Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio Municipal de Chaves where Grupo Desportivo de Chaves play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 13,976 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Grupo Desportivo de Chaves and Sporting Braga are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico Veloso.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Grupo Desportivo de Chaves and Sporting Braga are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico Veloso.
0.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off the first half!
3.05
Quim Jardim plays the ball forward to Jean-Marc Van Ankeren. Jean-Marc Van Ankeren finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.04
Wes Barry sees Yves Grondin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yves Grondin threads a neat ball through to Helder Soares. Helder Soares shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.58
Antonio Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Nascimento who gathers it comfortably.
12.31
Manuel Santos flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Soares who brings the ball under control. Silvio Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
15.37
With great vision, Tiago Postiga plays the ball forward to Quim Fonseca. Quim Fonseca tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.24
Darren Benali flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Martins plays the ball forward to Silvio Soares who has made a great run into the box. Silvio Soares looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
21.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Samuel Teixeira plays the ball forward to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Fernandes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Frederico Nascimento punches it away to safety.
22.36
Gaspar Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marc Van Ankeren. Jean-Marc Van Ankeren knocks the ball forward to Helder Soares but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.56
Gaspar Barros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Fonseca. Quim Fonseca makes a probing pass between the defence to Alexandre Valente. Alexandre Valente makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Julian Welter with no chance!! Goal for Grupo Desportivo de Chaves! That brings them level!
27.12
Manuel Santos threads a neat ball through to Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Dominguez.
30.54
Rui Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Martins who takes it down. Antonio Martins runs straight at the defence! Antonio Martins comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.18
Antonio Martins makes a simple pass to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
39.54
Quim Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Soares. Helder Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Mendez.
44.22
Manuel Santos makes a simple pass to Samuel Teixeira. Samuel Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Soares collects the pass. Silvio Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half. The Grupo Desportivo de Chaves players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
49.36
Darren Benali barges into Gaspar Barros. The referee warns Darren Benali to calm down! Gaspar Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.06
Manuel Santos flicks a high ball forward to Rui Barbosa who takes it down. Rui Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro plays a one-two with Rafael Fernandes and rushes in on goal... Pedro Castro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Carlos Dominguez happens to be in the right place to block it.
54.55
Rui Barbosa threads the ball through to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yves Grondin.
59.45
Eduardo Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Benali. Darren Benali shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.54
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made a substitution with Paulo Alves replacing Carlos Dominguez .
61.63
Samuel Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins makes a simple pass to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.47
Quim Jardim breaks forward. Quim Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Marc Van Ankeren who takes it down. Jean-Marc Van Ankeren plays a scrappy one-two with Alexandre Valente and advances towards the goal... Jean-Marc Van Ankeren tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Julian Welter. Excellent save.
73.21
Samuel Teixeira catches Jean-Marc Van Ankeren on the ankles. Samuel Teixeira is shown the yellow card! Jean-Marc Van Ankeren hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.20
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made 2 substitutions with Richard McGrory replacing Tiago Postiga and Alexander Klinsmann replacing Helder Soares .
81.34
Jaime Carvalho clumsily knocks into Paulo Alves. Jaime Carvalho is given a warning by the referee! Paulo Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.49
Silvio Soares makes a simple pass to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro whips in a cross ball towards Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sporting Braga are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.24
Quim Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Valente who takes it down. Alexandre Valente rushes past Eduardo Mendez! Alexandre Valente makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.43
Paulo Alves knocks the ball forward to Wes Barry. Wes Barry flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Marc Van Ankeren controls it well on his chest. Jean-Marc Van Ankeren plays a one-two with Paulo Alves and rushes in on goal... Jean-Marc Van Ankeren side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Good keeping from Julian Welter as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
It's a corner kick. Quim Fonseca kicks a low ball out wide. Richard McGrory takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
30.9%
44.4%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Martins of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
1. | Frederico Nascimento (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Quim Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Tiago Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Wes Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Gaspar Barros (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Carlos Dominguez (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Quim Fonseca (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Yves Grondin (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jean-Marc Van Ankeren (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Helder Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Alexandre Valente (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Richard McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Paulo Alves (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Alexander Klinsmann (MID) | 6 |
1. | Julian Welter (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Eduardo Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Samuel Teixeira (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
4. | Manuel Santos (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Rui Barbosa (MID) | 7 | |
6. | Antonio Martins (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
7. | Jaime Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Darren Benali (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Pedro Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Silvio Soares (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Rafael Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Manuel Baronchelli (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Adilson van Veen (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Alberto Costa (DEF) | 0 |