Match Report


Sporting BragaSporting Braga     BelenensesBelenenses
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marvin KitsonM. Kitson72
G
1
G
78Alberto MartinsA. Martins
Thomas HeeringT. Heering69
D
2
D
67Samuel SantosS. Santos
Sergio ValenteS. Valente68
D
3
D
66Gill AtzeniG. Atzeni
Steffen EiltsS. Eilts66
D
4
D
65Mario AntunesM. Antunes
Fernando PinheiroF. Pinheiro67
M
captain5
M
75Martin RobsonM. Robson
Bruno PostigaB. Postiga64
M
6captain
M
71John CooperJ. Cooper
Stefan NahrstedtS. Nahrstedt61
M
7
M
67Samuel AlvesS. Alves
Diogo NunesD. Nunes59
M
8
M
64Hugo LoureiroH. Loureiro
Rafael PardoR. Pardo67
A
9
A
68Alexandre ReisA. Reis
Vitor CastroV. Castro58
A
10
A
61Antonio MendesA. Mendes
Frederico CostaF. Costa58
A
11
A
60Manuel FonsecaM. Fonseca
 
Paulo AlvesP. Alves65
D
12
M
62Stefan KirschnerS. Kirschner
Frederico VieiraF. Vieira65
D
13
G
62Alberto SemedoA. Semedo
Rui CaluwéR. Caluwé64
D
14
D
61Silvio LoureiroS. Loureiro

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 18,754 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Braga and Belenenses are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Correa Dionisio.


0.00
Sporting Braga kick off and get the first half underway!
3.55
Samuel Alves threads a neat ball through to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.35
Stefan Nahrstedt decides to run forward with the ball. Stefan Nahrstedt finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Alberto Martins.
10.36
Sergio Valente laces a weighted ball forward to Bruno Postiga. With a delightful solo run, Bruno Postiga stretches the opposition's defence. Bruno Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.39
Thomas Heering takes the throw-in. Steffen Eilts threads a neat ball through to Fernando Pinheiro. Fernando Pinheiro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
16.33
Diogo Nunes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Diogo Nunes shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
21.01
Bruno Postiga hits a low pass to Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
27.47
Rafael Pardo comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Santos. The referee calls over Rafael Pardo and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Santos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.54
Samuel Santos flicks a high ball forward to John Cooper who takes it down. John Cooper sees Manuel Fonseca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Fonseca plays a one-two with Antonio Mendes and advances towards the goal... Manuel Fonseca comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but Marvin Kitson is on top of it.
34.14
Bruno Postiga darts forward. Bruno Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
38.07
John Cooper makes a simple pass to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Marvin Kitson!
39.30
Samuel Alves plays the ball forward to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca plays a one-two with Antonio Mendes and advances towards the goal... Manuel Fonseca cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half. The Belenenses players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Belenenses get the second half underway!
48.58
Thomas Heering plays the ball forward to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Castro collects the pass. Vitor Castro shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.50
John Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Marvin Kitson. What a save!
54.56
Fernando Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Pardo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Pardo lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
55.30
Thomas Heering knocks the ball forward to Stefan Nahrstedt. Stefan Nahrstedt darts forward. Stefan Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Martins who gathers it comfortably.
59.04
John Cooper brings the ball forward. John Cooper shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Marvin Kitson easily smothers it!
60.52
Belenenses have made a substitution with Silvio Loureiro replacing Manuel Fonseca .
61.59
Fernando Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Pardo who brings the ball under control. Rafael Pardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.47
Gill Atzeni barges into Sergio Valente. The referee warns Gill Atzeni to calm down! Sergio Valente runs off the knock.
66.25
Stefan Nahrstedt barges into Gill Atzeni. The referee brings Stefan Nahrstedt to one side and gives him a warning! Gill Atzeni grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.01
Bruno Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Costa who brings the ball under control. Frederico Costa rushes past Samuel Santos! Frederico Costa shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.17
Stefan Nahrstedt surges forward with the ball. Stefan Nahrstedt edges inside the box! Stefan Nahrstedt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Stefan Nahrstedt scores for Sporting Braga!!
77.17
Belenenses have made a substitution with Alberto Semedo replacing Antonio Mendes .
78.17
Mario Antunes flicks a high pass forward. John Cooper collects the pass. John Cooper threads a neat ball through to Alberto Semedo. Alberto Semedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Loureiro but he's offside!
79.55
Stefan Nahrstedt flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Castro shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
81.28
Gill Atzeni kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Robson. Martin Robson plays the ball forward to Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.02
Bruno Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Pardo who brings the ball under control. Rafael Pardo shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.30
Samuel Alves makes a simple pass to Alberto Semedo. Alberto Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Loureiro. Silvio Loureiro makes a looping header on goal. Marvin Kitson easily punches it away to safety.
87.10
Frederico Costa barges into Mario Antunes. The referee calls over Frederico Costa and shows him a yellow card! Mario Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.28
Martin Robson chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Loureiro. Silvio Loureiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Braga

Belenenses
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
24.4%
46.3%
29.3%

Scorers
Frederico Costa 71
Stefan Nahrstedt 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Nahrstedt of Sporting Braga

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

1.Alberto Martins (GK)
7
2.Samuel Santos (DEF)
6
3.Gill Atzeni (DEF)
6
4.Mario Antunes (DEF)
6
5.Martin Robson (MID)
6
6.John Cooper (MID)
7
7.Samuel Alves (MID)
6
8.Hugo Loureiro (MID)
6
9.Alexandre Reis (ATT)
6
10.Antonio Mendes (ATT)
6
11.Manuel Fonseca (ATT)
7
 
12.Stefan Kirschner (MID)
0
13.Alberto Semedo (GK)
6
14.Silvio Loureiro (DEF)
6