Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 8,884 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Belenenses 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 Jose Pauleta.
The pitch is in good condition.
Belenenses 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 Jose Pauleta.
0.00
0-0Sporting Braga kick off the first half!
3.08
0-0Manuel Veloso threads a neat ball through to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.03
Cristiano Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Reis.
20.22
Tiago Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Neuhaus. Kai Neuhaus knocks the ball forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Antunes.
24.26
0-0Gianpaolo Lamonica catches Kai Neuhaus on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kai Neuhaus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.56
0-1Kevin Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Semedo comfortably collects the pass. Rafael Semedo advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rafael Semedo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.53
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Barbosa plays the ball forward to Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo makes a probing pass to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but David Semedo reads it well. He makes it look easy!
34.16
0-1Antonio Barbosa sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Barbosa decides to run forward with the ball. Antonio Barbosa plays a one-two with Cesar Fernandes and advances towards the goal... Antonio Barbosa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
38.13
Francisco Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half. The Belenenses players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Belenenses kicking off!
51.19
0-1Vasco Semedo makes a run forward as Gianpaolo Lamonica takes the throw-in. Vasco Semedo skillfully chests the ball down. Vasco Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes skips past Anthony Wright! Anthony Wright catches Cesar Fernandes on the ankles. Cesar Fernandes appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
54.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Manuel Veloso plays the ball forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Henderson.
59.52
0-1Cesar Fernandes hacks Anthony Wright from behind! The referee calls over Cesar Fernandes and shows him a yellow card! Anthony Wright carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.56
0-1Belenenses have made a substitution with Antonio Gomes replacing Eduardo Ramos .Sporting Braga have made a substitution with Cristiano Martins replacing Manuel Veloso .
61.62
Cristiano Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
63.21
Vasco Semedo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vasco Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Fernandes. Anthony Wright clumsily knocks into Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
65.50
Paulo Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Gianpaolo Lamonica who takes it down. Gianpaolo Lamonica takes it forward alone. Gianpaolo Lamonica shoots from distance. Magnificent save by David Semedo!
66.33
Anthony Wright makes a probing pass to Kevin Schulze. Kevin Schulze knocks the ball forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.15
Gianpaolo Lamonica threads a neat ball through to Antonio Gomes. Antonio Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
72.18
Anthony Wright laces a weighted ball forward to Cristiano Martins. Cristiano Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Mauricio Gutierrez!
73.09
Anthony Wright hacks Antonio Gomes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Gomes stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.34
Gianpaolo Lamonica flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Cesar Fernandes plays a quick one-two with Antonio Gomes and rushes in on goal... Cesar Fernandes shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but David Semedo comfortably smothers it!
77.58
0-2Gianpaolo Lamonica barges into Kai Neuhaus. Gianpaolo Lamonica is given a warning by the referee! Kai Neuhaus runs off the knock.
79.06
Stephen Glass surges forward with the ball. Stephen Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
81.17
Stephen Glass darts forward. Stephen Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
84.13
Cristiano Martins catches Vasco Semedo on the ankles. Cristiano Martins is warned by the referee! Vasco Semedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.35
From the throw-in, Cristiano Pinto picks out Cristiano Martins. Cristiano Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera connects with a diving header. Mauricio Gutierrez manages to gather it.
89.25
Rodrigo Almeida hacks Miguel Reis from behind! Rodrigo Almeida is warned by the referee! Miguel Reis stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Semedo of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mauricio Gutierrez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Miguel Reis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antonio Barbosa (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Paulo Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francisco Nascimento (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Glass (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gianpaolo Lamonica (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Vasco Semedo (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Eduardo Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Cesar Fernandes (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Jorge Soares (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duarte Fernandes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonio Gomes (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Semedo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Anthony Wright (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Jorge Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kai Neuhaus (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kevin Schulze (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Cristiano Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Cabrera (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rodrigo Almeida (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Rafael Semedo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Quim Neves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cristiano Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Demlaba Sopalski (DEF) | 0 | |