Valente threads the ball through to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Piocelle.
61.53
Kevin Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Quim Neves controls it well on his chest. Quim Neves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Antonio Martins. Excellent save.
65.29
Kevin Schulze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Martins who gathers it comfortably.
67.49
Ricardo Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Neuhaus. Kai Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward to Quim Neves who brings the ball under control. Quim Neves tries a spectacular long range effort but Antonio Martins is on top of it.
71.27
With some swift thinking, Kevin Schulze plays the ball forward to Quim Neves. Quim Neves shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
75.52
1-1Gavin Jackson kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin puts a great ball through. Leon Bräutigam runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.52
Gavin Jackson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Jackson of Farense |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Antonio Martins (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Piocelle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Warren Atherton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Duarte Postiga (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Chritophe Muller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Booth (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Jackson (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Leon Bräutigam (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Mervin Makin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Filipe Postiga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andre Nunes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alexandre Moutinho (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Azziz Mouret (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Barbosa (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Semedo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Demlaba Sopalski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Nascimento (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Frederic Meride (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kai Neuhaus (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Manuel Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Schulze (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Cabrera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rodrigo Almeida (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Quim Neves (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Rafael Semedo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cristiano Martins (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paulo Marques (GK) | 0 | |