Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Sporting Lisbon. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Nuno Gomes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Nuno Gomes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon kick off!
8.52
0-0Helder Costa passes the ball forward to Cristiano Santos. Cristiano Santos knocks the ball forward to Roberto Andrade. Roberto Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.37
0-0Cristiano Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Godber. Brendan Godber shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
10.35
0-0Sergio Andrade flicks a high pass forward to Scott Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Scott Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Teixeira. Cesar Teixeira rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Joao Barbosa.
11.03
0-0Corner kick to Sporting Lisbon. Jose Garrido plays it out to the edge of the box. Jorge Antunes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
15.38
0-0Jose Garrido barges into David Youds. The referee warns Jose Garrido to calm down! David Youds stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.22
With great vision, Martin Aguilar plays the ball forward to David Youds. David Youds kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Andrade. Roberto Andrade plays a one-two with Joao Moutinho and advances towards the goal... Roberto Andrade strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
21.08
Sebastiao Andrade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Andrade. Roberto Andrade shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Leonardo Pina.
22.54
Jose Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Andrade holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Joao Barbosa. Excellent save.
24.48
Steve Southgate threads a neat ball through to Cesar Teixeira. Cesar Teixeira plays a scrappy one-two with Sergio Andrade and stumbles forward towards the goal... Cesar Teixeira strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
28.54
Jose Garrido makes a probing pass to Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade powers a header at goal. Joao Barbosa punches it away to safety.
30.09
Steve Southgate flicks a high ball forward to Richard Seaman who gracefully takes it down. Richard Seaman shoots from distance but somehow Joao Barbosa manages to keep it out.
32.43
Helder Costa makes a strong solo run forward. Helder Costa makes a simple pass to Joao Moutinho. Joao Moutinho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Fonseca.
34.08
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.55
Tiago Fonseca makes a simple pass to Joakim Forsstrom. Joakim Forsstrom flicks a high pass forward. Richard Seaman controls it well on his chest. Richard Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
38.24
Sebastiao Andrade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Pina who gathers it comfortably.
42.24
0-0Jose Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Andrade controls it well on his chest. Sergio Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Richard Seaman. Martin Aguilar catches Richard Seaman on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
44.50
Cesar Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Andrade controls it well on his chest. Sergio Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Teixeira. Cesar Teixeira directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
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. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
47.09
Jose Garrido makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman whips in a cross ball towards Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
49.49
0-1Fabio Strada knocks the ball forward to Sol Gilchrist. Sol Gilchrist makes a probing pass to Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.01
Cesar Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Scott Ferguson who takes it down. Scott Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.38
Jose Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Richard Seaman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Seaman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.57
0-1Sporting Braga have made a substitution with Sebastian Thiele replacing Roberto Andrade .
65.27
0-1Jose Garrido clumsily knocks into Cristiano Santos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristiano Santos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.13
Steve Southgate makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Southgate plays a scrappy one-two with Cesar Teixeira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Steve Southgate makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Joao Barbosa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.42
Richard Seaman threads a neat ball through to Cesar Teixeira. Cesar Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.20
Cristiano Santos makes a simple pass to Brendan Godber. Brendan Godber knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Fonseca.
79.55
Jose Garrido flicks a high pass forward to Richard Seaman who brings the ball under control. Richard Seaman rushes past Helder Costa! Richard Seaman shoots from just inside the box. Joao Barbosa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.54
Scott Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Teixeira. Cesar Teixeira makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
87.34
Jose Garrido knocks the ball forward to Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
89.53
Steve Southgate threads a neat ball through to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Helder Costa.
90.00
Cristiano Santos sees Brendan Godber in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brendan Godber whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Andrade. Sebastiao Andrade connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Richard Seaman 49, 80 Steve Southgate 69 Sergio Andrade 72 Cesar Teixeira 84 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Richard Seaman of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Joao Barbosa (GK)
7
2. Helder Costa (DEF)
6
3. Martin Aguilar (DEF)
6
4. David Youds (DEF)
6
5. Jorge Ribeiro (MID)
6
6. Sebastiao Andrade (MID)
6
7. Cristiano Santos (MID)
6
8. Jorge Antunes (MID)
6
9. Brendan Godber (ATT)
6
10. Joao Moutinho (ATT)
6
11. Roberto Andrade (ATT)
6
12. Antonio Lima (DEF)
0
13. Gregorio Menendez (DEF)
0
14. Sebastian Thiele (ATT)
6
1. Leonardo Pina (GK)
6
2. Joakim Forsstrom (DEF)
6
3. Fabio Strada (DEF)
6
4. Tiago Fonseca (DEF)
6
5. Sol Gilchrist (DEF)
6
6. Jose Garrido (MID)
6
7. Steve Southgate (MID)
8
8. Scott Ferguson (MID)
6
9. Cesar Teixeira (ATT)
8
10. Richard Seaman (ATT)
9
11. Sergio Andrade (ATT)
8
12. Alexandre Ferreira (DEF)
0
13. Dmitri Korneev (MID)
0
14. Nico Minghelli (ATT)
0