Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Marcolino de Castro where C.D. Feirense play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 20,497 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
C.D. Feirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Andrade.
The pitch is in great condition.
C.D. Feirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Andrade.
0.00
0-0Sporting Braga kick off!
4.08
1-0Joao Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mirco Comazzi. Mirco Comazzi sees Francois Senoussi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francois Senoussi lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Lauret. Marco Lauret is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Abel Almeida had no chance!! Goal for C.D. Feirense!
8.03
1-0Ruby Beda comes in with a late challenge on Joao Carvalho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joao Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.22
1-0Jaime Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valerio Maspero. Valerio Maspero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Fernandes. Silvio Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Delano Bosman.
10.47
1-0Silvio Pinto takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Helder Alves jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
15.43
1-0Jose Oliveira hacks Mirco Comazzi from behind! The referee calls over Jose Oliveira and shows him a yellow card! Mirco Comazzi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.16
1-0Joao Carvalho drives a long ball upfield. Mirco Comazzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.48
1-0Eddie Pallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Barros. Tomas Barros makes an attacking run forward. Tomas Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Fernandes. Helder Alves clumsily knocks into Silvio Fernandes. Penalty not given!!
22.23
1-0Ruby Beda kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Pinto. Silvio Pinto shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
24.32
Ruby Beda clumsily knocks into Robert Coppinger. Ruby Beda is given a warning by the referee! Robert Coppinger gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.42
Tomas Barros flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Pinto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Pinto hits a low pass to Silvio Fernandes. Silvio Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Delano Bosman.
34.58
Helder Alves flicks a high pass forward. Marco Lauret holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Lauret knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Fonseca.
36.58
Valerio Maspero makes an attacking run forward. Valerio Maspero shoots from distance but it is miles over!
38.52
Helder Alves catches Valerio Maspero on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Valerio Maspero runs off the knock.
38.52
Free kick to Sporting Braga just outside the area...
40.50
Ruby Beda takes a slow run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
42.16
Delano Bosman knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Coppinger. Robert Coppinger threads the ball through to Rodrigo Carvalho. Rodrigo Carvalho cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Rodrigo Carvalho provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Eddie Pallister. Excellent block.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. C.D. Feirense appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga have changed their lineup with Manuel Ferreira replacing Eddie Pallister.
45.00
The second half starts with C.D. Feirense kicking off!
49.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Mirco Comazzi plays the ball forward to Robert Coppinger. Robert Coppinger shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
51.36
1-0George Brand makes a probing pass to Robert Coppinger. Robert Coppinger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Abel Almeida. Excellent save.
53.29
1-0Gaspar Vieira hacks Silvio Fernandes from behind! The referee calls over Gaspar Vieira and warns him to calm down! Silvio Fernandes runs off the knock.
55.29
Tomas Barros flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Silvio Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman beats his man to it with a header but Pedro Almeida is on top of it.
57.48
Delano Bosman chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Coppinger. Robert Coppinger makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Coppinger shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
60.13
1-0Sporting Braga have made a substitution with Stan Rowett replacing Valerio Maspero .
63.02
George Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Carvalho. Rodrigo Carvalho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
65.23
Robert Coppinger knocks the ball forward to Marco Lauret. Marco Lauret rushes past Jose Oliveira! Tomas Barros clumsily knocks into Marco Lauret. Penalty not given!!
72.48
Robert Coppinger sees Mirco Comazzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mirco Comazzi whips in a cross ball towards Francois Senoussi. Francois Senoussi connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Abel Almeida.
73.32
Mirco Comazzi takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Silvio Pinto gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
77.43
Robert Coppinger kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Carvalho. Rodrigo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Barros.
78.32
Joao Carvalho makes a strong solo run forward. Joao Carvalho brings the ball forward. Joao Carvalho shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.06
Robert Coppinger makes a probing pass to Francois Senoussi. Francois Senoussi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Fonseca.
81.56
Bruno Fonseca sees Stan Rowett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stan Rowett flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Pinto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Pinto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
83.40
Jose Oliveira makes a probing pass to Stan Rowett. Stan Rowett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Pinto. Silvio Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Fernandes. Silvio Fernandes heads the ball goalwards but Pedro Almeida is on top of it.
84.35
Silvio Pinto flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Fernandes who takes it down. Silvio Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
87.24
1-0Joao Carvalho hits a low pass to George Brand. George Brand threads the ball through to Mirco Comazzi. Mirco Comazzi makes a pass forward but Rodrigo Carvalho is yards offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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. Pedro Almeida (GK)
7
2. Helder Alves (DEF)
6
3. Joao Carvalho (DEF)
8
4. Gaspar Vieira (DEF)
6
5. Delano Bosman (DEF)
7
6. Robert Coppinger (MID)
8
7. Mirco Comazzi (MID)
7
8. George Brand (MID)
7
9. Francois Senoussi (ATT)
7
10. Marco Lauret (ATT)
9
11. Rodrigo Carvalho (ATT)
6
12. Neil Booth (DEF)
0
13. Jakob Hoeness (MID)
0
14. Carlos Dominguez (MID)
0
1. Abel Almeida (GK)
8
2. Jaime Lima (DEF)
6
3. Bruno Fonseca (DEF)
6
4. Eddie Pallister (DEF)
6
5. Jose Oliveira (DEF)
5
6. Tomas Barros (DEF)
7
7. Silvio Pinto (MID)
7
8. Valerio Maspero (MID)
7
9. Silvio Fernandes (ATT)
6
10. Harvey McManaman (ATT)
6
11. Ruby Beda (ATT)
5
12. Manuel Ferreira (DEF)
6
13. Stan Rowett (MID)
6
14. Luis Postiga (ATT)
0