Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 8,958 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
3.36
0-0Tomas Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Barbosa. Pedro Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Beckenbauer.
4.17
0-0Matt Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson goes all the way! Gavin Thomson shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Eduardo Ferreira.
9.30
Miguel Schouft brings the ball forward. Miguel Schouft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.11
0-0Sebastian Weigel barges into Matt Meiklejohn. Sebastian Weigel is given a warning by the referee! Matt Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
22.29
Silvio Veloso makes a simple pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson shoots from 20 yards but somehow Eduardo Ferreira manages to keep it out.
26.45
1-0Jan Rommedahl makes a simple pass to Miguel Schouft. Miguel Schouft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jorge Davila!
30.26
1-0Miguel Schouft hacks Tomas Faria from behind! Miguel Schouft is given a warning by the referee! Tomas Faria gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.09
Gaspar Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.58
1-0Sebastian Weigel flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Barbosa. Pedro Barbosa shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
38.12
Duarte Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Weigel. Sebastian Weigel makes a probing pass to Pedro Barbosa. Pedro Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.14
Jan Rommedahl chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Schouft. Miguel Schouft threads the ball through to Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Braga kicking off!
48.57
Tomas Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Barbosa. Pedro Barbosa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.01
1-0Sebastian Weigel barges into Matt Meiklejohn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.38
Matt Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Eduardo Ferreira manages to keep it out.
53.05
Pedro Barbosa clumsily knocks into Jan Rommedahl. Pedro Barbosa is warned by the referee! Jan Rommedahl runs off the knock.
57.54
Stefan Beckenbauer makes a simple pass to Miguel Schouft. Miguel Schouft decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Schouft shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.18
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
69.10
Pius Wome controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Eduardo Ferreira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
79.07
Miguel Schouft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila goes all the way! Jorge Davila makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Eduardo Ferreira has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.56
Matt Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.27
Jan Rommedahl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Ribeiro. Gaspar Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson shoots from 25 yards but Eduardo Ferreira is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
23.9%
46.5%
29.6%
Scorers
| Jorge Davila 26, 69, 79 |