Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Campo do Adelino Rodrigues where U Madeira play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 8,530 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both U Madeira and Sporting Braga are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Loureiro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both U Madeira and Sporting Braga are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Loureiro.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and U Madeira get the match underway!
9.23
0-0Cesar Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Loureiro. Cristiano Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards John Burley. John Burley knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Jorge Almeida reads it well. Excellent keeping!
16.02
0-0Gaspar Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Bento. Quim Bento takes it forward alone. Quim Bento shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.14
Carlos Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Cristiano Loureiro. Cristiano Loureiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jorge Almeida!
42.26
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Cristiano Loureiro plays the ball forward to John Burley. John Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Almeida who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Eduardo Teixeira threads the ball through to Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. U Madeira appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Braga players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
0-1Morgan Ferraresi sees a break and surges forward. Morgan Ferraresi plays a quick one-two with Miguel Bravo and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Morgan Ferraresi provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Bruno Alves has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.42
Carlos Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Loureiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Loureiro shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.58
0-1Abel Castro makes a probing pass to Miguel Bravo. Miguel Bravo cuts inside the box! Gaspar Castro comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Bravo. Miguel Bravo appeals for a penalty! Given!!
57.58
0-1The referee points to the spot..
59.36
Abel Castro takes a stuttering run up. Abel Castro slots the ball into the top left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
61.28
Samuel Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro laces a weighted ball forward to Miguel Bravo. Miguel Bravo shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.20
Carlos Ferreira laces a weighted ball forward to John Burley. John Burley plays a quick one-two with Cristiano Loureiro and rushes in on goal... John Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.34
Ruben Antunes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ruben Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Abel Castro easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abel Castro finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Bruno Alves!
77.37
1-2Sporting Braga have made a substitution with Gaspar Veloso replacing Ruben Antunes .
79.21
Gaspar Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Abel Castro controls it well on his chest. Abel Castro shoots from 20 yards but Bruno Alves reads it well. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28.2%
Scorers
| John Burley 65 | Morgan Ferraresi 48 Abel Castro 59 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Morgan Ferraresi of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bruno Alves (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gaspar Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Abel Campos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Vasco Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Ferreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cesar Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Quim Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Burley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Cristiano Loureiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Guilherme Monteiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose E. De Ascentis (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Valente (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jorge Almeida (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Moktar Sablé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Quim Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ole Piket (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Morgan Ferraresi (DEF) | | 9 |
| 6. | Eduardo Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alexandre Alves (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ruben Antunes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Samuel Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Abel Castro (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Miguel Bravo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | David Sousa (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gaspar Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Edgar Soares (GK) | 0 | |