Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estadio do Bonfim where Vitoria Setúbal play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 18,093 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitoria Setúbal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Rodrigues.


0.00
Sporting Braga start the match!
2.09
David Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.51
Thibault Gourvennec chips the ball to his team mate, Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé rushes past Demlaba Sopalski! Micha‘l Goussé takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
8.27
Luciano Soligo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé plays a quick one-two with Bruno Loureiro and rushes in on goal... Micha‘l Goussé side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.21
Danny Moncur flicks a high ball forward to Thibault Gourvennec who takes it down. Thibault Gourvennec threads the ball through to Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
15.00
Tiago Valente clumsily knocks into Bruno Loureiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.19
David Barbosa surges forward with the ball. David Barbosa plays a one-two with Micha‘l Goussé and rushes in on goal... David Barbosa shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.17
Manuel Veloso changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Manuel Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.25
Kai Neuhaus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Neves. Quim Neves tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.37
David Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Graham Redknapp collects the pass. Graham Redknapp shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.41
With vision, David Barbosa laces a through ball forward to Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp rushes past Demlaba Sopalski! Graham Redknapp muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! David Semedo had no chance!! Goal for Vitoria Setúbal!
36.45
Manuel Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Neves. Quim Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.05
Marco Strada flicks a high pass forward. David Barbosa collects the pass. David Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Loureiro controls it well on his chest. Bruno Loureiro shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.08
David Barbosa barges into Kai Neuhaus. The referee calls over David Barbosa and warns him to calm down! Kai Neuhaus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.44
Demlaba Sopalski barges into Graham Redknapp. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Redknapp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
With great vision, Manuel Veloso plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida threads the ball through to Julian Cabrera but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Vitoria Setúbal kick off!
47.21
Luciano Soligo surges forward with the ball. Luciano Soligo knocks in a cross ball towards Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Micha‘l Goussé!
53.27
With a delightful solo run, Thibault Gourvennec stretches the opposition's defence. Thibault Gourvennec kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Loureiro but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.58
Luciano Soligo flicks a high pass forward to Graham Redknapp who brings the ball under control. Graham Redknapp plays a one-two with Micha‘l Goussé and advances towards the goal... Graham Redknapp rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.11
Tiago Valente passes the ball forward to Julian Cabrera. Showing composure, Julian Cabrera plays the ball forward to Quim Neves. Quim Neves tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
63.25
Manuel Veloso surges forward with the ball. Manuel Veloso edges inside the box! Danny Moncur clumsily knocks into Manuel Veloso. Penalty not given!!
67.31
Julian Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Almeida controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.53
Manuel Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Almeida controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Almeida shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
72.33
David Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp shoots from 20 yards but David Semedo reads it well. Fabulous save!
79.35
Bruno Loureiro hacks Tiago Valente from behind! Bruno Loureiro is shown the yellow card! Tiago Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.55
David Barbosa threads the ball through to Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.25
Jorge Campos catches Graham Redknapp on the ankles. The referee calls over Jorge Campos and shows him a yellow card! Graham Redknapp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Luciano Soligo passes the ball forward to Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
22.7%
48%
29.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Barbosa of Vitoria Setúbal

Match Ratings
1.David Semedo (GK)
6
2.Jorge Campos (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Tiago Valente (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Demlaba Sopalski (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Frederic Meride (MID)
6
6.Kai Neuhaus (MID)
6
7.Manuel Veloso (MID)
7
8.Kevin Schulze (MID)
6
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.Ricardo Nascimento (DEF)
0