Match Report


Grupo Desportivo de ChavesGrupo Desportivo de Chaves     Sporting BragaSporting Braga
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Mario FerreiraM. Ferreira65
G
1
G
72Marvin KitsonM. Kitson
Artur MoreiraA. Moreira67
D
2
D
68Sergio ValenteS. Valente
Oliver MaierO. Maier60
D
3
D
66Steffen EiltsS. Eilts
Daniel MarquesD. Marques59
D
4
D
65Frederico VieiraF. Vieira
Stephen MccallS. Mccall52
D
5captain
M
67Fernando PinheiroF. Pinheiro
Artur BentoA. Bento78
M
6
M
63Bruno PostigaB. Postiga
David McCoistD. McCoist67
M
7
M
59Diogo NunesD. Nunes
Komian ChimbondaK. Chimbonda64
M
captain8
M
55Diogo BarbosaD. Barbosa
Remi RamboR. Rambo64
M
9
A
67Rafael PardoR. Pardo
Helder VarelaH. Varela74
A
10
A
58Vitor CastroV. Castro
Ian IzzetI. Izzet67
A
11
A
58Frederico CostaF. Costa
 
Cristiano VelosoC. Veloso63
G
12
D
65Paulo AlvesP. Alves
Cristiano FariaC. Faria58
A
13
G
64Tomas NevesT. Neves
Andre MoutinhoA. Moutinho58
M
14
D
64Rui CaluwéR. Caluwé

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio Municipal de Chaves where Grupo Desportivo de Chaves play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 17,540 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Virgilio Carrera.


0.00
Sporting Braga kick off and get the first half underway!
4.05
Steffen Eilts barges into David McCoist. Steffen Eilts is shown the yellow card! David McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.47
Frederico Vieira threads a neat ball through to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga threads a neat ball through to Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.54
Daniel Marques kicks a strong pass forward to David McCoist. David McCoist passes the ball forward to Helder Varela. Helder Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.12
Frederico Vieira threads a neat ball through to Fernando Pinheiro. Showing composure, Fernando Pinheiro picks a pass forward to Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
16.20
Fernando Pinheiro threads the ball through to Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.50
Remi Rambo flicks a high pass forward to Helder Varela who brings the ball under control. Helder Varela shoots from distance but somehow Marvin Kitson manages to keep it out.
26.16
Diogo Nunes passes the ball forward to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.34
Bruno Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Costa who brings the ball under control. Frederico Costa finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.37
Bruno Postiga barges into Remi Rambo. Bruno Postiga is given a warning by the referee! Remi Rambo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.35
David McCoist threads a neat ball through to Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
36.52
Fernando Pinheiro sees space and advances. Fernando Pinheiro shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.15
Fernando Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Moreira.
45.00
Frederico Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Ian Izzet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Izzet runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles 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
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off!
48.53
Bruno Postiga runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bruno Postiga shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.57
David McCoist comes in with a very late challenge on Bruno Postiga. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Bruno Postiga runs off the knock.
57.00
Daniel Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Komian Chimbonda. Komian Chimbonda threads a neat ball through to Helder Varela. Helder Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Vieira.
59.37
Daniel Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Bento. Artur Bento makes a beautiful solo run. Artur Bento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Marvin Kitson. Excellent save.
67.28
Frederico Vieira hits a low pass to Fernando Pinheiro. Fernando Pinheiro makes a probing pass to Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Mario Ferreira!
69.32
Diogo Nunes threads a neat ball through to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
71.33
Fernando Pinheiro threads the ball through to Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
72.12
Bruno Postiga makes a run forward as Diogo Nunes takes the throw-in. Bruno Postiga skillfully chests the ball down. Bruno Postiga knocks the ball forward to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Mario Ferreira.
73.16
Diogo Barbosa takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Sergio Valente. Sergio Valente heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Komian Chimbonda jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
75.04
Fernando Pinheiro advances with the ball. Fernando Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Daniel Marques catches Rafael Pardo on the ankles. Rafael Pardo appeals for a penalty! Given!!
75.04
The referee points to the spot..
76.20
Vitor Castro takes a cautious run up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
79.51
With some swift thinking, Frederico Vieira plays the ball forward to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.44
Bruno Postiga sees Vitor Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Castro shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
87.20
Stephen Mccall sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Mccall passes the ball forward to Helder Varela. Helder Varela shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Grupo Desportivo de Chaves

Sporting Braga
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
35.3%
45.9%
18.8%

Scorers
Fernando Pinheiro 37

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Pinheiro of Sporting Braga

Match Ratings
1.Mario Ferreira (GK)
6
2.Artur Moreira (DEF)
6
3.Oliver Maier (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Marques (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Mccall (DEF)
6
6.Artur Bento (MID)
6
7.David McCoist (MID)red card
3
8.Komian Chimbonda (MID)
6
9.Remi Rambo (MID)
6
10.Helder Varela (ATT)
6
11.Ian Izzet (ATT)
6
 
12.Cristiano Veloso (GK)
0
13.Cristiano Faria (ATT)
0
14.Andre Moutinho (MID)
0

1.Marvin Kitson (GK)
6
2.Sergio Valente (DEF)
6
3.Steffen Eilts (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Frederico Vieira (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Fernando Pinheiro (MID)goal scored
9
6.Bruno Postiga (MID)
7
7.Diogo Nunes (MID)
6
8.Diogo Barbosa (MID)
6
9.Rafael Pardo (ATT)
6
10.Vitor Castro (ATT)
6
11.Frederico Costa (ATT)
6
 
12.Paulo Alves (DEF)
0
13.Tomas Neves (GK)
0
14.Rui Caluwé (DEF)
0