Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Sporting Braga in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Vitória de Guimarães and Sporting Braga are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Vitória de Guimarães and Sporting Braga are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Vitória de Guimarães get the match underway!
2.30
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Faria plays the ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.23
0-0Eduardo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Darren Benali holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Benali flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Fernandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Fernandes rushes past Petre Siperco! Rafael Fernandes takes a shot at goal but is denied by Rafael Fernandes. Excellent save.
8.28
Showing composure, Tobias Höfer plays the ball forward to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Andrade who takes it down. Tiago Andrade shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
9.18
Daniel Faria surges forward with the ball. Daniel Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Alexander Grether.
10.46
0-0It's a corner kick. Bill Mowbray loops the ball in to towards the near post. Manuel Santos jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
12.35
Antonio Moutinho plays the ball forward to Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Alexander Grether. Excellent save.
16.44
Daniel Faria flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Götz controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Götz flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Faria who takes it down. Daniel Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.47
Cristiano Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Höfer.
24.21
0-0Frode Holm knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Lima. Cristiano Lima sees space and advances. Cristiano Lima shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.35
Rafael Fernandes advances with the ball. Rafael Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Höfer.
28.37
Showing composure, Eduardo Mendez plays the ball forward to Cristiano Lima. Cristiano Lima plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Castro and advances towards the goal... Cristiano Lima rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.14
Frode Holm plays the ball forward to Eduardo Mendez. Eduardo Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Lima. Cristiano Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
32.11
Darren Benali threads a neat ball through to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.13
Rui Barbosa makes an attacking run forward. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Lima. Cristiano Lima rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Rafael Fernandes picks it out of the air!
36.43
Daniel Faria changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Grether who gathers it comfortably.
42.55
0-0Petre Siperco clumsily knocks into Silvio Soares. The referee calls over Petre Siperco and shows him a yellow card! Silvio Soares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off the second half!
48.44
0-0Frode Holm flicks a high ball forward to Darren Benali who takes it down. Darren Benali changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Darren Benali makes a great pass forward. Pedro Castro runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
49.56
Frode Holm makes a probing pass to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares makes a deft header but is denied by Rafael Fernandes. Excellent save.
51.16
Antonio Moutinho passes the ball forward to Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alexander Grether easily gets down and covers it.
54.06
0-1Frode Holm knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro whips in a cross ball towards Darren Benali. Darren Benali is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Darren Benali!
60.14
0-1Antonio Moutinho clumsily knocks into Eduardo Mendez. The referee calls over Antonio Moutinho and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Mendez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.28
0-1Pedro Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Eduardo Mendez and the loose ball is cleared up field.
63.48
Bill Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Mowbray. Bill Mowbray connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Eduardo Mendez. That should have been a goal!
69.25
Eduardo Mendez hits a low pass to Manuel Santos. Manuel Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.29
Daniel Moutinho pushes up the pitch. With vision, Daniel Moutinho picks a pass forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques skips past Eduardo Mendez! Pedro Marques side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Alexander Grether has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.51
1-1With some swift thinking, Frode Holm plays the ball forward to Cristiano Lima. Cristiano Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes edges inside the box! Petre Siperco clumsily knocks into Rafael Fernandes. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.46
Petre Siperco flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Moutinho who takes it down. Daniel Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.54
Daniel Moutinho threads the ball through to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques whips in a cross ball towards Bill Mowbray. Bill Mowbray heads the ball goalwards. Alexander Grether picks it out of the air!
85.42
Tobias Höfer passes the ball forward to Antonio Moutinho. Antonio Moutinho changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Moutinho finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Alexander Grether manages to keep it out.
87.16
Antonio Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Alexander Grether is on top of it.
90.00
Tiago Andrade decides to run forward with the ball. Tiago Andrade shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Marques of Vitória de Guimarães |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Fernandes (GK)
7
2. Daniel Moutinho (DEF)
7
3. Petre Siperco (DEF)
5
4. Tobias Höfer (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Götz (MID)
6
6. Daniel Faria (MID)
7
7. Antonio Moutinho (MID)
6
8. Bill Mowbray (MID)
6
9. Pedro Marques (ATT)
9
10. Stefan Enescu (ATT)
6
11. Tiago Andrade (ATT)
7
12. Jose Javier Leon (DEF)
0
13. Eduardo Gomes (ATT)
0
14. Tomás Arellano (ATT)
0
1. Alexander Grether (GK)
9
2. Eduardo Mendez (DEF)
7
3. Frode Holm (DEF)
7
4. Manuel Santos (DEF)
6
5. Rui Barbosa (MID)
7
6. Cristiano Lima (MID)
7
7. Darren Benali (MID)
9
8. Jaime Carvalho (MID)
6
9. Pedro Castro (ATT)
6
10. Silvio Soares (ATT)
6
11. Rafael Fernandes (ATT)
7
12. Pedro Rodriquez (GK)
0
13. Tomas Barros (DEF)
0
14. Oscar Pardo (GK)
0