Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 19,867 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Sporting Braga and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Monteiro.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Sporting Braga and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Monteiro.
0.00
0-0Desportivo Nacional kick off and get the first half underway!
3.22
0-0Vasco Gomes flicks a high ball forward to Sebastiao Costa who takes it down. Sebastiao Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Martins.
4.59
0-0Vasco Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Quim Antunes. With a superhuman jump, Quim Antunes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alexander Grether picks it out of the air!
6.21
0-1Vasco Monteiro receives the ball from a throw-in from Vasco Pinheiro. Vasco Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Izzet. Arthur Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Antunes. Quim Antunes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.18
0-1Frode Holm catches Vasco Monteiro on the ankles. The referee warns Frode Holm to calm down! Vasco Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.35
Hugo Fonseca makes a strong solo run forward. Hugo Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Izzet. Arthur Izzet shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
18.52
Vasco Gomes brings the ball forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Vasco Gomes plays the ball forward to Arthur Izzet. Arthur Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.12
0-1Frode Holm makes a probing pass to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares passes the ball forward to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
21.18
0-1Antonio Martins clumsily knocks into Vasco Monteiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vasco Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.41
Quim Antunes surges forward with the ball. Quim Antunes shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Alexander Grether. What a great pair of hands!
26.58
Antonio Martins threads a neat ball through to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.53
Frode Holm knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.23
Vasco Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
33.48
Rui Barbosa takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
34.58
Quim Antunes hits a low pass to Vasco Monteiro. Vasco Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa plays a quick one-two with Vasco Monteiro and rushes in on goal... Sebastiao Costa rockets a shot on goal but Alexander Grether is on top of it.
36.33
Vasco Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Grether who gathers it comfortably.
40.18
Vasco Gomes brings the ball forward. Vasco Gomes sees Sebastiao Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiao Costa whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Alexander Grether.
41.17
0-2Vasco Monteiro takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Quim Antunes. Quim Antunes chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Alexander Grether jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
48.22
Eduardo Nunes sees space and advances. Eduardo Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
51.23
Manuel Santos threads a neat ball through to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Castro whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Thomas Martino with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
55.32
Antonio Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes beats his man to it with a header but Thomas Martino reads it well. Quality keeping!
57.51
Frode Holm chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Martins. With imagination, Antonio Martins laces a weighted ball forward to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Thomas Martino is on top of it.
59.14
Vasco Pinheiro hacks Jaime Carvalho from behind! The referee brings Vasco Pinheiro to one side and gives him a warning! Jaime Carvalho runs off the knock.
60.19
1-2Arthur Izzet barges into Samuel Teixeira. The referee brings Arthur Izzet to one side and gives him a warning! Samuel Teixeira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.27
Vasco Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
71.17
Hugo Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Pinheiro collects the pass. Vasco Pinheiro surges forward with the ball. Vasco Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Costa. With a superhuman jump, Sebastiao Costa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.29
Vasco Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Silvio Soares. Vasco Pinheiro is given another warning by the referee! Silvio Soares runs off the knock.
79.46
Samuel Teixeira passes the ball forward to Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Nunes.
81.52
Frode Holm darts forward. Frode Holm darts forward. Frode Holm whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.36
Vasco Monteiro sees Vasco Pinheiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vasco Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Izzet. Arthur Izzet flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
85.20
Antonio Martins threads a neat ball through to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
87.40
From the throw-in, Jaime Carvalho picks out Darren Benali. Darren Benali decides to run forward with the ball. Darren Benali whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Thomas Martino!
89.18
Frode Holm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasco Pinheiro.
90.00
Antonio Martins hits a low pass to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Castro!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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. Alexander Grether (GK)
8
2. Frode Holm (DEF)
7
3. Samuel Teixeira (DEF)
6
4. Manuel Santos (DEF)
6
5. Rui Barbosa (MID)
6
6. Antonio Martins (MID)
8
7. Darren Benali (MID)
6
8. Jaime Carvalho (MID)
6
9. Pedro Castro (ATT)
9
10. Silvio Soares (ATT)
6
11. Rafael Fernandes (ATT)
8
12. Pedro Rodriquez (GK)
0
13. Tomas Barros (DEF)
0
14. Oscar Pardo (GK)
0
1. Thomas Martino (GK)
7
2. Vasco Gomes (DEF)
7
3. Hugo Fonseca (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Nunes (DEF)
6
5. Samuel Faria (MID)
6
6. Vasco Pinheiro (MID)
7
7. Vasco Monteiro (MID)
7
8. Quim Antunes (MID)
8
9. Sebastiao Costa (ATT)
9
10. Edgar Mendes (ATT)
7
11. Arthur Izzet (ATT)
6
12. Paolo Green (DEF)
0
13. Oberdan Pisanu (ATT)
0
14. Ruben Varela (GK)
0