Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos where Gil Vicente play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 19,001 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gil Vicente are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Tavares.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gil Vicente are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Tavares.
0.00
0-0Gil Vicente start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.35
0-0Greg Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes knocks the ball forward, putting Greg Gascoigne through on goal. Greg Gascoigne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Lucian Nanu!
6.32
Mustapha Berger knocks the ball forward to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek runs straight at the defence! Cliff van der Hoek strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Lucian Nanu manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.03
0-0Mike Hoogstrate comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Loureiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jaime Loureiro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.34
Vitor Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
15.05
0-0Greg Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Cliff van der Hoek controls it well on his chest. Cliff van der Hoek threads the ball through to Mario Jardim but he's offside!
16.30
0-0Jaime Varela barges into Vitor Barbosa. The referee calls over Jaime Varela and shows him a yellow card! Vitor Barbosa runs off the knock.
18.35
0-0Mike Hoogstrate hacks Pablo Ruiz from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Mike Hoogstrate!! Pablo Ruiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.44
Greg Gascoigne sees Mario Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Jardim plays a one-two with Cliff van der Hoek and rushes in on goal... Mario Jardim side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Lucian Nanu!
24.26
0-0Abel Marques knocks the ball forward to Jaime Loureiro. Jaime Loureiro rushes past Sebastien Haeldermans! Mustapha Berger catches Jaime Loureiro on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
24.26
0-0The referee points to the spot..
25.46
Tiago Valente takes a short run up but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.11
0-0Vitor Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.34
0-1Quim Barros decides to run forward with the ball. Quim Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne runs straight at the defence! Greg Gascoigne makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.16
0-1Pablo Ruiz catches Greg Gascoigne on the ankles. The referee calls over Pablo Ruiz and warns him to calm down! Greg Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gil Vicente appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half. The Gil Vicente players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off!
51.15
Jaime Varela threads a neat ball through to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.05
Vitor Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.53
Vitor Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente shoots from 20 yards. Mark Grella gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
63.56
Greg Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Lucian Nanu manages to keep it out.
67.43
0-2Showing wonderful composure, Eugenio Molowny plays the ball forward to Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Valente collects the pass. Tiago Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastien Haeldermans.
81.37
Eugenio Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vitor Barbosa. Vitor Barbosa sees Abel Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Marques makes a pass forward but Tiago Valente makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
87.36
Abel Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Loureiro. Jaime Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mark Grella who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Vitor Barbosa passes the ball forward to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
28.8%
46.6%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Greg Gascoigne of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lucian Nanu (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pablo Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duarte Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vitor Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Abel Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vasco Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Silvio Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tiago Valente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jaime Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eduardo Postiga (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Billy Kasper (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vasco Antunes (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Jesus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mark Grella (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Berger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastien Haeldermans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Quim Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jaime Varela (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Ruben Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Greg Gascoigne (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Mike Hoogstrate (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Moreno Lantignotti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cliff van der Hoek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Jardim (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Harry Smith (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Felipe Segarra (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Souness (ATT) | 0 | |