Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to F.C. Arouca. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Sporting Braga and F.C. Arouca are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Sporting Braga and F.C. Arouca are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and F.C. Arouca kick off!
2.25
0-0Tomas Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Pinheiro. Guilherme Pinheiro makes a probing pass to Jaime Martins. Jaime Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Nascimento.
3.55
Tomas Reis brings the ball forward. Tomas Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Fernandes. Alexandre Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.30
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
8.07
Filipe Martins passes the ball forward to Jaime Martins. Jaime Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Moutinho who gathers it comfortably.
9.54
0-0Alexandre Campos hacks Alexandre Fernandes from behind! The referee calls over Alexandre Campos and warns him to calm down! Alexandre Fernandes stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.45
0-0Manuel Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
21.41
Guilherme Pinheiro sees a break and surges forward. Guilherme Pinheiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Nunes.
22.40
Tomas Reis knocks the ball forward to Alan Laver. Alan Laver chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Fernandes. Alexandre Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Martins. Jaime Martins flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.36
Guilherme Pinheiro makes a beautiful solo run. Guilherme Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Fernandes. Alexandre Fernandes directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
38.02
Andre Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Cristiano Neves. Andre Pinheiro is warned by the referee! Cristiano Neves stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.01
0-1Filipe Martins takes it forward alone. Filipe Martins whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Martins. Jaime Martins flicks the ball with his head. Jaime Martins scores for F.C. Arouca!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
47.26
Tiago Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.58
Gaspar Mendes clumsily knocks into Filipe Martins. Gaspar Mendes is given a warning by the referee! Filipe Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.50
Cristiano Neves catches Duarte Jardim on the ankles. Cristiano Neves is given a warning by the referee! Duarte Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.49
Filipe Martins sees space and advances. Filipe Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Moutinho who gathers it comfortably.
59.28
Bruno Nascimento sweeps the ball long. Andre Pinheiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Soares.
66.48
Alberto Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Viana. Manuel Viana makes a beautiful solo run. Manuel Viana shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.56
Eugenio Sadotti makes a simple pass to Gaspar Mendes. Gaspar Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim goes all the way! Duarte Jardim shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.55
Alan Laver threads the ball through to Jaime Martins. Jaime Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Moutinho who gathers it comfortably.
78.47
1-1Tomas Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Laver. Alan Laver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Fernandes. Alexandre Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Martins but the linesman indicates offside!
81.51
Gaspar Mendes threads the ball through to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.51
Gaspar Mendes comes in with a late challenge on Guilherme Pinheiro. Gaspar Mendes is warned by the referee again! Guilherme Pinheiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.19
Gaspar Mendes advances with the ball. Gaspar Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
F.C. Arouca are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sporting Braga's defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
29.9%
49.4%
20.8%
Scorers