Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Graphic Ace |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play Perugia in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Sporting Braga kick off!
2.29
0-0Jaime Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Fernandes. Silvio Fernandes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes tries a spectacular strike but Alberto Colonnese reads it well. Fabulous stop!
3.19
0-0Samuele Ventura flicks a high pass forward to Mario Melis who brings the ball under control. Mario Melis whips in a cross ball towards Aimo Manitta. Aimo Manitta heads the ball goalwards but somehow Samuel Teixeira happens to be in the right place to block it.
6.51
0-0Manuel Santos makes a probing pass to Eduardo Mendez. Eduardo Mendez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.58
1-0Manuel Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa sees space and advances. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Fernandes. Silvio Fernandes whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.42
1-0Massimiliano Longo advances with the ball. Massimiliano Longo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Calori. Adrian Calori makes a probing pass between the defence to Mario Melis. Samuel Teixeira clumsily knocks into Mario Melis. Penalty for Perugia!!
14.42
1-0The referee points to the spot..
15.15
Aimo Manitta calmly steps up. The ball flies into the top left corner - goal!!
16.17
Steve Ball decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Ball shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
18.29
1-1With imagination, Eduardo Mendez picks a pass forward to Darren Benali. Darren Benali sees Jaime Carvalho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sidney Fichaux.
21.33
Manuel Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes makes a simple pass to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
27.50
2-1Antonio Martins flicks a high pass forward. Darren Benali easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Benali knocks the ball forward to Silvio Soares but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.42
Antonio Martins sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Martins shoots from distance but is denied by Alberto Colonnese. Excellent save.
30.45
Antonio Martins flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Mendez collects the pass. Eduardo Mendez makes a simple pass to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
32.14
Antonio Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alberto Colonnese is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.19
Eduardo Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.49
Antonio Martins hits a low pass to Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.16
Nils Kaiser threads a neat ball through to Samuele Ventura. Samuele Ventura deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Melis. Mario Melis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.44
Samuele Ventura kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Ball. Steve Ball brings the ball forward. Steve Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Ventura. Samuele Ventura makes a looping header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Alexander Grether keeps it out!
45.00
Silvio Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Fernandes. Silvio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily 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. Perugia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Perugia kicking off!
47.05
Silvio Fernandes laces a through ball forward to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.09
Silvio Fernandes threads the ball through to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Massimiliano Longo.
55.07
3-1Nils Kaiser clumsily knocks into Rui Barbosa. The referee brings Nils Kaiser to one side and gives him a warning! Rui Barbosa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.43
Jaime Carvalho makes an attacking run forward. Jaime Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
63.54
Eduardo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Soares collects the pass. Silvio Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.04
Antonio Martins flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Jaime Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuele Ventura.
67.41
Nils Kaiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuele Ventura. Samuele Ventura takes it forward alone. Samuele Ventura whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Calori. With a superhuman jump, Adrian Calori connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Alexander Grether!
69.18
Samuele Ventura threads a neat ball through to Steve Ball. Steve Ball makes an attacking run forward. Steve Ball passes the ball forward to Adrian Calori. Adrian Calori shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball is deflected off Eduardo Mendez and goes out of play.
70.50
3-1Samuele Ventura takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Rafael Fernandes jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
75.55
3-1Steve Ball barges into Samuel Teixeira. The referee calls over Steve Ball and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.11
3-1Samuele Ventura comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Carvalho. Samuele Ventura is warned by the referee! Jaime Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.47
Steve Ball darts forward. Steve Ball makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Aimo Manitta. Aimo Manitta looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
81.02
Eduardo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.52
Showing composure, Gennaro Scarlato laces a weighted ball forward to Mario Melis. Mario Melis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Grether who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Samuele Ventura chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Calori. Adrian Calori flicks a high pass forward. Mario Melis controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Mario Melis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
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
| Silvio Fernandes 9 Silvio Soares 21, 81 Rui Barbosa 32 | Aimo Manitta 15 (p) |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Soares of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alexander Grether (GK)
7
2. Eduardo Mendez (DEF)
7
3. Samuel Teixeira (DEF)
6
4. Manuel Santos (DEF)
6
5. Rui Barbosa (MID)
9
6. Antonio Martins (MID)
7
7. Jaime Carvalho (MID)
7
8. Darren Benali (MID)
6
9. Silvio Fernandes (ATT)
8
10. Silvio Soares (ATT)
9
11. Rafael Fernandes (ATT)
7
12. Pedro Castro (ATT)
0
13. Manuel Baronchelli (DEF)
0
14. Vasco Campos (DEF)
0
1. Alberto Colonnese (GK)
6
2. Sidney Fichaux (DEF)
6
3. Massimiliano Longo (DEF)
6
4. Nils Kaiser (DEF)
6
5. Stefano Pirri (DEF)
6
6. Samuele Ventura (MID)
7
7. Steve Ball (MID)
7
8. Gennaro Scarlato (MID)
6
9. Aimo Manitta (ATT)
6
10. Mario Melis (ATT)
6
11. Adrian Calori (ATT)
6
12. Jacob Mccann (GK)
0
13. Michel Hamming (MID)
0
14. Moreno Filippi (DEF)
0