Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Vitória de Guimarães in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rui Barros.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rui Barros.
0.00
0-0Vitória de Guimarães start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.52
0-0Michael Decker comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Munoz. The referee calls over Michael Decker and warns him to calm down! Pedro Munoz stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.10
1-0Cristiano Lima flicks a high pass forward. Warren Dodd collects the pass. Warren Dodd plays a one-two with Peter Landerl and rushes in on goal... Warren Dodd strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.44
1-0Manuel Santos hits a low pass to Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Landerl but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.03
Mark Edusei knocks the ball forward to Jaime Carvalho. With some swift thinking, Jaime Carvalho plays the ball forward to Pontus Curtolo. Pontus Curtolo shoots from distance. Pontus Curtolo scores for Sporting Braga!!
22.59
2-0Jose Hidalgo threads a neat ball through to Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Salvador Gil.
24.42
2-0Seeing Pascal Vogel's attacking run, Daniel Moutinho quickly throws the ball into his path. With a delightful solo run, Pascal Vogel stretches the opposition's defence. Pascal Vogel lofts in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Gadocha. With a superhuman jump, Zbigniew Gadocha connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
27.22
2-0Cristiano Lima changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cristiano Lima shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Rafael Fernandes. What a save!
28.29
Peter Landerl sees Pontus Curtolo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pontus Curtolo plays a quick one-two with Michael Decker and rushes in on goal... Pontus Curtolo cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.22
Eduardo Mendez passes the ball forward to Pontus Curtolo. Pontus Curtolo threads a neat ball through to Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Lima but he's offside!
34.22
Jaime Carvalho sees space and advances. Jaime Carvalho shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.57
With a delightful solo run, Manuel Santos stretches the opposition's defence. Manuel Santos whips in a cross ball towards Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl connects with a diving header. Solid save from Rafael Fernandes.
40.24
Pedro Munoz flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Hidalgo. Jose Hidalgo knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Vogel. Pascal Vogel knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pedro Marques is offside!
42.34
Salvador Gil breaks forward. Salvador Gil sees space and advances. Salvador Gil whips in a cross ball towards Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Rafael Fernandes had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
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. Vitória de Guimarães also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Braga start the second half!
47.07
Salvador Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Rafael Fernandes. Excellent save.
48.05
Cristiano Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
49.23
Pascal Vogel threads the ball through to Antonis Vellidis. Antonis Vellidis whips in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha flicks the ball with his head. Alexander Grether picks it out of the air!
51.18
Daniel Faria makes a probing pass to Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
53.03
Zbigniew Gadocha decides to run forward with the ball. Zbigniew Gadocha shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
54.25
Daniel Faria threads a neat ball through to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Alexander Grether gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
57.56
Carlos Perez receives the ball from a throw-in from Jose Hidalgo. Carlos Perez flicks a high pass forward to Jose Hidalgo who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Hidalgo plays the ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.32
4-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.21
Carlos Perez hits a low pass to Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina lofts in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.12
4-0Daniel Faria flicks a high pass forward to Zbigniew Gadocha who brings the ball under control. Zbigniew Gadocha knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Salvador Gil's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
74.46
4-0Antonis Vellidis takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Salvador Gil reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
75.24
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.14
4-0Vitória de Guimarães have made 3 substitutions with Bill Mowbray replacing Antonis Vellidis, Simon Potts replacing Jose Hidalgo and Eduardo Gomes replacing Oluwashegun Adeshina .
79.43
Pedro Munoz surges forward with the ball. Pedro Munoz flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Alexander Grether manages to gather it.
81.03
Showing composure, Salvador Gil laces a weighted ball forward to Cristiano Lima. Cristiano Lima flicks a high ball forward to Michael Decker who takes it down. Michael Decker whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.07
Salvador Gil sees Warren Dodd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Dodd tries a spectacular long range effort. Rafael Fernandes easily gets down and covers it.
87.25
Daniel Faria advances with the ball. Daniel Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Daniel Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Alexander Grether is on top of it.
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
| Warren Dodd 9 Pontus Curtolo 18, 28 Peter Landerl 42 Jaime Carvalho 81 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pontus Curtolo of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alexander Grether (GK)
7
2. Eduardo Mendez (DEF)
6
3. Mark Edusei (DEF)
6
4. Salvador Gil (DEF)
8
5. Manuel Santos (DEF)
7
6. Cristiano Lima (MID)
7
7. Pontus Curtolo (MID)
9
8. Jaime Carvalho (MID)
8
9. Michael Decker (ATT)
7
10. Warren Dodd (ATT)
8
11. Peter Landerl (ATT)
8
12. Eddie Wright-Phillips (MID)
0
13. Tomas Barros (DEF)
0
14. Silvio Soares (ATT)
0
1. Rafael Fernandes (GK)
7
2. Daniel Moutinho (DEF)
6
3. Carlos Perez (DEF)
6
4. Pedro Munoz (DEF)
7
5. Pascal Vogel (MID)
6
6. Jose Hidalgo (MID)
6
7. Daniel Faria (MID)
7
8. Antonis Vellidis (MID)
6
9. Pedro Marques (ATT)
6
10. Zbigniew Gadocha (ATT)
7
11. Oluwashegun Adeshina (ATT)
6
12. Bill Mowbray (MID)
6
13. Simon Potts (MID)
6
14. Eduardo Gomes (ATT)
6