Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 8,620 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Correa Dionisio.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Correa Dionisio.
0.00
0-0Desportivo Nacional kick off and get the first half underway!
4.51
0-0Manuel Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diogo Fernandes.
6.12
0-0Anthony Wright barges into Albert Reyes. The referee calls over Anthony Wright and shows him a yellow card! Albert Reyes runs off the knock.
8.16
0-0Manuel Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.19
Anthony Wright passes the ball forward to Kevin Schulze. Kevin Schulze threads a neat ball through to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
12.24
0-1Diogo Fernandes hits a low pass to Ruben Varela. Ruben Varela passes the ball forward to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro plays a one-two with Ruben Barbosa and advances towards the goal... Sergio Ribeiro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.22
Manuel Veloso runs straight at the opposition's defence. Manuel Veloso advances inside the box! Manuel Veloso cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
18.59
Ruben Varela flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Campos.
20.34
Rui Almeida sees Quim Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Quim Campos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Quim Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.24
0-1Quim Campos flicks a high pass forward to Ruben Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Ruben Barbosa cuts inside the box! Anthony Wright comes in with a late challenge on Ruben Barbosa. Penalty not given!!
24.55
Manuel Veloso barges into Albert Reyes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Reyes runs off the knock.
26.37
Albert Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Sergio Ribeiro shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.52
0-1Anthony Wright threads a neat ball through to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Julian Cabrera who takes it down. Julian Cabrera shoots from long range. Good keeping from Bruno Castro as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
32.09
0-1Corner kick to Sporting Braga. Cristiano Pinto plays it to the near post. Filipe Varela reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
33.48
Manuel Veloso darts forward. Manuel Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
36.58
Kevin Schulze controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida connects with a diving header but Bruno Castro is on top of his game. Excellent save!
38.45
Ruben Varela advances with the ball. Ruben Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Ribeiro. Jorge Campos catches Sergio Ribeiro on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
39.33
Anthony Wright threads the ball through to Cristiano Pinto. Cristiano Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
45.00
0-1Albert Reyes clumsily knocks into Manuel Veloso. The referee brings Albert Reyes to one side and gives him a warning! Manuel Veloso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Braga kicking off!
49.05
Cristiano Pinto threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Castro who gathers it comfortably.
54.17
Kevin Schulze catches Quim Campos on the ankles. Kevin Schulze is shown the yellow card! Quim Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.29
Ruben Varela takes a quick throw-in, which Quim Campos takes on the chest. Quim Campos makes an attacking run forward. Quim Campos cuts inside the box! Quim Campos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.38
Tiago Valente sees a break and surges forward. Tiago Valente changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tiago Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.17
Ruben Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
83.27
Cristiano Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Varela.
84.42
Ruben Varela plays the ball forward to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.06
Rafael Semedo hacks Rui Almeida from behind! Rafael Semedo is shown the yellow card! Rui Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.44
Ruben Varela surges forward with the ball. Ruben Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28%
50%
22%
Scorers
| Sergio Ribeiro 12, 89 Quim Campos 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Ribeiro of Desportivo Nacional |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Semedo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Anthony Wright (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Jorge Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kai Neuhaus (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Veloso (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Kevin Schulze (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Cristiano Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Cabrera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rodrigo Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Semedo (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Quim Neves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cristiano Martins (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Demlaba Sopalski (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bruno Castro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pedro Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rui Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Filipe Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diogo Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ruben Varela (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Albert Reyes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Quim Campos (MID) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Sergio Ribeiro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ruben Barbosa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jaime Nunes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edgar Monteiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Loureiro (MID) | 0 | |