Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 15,964 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Maia 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 Ricardo Marques.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Maia 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 Ricardo Marques.
0.00
0-0Maia kick off and get the match underway!
3.46
0-0Manuel Fonseca comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Jesus. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Jesus runs off the knock.
4.21
0-0Jason Scales threads a neat ball through to Frederico Tavares. Frederico Tavares passes the ball forward but Filipe Monteiro is offside!
6.31
Remi Preguet barges into Samuel Campos. The referee calls over Remi Preguet and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Campos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.57
0-0John Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Jose Ramos controls it well on his chest. Jose Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gill Colonnello. Gill Colonnello shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
15.55
0-1Gaspar Quaresma decides to run forward with the ball. Gaspar Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Andre Postiga. Andre Postiga is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.16
Jose Ramos hits a low pass to Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
21.35
0-1Miguel Bento flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Valente collects the pass. Paulo Valente whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Bento. Miguel Bento powers a header at goal but is denied by Adolfo Calvo. Excellent save.
22.26
Frederico Tavares plays the ball forward to Peter Deniaud. Peter Deniaud tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Francisco Barbosa manages to keep it out.
36.47
John Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Gill Colonnello. Gill Colonnello sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
38.13
Jose Ramos takes it forward alone. Jose Ramos shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
40.20
Frederico Tavares threads a neat ball through to Peter Deniaud. Peter Deniaud shoots from distance but it flies wide!
42.10
0-1Miguel Bento knocks the ball forward to Gill Colonnello. Gill Colonnello knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Pearson.
44.36
Andre Postiga clumsily knocks into Antonio Martins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off!
49.10
0-1Andre Postiga catches Hugo Mendes on the ankles. The referee brings Andre Postiga to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo Mendes runs off the knock.
53.44
Andre Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Jose Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Ramos shoots from outside the area but somehow Adolfo Calvo manages to keep it out.
54.47
Samuel Campos threads a neat ball through to Bruno Jesus. Bruno Jesus darts forward. Bruno Jesus shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
55.54
Jose Ramos threads a neat ball through to Gill Colonnello. Gill Colonnello shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
57.28
Jose Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Gill Colonnello who takes it down. Gill Colonnello knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Campos.
59.17
Gaspar Quaresma breaks forward. Gaspar Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Remi Preguet. Remi Preguet shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.25
Marcus Pearson makes a beautiful solo run. Marcus Pearson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Deniaud. Peter Deniaud knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.12
Hauke Bierhoff flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Jesus. Bruno Jesus threads the ball through to Frederico Tavares. Frederico Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Mendes. With a superhuman jump, Hugo Mendes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.49
Manuel Postiga sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Postiga knocks the ball forward to Miguel Bento. Miguel Bento shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
78.09
Andre Postiga flicks a high ball forward to Remi Preguet who takes it down. Remi Preguet runs straight at the defence! Remi Preguet takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.33
Samuel Campos flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Martins collects the pass. Antonio Martins makes a simple pass to Hugo Mendes. Hugo Mendes tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.32
Filipe Monteiro hits a low pass to Peter Deniaud. Peter Deniaud knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
83.18
Paulo Valente comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Campos. Paulo Valente is shown the yellow card! Samuel Campos runs off the knock.
85.31
Bruno Jesus catches Miguel Bento on the ankles. Bruno Jesus is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Bento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.38
With vision, Miguel Bento plays the ball forward to Jose Ramos. Jose Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Valente who brings the ball under control. Paulo Valente cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Paulo Valente provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adolfo Calvo (GK)
7
2. Jason Scales (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Campos (DEF)
6
4. Marcus Pearson (DEF)
7
5. Hauke Bierhoff (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Martins (MID)
6
7. Frederico Tavares (MID)
7
8. Filipe Monteiro (MID)
6
9. Bruno Jesus (MID)
6
10. Peter Deniaud (ATT)
6
11. Hugo Mendes (ATT)
6
12. Jan Vennegoor Karelse (ATT)
0
13. Joe Laver (DEF)
0
14. Ugo Wallwork (DEF)
0
1. Francisco Barbosa (GK)
6
2. Manuel Postiga (DEF)
7
3. John Ferguson (DEF)
6
4. Gaspar Quaresma (DEF)
8
5. Manuel Fonseca (MID)
5
6. Miguel Bento (MID)
7
7. Jose Ramos (MID)
9
8. Andre Postiga (MID)
7
9. Remi Preguet (ATT)
5
10. Gill Colonnello (ATT)
6
11. Paulo Valente (ATT)
8
12. Rodrigo Valente (GK)
0
13. Gavin Davidson (MID)
0
14. Bruno Fernandes (DEF)
0