Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 9,727 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Nascimento.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Nascimento.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon kick off and get the first half underway!
4.21
0-0Tiago Valente knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Pinto. Cristiano Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Julian Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Julian Cabrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Pinto.
15.10
0-0Kevin Schulze knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida runs straight at the defence! Rodrigo Almeida rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Fernando Pinto.
16.38
0-0Cristiano Pinto takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Fernando Pinto scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
21.40
Tiago Valente hits a low pass to Kevin Schulze. Kevin Schulze threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Fernando Pinto!
30.44
Paulo Lopes flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Martins who brings the ball under control. Silvio Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.20
1-0Tiago Valente receives the ball from a throw-in from Demlaba Sopalski. Tiago Valente advances with the ball. Tiago Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera powers a header at goal. It's there!! Fernando Pinto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.41
Kai Neuhaus makes a simple pass to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Pinto who gathers it comfortably.
38.00
Hakan Türkyilmaz makes a probing pass to Daniel Lima. Daniel Lima whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.29
1-1With great vision, Hakan Türkyilmaz plays the ball forward to Samuel Antunes. Samuel Antunes rushes past Demlaba Sopalski! Samuel Antunes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off and get the second half underway!
51.48
1-1Hakan Türkyilmaz clumsily knocks into Kevin Schulze. Hakan Türkyilmaz is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Schulze stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.14
Jorge Campos threads the ball through to Cristiano Pinto. Cristiano Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.44
Kai Neuhaus runs forward with the ball. Kai Neuhaus flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Semedo who takes it down. Rafael Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Pinto who gathers it comfortably.
65.38
Kevin Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Serrant.
66.33
Kai Neuhaus makes a simple pass to Cristiano Pinto. Cristiano Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.01
1-1Rafael Semedo comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Pinto. The referee calls over Rafael Semedo and shows him a yellow card! Edgar Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.50
Hakan Türkyilmaz plays the ball forward to Daniel Lima. Daniel Lima passes the ball forward to Silvio Martins. Tiago Valente catches Silvio Martins on the ankles. Silvio Martins appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
73.47
Hakan Türkyilmaz picks a pass forward to Daniel Lima. Daniel Lima shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
75.01
Paulo Lopes catches Cristiano Pinto on the ankles. Paulo Lopes is given a warning by the referee! Cristiano Pinto runs off the knock.
78.54
Hakan Türkyilmaz comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Schulze. Hakan Türkyilmaz is shown the yellow card! Kevin Schulze stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.25
Jorge Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Schulze. Kevin Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rodrigo Almeida!
83.59
Kevin Schulze changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Schulze knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.31
Paulo Lopes plays the ball forward to Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins makes a probing pass between the defence to Daniel Lima. Kai Neuhaus barges into Daniel Lima. Daniel Lima appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70%
30%
Play Area
31.2%
45%
23.8%
Scorers
| Julian Cabrera 33 Rodrigo Almeida 79, 84 | Silvio Martins 38 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Almeida of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Semedo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jorge Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Demlaba Sopalski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kai Neuhaus (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Manuel Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Schulze (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Cristiano Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Cabrera (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Rodrigo Almeida (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Rafael Semedo (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Quim Neves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cristiano Martins (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Nascimento (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fernando Pinto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edgar Pinto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Serrant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vasco Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastiao Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paulo Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hakan Türkyilmaz (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Silvio Martins (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Daniel Lima (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Samuel Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ruben Ribeiro (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Silvio Carvalho (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonio Carvalho (MID) | 0 | |