Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 9,217 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boavista Futebol Clube are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Vidigal.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boavista Futebol Clube are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Vidigal.
0.00
The first half starts with Boavista Futebol Clube kicking off!
2.55
Frederico Oliveira brings the ball forward. Frederico Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Bento. Rodrigo Bento flicks the ball with his head but Helder Jesus is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
3.33
With great vision, Roberto Andrade plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Bento. Rodrigo Bento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Moutinho.
4.40
Frederico Lima clumsily knocks into Stefano Biagioni. Frederico Lima is warned by the referee! Stefano Biagioni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.38
Oscar Dossantos chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Quaresma. Ruben Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Jesus.
15.58
Roberto Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Quaresma. Ruben Quaresma tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Bruno Marques as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.22
It's a corner kick. Frederico Oliveira loops the ball in to towards the near post. Bruno Marques punches the ball out of the danger area!
20.42
Helder Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Andre Lima controls it well on his chest. Andre Lima flicks a high ball forward to David Postiga who takes it down. David Postiga shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
22.57
Oscar Dossantos hits a low pass to Ruben Quaresma. Ruben Quaresma passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Bento. Rodrigo Bento comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.50
Roberto Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Bento collects the pass. Rodrigo Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Marques who gathers it comfortably.
26.05
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.33
Frederico Lima sees space and advances. Frederico Lima makes a probing pass to Ruben Quaresma. Ruben Quaresma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Bruno Marques.
33.23
Stefano Biagioni flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Bento collects the pass. Jaime Bento advances inside the box! Jaime Bento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.52
Stefano Biagioni flicks a high pass forward to David Postiga who brings the ball under control. David Postiga plays a one-two with Jaime Bento and advances towards the goal... David Postiga cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
42.41
Oscar Piket sees David Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Bento but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.42
Oscar Dossantos sees Rodrigo Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Bento whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Quaresma. Ruben Quaresma powers a header at goal. Bruno Marques is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Boavista Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off!
47.26
Oscar Dossantos hacks Simon Ziegenhagen from behind! Oscar Dossantos is given a warning by the referee! Simon Ziegenhagen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.30
Silvio Pinto threads a neat ball through to Stefano Biagioni. Stefano Biagioni decides to run forward with the ball. Stefano Biagioni rushes past Cesar Semedo! Stefano Biagioni strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Stefano Biagioni scores for Boavista Futebol Clube!!
60.16
Sporting Braga have made 2 substitutions with Alejandro Guerrero replacing Cesar Semedo and David Moutinho replacing Artur Tavares .
61.19
Roberto Andrade receives the ball from a throw-in from Oscar Dossantos. Roberto Andrade hits a low pass to Rodrigo Bento. Rodrigo Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Marques who gathers it comfortably.
65.33
Helder Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Andre Lima holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Lima flicks a high ball forward to David Postiga who gracefully takes it down. David Postiga plays a perfect one-two with Jaime Bento and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from David Postiga provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jaime Nunes manages to gather it.
66.50
Roberto Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Bento. Rodrigo Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Quaresma. Ruben Quaresma is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruben Quaresma!
69.30
Stefano Biagioni flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Bento who brings the ball under control. Jaime Bento lofts in a cross ball towards David Postiga. David Postiga jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.14
Helder Jesus makes a run forward as Fernando Moutinho takes the throw-in. Helder Jesus skillfully chests the ball down. Helder Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Simon Ziegenhagen who takes it down. Simon Ziegenhagen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Bento. Jaime Bento knocks in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
72.37
David Moutinho makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Bento. Rodrigo Bento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Silvio Pinto.
73.46
Frederico Lima passes the ball forward to Oscar Dossantos. Oscar Dossantos sees space and advances. Oscar Dossantos tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.48
Sporting Braga have made a substitution with Diogo Moreira replacing Frederico Oliveira .
81.42
Andre Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Young. David Young plays a one-two with Jaime Bento and advances towards the goal... Alejandro Guerrero clumsily knocks into David Young. Penalty not given!!
83.45
Oscar Dossantos flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Bento collects the pass. Rodrigo Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.16
Silvio Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Biagioni. Stefano Biagioni sees a break and surges forward. Stefano Biagioni shoots from distance but it is miles over!
87.01
Andre Lima threads a neat ball through to Jaime Bento. Jaime Bento kicks a strong pass forward to David Young but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
29.3%
45.1%
25.6%
Scorers
| Jaime Bento 33 Stefano Biagioni 54 | Ruben Quaresma 44, 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Biagioni of Boavista Futebol Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bruno Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Helder Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Silvio Pinto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Oscar Piket (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andre Lima (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stefano Biagioni (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Simon Ziegenhagen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jaime Bento (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | David Postiga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mario Ribeiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Zegers (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Glass (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jaime Nunes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frederico Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomas Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cesar Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastiao Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Andrade (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oscar Dossantos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Frederico Oliveira (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Artur Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rodrigo Bento (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ruben Quaresma (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Diogo Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Guerrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | David Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |











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