Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 9,493 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sporting Covilha start the match!
2.27
0-0Eduardo Viana comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Soares. Eduardo Viana is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Soares runs off the knock.
14.02
0-0Jorge Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Valentino Martinelli. Valentino Martinelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.12
0-0Jorge Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Valentino Martinelli. Valentino Martinelli goes all the way! Valentino Martinelli shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.51
0-0Jorge Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Postiga. Jorge Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Lopes. Rafael Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.15
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.13
0-0Rodrigo Tavares makes a simple pass to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Nascimento but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off!
47.12
1-0Jaime Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Nascimento. Rodrigo Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Jakob Schell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.01
Alberto Costa surges forward with the ball. Alberto Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.56
Jaime Gomes threads the ball through to Rodrigo Nascimento. Rodrigo Nascimento tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
55.34
Nuno Moutinho brings the ball forward. Nuno Moutinho threads the ball through to Jorge Faria. Jorge Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.05
Dominic Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Lopes. Rafael Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valentino Martinelli. Valentino Martinelli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.41
Jaime Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Nascimento. Rodrigo Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Jorge Faria but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.55
1-0Jorge Faria barges into Jorge Quaresma. Jorge Faria is warned by the referee! Jorge Quaresma carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.10
Jan Haefliger comes in with a late challenge on Aladino De Vezze. Jan Haefliger is warned by the referee! Aladino De Vezze stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.52
Rodrigo Fernandes threads the ball through to Jorge Postiga. Jorge Postiga passes the ball forward to Valentino Martinelli. Valentino Martinelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.19
Jorge Postiga barges into Rodrigo Tavares. Jorge Postiga is given a warning by the referee! Rodrigo Tavares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.58
Carlos Moreira threads the ball through to Aladino De Vezze. Aladino De Vezze makes a probing pass to Jorge Faria. Jorge Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Quaresma.
90.00
Jaime Gomes sees a break and surges forward. Jaime Gomes shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
31.1%
44.6%
24.3%
Scorers