Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to U. Lamas. A crowd of 17,653 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while U. Lamas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Jardim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while U. Lamas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Jardim.
0.00
0-0U. Lamas kick off and get the match underway!
3.46
1-0Morten Bögelund flicks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Ramos. Vitor Ramos hits a low pass to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne hits a low pass to Paul Hendry. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paul Hendry provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Abel Moreira had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
6.23
1-0Manuel Nunes hacks Vitor Ramos from behind! Manuel Nunes is warned by the referee! Vitor Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.06
1-0Manuel Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Santos. Helder Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Fonseca. Sebastiao Fonseca finds some space and shoots from distance but Mark Grella reads it well. Fabulous save!
14.57
Jaime Varela threads the ball through to Vitor Ramos. Vitor Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne threads the ball through into the box. Paul Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.46
2-0Sebastiao Fonseca sees space and advances. Sebastiao Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Paul Welter. Paul Welter outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.31
Morten Bögelund hits a low pass to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne sees Mario Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Jardim makes a probing pass between the defence to Vitor Ramos. Vitor Ramos rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.59
3-0Ricardo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Helder Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mark Grella who gathers it comfortably.
28.39
3-0Greg Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Mario Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mario Jardim makes a probing pass to Vitor Ramos but he's offside!
30.48
Manuel Nunes plays the ball forward to Stefan Schneider. Stefan Schneider kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Welter. Paul Welter threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Stephen Dickov provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
33.30
Greg Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Vitor Ramos. Vitor Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne heads the ball goalwards but somehow Abel Moreira manages to keep it out.
38.26
Greg Gascoigne sees space and advances. Greg Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.41
Sebastiao Fonseca makes a simple pass to Helder Santos. Helder Santos shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
3-0Jaime Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim plays a one-two with Cliff van der Hoek and advances towards the goal... Manuel Nunes hacks Mario Jardim from behind! Mario Jardim appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. U. Lamas also appear unchanged since the first half. The U. Lamas players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
48.19
Stefan Schneider makes a beautiful solo run. Stefan Schneider flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Castro controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Castro shoots from long range. Good keeping from Mark Grella as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
49.55
3-0Corner kick to U. Lamas. Sebastiao Fonseca chips it to the near post. Manuel Nunes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
51.03
Greg Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hendry who brings the ball under control. Paul Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abel Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
55.53
Sebastiao Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Helder Santos. Helder Santos plays a one-two with Ricardo Castro and rushes in on goal... Helder Santos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Helder Santos!
60.03
Greg Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Cliff van der Hoek collects the pass. Cliff van der Hoek plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Hendry and advances towards the goal... Cliff van der Hoek cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
67.41
Vitor Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry plays a one-two with Greg Gascoigne and advances towards the goal... Paul Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Abel Moreira manages to gather it.
69.47
Arturo Leon threads a neat ball through to Helder Santos. Helder Santos shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.33
Frederico Zubizarreta sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Zubizarreta knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Santos. Helder Santos tries a spectacular strike. Wonderful reactions from Mark Grella keeps it out!
73.02
Greg Gascoigne brings the ball forward. Greg Gascoigne shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Abel Moreira. What a save!
75.03
Juan Gonzalez flicks a high ball forward to Helder Santos who takes it down. Helder Santos flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Zubizarreta who takes it down. Frederico Zubizarreta plays a one-two with Paul Welter and rushes in on goal... Frederico Zubizarreta tries a spectacular strike. Mark Grella gets down and covers it.
77.52
3-1U. Lamas have made a substitution with Andy Caldwell replacing Helder Santos and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.52
With imagination, Stefan Schneider laces a weighted ball forward to Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Castro. Ricardo Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Mark Grella comfortably gets down and covers it.
79.14
Vitor Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Greg Gascoigne controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Greg Gascoigne takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.57
Frederico Zubizarreta makes a probing pass to Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sebastiao Fonseca. Sebastiao Fonseca side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.14
With vision, Sebastien Haeldermans laces a weighted ball forward to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne hits a low pass to Vitor Ramos. Vitor Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abel Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
26.8%
43.9%
29.3%
Scorers
| Paul Hendry 3, 15 Vitor Ramos 22 Greg Gascoigne 79 | Helder Santos 56 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Greg Gascoigne of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mark Grella (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Berger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastien Haeldermans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Morten Bögelund (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jaime Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vitor Ramos (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Greg Gascoigne (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Paul Hendry (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Eddy Laspalles (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cliff van der Hoek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Jardim (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ray Paschetta (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Felipe Segarra (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Souness (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Abel Moreira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stefan Schneider (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manuel Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastiao Fonseca (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederico Zubizarreta (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arturo Leon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Helder Santos (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Paul Welter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eduardo Jimenez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Lopes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |