Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 14,949 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 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Futre.


0.00
The whistle blows and Maia kick off!
2.18
Ronald Evers threads a neat ball through to Hannes Sparwasser. Hannes Sparwasser plays a one-two with Moritz Breitner and advances towards the goal... Hannes Sparwasser makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
3.10
Hugo Lima makes a probing pass to Igor Onopko. Without breaking stride, Igor Onopko plays the ball forward to Zerbini Rocchi. Zerbini Rocchi makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Tiago Fonseca. Tiago Fonseca takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.33
Igor Onopko knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Fonseca. Tiago Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Zerbini Rocchi. Zerbini Rocchi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Artur Gomes manages to gather it.
6.01
Cesar Valente flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Santos who takes it down. Gaspar Santos shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.33
Ronald Evers threads a neat ball through to Moritz Breitner. Moritz Breitner shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.51
Cesar Valente receives the ball from a throw-in from Ronald Evers. Cesar Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Breitner. Moritz Breitner cuts inside the box! Moritz Breitner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Bert Kantelberg.
14.38
Ronald Evers takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Mykhaylo Polyachenko gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
16.44
Hugo Barros flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Valente controls it well on his chest. Cesar Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Breitner. Moritz Breitner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Lima.
18.22
Sveinn Ingólfsson threads the ball through to Mykhaylo Polyachenko. Mykhaylo Polyachenko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vasco Viana.
24.46
Igor Onopko threads the ball through to Mykhaylo Polyachenko. Mykhaylo Polyachenko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasco Viana.
27.44
Igor Onopko threads the ball through to Zerbini Rocchi. Zerbini Rocchi shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.43
Hugo Lima flicks a high ball forward to Igor Onopko who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Igor Onopko plays the ball forward to Zerbini Rocchi. Zerbini Rocchi shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
38.56
Jean-Pierre Diomede knocks the ball forward to Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch darts forward. Hauke Jentsch skips past Sergio Pinheiro! Hauke Jentsch muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Artur Gomes gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
39.29
Showing intelligent composure, Ronald Evers picks a pass forward to Hannes Sparwasser. Hannes Sparwasser whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
42.15
Ronald Evers knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Sparwasser. Hannes Sparwasser connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Jorge Andrade threads the ball through to Ronald Evers. Ronald Evers flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Sparwasser easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Sparwasser rushes past Nuno Veloso! Hannes Sparwasser muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Jean-Pierre Diomede sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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 Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
47.09
Igor Onopko threads a neat ball through to Mykhaylo Polyachenko. Mykhaylo Polyachenko finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Artur Gomes.
49.07
Jorge Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Ronald Evers. Ronald Evers flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Breitner controls it well on his chest. Moritz Breitner runs straight at the defence! Moritz Breitner comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Superb reactions from Bert Kantelberg. What a save!
51.55
Jorge Andrade decides to run forward with the ball. Jorge Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Wilfred Pothuizen collects the pass. Wilfred Pothuizen shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Bert Kantelberg manages to gather it.
53.32
Nuno Veloso catches Wilfred Pothuizen on the ankles. The referee calls over Nuno Veloso and warns him to calm down! Wilfred Pothuizen stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.02
Hugo Lima flicks a high ball forward to Sveinn Ingólfsson who gracefully takes it down. Sveinn Ingólfsson flicks a high pass forward to Zerbini Rocchi who brings the ball under control. Zerbini Rocchi makes a probing pass between the defence to Mykhaylo Polyachenko. Mykhaylo Polyachenko shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Artur Gomes smothers it!
66.09
Hauke Jentsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Zerbini Rocchi. Zerbini Rocchi tries a spectacular long range effort. Artur Gomes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.01
Cesar Valente picks a pass forward to Moritz Breitner. Moritz Breitner rushes past Jean-Pierre Diomede! Some silky footwork from Moritz Breitner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.57
Hauke Jentsch threads a neat ball through to Tiago Fonseca. Tiago Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Mykhaylo Polyachenko. Mykhaylo Polyachenko rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.41
Igor Onopko sees Mykhaylo Polyachenko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mykhaylo Polyachenko plays a quick one-two with Zerbini Rocchi and rushes in on goal... Mykhaylo Polyachenko rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Artur Gomes with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
87.05
Cesar Valente barges into Igor Onopko. Cesar Valente is given a warning by the referee! Igor Onopko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
32.9%
45.1%
22%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mykhaylo Polyachenko of Sporting Braga

Match Ratings
1.Artur Gomes (GK)
7
2.Vasco Viana (DEF)
6
3.Sergio Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4.Jorge Andrade (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Barros (DEF)
6
6.Cesar Valente (MID)
6
7.Ronald Evers (MID)
7
8.Wilfred Pothuizen (ATT)
6
9.Hannes Sparwasser (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Moritz Breitner (ATT)
7
11.Gaspar Santos (ATT)
6
 
12.Helder Carvalho (GK)
0
13.Luis Santos (GK)
0
14.David Lima (GK)
0