Match Report


Sporting BragaSporting Braga     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
Computer Player Computer Player Gary Parsons Gary Parsons
Tomas NevesT. Neves64
G
1
G
83Vicente CordobaV. Cordoba
Thomas HeeringT. Heering68
D
2
D
80Stijn VeldemanS. Veldeman
Sergio ValenteS. Valente68
D
3
D
75Roger VonkR. Vonk
Rui MoreiraR. Moreira68
D
4
D
75Mark BrescianoM. Bresciano
Miguel PinheiroM. Pinheiro75
M
captain5
D
78Samuel RomeroS. Romero
Fernando PinheiroF. Pinheiro67
M
6
M
80Gianni RimondiniG. Rimondini
Diogo NunesD. Nunes58
M
7
M
74Jan-Willem KrijgsmanJ. Krijgsman
Diogo BarbosaD. Barbosa55
M
8
M
77Maarten ClaessensM. Claessens
David RamosD. Ramos73
A
9captain
A
85Bunji TakahashiB. Takahashi
Hugo AlmeidaH. Almeida66
A
10
A
74Kyo NakataK. Nakata
Frederico CostaF. Costa57
A
11
A
83Yutaka OnoY. Ono
 
Steffen EiltsS. Eilts65
D
12
A
69Antonio NascimentoA. Nascimento
Frederico VieiraF. Vieira65
D
13
A
72Marc FrommM. Fromm
Rui CaluwéR. Caluwé64
D
14
A
79Regillio AlberdaR. Alberda

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Vidigal.


0.00
S.L. Benfica kick off and get the match underway!
4.15
Fernando Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa lofts in a cross ball towards David Ramos. David Ramos makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Vicente Cordoba has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.16
Mark Bresciano flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Rimondini. Gianni Rimondini flicks the ball to his team mate, Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi cuts inside the box! Bunji Takahashi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.21
Jan-Willem Krijgsman brings the ball forward. Jan-Willem Krijgsman plays a one-two with Yutaka Ono and advances towards the goal... Jan-Willem Krijgsman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.21
Mark Bresciano comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Almeida. The referee calls over Mark Bresciano and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.31
Gianni Rimondini runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gianni Rimondini plays a one-two with Kyo Nakata and advances towards the goal... Gianni Rimondini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.16
Hugo Almeida barges into Roger Vonk. The referee calls over Hugo Almeida and warns him to calm down! Roger Vonk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.07
Yutaka Ono barges into Rui Moreira. Yutaka Ono is shown the yellow card! Rui Moreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.20
Maarten Claessens darts forward. Maarten Claessens plays a one-two with Bunji Takahashi and rushes in on goal... Maarten Claessens tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but is blocked by Rui Moreira's outstretched leg.
32.22
Samuel Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Jan-Willem Krijgsman. Jan-Willem Krijgsman knocks the ball to his team mate, Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi rushes past Sergio Valente! Bunji Takahashi tries a spectacular strike. Tomas Neves gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
33.56
Jan-Willem Krijgsman flicks a high pass forward to Yutaka Ono who brings the ball under control. Yutaka Ono shoots from distance. Solid save from Tomas Neves.
36.36
Fernando Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Costa collects the pass. Frederico Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Almeida. Hugo Almeida is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Vicente Cordoba reads it well. Fabulous save!
39.17
Mark Bresciano threads a neat ball through to Gianni Rimondini. Gianni Rimondini hits a low pass to Yutaka Ono. Yutaka Ono plays a scrappy one-two with Bunji Takahashi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Yutaka Ono shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Mark Bresciano flicks a high pass forward. Jan-Willem Krijgsman collects the pass. Jan-Willem Krijgsman threads a neat ball through to Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi whips in a cross ball towards Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
49.23
Diogo Barbosa passes the ball forward to Hugo Almeida. Hugo Almeida shoots from outside the area but Vicente Cordoba reads it well. Good save!
51.53
Thomas Heering threads a neat ball through to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Almeida. Hugo Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
53.07
Jan-Willem Krijgsman flicks a high pass forward. Yutaka Ono holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yutaka Ono whips in a cross ball towards Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Tomas Neves.
54.29
It's a corner kick. Maarten Claessens kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Samuel Romero takes a shot at goal but Thomas Heering is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
60.02
S.L. Benfica have made 3 substitutions with Antonio Nascimento replacing Kyo Nakata, Marc Fromm replacing Yutaka Ono and Regillio Alberda replacing Gianni Rimondini .
63.01
Maarten Claessens passes the ball forward to Marc Fromm. Marc Fromm rushes past Rui Moreira! Marc Fromm shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Tomas Neves. Excellent save.
66.16
Jan-Willem Krijgsman changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jan-Willem Krijgsman whips in a cross ball towards Marc Fromm. Marc Fromm is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tomas Neves with no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
71.39
Jan-Willem Krijgsman flicks a high pass forward to Marc Fromm who brings the ball under control. Marc Fromm plays a scrappy one-two with Bunji Takahashi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marc Fromm shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.39
Diogo Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Almeida collects the pass. Hugo Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Vicente Cordoba. Excellent save.
79.32
Roger Vonk punts the ball hopefully upfield. Bunji Takahashi shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
83.09
Thomas Heering clumsily knocks into Bunji Takahashi. Thomas Heering is given a warning by the referee! Bunji Takahashi runs off the knock.
87.42
Diogo Nunes darts forward. Diogo Nunes shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.28
David Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Mark Bresciano. The referee brings David Ramos to one side and gives him a warning! Mark Bresciano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Regillio Alberda catches Diogo Barbosa on the ankles. Regillio Alberda is shown the yellow card! Diogo Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Braga

S.L. Benfica
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
4
12
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
30.7%
42.7%
26.7%

Scorers
David Ramos 4
Bunji Takahashi 8
Yutaka Ono 39
Kyo Nakata 45
Marc Fromm 66, 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bunji Takahashi of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings
1.Tomas Neves (GK)
7
2.Thomas Heering (DEF)
6
3.Sergio Valente (DEF)
6
4.Rui Moreira (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Pinheiro (MID)
6
6.Fernando Pinheiro (MID)
6
7.Diogo Nunes (MID)
7
8.Diogo Barbosa (MID)
6
9.David Ramos (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Hugo Almeida (ATT)
6
11.Frederico Costa (ATT)
6
 
12.Steffen Eilts (DEF)
0
13.Frederico Vieira (DEF)
0
14.Rui Caluwé (DEF)
0

1.Vicente Cordoba (GK)
6
2.Stijn Veldeman (DEF)
6
3.Roger Vonk (DEF)
6
4.Mark Bresciano (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Samuel Romero (DEF)
6
6.Gianni Rimondini (MID)
7
7.Jan-Willem Krijgsman (MID)
8
8.Maarten Claessens (MID)
6
9.Bunji Takahashi (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Kyo Nakata (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Yutaka Ono (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Antonio Nascimento (ATT)
6
13.Marc Fromm (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
14.Regillio Alberda (ATT)yellow card
5