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 C.S Maritimo. A crowd of 17,035 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while C.S Maritimo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Barros.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while C.S Maritimo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Barros.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Braga kick off!
2.36
0-0Roberto Vieira plays the ball forward to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastien Haeldermans.
9.22
0-0Greg Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Antunes comfortably collects the pass. Ruben Antunes threads the ball through to Mike Hoogstrate but he's offside!
12.14
Angelo Kossingou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Teixeira. Manuel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mark Grella who gathers it comfortably.
15.58
0-0Antonio Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Moreno. Nicolas Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Teixeira. Morten Bögelund clumsily knocks into Manuel Teixeira. Penalty not given!!
18.48
Greg Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moreno Lantignotti but the linesman indicates offside!
21.11
0-0Greg Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Ruben Antunes who brings the ball under control. Ruben Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
24.51
Manuel Teixeira passes the ball forward to Roberto Vieira. Roberto Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastien Haeldermans.
26.13
Morten Bögelund makes a simple pass to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Antunes collects the pass. Ruben Antunes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Moreno Lantignotti is offside!
27.09
Miguael Flauto advances with the ball. Miguael Flauto knocks the ball forward to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastien Haeldermans.
28.57
Manuel Teixeira decides to run forward with the ball. Manuel Teixeira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Morten Bögelund.
30.02
1-0Sebastien Haeldermans flicks a high ball forward to Greg Gascoigne who takes it down. Greg Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti chips the ball to his team mate, Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.49
With a delightful solo run, Antonio Jardim stretches the opposition's defence. Antonio Jardim shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.47
Ruben Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Moreno Lantignotti who brings the ball under control. Moreno Lantignotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.52
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.37
1-0Ruben Antunes knocks the ball forward to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne sees Mike Hoogstrate just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mike Hoogstrate cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Manuel Jesus gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.42
Manuel Teixeira changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Manuel Teixeira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Mark Grella!
45.00
Without breaking stride, Greg Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti plays a one-two with Greg Gascoigne and advances towards the goal... Moreno Lantignotti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Manuel Jesus is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. C.S Maritimo also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.S Maritimo players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with C.S Maritimo kicking off!
47.10
Greg Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti shoots from long range but is denied by Manuel Jesus. Excellent save.
51.09
Greg Gascoigne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim beats his man to it with a header. Manuel Jesus gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
54.05
Sebastien Haeldermans flicks a high ball forward to Greg Gascoigne who takes it down. Greg Gascoigne hits a low pass to Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti makes a probing pass between the defence to Mario Jardim. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mario Jardim provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.50
Miguael Flauto threads a neat ball through to Roberto Vieira. Roberto Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Valente. Sergio Valente beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sergio Valente! That brings them level!
71.31
Greg Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Mario Jardim through on goal. Mario Jardim looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Manuel Jesus smothers it!
72.05
1-1Greg Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate whips in a cross ball towards Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by Alexander Vogel. That should have been a goal!
81.38
Miguael Flauto threads the ball through to Angelo Kossingou. Angelo Kossingou hits a low pass to Roberto Vieira. Roberto Vieira shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.01
1-1Greg Gascoigne catches Samuel Quaresma on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.55
Greg Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim skips past Alexander Vogel! Alexander Vogel comes in with a late challenge on Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mark Grella (GK)
6
2. Mustapha Berger (DEF)
6
3. Sebastien Haeldermans (DEF)
6
4. Morten Bögelund (DEF)
6
5. Jaime Varela (DEF)
6
6. Ruben Antunes (MID)
7
7. Greg Gascoigne (MID)
8
8. Mike Hoogstrate (ATT)
6
9. Moreno Lantignotti (ATT)
8
10. Cliff van der Hoek (ATT)
8
11. Mario Jardim (ATT)
7
12. Harry Smith (DEF)
0
13. Felipe Segarra (MID)
0
14. Neil Souness (ATT)
0
1. Manuel Jesus (GK)
8
2. Alexander Vogel (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Quaresma (DEF)
6
4. Miguael Flauto (DEF)
8
5. Jaime Santos (MID)
6
6. Manuel Teixeira (MID)
7
7. Antonio Jardim (MID)
7
8. Angelo Kossingou (MID)
6
9. Nicolas Moreno (ATT)
6
10. Roberto Vieira (ATT)
7
11. Sergio Valente (ATT)
8
12. Ruel Gardner (ATT)
0
13. Ricardo Rubio (ATT)
0
14. Gianluca Sculli (DEF)
0