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 F.C. Arouca. A crowd of 20,531 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Braga and F.C. Arouca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Braga and F.C. Arouca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.
0.00
The first half starts with F.C. Arouca kicking off!
6.06
Jakob Gleisenstein kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.02
Jaime Carvalho changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jaime Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.03
Rafael Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
15.44
Frode Holm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa hits a low pass to Michael Decker. Michael Decker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.24
Frode Holm sees Manuel Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Santos darts forward. Manuel Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
22.03
Frode Holm flicks a high ball forward to Marek Bak who takes it down. Marek Bak flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Fernandes who takes it down. Rafael Fernandes plays a one-two with Silvio Soares and rushes in on goal... Rafael Fernandes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Marc Beckerman. Excellent save.
26.16
Luis Sousa makes a simple pass to Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Alexander Grether. Excellent save.
27.17
Jaime Carvalho passes the ball forward to Michael Decker. Michael Decker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Garcia.
28.33
Marek Bak chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Decker. Michael Decker knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.09
Edmundo Ramos knocks the ball forward to Rui Cervantes. Rui Cervantes lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fernando Alves scores for F.C. Arouca!!
38.55
Jaime Carvalho hits a low pass to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.53
Marek Bak flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Carvalho who takes it down. Jaime Carvalho passes the ball forward but Silvio Soares is offside!
42.22
Carlos Garcia makes a probing pass to Rui Cervantes. Rui Cervantes passes the ball forward to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frode Holm.
44.01
Bruno Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Cervantes. Rui Cervantes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei makes a looping header on goal. Alexander Grether didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. F.C. Arouca also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
47.45
Martijn Dijkstra chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos connects with a diving header. Alexander Grether gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
48.49
Fernando Crucet flicks a high pass forward to Rui Cervantes who brings the ball under control. Rui Cervantes lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alexander Grether!
49.57
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
51.58
Manuel Santos sees Jaime Carvalho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Carvalho makes a probing pass to Marek Bak. Marek Bak whips in a cross ball towards Michael Decker. Michael Decker beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
55.09
Jaime Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gleisenstein collects the pass. Jakob Gleisenstein plays the ball forward to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Decker. Michael Decker beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Marc Beckerman!
57.09
Carlos Garcia makes a simple pass to Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Alves controls it well on his chest. Fernando Alves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alexander Grether!
60.08
F.C. Arouca have made a substitution with Francisco Jesus replacing Fernando Crucet .
65.16
Jakob Gleisenstein knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Decker. Michael Decker lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Bruno Moreira. Excellent block.
66.08
Rui Cervantes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa passes the ball forward but Martijn Dijkstra is offside!
71.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.07
Jakob Gleisenstein flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Soares controls it well on his chest. Silvio Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.16
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.25
Martijn Dijkstra barges into Marek Bak. Martijn Dijkstra is shown the yellow card! Marek Bak runs off the knock.
78.52
Jakob Gleisenstein kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
79.25
Edmundo Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Jesus who takes it down. Francisco Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Grether who gathers it comfortably.
81.16
Bruno Moreira sees Luis Sousa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Sousa makes a simple pass to Rui Cervantes. Rui Cervantes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.50
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
85.27
Jaime Carvalho runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jaime Carvalho runs straight at the defence! Jaime Carvalho shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
87.44
Carlos Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa sees Ivan Mazzei in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Mazzei knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frode Holm.
89.34
Bruno Moreira runs forward with the ball. Bruno Moreira sees space and advances. Bruno Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martijn Dijkstra!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Michael Decker of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alexander Grether (GK)
8
2. Frode Holm (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Teixeira (DEF)
6
4. Manuel Santos (DEF)
6
5. Rui Barbosa (MID)
6
6. Jaime Carvalho (MID)
8
7. Marek Bak (MID)
8
8. Jakob Gleisenstein (MID)
7
9. Michael Decker (ATT)
9
10. Silvio Soares (ATT)
7
11. Rafael Fernandes (ATT)
8
12. Rodrigue Gauvin (DEF)
0
13. Tomas Barros (DEF)
0
14. Darren Benali (MID)
0
1. Marc Beckerman (GK)
7
2. Bruno Moreira (DEF)
8
3. Carlos Garcia (DEF)
6
4. Pierre-Yves De Palmas (DEF)
6
5. Ivan Mazzei (MID)
6
6. Edmundo Ramos (MID)
6
7. Luis Sousa (MID)
6
8. Rui Cervantes (MID)
7
9. Martijn Dijkstra (ATT)
7
10. Fernando Alves (ATT)
8
11. Fernando Crucet (ATT)
6
12. Marinus Hilgerink (DEF)
0
13. Stuart White (MID)
0
14. Francisco Jesus (ATT)
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