Match Report
| Sporting Braga | Sporting Braga |  |  | Rio Ave | Rio Ave | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tobias Roth | T. Roth |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Daniel Alves | D. Alves | |||||||||
| Abel Postiga | A. Postiga | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Mario Viana | M. Viana | |||||||||
| Jorge Alves | J. Alves | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Antonio Fernandes | A. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Jorge Fernandes | J. Fernandes | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 |  | Cleto Melosi | C. Melosi | |||||||||
| Rafael Pinto | R. Pinto | | 46 | D | | 5 | | M | 75 |  | Marvin Rowett | M. Rowett | |||||||||
| Abel Ferreira | A. Ferreira | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Joao Barros | J. Barros | |||||||||
| Antonio Pinto | A. Pinto | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Antonio Oliveira | A. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Guilherme Tavares | G. Tavares | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Guilherme Faria | G. Faria | |||||||||
| Sergio Lopes | S. Lopes | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Guilherme Ribeiro | G. Ribeiro | |||||||||
| Bruno Valente | B. Valente | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Rafael Marques | R. Marques | |||||||||
| Cristiano Reis | C. Reis | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Rui Martins | R. Martins | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 8,801 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Rio Ave start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.24
1-0Guilherme Tavares knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Valente. Bruno Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Reis. Cristiano Reis shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cristiano Reis!
9.53
1-0Rafael Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Ferreira. Abel Ferreira makes a simple pass to Bruno Valente. Bruno Valente shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.38
Abel Ferreira threads the ball through to Cristiano Reis. Cristiano Reis whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Lopes. Sergio Lopes flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.33
Cleto Melosi threads the ball through to Antonio Oliveira. Antonio Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Martins. Rui Martins shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
18.31
Guilherme Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Martins. Rui Martins is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
20.25
1-0Antonio Pinto comes in with a late challenge on Joao Barros. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joao Barros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.09
1-0Rio Ave are easily keeping Sporting Braga at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
33.18
1-0Joao Barros sees a break and surges forward. Joao Barros shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Tobias Roth manages to gather it comfortably.
34.22
Mario Viana passes the ball forward to Guilherme Faria. Guilherme Faria decides to run forward with the ball. Guilherme Faria finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.03
Abel Ferreira passes the ball forward to Bruno Valente. Bruno Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Lopes. Sergio Lopes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.25
1-0Joao Barros hacks Guilherme Tavares from behind! Joao Barros is warned by the referee! Guilherme Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.37
Guilherme Ribeiro catches Rafael Pinto on the ankles. The referee calls over Guilherme Ribeiro and warns him to calm down! Rafael Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off and get the second half underway!
53.40
Marvin Rowett threads the ball through to Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Martins. Rui Martins powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
55.48
Abel Ferreira passes the ball forward to Sergio Lopes. Sergio Lopes shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.03
Jorge Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Pinto. Antonio Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Reis. Cristiano Reis shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.26
Guilherme Tavares advances with the ball. Guilherme Tavares shoots from long range. Daniel Alves is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.04
Abel Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Bruno Valente. Bruno Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Reis. Cristiano Reis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.45
2-0Cleto Melosi flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Oliveira. Antonio Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Roth who gathers it comfortably.
75.15
Antonio Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Rowett. Marvin Rowett sees a break and surges forward. Marvin Rowett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Roth who gathers it comfortably.
85.51
Abel Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Reis. Cristiano Reis shoots from distance. Daniel Alves easily smothers it.
87.36
Abel Ferreira passes the ball forward to Bruno Valente. Bruno Valente tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Daniel Alves!
89.13
Rafael Pinto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Ferreira. Abel Ferreira threads the ball through to Sergio Lopes. Sergio Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
23.9%
44.8%
31.3%
Scorers