Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Clube Desportivo das Aves. A crowd of 16,911 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Moreira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Moreira.
0.00
0-0Clube Desportivo das Aves kick off!
6.44
0-0Sebastien Haeldermans flicks a high pass forward to Cliff van der Hoek who brings the ball under control. Cliff van der Hoek hits a low pass to Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Albrecht Widmann as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
7.31
0-0It's a corner kick. Greg Gascoigne loops the ball over to the far post. Edgar Ramos gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
8.27
0-1Leonardo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Neil Boertien collects the pass. Neil Boertien cuts inside the box! Neil Boertien tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
14.55
0-1Sebastien Haeldermans darts forward. Sebastien Haeldermans makes a simple pass to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes rushes past Regi Buffel! Ruben Antunes rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.06
Greg Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
24.18
Greg Gascoigne flicks a high ball forward to Cliff van der Hoek who takes it down. Cliff van der Hoek runs straight at the defence! Cliff van der Hoek side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.35
1-1Leonardo Cabrera catches Mario Jardim on the ankles. The referee calls over Leonardo Cabrera and shows him a yellow card! Mario Jardim stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.43
Mustapha Berger threads a neat ball through to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes threads the ball through to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Moreno Lantignotti through on goal. Moreno Lantignotti looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Albrecht Widmann manages to gather it comfortably.
36.03
Moreno Lantignotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim passes the ball forward to Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate takes a shot at goal but is denied by Albrecht Widmann. Excellent save.
38.39
Nuno Martins flicks a high pass forward. Djimi Meriem holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djimi Meriem flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Santos who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Santos threads a neat, attacking ball through to Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Mark Grella is on top of it.
39.41
Leonardo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Djimi Meriem holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djimi Meriem finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
40.05
Seeing Sebastien Haeldermans's attacking run, Morten Bögelund quickly throws the ball into his path. Sebastien Haeldermans threads the ball through to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Moreno Lantignotti who brings the ball under control. Moreno Lantignotti shoots from 25 yards. The keeper, Albrecht Widmann, sees it late!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. Clube Desportivo das Aves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Greg Gascoigne makes an attacking run forward. Greg Gascoigne plays a one-two with Cliff van der Hoek and rushes in on goal... Greg Gascoigne cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.13
3-1Greg Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.38
3-1Clube Desportivo das Aves have made a substitution with Stefan Bartsch replacing Gaspar Santos .
63.01
Eugenio Storari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mark Grella who gathers it comfortably.
65.06
3-1Leonardo Cabrera comes in with a late challenge on Mario Jardim. The referee calls over Leonardo Cabrera and warns him to calm down! Mario Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.10
Greg Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti advances inside the box! Moreno Lantignotti shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
67.48
Cliff van der Hoek comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Rego. Cliff van der Hoek is shown the yellow card! Tiago Rego runs off the knock.
69.30
Paolo Den Turk brings the ball forward. Paolo Den Turk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
79.02
Leonardo Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk flicks a high pass forward. Neil Boertien controls it well on his chest. Neil Boertien edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Neil Boertien provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
83.57
3-1Tiago Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk plays a quick one-two with Tiago Rego and rushes in on goal... Paolo Den Turk rockets a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Sebastien Haeldermans.
85.10
It's a corner kick which Tiago Rego takes quickly, playing the ball short to Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jaime Varela steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
87.47
Sebastien Haeldermans barges into Djimi Meriem. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Djimi Meriem runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
29.9%
44.8%
25.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Greg Gascoigne of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mark Grella (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Berger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastien Haeldermans (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Morten Bögelund (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jaime Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruben Antunes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Greg Gascoigne (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Mike Hoogstrate (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Moreno Lantignotti (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Cliff van der Hoek (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mario Jardim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Harry Smith (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Felipe Segarra (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Souness (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Albrecht Widmann (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Edgar Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Regi Buffel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leonardo Cabrera (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Nuno Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Djimi Meriem (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tiago Rego (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paolo Den Turk (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eugenio Storari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Boertien (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gaspar Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominique de Haan (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Andrade (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stefan Bartsch (ATT) | 6 | |