Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Braga and Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dani Costa Pereira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Braga and Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dani Costa Pereira.
0.00
0-0Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off and get the first half underway!
9.13
0-0Sander Bouma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch passes the ball forward to Rigobert Ipoua. Rigobert Ipoua sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
15.57
0-0Nils Jung makes a probing pass to Cesar Nunes. Cesar Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Mendez.
18.27
Valentino Montella deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Auriol. Mohammed Auriol chips the ball to his team mate, Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.53
Valentino Montella controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Igor Onopko. Igor Onopko threads a neat ball through to Rigobert Ipoua. Rigobert Ipoua shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
24.27
0-0Igor Onopko flicks a high pass forward to Stephan Dugbatey who brings the ball under control. Stephan Dugbatey plays a scrappy one-two with Eugenio Iglesias and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Stephan Dugbatey provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Nils Jung. Excellent block.
28.10
0-0Igor Onopko makes a simple pass to Rigobert Ipoua. Rigobert Ipoua shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Dayo Lorenzi!
36.07
Hauke Jentsch sees a break and surges forward. Hauke Jentsch controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.15
Nuno Viana sees space and advances. Nuno Viana makes a beautiful solo run. Nuno Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Medina. Arturo Medina rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
44.16
1-0With great vision, Igor Onopko plays the ball forward to Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves also appear unchanged since the first half. The Grupo Desportivo de Chaves players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off and get the second half underway!
49.22
Armando Bernardi flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Jess holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Martins. Frederico Martins powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.26
Jaime Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Martins. Frederico Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.24
Igor Onopko hits a low pass to Rigobert Ipoua. Rigobert Ipoua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dayo Lorenzi who gathers it comfortably.
60.37
Jaime Postiga hits a low pass to Arturo Medina. Arturo Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.59
Dave Mendez threads the ball through to Mohammed Auriol. Mohammed Auriol sees space and advances. Mohammed Auriol knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Iglesias. Eugenio Iglesias flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Dayo Lorenzi!
63.29
With some swift thinking, Cedric Pierre-Fanfan plays the ball forward to Armando Bernardi. Armando Bernardi kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Medina. Arturo Medina lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess makes a convincing header. Michael Tomasson gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
69.04
Hauke Jentsch passes the ball forward to Eugenio Iglesias. Eugenio Iglesias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.47
1-1Hauke Jentsch clumsily knocks into Armando Bernardi. The referee calls over Hauke Jentsch and warns him to calm down! Armando Bernardi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.08
Cedric Pierre-Fanfan threads a neat ball through to Armando Bernardi. Armando Bernardi knocks the ball forward to Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.51
Eugenio Castillo receives the ball from a throw-in from Valentino Montella. With some swift thinking, Eugenio Castillo plays the ball forward to Igor Onopko. Igor Onopko flicks a high pass forward to Rigobert Ipoua who brings the ball under control. Rigobert Ipoua shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.25
Igor Onopko flicks the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Ipoua. Rigobert Ipoua makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.45
Cesar Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Martins collects the pass. Frederico Martins whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Michael Tomasson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Stephan Dugbatey 44, 79 | Frederico Martins 49 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephan Dugbatey of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Michael Tomasson (GK)
7
2. Dave Mendez (DEF)
6
3. Valentino Montella (DEF)
6
4. Eugenio Castillo (DEF)
6
5. Sander Bouma (DEF)
6
6. Hauke Jentsch (MID)
6
7. Igor Onopko (MID)
8
8. Mohammed Auriol (MID)
7
9. Stephan Dugbatey (ATT)
9
10. Rigobert Ipoua (ATT)
7
11. Eugenio Iglesias (ATT)
6
12. Mykhaylo Polyachenko (ATT)
0
13. Gavin Cleland (MID)
0
14. Patricio Roman (MID)
0
1. Dayo Lorenzi (GK)
6
2. Vitor Ribeiro (DEF)
6
3. Cedric Pierre-Fanfan (DEF)
6
4. Nils Jung (DEF)
6
5. Nuno Viana (DEF)
7
6. Jaime Postiga (MID)
6
7. Cesar Nunes (MID)
6
8. Armando Bernardi (MID)
6
9. Arturo Medina (ATT)
6
10. Jermaine Jess (ATT)
7
11. Frederico Martins (ATT)
8
12. Mario Barbosa (DEF)
0
13. Walter Bianchi (DEF)
0
14. Quim Santos (GK)
0