Match Report


Sporting BragaSporting Braga     Beira MarBeira Mar
Jack HererJack Herer Pedro Silva Pedro Silva
Mark GrellaM. Grella79
G
captain1
G
68Vasco RegoV. Rego
Mustapha BergerM. Berger76
D
2
D
68Frederico VianaF. Viana
Sebastien HaeldermansS. Haeldermans75
D
3
D
68Dino BazzaniD. Bazzani
Morten BögelundM. Bögelund71
D
4
D
74Hugo VieiraH. Vieira
Leonardo GarciaL. Garcia68
D
5
D
72Frederico LopesF. Lopes
Ruben AntunesR. Antunes68
M
6
M
80Brandon LopezB. Lopez
Greg GascoigneG. Gascoigne70
M
7
M
76Rodolfo AndresR. Andres
Mike HoogstrateM. Hoogstrate72
A
8
A
74Jose Fortes LorenzoJ. Lorenzo
Moreno LantignottiM. Lantignotti69
A
9captain
A
78Steve TolleyS. Tolley
Cliff van der HoekC. van der Hoek71
A
10
A
76Dean GranttD. Grantt
Paul HendryP. Hendry74
A
11
A
76Teddy BishopT. Bishop
 
Harry SmithH. Smith36
D
12
D
70Miguel LopesM. Lopes
Felipe SegarraF. Segarra39
M
13
M
74Rafael VarelaR. Varela
Neil SounessN. Souness40
A
14
A
69Scott BeagrieS. Beagrie

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Beira Mar. A crowd of 18,988 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Braga and Beira Mar are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Jardim.


0.00
Beira Mar get the match underway!
6.36
Mustapha Berger barges into Steve Tolley. Mustapha Berger is shown the yellow card! Steve Tolley stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.27
Dino Bazzani makes a simple pass to Frederico Lopes. Frederico Lopes knocks the ball forward to Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.50
Mustapha Berger sees space and advances. Mustapha Berger knocks in a cross ball towards Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Vasco Rego.
11.56
Corner kick to Sporting Braga. Greg Gascoigne plays it short to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Morten Bögelund looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.46
Steve Tolley comes in with a late challenge on Morten Bögelund. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Morten Bögelund runs off the knock.
21.41
Brandon Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Mark Grella keeps it out!
26.06
Ruben Antunes receives the ball from a throw-in from Greg Gascoigne. Ruben Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Greg Gascoigne holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Vasco Rego manages to keep it out.
27.31
Frederico Lopes threads a neat ball through to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
28.50
Leonardo Garcia hits a low pass to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Cliff van der Hoek controls it well on his chest. Cliff van der Hoek edges inside the box! Cliff van der Hoek muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.58
Hugo Vieira makes a simple pass to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Mark Grella. Excellent save.
33.25
Leonardo Garcia flicks a high ball forward to Paul Hendry who takes it down. Paul Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Gascoigne but he's offside!
34.26
Greg Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.54
Ruben Antunes surges forward with the ball. Ruben Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek directs 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!
45.00
Hugo Vieira passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Beira Mar also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
47.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Rodolfo Andres laces a through ball forward to Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Mark Grella!
51.03
Frederico Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Vieira. Hugo Vieira threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop heads the ball goalwards. Mark Grella didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.45
Rodolfo Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Morten Bögelund.
59.20
Ruben Antunes takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hendry controls it well on his chest. Paul Hendry cuts inside the box! Paul Hendry shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Vasco Rego!
60.29
Without breaking stride, Ruben Antunes plays the ball forward to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Hendry and advances towards the goal... Cliff van der Hoek shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
61.07
Morten Bögelund makes a strong solo run forward. Morten Bögelund flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Mike Hoogstrate who has made a great run into the box. Mike Hoogstrate strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Vasco Rego smothers it!
63.58
Rodolfo Andres makes a probing pass to Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Mark Grella.
65.44
Brandon Lopez takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Mustapha Berger reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
66.34
Brandon Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
67.12
Hugo Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo plays a quick one-two with Teddy Bishop and rushes in on goal... Jose Fortes Lorenzo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
69.28
Rodolfo Andres flicks a high pass forward to Dean Grantt who brings the ball under control. Dean Grantt tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
71.45
Greg Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.10
Morten Bögelund passes the ball forward to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
75.45
Mike Hoogstrate changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mike Hoogstrate shoots from long range. Solid save from Vasco Rego. What a great pair of hands!
77.15
Rodolfo Andres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Garcia.
78.44
Ruben Antunes receives the ball from a throw-in from Greg Gascoigne. Ruben Antunes passes the ball forward to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.44
Mike Hoogstrate plays the ball forward to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek puts a great ball through. Mike Hoogstrate runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
84.54
Rodolfo Andres takes a short throw-in bringing Brandon Lopez into play. Brandon Lopez knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres edges inside the box! Rodolfo Andres rockets a shot on goal. Good keeping from Mark Grella as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.58
It's a corner kick. Brandon Lopez loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Dino Bazzani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.41
Rodolfo Andres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Mark Grella had no chance!! Goal for Beira Mar!
90.00
Morten Bögelund flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Antunes controls it well on his chest. Ruben Antunes threads a neat ball through to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne passes the ball forward but Paul Hendry is offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Braga

Beira Mar
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
9
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
26.1%
45.5%
28.4%

Scorers
Cliff van der Hoek 29, 40
Ruben Antunes 34
Steve Tolley 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cliff van der Hoek of Sporting Braga

Match Ratings
1.Mark Grella (GK)
8
2.Mustapha Berger (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Sebastien Haeldermans (DEF)
6
4.Morten Bögelund (DEF)
6
5.Leonardo Garcia (DEF)
6
6.Ruben Antunes (MID)goal scored
9
7.Greg Gascoigne (MID)
7
8.Mike Hoogstrate (ATT)
6
9.Moreno Lantignotti (ATT)
6
10.Cliff van der Hoek (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Paul Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Harry Smith (DEF)
0
13.Felipe Segarra (MID)
0
14.Neil Souness (ATT)
0

1.Vasco Rego (GK)
7
2.Frederico Viana (DEF)
6
3.Dino Bazzani (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Vieira (DEF)
6
5.Frederico Lopes (DEF)
6
6.Brandon Lopez (MID)
6
7.Rodolfo Andres (MID)
8
8.Jose Fortes Lorenzo (ATT)
6
9.Steve Tolley (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Dean Grantt (ATT)
6
11.Teddy Bishop (ATT)
6
 
12.Miguel Lopes (DEF)
0
13.Rafael Varela (MID)
0
14.Scott Beagrie (ATT)
0