Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play host to Sporting Braga. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Rego.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Rego.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Leça Futebol Clube kicking off!
3.08
0-1Darren Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro plays a sublime one-two with Antonio Martins and races in on goal... Some silky footwork from Pedro Castro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.08
0-1Samuel Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Carvalho who takes it down. Jaime Carvalho threads the ball through to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
8.47
0-1Eduardo Mendez knocks the ball forward to Samuel Teixeira. Samuel Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Raouf Boudarène is on top of it.
9.38
Eduardo Mendez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.03
Jose Fortes Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Tavares controls it well on his chest. Carlos Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pinto. Roberto Pinto advances inside the box! Roberto Pinto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Alexander Grether reads it well. Quality keeping!
20.57
Brendan Grant knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Costa. Sergio Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pinto. Roberto Pinto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alexander Grether!
24.37
Anthony Sabin knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pinto. Roberto Pinto threads the ball through into the box. Ricardo Nascimento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
27.45
Alex McNeill threads the ball through to Brendan Grant. Brendan Grant knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Sabin. Anthony Sabin makes a convincing header. Good keeping from Alexander Grether as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.18
0-1Roberto Pinto takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Jaime Carvalho gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
30.05
Rui Barbosa makes a simple pass to Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.19
Eduardo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.53
Darren Benali threads the ball through to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leça Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
49.36
Rui Barbosa makes a probing pass to Darren Benali. Darren Benali whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
51.03
Brendan Grant threads a neat ball through to Roberto Pinto. Roberto Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Nascimento. Ricardo Nascimento flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.20
0-2Pedro Castro clumsily knocks into Sergio Costa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sergio Costa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.45
Mattia Sbrizzo threads the ball through to Roberto Pinto. Roberto Pinto shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
59.27
Darren Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Raouf Boudarène.
60.43
0-2Darren Benali takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Mattia Sbrizzo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
63.08
0-2Brendan Grant chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pinto. Roberto Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Mendez.
65.35
Darren Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes powers a header at goal. Raouf Boudarène is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.21
Jaime Carvalho makes a probing pass to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.53
0-4Jaime Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Benali. Darren Benali makes a great pass forward. Jaime Carvalho runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
79.04
Ricardo Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Carlos Tavares. Carlos Tavares makes a probing pass between the defence to Roberto Pinto. Roberto Pinto rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.21
Antonio Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Tavares.
87.06
1-4Brendan Grant barges into Jaime Carvalho. The referee brings Brendan Grant to one side and gives him a warning! Jaime Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Roberto Pinto 79 | Pedro Castro 3, 73 Rafael Fernandes 39, 65 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Fernandes of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Raouf Boudarène (GK)
7
2. Stan Kitson (DEF)
6
3. Mattia Sbrizzo (DEF)
6
4. Alex McNeill (DEF)
6
5. Jose Fortes Gimenez (DEF)
6
6. Anthony Sabin (MID)
6
7. Brendan Grant (MID)
6
8. Carlos Tavares (MID)
6
9. Sergio Costa (MID)
6
10. Ricardo Nascimento (ATT)
6
11. Roberto Pinto (ATT)
8
12. Marcel Doomernik (ATT)
0
13. Ricardo Gomes (ATT)
0
14. Carlos Gomes (ATT)
0
1. Alexander Grether (GK)
7
2. Eduardo Mendez (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Teixeira (DEF)
6
4. Manuel Santos (DEF)
6
5. Rui Barbosa (MID)
7
6. Antonio Martins (MID)
7
7. Jaime Carvalho (MID)
7
8. Darren Benali (MID)
6
9. Pedro Castro (ATT)
9
10. Silvio Soares (ATT)
7
11. Rafael Fernandes (ATT)
9
12. Silvio Fernandes (ATT)
0
13. Manuel Baronchelli (DEF)
0
14. Vasco Campos (DEF)
0