Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to C.D. Feirense. A crowd of 8,797 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while C.D. Feirense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while C.D. Feirense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0C.D. Feirense kick off and get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Jan Haefliger kicks a strong pass forward to Valentino Martinelli. Valentino Martinelli threads the ball through to Rafael Lopes but he's offside!
4.19
0-0Fernando Castro passes the ball forward to Albrecht Fromm. Albrecht Fromm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Quaresma.
6.30
0-0Emile Maclean barges into Rodrigo Fernandes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Fernandes stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.27
Fernando Castro passes the ball forward to Albrecht Fromm. Albrecht Fromm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Quaresma.
12.45
Diogo Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Diogo Castro makes a probing pass to Sebastiao Carvalho but he's offside!
15.47
1-0Jorge Quaresma makes a simple pass to Jan Haefliger. Jan Haefliger passes the ball forward to Valentino Martinelli. Valentino Martinelli lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Lopes. Rafael Lopes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.32
1-0Cristiano Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lopes. Rafael Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alexandre Andrade!
21.16
1-0Frederico Semedo decides to run forward with the ball. Frederico Semedo shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.41
Fernando Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Maclean. Emile Maclean tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.14
Diogo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Fromm. Albrecht Fromm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.50
Dominic Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lopes. Rafael Lopes shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Sporting Braga start the second half!
48.54
Jorge Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Valentino Martinelli. Valentino Martinelli tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.45
Cristiano Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lopes. Rafael Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.14
Frederico Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Carvalho. Sebastiao Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Maclean. Emile Maclean connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Jakob Schell manages to keep it out.
59.50
Diogo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Fromm. Albrecht Fromm shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.37
2-0Fernando Castro clumsily knocks into Jorge Postiga. Fernando Castro is given a warning by the referee! Jorge Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.40
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
63.20
Alexander Rösler comes in with a late challenge on Valentino Martinelli. The referee calls over Alexander Rösler and warns him to calm down! Valentino Martinelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.47
Diogo Castro decides to run forward with the ball. Diogo Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Maclean. Emile Maclean is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.40
Dominic Young knocks the ball forward to Valentino Martinelli. Valentino Martinelli lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Lopes. Rafael Lopes heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Alexandre Andrade.
84.13
Diogo Castro surges forward with the ball. Diogo Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Carvalho. Sebastiao Carvalho heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.29
Diogo Castro makes a probing pass to Emile Maclean. Emile Maclean shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.38
Diogo Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Carvalho. Sebastiao Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Fromm. Albrecht Fromm is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Cristiano Moreira sees space and advances. Cristiano Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Valentino Martinelli. Valentino Martinelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
The man of the match was awarded to Valentino Martinelli of Sporting Braga
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
28.2%
48.7%
23.1%
Scorers