Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 17,998 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Moreira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Moreira.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Penafiel kicking off!
4.22
0-0Greg Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Mercer.
9.21
0-0Ricardo Montero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish hits a low pass to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
20.08
0-0Andy Hall flicks a high pass forward to Colin Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Colin Dalglish shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.51
Sebastien Haeldermans hits a low pass to Vitor Ramos. Vitor Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Ramos. Vitor Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by David Charlton. Excellent save.
27.35
Stefano Agliardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Hall. Andy Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Montero. Ricardo Montero edges inside the box! Ricardo Montero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.23
0-0Greg Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Greg Gascoigne is offside!
34.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Stefano Agliardi laces a through ball forward to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edmundo Guerrero shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
38.07
Denny Kromkamp runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Denny Kromkamp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Mark Grella!
42.20
Greg Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Bravo who brings the ball under control. Miguel Bravo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Agliardi.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Braga players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
51.34
0-1Vitor Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Moreno Lantignotti provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.21
Mustapha Berger makes a strong solo run forward. Mustapha Berger kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne plays a quick one-two with Paul Hendry and rushes in on goal... Greg Gascoigne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.03
Jaime Varela decides to run forward with the ball. Jaime Varela flicks a high pass forward. Moreno Lantignotti collects the pass. Moreno Lantignotti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Walker.
63.11
Greg Gascoigne runs straight at the opposition's defence. Greg Gascoigne makes a simple pass, allowing Vitor Ramos to run into the box. Vitor Ramos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. David Charlton comfortably gets down and covers it.
65.12
Kevin Walker hits a low pass to Andy Hall. Andy Hall sees a break and surges forward. Andy Hall whips in a cross ball towards Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
67.06
Greg Gascoigne sees Paul Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Bravo. Miguel Bravo tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.05
Edmundo Guerrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Hall. Andy Hall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mark Grella manages to gather it.
75.01
Stefano Agliardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero sees Colin Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Dalglish plays a quick one-two with Richard James and rushes in on goal... Colin Dalglish rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.15
Edmundo Guerrero sees Richard James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard James finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.03
With a delightful solo run, Greg Gascoigne stretches the opposition's defence. Greg Gascoigne knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Moreno Lantignotti is offside!
90.00
Julian Jimenez passes the ball forward to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero plays a one-two with Colin Dalglish and advances towards the goal... Edmundo Guerrero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Mark Grella manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Charlton (GK)
6
2. Carlton Mercer (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Walker (DEF)
6
4. Stefano Agliardi (DEF)
7
5. Ricardo Montero (MID)
7
6. Edmundo Guerrero (MID)
8
7. Andy Hall (MID)
8
8. Denny Kromkamp (MID)
6
9. Colin Dalglish (ATT)
8
10. Richard James (ATT)
8
11. Julian Jimenez (ATT)
6
12. Gary Strachan (GK)
0
13. Vasco Loureiro (DEF)
0
14. Francisco Pinheiro (DEF)
0
1. Mark Grella (GK)
8
2. Mustapha Berger (DEF)
6
3. Morten Bögelund (DEF)
6
4. Sebastien Haeldermans (DEF)
6
5. Jaime Varela (DEF)
6
6. Vitor Ramos (MID)
7
7. Greg Gascoigne (MID)
8
8. Miguel Bravo (ATT)
6
9. Moreno Lantignotti (ATT)
8
10. Cliff van der Hoek (ATT)
6
11. Paul Hendry (ATT)
6
12. Harry Smith (DEF)
0
13. Felipe Segarra (MID)
0
14. Neil Souness (ATT)
0