Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 16,491 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Moreirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Moreirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Moreirense kick off!
2.14
0-0Vitor Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Schnellinger. Vincenzo Schnellinger chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Boyd. Alun Boyd makes a deft header. The ball comes off Eduardo Mendez and the loose ball is cleared up field.
3.47
0-0Callum Henderson clumsily knocks into Jakob Gleisenstein. The referee calls over Callum Henderson and shows him a yellow card! Jakob Gleisenstein runs off the knock.
4.21
0-0Pontus Curtolo sees Warren Dodd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Dodd shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
6.22
Callum Henderson sees a break and surges forward. Callum Henderson plays a scrappy one-two with Quim Reis and advances towards the goal... Callum Henderson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.05
Tommy Bower knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Boyd. Alun Boyd shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.21
0-0Frode Holm makes a probing pass to Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd threads the ball through to Michael Decker. Michael Decker whips in a cross ball towards Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Elkin Maldonado.
15.46
0-0Pontus Curtolo takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Elkin Maldonado drops low and scoops up the ball.
16.54
Callum Henderson hits a low pass to Quim Reis. Quim Reis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.34
Jakob Gleisenstein flicks a high pass forward. Warren Dodd controls it well on his chest. Warren Dodd tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
20.49
Ebi Lato flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Schnellinger collects the pass. Vincenzo Schnellinger skips past Jakob Gleisenstein! Vincenzo Schnellinger makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
22.10
Tommy Bower flicks a high ball forward to Quim Barbosa who takes it down. Quim Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
33.26
Alun Boyd barges into Frode Holm. Alun Boyd is shown the yellow card! Frode Holm runs off the knock.
38.17
0-0Quim Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Schnellinger. Vincenzo Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.03
Callum Henderson advances with the ball. Callum Henderson threads the ball through into the box. Vincenzo Schnellinger takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
42.39
Callum Henderson takes the throw-in. Quim Barbosa makes a probing pass to Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Schnellinger. Vincenzo Schnellinger makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Frode Holm threads the ball through to Jakob Gleisenstein. Jakob Gleisenstein threads a neat ball through to Michael Decker. Michael Decker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Mendes.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Moreirense appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga kick off!
47.58
0-0Callum Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Rui Barbosa. The referee warns Callum Henderson to calm down! Rui Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Mendez plays the ball forward to Michael Decker. Michael Decker shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Elkin Maldonado. Excellent save.
53.24
With imagination, Vitor Pinheiro picks a pass forward to Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Quim Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Quim Barbosa threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alun Boyd. Alun Boyd takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alexander Grether effortlessly smothers it!
55.36
Manuel Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Decker. Michael Decker flicks a high ball forward to Warren Dodd who takes it down. Warren Dodd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.36
Vitor Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Barbosa. Quim Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Alun Boyd. Alun Boyd edges inside the box! Alun Boyd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Alexander Grether.
58.43
It's a corner kick which Quim Barbosa takes quickly, playing the ball short to Vincenzo Schnellinger. Vincenzo Schnellinger flicks the ball across the goal. Some silky footwork from Vitor Pinheiro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Alexander Grether is on top of it.
61.46
Eduardo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gleisenstein collects the pass. Jakob Gleisenstein flicks a high pass forward. Pontus Curtolo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pontus Curtolo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
63.12
Ebi Lato flicks a high pass forward to Callum Henderson who brings the ball under control. Callum Henderson shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Moreirense are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
67.53
Jaime Carvalho runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jaime Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Decker. Michael Decker makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.13
Tommy Bower flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Schnellinger who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Schnellinger makes a high pass forward. Callum Henderson shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control just on the edge of the box. Callum Henderson shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Alexander Grether.
73.40
It's a corner kick. Quim Barbosa kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Alexander Grether drops low and scoops up the ball.
79.27
Tommy Bower threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Schnellinger. Vincenzo Schnellinger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.11
Jakob Gleisenstein makes a simple pass to Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
85.23
Callum Henderson receives the ball from a throw-in from Vincenzo Schnellinger. Callum Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Reis. Quim Reis makes a convincing header but somehow Manuel Santos happens to be in the right place to block it.
89.51
Eduardo Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Michael Decker collects the pass. Michael Decker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Grether of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Elkin Maldonado (GK)
9
2. Damien Best (DEF)
6
3. Nuno Mendes (DEF)
6
4. Vitor Pinheiro (DEF)
7
5. Ebi Lato (DEF)
6
6. Tommy Bower (MID)
7
7. Quim Barbosa (MID)
7
8. Callum Henderson (MID)
8
9. Quim Reis (ATT)
6
10. Vincenzo Schnellinger (ATT)
7
11. Alun Boyd (ATT)
6
12. Mark Appiah (DEF)
0
13. Kevin Welter (DEF)
0
14. Gonçalo Ornelas (MID)
0
1. Alexander Grether (GK)
9
2. Eduardo Mendez (DEF)
7
3. Frode Holm (DEF)
6
4. Manuel Santos (DEF)
6
5. Rui Barbosa (MID)
6
6. Jakob Gleisenstein (MID)
8
7. Pontus Curtolo (MID)
6
8. Jaime Carvalho (MID)
7
9. Michael Decker (ATT)
6
10. Warren Dodd (ATT)
6
11. Peter Landerl (ATT)
6
12. Samuel Teixeira (DEF)
0
13. Darren Benali (MID)
0
14. Silvio Soares (ATT)
0