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 FC Porto. A crowd of 20,127 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Ribeiro.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Ribeiro.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Porto kick off!
2.08
0-0Godwin Oliseh threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Rego. Guilherme Rego makes a probing pass to Pedro Quaresma but he's offside!
4.56
0-0Manuel Santos pushes up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Manuel Santos stretches the opposition's defence. Manuel Santos shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.25
0-0Antonio Martins hits a low pass to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins flicks the ball with his head. Andy Law punches it away to safety.
9.19
Darren Benali flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Rafael Fernandes shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
14.51
Darren Benali advances with the ball. Darren Benali tries a spectacular long range effort. Andy Law gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
16.41
1-0Darren Benali passes the ball forward to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.30
1-0Jorge Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Grether who gathers it comfortably.
21.25
Eduardo Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, Frode Holm. Frode Holm threads a neat ball through to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.53
Jorge Ferreira makes a simple pass to Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.24
Jaime Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins sees Pedro Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Castro threads a neat, attacking ball through to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
28.01
Jorge Ferreira threads the ball through to Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Alexander Grether.
29.41
It's a corner kick. Neil McGrory loops the ball over to the far post. Alexander Grether drops low and scoops up the ball.
30.22
Darren Benali threads a neat ball through to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.10
Pedro Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Neil McGrory who takes it down. Neil McGrory passes the ball forward but Luciano Di Bari is offside!
39.12
Matt Matteo passes the ball forward to Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira decides to run forward with the ball. Jorge Ferreira shoots from 25 yards but somehow Alexander Grether manages to keep it out.
40.11
Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Hoeness controls it well on his chest. Vincenzo Hoeness knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Mendez.
45.00
Quim Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Neil McGrory who takes it down. Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Pedro Quaresma makes a probing pass to Guilherme Rego but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
47.36
Pedro Quaresma changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Alexander Grether is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.36
Manuel Santos flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Martins controls it well on his chest. Antonio Martins hits a low pass to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Godwin Oliseh.
55.04
Jaime Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.59
2-1Antonio Martins clumsily knocks into Godwin Oliseh. Antonio Martins is shown the yellow card! Godwin Oliseh carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.38
Antonio Martins sees Rafael Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Fernandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.43
2-1FC Porto appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.43
Frode Holm makes a simple pass to Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho brings the ball forward. Jaime Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Matteo.
61.22
Eduardo Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.07
Godwin Oliseh chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Rego. Guilherme Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Di Bari. Luciano Di Bari makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.29
Neil McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
71.32
Frode Holm breaks forward. Frode Holm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
72.35
Neil McGrory surges forward with the ball. Neil McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
77.09
2-1FC Porto have made a substitution with Jaime Moutinho replacing Pedro Quaresma .
81.04
Rafael Fernandes passes the ball forward to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Law who gathers it comfortably.
84.56
Godwin Oliseh flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Jorge Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.51
Neil McGrory threads the ball through to Guilherme Rego. Guilherme Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Di Bari. Luciano Di Bari makes a convincing header. Luciano Di Bari scores for FC Porto!!
90.00
The whistle blows 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 Rafael Fernandes of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alexander Grether (GK)
8
2. Eduardo Mendez (DEF)
6
3. Frode Holm (DEF)
8
4. Manuel Santos (DEF)
7
5. Rui Barbosa (MID)
8
6. Antonio Martins (MID)
6
7. Darren Benali (MID)
7
8. Jaime Carvalho (MID)
7
9. Pedro Castro (ATT)
7
10. Silvio Soares (ATT)
6
11. Rafael Fernandes (ATT)
9
12. Pedro Rodriquez (GK)
0
13. Tomas Barros (DEF)
0
14. Oscar Pardo (GK)
0
1. Andy Law (GK)
7
2. Samuel Neves (DEF)
6
3. Matt Matteo (DEF)
6
4. Godwin Oliseh (DEF)
6
5. Quim Ferreira (DEF)
6
6. Jorge Ferreira (MID)
8
7. Neil McGrory (MID)
8
8. Pedro Quaresma (MID)
8
9. Luciano Di Bari (ATT)
8
10. Guilherme Rego (ATT)
7
11. Vincenzo Hoeness (ATT)
9
12. Jaime Moutinho (ATT)
6
13. Alberto Gomes (MID)
0
14. Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
0