Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to U. Lamas. A crowd of 17,686 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while U. Lamas appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Vitor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while U. Lamas appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Vitor.
0.00
0-0Sporting Braga kick off and get the first half underway!
2.25
1-0Jorge Antunes makes a simple pass to Brendan Godber. Brendan Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Moutinho. Joao Moutinho makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
6.10
1-0Sebastiao Andrade threads a neat ball through to Brendan Godber. Brendan Godber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.12
1-0David Youds threads a neat ball through to Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Andrade who brings the ball under control. Roberto Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Nuno Mendes.
9.32
Cristiano Santos takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Nuno Mendes drops low and scoops up the ball.
10.28
Nuno Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Lima. Nuno Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Loureiro. Samuel Loureiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Joao Barbosa easily picks it out of the air!
14.48
Cristiano Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Antunes. Jorge Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Andrade. Roberto Andrade directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Nuno Mendes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.32
2-0Antonio Oshadogan passes the ball forward to Eduardo Barbosa. With a delightful solo run, Eduardo Barbosa stretches the opposition's defence. Eduardo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
21.06
David Youds sees space and advances. David Youds flicks a high ball forward to Joao Moutinho who takes it down. Joao Moutinho shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.45
Martin Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Godber. Brendan Godber threads a neat ball through to Joao Moutinho. Joao Moutinho shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.04
2-0Eduardo Barbosa brings the ball forward. Eduardo Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Lima. Nuno Lima finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Martin Aguilar steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
34.05
Linus Berg sees Antonio Oshadogan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Oshadogan flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Fernandes. Nuno Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Costa.
38.06
Eduardo Barbosa advances with the ball. Eduardo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.53
Antonio Oshadogan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Loureiro. Samuel Loureiro decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball comes off Martin Aguilar and the loose ball is cleared up field.
44.45
2-0David Youds catches Nuno Fernandes on the ankles. The referee calls over David Youds and warns him to calm down! Nuno Fernandes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. U. Lamas appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The U. Lamas players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
U. Lamas start the second half!
49.47
David Youds barges into Nuno Fernandes. The referee calls over David Youds and shows him a yellow card! Nuno Fernandes gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
51.29
Jody Mendonca flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Loureiro. Samuel Loureiro finds some space and shoots from distance. Joao Barbosa gets down and covers it.
53.50
Jorge Ribeiro hits a low pass to Brendan Godber. Brendan Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Andrade. Roberto Andrade knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Nuno Mendes manages to gather it comfortably.
57.30
Cristiano Santos passes the ball forward to Brendan Godber. Brendan Godber shoots from 20 yards. Nuno Mendes effortlessly gets down and covers it.
60.12
2-0U. Lamas have made a substitution with Nuno Marques replacing Nuno Fernandes .
65.14
Jorge Ribeiro threads the ball through to Brendan Godber. Brendan Godber sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
67.33
Martin Aguilar chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Andrade controls it well on his chest. Roberto Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Antunes. Jorge Antunes whips the ball goalwards with his head. Nuno Mendes effortlessly punches it away to safety.
79.39
Samuel Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Lima. Nuno Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Joao Barbosa didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.27
With some swift thinking, Diogo Semedo plays the ball forward to Nuno Marques. Nuno Marques shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.02
Sebastiao Andrade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Godber. Brendan Godber whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Santos. Cristiano Santos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
89.37
Jody Mendonca hits a low pass to Nuno Marques. Nuno Marques whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Loureiro. Samuel Loureiro beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
31.9%
44.9%
23.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Loureiro of U. Lamas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Joao Barbosa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Helder Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Aguilar (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | David Youds (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Jorge Ribeiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Sebastiao Andrade (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cristiano Santos (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Jorge Antunes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Brendan Godber (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Joao Moutinho (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Roberto Andrade (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Antonio Lima (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gregorio Menendez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastian Thiele (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nuno Mendes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Diogo Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Linus Berg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Oshadogan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samuel Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Loureiro (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Jody Mendonca (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Barbosa (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Frederico Blanco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nuno Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nuno Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bruno Nascimento (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jimmy Rott (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nuno Marques (GK) | 6 | |