Match Report


MoreirenseMoreirense     Sporting BragaSporting Braga
Computer Player Computer Player Jack Herer Jack Herer
Artur PintoA. Pinto65
G
1captain
G
79Mark GrellaM. Grella
Eduardo JardimE. Jardim75
D
2
D
64Quim BarrosQ. Barros
Mario VieiraM. Vieira69
D
3
D
75Sebastien HaeldermansS. Haeldermans
Miguel SantosM. Santos67
D
4
D
71Morten BögelundM. Bögelund
Craig LawC. Law66
D
5
D
64Jaime VarelaJ. Varela
Gouki NakamuraG. Nakamura80
M
6
M
68Vitor RamosV. Ramos
Duarte LopesD. Lopes71
M
7
M
70Greg GascoigneG. Gascoigne
Craig PhilipsC. Philips68
M
8
A
74Paul HendryP. Hendry
Eduardo BarbosaE. Barbosa67
A
9
A
72Mike HoogstrateM. Hoogstrate
Sergio FernandesS. Fernandes62
A
10
A
71Cliff van der HoekC. van der Hoek
Francisco CostaF. Costa62
A
captain11
A
71Mario JardimM. Jardim
 
Fernando MendesF. Mendes66
M
12
D
41Ray PaschettaR. Paschetta
Vitor AndradeV. Andrade64
M
13
M
39Felipe SegarraF. Segarra
Vitor CostaV. Costa60
M
14
A
40Neil SounessN. Souness

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 19,542 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Moreirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Silvio Barbosa.


0.00
Sporting Braga start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.07
Jaime Varela comes in with a late challenge on Gouki Nakamura. The referee calls over Jaime Varela and shows him a yellow card! Gouki Nakamura stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.16
Sebastien Haeldermans knocks the ball forward to Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim threads a neat ball through to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne plays a one-two with Vitor Ramos and advances towards the goal... Greg Gascoigne side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.30
Craig Philips threads the ball through to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastien Haeldermans.
10.10
Eduardo Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Duarte Lopes who brings the ball under control. Duarte Lopes passes the ball forward to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Mark Grella!
12.15
Craig Law arcs the ball upfield. Gouki Nakamura shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.29
Cliff van der Hoek clumsily knocks into Mario Vieira. The referee calls over Cliff van der Hoek and shows him a yellow card! Mario Vieira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.43
Craig Philips clumsily knocks into Greg Gascoigne. Craig Philips is shown the yellow card! Greg Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.40
Sebastien Haeldermans knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Ramos. Vitor Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate whips in a cross ball towards Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim powers a header at goal but somehow Artur Pinto manages to keep it out.
24.04
Duarte Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Philips. Craig Philips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.31
Jaime Varela passes the ball forward to Vitor Ramos. Vitor Ramos makes a probing pass to Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Artur Pinto with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
30.43
Miguel Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Law. Craig Law threads the ball through to Craig Philips. Craig Philips plays a scrappy one-two with Duarte Lopes and advances towards the goal... Morten Bögelund barges into Craig Philips. Penalty not given!!
32.28
Duarte Lopes knocks the ball forward to Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.14
Greg Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.02
Sebastien Haeldermans breaks forward. Sebastien Haeldermans hits a low pass to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Artur Pinto as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
39.23
It's a corner kick. Greg Gascoigne loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Mario Vieira reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
40.30
Sebastien Haeldermans threads a neat ball through to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne sees Paul Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Hendry cuts inside the box! Paul Hendry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Artur Pinto.
41.26
Corner kick to Sporting Braga. Greg Gascoigne plays it short to Morten Bögelund. Some silky footwork from Morten Bögelund provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Gouki Nakamura plays the ball forward to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastien Haeldermans.
44.13
Greg Gascoigne sees space and advances. Greg Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Cliff van der Hoek. Craig Law barges into Cliff van der Hoek. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
45.00
Greg Gascoigne flicks a high ball forward to Vitor Ramos who gracefully takes it down. Vitor Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Jardim and stumbles forward towards the goal... Vitor Ramos tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Moreirense appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Moreirense kick off and get the second half underway!
54.01
Greg Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate hits a low pass to Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.16
Mario Vieira darts forward. Mario Vieira passes the ball forward to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.00
Gouki Nakamura flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duarte Lopes shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Greg Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate lofts in a cross ball towards Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
69.35
Eduardo Barbosa sees Sergio Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Craig Philips. Craig Philips jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.44
Greg Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.11
Craig Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Fernandes comfortably collects the pass. Sergio Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Mark Grella. Excellent save.
77.21
Vitor Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Mike Hoogstrate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Hoogstrate edges inside the box! Mike Hoogstrate takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
87.17
Gouki Nakamura makes a beautiful solo run. Gouki Nakamura knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morten Bögelund.
90.00
Sebastien Haeldermans threads the ball through to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Greg Gascoigne shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Moreirense

Sporting Braga
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
30.3%
42.1%
27.6%

Scorers
Craig Philips 69
Greg Gascoigne 4
Mike Hoogstrate 26, 77
Mario Jardim 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mike Hoogstrate of Sporting Braga

Match Ratings
1.Artur Pinto (GK)
6
2.Eduardo Jardim (DEF)
6
3.Mario Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Santos (DEF)
6
5.Craig Law (DEF)
6
6.Gouki Nakamura (MID)
6
7.Duarte Lopes (MID)
6
8.Craig Philips (MID)goal scoredyellow card
6
9.Eduardo Barbosa (ATT)
6
10.Sergio Fernandes (ATT)
6
11.Francisco Costa (ATT)
6
 
12.Fernando Mendes (MID)
0
13.Vitor Andrade (MID)
0
14.Vitor Costa (MID)
0

1.Mark Grella (GK)
6
2.Quim Barros (DEF)
6
3.Sebastien Haeldermans (DEF)
7
4.Morten Bögelund (DEF)
6
5.Jaime Varela (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Vitor Ramos (MID)
7
7.Greg Gascoigne (MID)goal scored
9
8.Paul Hendry (ATT)
6
9.Mike Hoogstrate (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Cliff van der Hoek (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Mario Jardim (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ray Paschetta (DEF)
0
13.Felipe Segarra (MID)
0
14.Neil Souness (ATT)
0