Match Report


Boavista Futebol ClubeBoavista Futebol Clube     Sporting BragaSporting Braga
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jonathan CleggJ. Clegg69
G
1
G
59David SemedoD. Semedo
Nuno AndradeN. Andrade63
D
2
D
68Anthony WrightA. Wright
Alexandre LopesA. Lopes61
D
3
D
66Jorge CamposJ. Campos
Miguel MendesM. Mendes60
D
4
D
65Tiago ValenteT. Valente
Samuel VieiraS. Vieira59
D
5
M
62Kai NeuhausK. Neuhaus
Jaime SousaJ. Sousa74
M
6captain
M
58Manuel VelosoM. Veloso
Antonio SoaresA. Soares59
M
7
M
56Kevin SchulzeK. Schulze
Artur AlvesA. Alves54
M
8
M
52Cristiano PintoC. Pinto
Jose BarbosaJ. Barbosa52
M
9
A
69Julian CabreraJ. Cabrera
Alberto QuaresmaA. Quaresma75
A
captain10
A
66Rodrigo AlmeidaR. Almeida
Sergio PostigaS. Postiga71
A
11
A
64Rafael SemedoR. Semedo
 
Nuno MarquesN. Marques68
A
12
A
64Quim NevesQ. Neves
Roberto FiorettiR. Fioretti67
A
13
A
61Cristiano MartinsC. Martins
Francisco VianaF. Viana62
A
14
D
59Demlaba SopalskiD. Sopalski

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 9,887 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Boavista Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Nuno Gomes.


0.00
Boavista Futebol Clube start the match!
4.42
Alexandre Lopes makes a probing pass to Antonio Soares. Antonio Soares changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.47
Tiago Valente catches Alberto Quaresma on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Quaresma runs off the knock.
12.42
Artur Alves comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Veloso. The referee calls over Artur Alves and shows him a yellow card! Manuel Veloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.17
Samuel Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Sousa. Jaime Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
16.47
With some swift thinking, Jorge Campos plays the ball forward to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.51
Antonio Soares hits a low pass to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.50
Antonio Soares makes a simple pass to Alberto Quaresma. Alberto Quaresma cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alberto Quaresma provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Good keeping from David Semedo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
25.06
It's a corner kick. Antonio Soares loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Miguel Mendes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.43
Kai Neuhaus makes a beautiful solo run. Kai Neuhaus shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.25
Kai Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Vieira.
39.27
Kevin Schulze passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Jonathan Clegg.
40.47
Corner kick to Sporting Braga. Cristiano Pinto plays it out to the edge of the box. Samuel Vieira comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Boavista Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.

45.00
Sporting Braga kick off and get the second half underway!
47.58
Antonio Soares runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Antonio Soares tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.17
Antonio Soares plays the ball forward to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Quaresma and advances towards the goal... Sergio Postiga rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
53.37
Anthony Wright threads a neat ball through to Kevin Schulze. Kevin Schulze knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Clegg who gathers it comfortably.
54.20
Julian Cabrera decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Cabrera shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
55.07
Samuel Vieira pushes mid-way up the pitch. Samuel Vieira hits a low pass to Alberto Quaresma. Alberto Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Postiga but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.48
Cristiano Pinto makes a simple pass to Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
60.48
Jaime Sousa plays the ball forward to Alberto Quaresma. Alberto Quaresma tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from David Semedo.
63.18
Julian Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Semedo collects the pass. Rafael Semedo shoots from outside the area but Jonathan Clegg is on top of it.
73.25
Kevin Schulze makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Andrade.
77.50
Boavista Futebol Clube have made 3 substitutions with Nuno Marques replacing Alexandre Lopes, Francisco Viana replacing Antonio Soares and Roberto Fioretti replacing Alberto Quaresma .
78.59
Cristiano Pinto hits a low pass to Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Clegg who gathers it comfortably.
79.55
Sergio Postiga comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Campos. Sergio Postiga is shown the yellow card! Jorge Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.19
Anthony Wright picks a pass forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Vieira.
87.39
Francisco Viana makes a beautiful solo run. Francisco Viana shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Boavista Futebol Clube are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
Cristiano Pinto sees Rodrigo Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Boavista Futebol Clube

Sporting Braga
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.2%
44.4%
26.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Soares of Boavista Futebol Clube

Match Ratings
1.Jonathan Clegg (GK)
8
2.Nuno Andrade (DEF)
6
3.Alexandre Lopes (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Mendes (DEF)
6
5.Samuel Vieira (DEF)
8
6.Jaime Sousa (MID)
7
7.Antonio Soares (MID)
9
8.Artur Alves (MID)yellow card
5
9.Jose Barbosa (MID)
6
10.Alberto Quaresma (ATT)
7
11.Sergio Postiga (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Nuno Marques (ATT)
6
13.Roberto Fioretti (ATT)
6
14.Francisco Viana (ATT)
6

1.David Semedo (GK)
8
2.Anthony Wright (DEF)
6
3.Jorge Campos (DEF)
6
4.Tiago Valente (DEF)yellow card
4
5.Kai Neuhaus (MID)
7
6.Manuel Veloso (MID)
6
7.Kevin Schulze (MID)
7
8.Cristiano Pinto (MID)
7
9.Julian Cabrera (ATT)
7
10.Rodrigo Almeida (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Semedo (ATT)
6
 
12.Quim Neves (ATT)
0
13.Cristiano Martins (ATT)
0
14.Demlaba Sopalski (DEF)
0