Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Penafiel. A crowd of 16,728 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Nunes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Nunes.
0.00
0-0Penafiel kick off and get the match underway!
8.42
1-0Manuel Postiga hits a low pass to Remi Preguet. Remi Preguet advances inside the box! Remi Preguet shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Andy Burley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.57
1-0Andre Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Jose Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.50
John Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Remi Preguet. Remi Preguet threads a neat ball through to Miguel Bento. Miguel Bento shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
16.17
1-0Gaspar Quaresma threads the ball through to Miguel Bento. Miguel Bento laces a through ball forward to Jose Ramos. Jose Ramos threads the ball through to Gill Colonnello but he's offside!
24.37
Nick Lawton threads a neat ball through to Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus makes a great pass forward. Silvio Viana runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
30.30
Jose Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Gill Colonnello. Gill Colonnello sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.19
1-0Jaime Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus threads the ball through to Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.23
Jose Ramos threads the ball through to Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sporting Braga are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
42.14
Vasco Sousa passes the ball forward to Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro takes it forward alone. Tomas Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gaspar Quaresma.
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. Penafiel also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga kick off!
47.34
Nick Lawton flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
51.27
1-0Sporting Braga are in full control of this game.
53.36
Miguel Bento threads a neat ball through to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Gill Colonnello. Gill Colonnello jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.10
With great vision, Jose Ramos plays the ball forward to Miguel Bento. Miguel Bento tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.21
1-0Miguel Bento plays the ball forward to Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente whips in a cross ball towards Jose Ramos. Vasco Sousa comes in with a late challenge on Jose Ramos. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
60.21
1-0The referee points to the spot..
61.09
Gill Colonnello takes a short run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
67.59
Emile Forbes flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Jesus who brings the ball under control. Tiago Jesus plays the ball forward to Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.12
Manuel Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Postiga. Andre Postiga makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.23
2-1Alberto Monteiro barges into Manuel Fonseca. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuel Fonseca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.32
Nick Lawton makes a probing pass to Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.48
Vasco Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Lawton. Nick Lawton makes a probing pass to Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Postiga.
89.06
2-1Jose Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Valente controls it well on his chest. Paulo Valente shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Remi Preguet 8 Gill Colonnello 61 (p) | Tiago Jesus 68 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Francisco Barbosa (GK)
6
2. Manuel Postiga (DEF)
7
3. John Ferguson (DEF)
6
4. Gaspar Quaresma (DEF)
6
5. Manuel Fonseca (MID)
6
6. Miguel Bento (MID)
6
7. Jose Ramos (MID)
7
8. Andre Postiga (MID)
6
9. Remi Preguet (ATT)
9
10. Gill Colonnello (ATT)
6
11. Paulo Valente (ATT)
7
12. Rodrigo Valente (GK)
0
13. Gavin Davidson (MID)
0
14. Bruno Fernandes (DEF)
0
1. Andy Burley (GK)
6
2. Jaime Pinheiro (DEF)
6
3. Vasco Sousa (DEF)
6
4. Emile Forbes (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Monteiro (DEF)
5
6. Tomas Monteiro (MID)
6
7. Nick Lawton (MID)
7
8. Roberto Almeida (MID)
6
9. Paul Souness (MID)
6
10. Tiago Jesus (ATT)
9
11. Silvio Viana (ATT)
7
12. Antonio Reis (GK)
0
13. Rodrigo Santos (DEF)
0
14. Tomas Fernandes (ATT)
0