Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 19,330 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Rui Costa.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Rui Costa.
0.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto kick off!
8.24
Diogo Barbosa passes the ball forward to David Ramos. David Ramos shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.24
Rui Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Pinheiro. Fernando Pinheiro sees Hugo Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Almeida shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
14.36
With imagination, Terry Moncur laces a weighted ball forward to Vitor Nascimento. Vitor Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Generoso Zanutta. Generoso Zanutta connects with a diving header but is denied by Tomas Neves. Excellent save.
15.38
Fernando Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Almeida. Rafael Viana clumsily knocks into Hugo Almeida. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
16.19
Thomas Heering chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Pinheiro. Fernando Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.20
Fernando Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Almeida. Carl Scholes hacks Hugo Almeida from behind! Penalty not given!!
32.32
Thomas Heering picks a pass forward to Diogo Nunes. With a delightful solo run, Diogo Nunes stretches the opposition's defence. Diogo Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Viana.
33.05
Rafael Viana barges into Frederico Costa. The referee calls over Rafael Viana and shows him a yellow card! Frederico Costa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.10
Miguel Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa edges inside the box! Frederico Costa takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
42.07
Rui Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Pinheiro. Fernando Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Hugo Almeida. Hugo Almeida tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Rafael Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Moncur. Terry Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Nascimento. Vitor Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rui Moreira.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto have changed their lineup with Steffen Rohrschneider replacing Manuel Veloso.
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off!
51.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Diogo Nunes plays the ball forward to Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Shearer.
55.20
Terry Moncur hacks Fernando Pinheiro from behind! The referee calls over Terry Moncur and warns him to calm down! Fernando Pinheiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.05
Terry Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Nascimento collects the pass. Vitor Nascimento shoots from long range but it is miles over!
63.54
Diogo Barbosa makes a simple pass to Hugo Almeida. Hugo Almeida shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.26
Rui Moreira threads a neat ball through to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes threads a neat ball through to Hugo Almeida. Hugo Almeida sees David Ramos just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. David Ramos tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
72.46
Diogo Nunes advances with the ball. Diogo Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Almeida. Hugo Almeida knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
81.51
Showing composure, Abel Lima plays the ball forward to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
83.32
Carl Scholes flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Lima. Abel Lima runs straight at the opposition's defence. Abel Lima edges inside the box! Abel Lima side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
84.23
Diogo Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Ramos. David Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Helder Alves. What a save!
85.56
Sergio Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Barbosa. Diogo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Costa collects the pass. Frederico Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Almeida. Hugo Almeida connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hugo Almeida!
90.00
Diogo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Almeida collects the pass. Hugo Almeida knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Frederico Costa is offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.2%
31.8%
Play Area
23.9%
45.5%
30.7%
Scorers
Hugo Almeida 42, 72, 86 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Almeida of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
1. | Tomas Neves (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Thomas Heering (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Sergio Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Rui Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Miguel Pinheiro (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Fernando Pinheiro (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Diogo Nunes (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Diogo Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
9. | David Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Hugo Almeida (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | Frederico Costa (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Steffen Eilts (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Frederico Vieira (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Rui Caluwé (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Helder Alves (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Rafael Viana (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
3. | Sebastiao Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Dean Shearer (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Carl Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Manuel Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Terry Moncur (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Abel Lima (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Roberto Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Vitor Nascimento (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Generoso Zanutta (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Quim Jesus (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Steffen Rohrschneider (GK) | 6 | |
14. | Sebastian Gainza (DEF) | 0 |