Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 19,839 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
0.00
0-0FC Porto kick off the first half!
3.56
0-0Tobias Haller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Rego. Guilherme Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Edusei.
6.42
0-0Pontus Curtolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares whips in a cross ball towards Pontus Curtolo. Pontus Curtolo whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Andy Law!
9.48
1-0Pontus Curtolo sees Jaime Carvalho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Michael Decker collects the pass. Michael Decker knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.06
Showing composure, Jorge Ferreira picks a pass forward to Guilherme Rego. Guilherme Rego shoots from 25 yards but Alexander Grether is on top of it.
15.54
1-0Pontus Curtolo sees Silvio Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.53
Pontus Curtolo makes a probing pass to Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho makes an attacking run forward. Jaime Carvalho shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.39
Erik Riga makes a probing pass to Tobias Haller. Tobias Haller sees a break and surges forward. Tobias Haller whips in a cross ball towards Erik Riga. Erik Riga heads the ball goalwards. Alexander Grether manages to gather it.
24.17
Antonio Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Erik Riga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erik Riga flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Rego who takes it down. Guilherme Rego advances inside the box! Guilherme Rego cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
26.42
Jorge Ferreira makes an attacking run forward. Jorge Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Rego. Guilherme Rego knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That brings them level!
30.17
1-1Without breaking stride, Erik Riga plays the ball forward to Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Moutinho but the linesman indicates offside!
33.04
Kamal Francois passes the ball forward to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper, Alexander Grether, sees it late!! Goal for FC Porto!
38.47
Tobias Haller knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Rego. Guilherme Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.55
Eddy Subiat flicks a high ball forward to Erik Riga who takes it down. Erik Riga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pontus Curtolo.
45.00
Pontus Curtolo threads a neat ball through to Manuel Santos. Manuel Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga kick off!
48.44
Jorge Ferreira plays the ball forward to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Santos.
51.42
Bernard Billong flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Jaime Moutinho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.49
Guilherme Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.54
Jaime Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.21
Pontus Curtolo flicks a high ball forward to Michael Decker who takes it down. Michael Decker runs straight at the defence! Michael Decker cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Andy Law gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
60.58
2-3Erik Riga flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Ferreira collects the pass. Jorge Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Moutinho. Mark Edusei comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Moutinho. Penalty for FC Porto!!
60.58
2-3The referee points to the spot..
62.20
Bernard Billong takes a short run up. Bernard Billong slots the ball into the top left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
63.44
Jaime Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Decker. Michael Decker shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.50
Tobias Haller volleys a long ball forward. Bernard Billong shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Alexander Grether manages to gather it.
81.52
Peter Landerl sees Warren Dodd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Dodd shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
87.47
Pontus Curtolo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pontus Curtolo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Peter Landerl 9, 45 | Guilherme Rego 26 Jorge Ferreira 33 Bernard Billong 38, 62 (p) |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Landerl of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alexander Grether (GK)
6
2. Eduardo Mendez (DEF)
6
3. Mark Edusei (DEF)
6
4. Salvador Gil (DEF)
6
5. Manuel Santos (DEF)
6
6. Jaime Carvalho (MID)
6
7. Pontus Curtolo (MID)
7
8. Michael Decker (ATT)
7
9. Warren Dodd (ATT)
6
10. Silvio Soares (ATT)
6
11. Peter Landerl (ATT)
9
12. Jakob Gleisenstein (MID)
0
13. Oscar Pardo (GK)
0
14. Darren Benali (MID)
0
1. Andy Law (GK)
7
2. Eddy Subiat (DEF)
6
3. Kaz Tanaka (DEF)
6
4. Kamal Francois (DEF)
6
5. Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
6
6. Jorge Ferreira (MID)
9
7. Tobias Haller (MID)
7
8. Erik Riga (MID)
6
9. Jaime Moutinho (ATT)
7
10. Guilherme Rego (ATT)
8
11. Bernard Billong (ATT)
8
12. Luciano Di Bari (ATT)
0
13. Stephen Dyer (MID)
0
14. Manuel Reis (DEF)
0