Match Report
| Penafiel | Penafiel |  |  | Sporting Braga | Sporting Braga | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Don Hendry | D. Hendry |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | David Semedo | D. Semedo | |||||||||
| Alec Gemmill | A. Gemmill | | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Anthony Wright | A. Wright | |||||||||
| Rafael Costa | R. Costa | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Jorge Campos | J. Campos | |||||||||
| Pascal Sachs | P. Sachs |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Tiago Valente | T. Valente | |||||||||
| Samuel Alves | S. Alves | | 66 | D | | 5 | | M | 62 | | Kai Neuhaus | K. Neuhaus | |||||||||
| Gaspar Soares | G. Soares | | 67 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 58 | | Manuel Veloso | M. Veloso | ||||||||
| Datti Mohamed Branca | D. Branca |  | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Graham Oakley | G. Oakley | |||||||||
| Andre Bento | A. Bento | | 58 | M | | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Kevin Schulze | K. Schulze | ||||||||
| Sebastiao Pinto | S. Pinto | | 58 | M | | 9 | | A | 69 |  | Julian Cabrera | J. Cabrera | |||||||||
| Gaspar Gomes | G. Gomes | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Rodrigo Almeida | R. Almeida | |||||||||
| Sergio Loureiro | S. Loureiro | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Rafael Semedo | R. Semedo | |||||||||
| Ivan Garrido | I. Garrido | | 65 | D | | 12 | | A | 64 | | Quim Neves | Q. Neves | |||||||||
| Carlton Lofthouse | C. Lofthouse | | 61 | G | | 13 | | A | 61 | | Cristiano Martins | C. Martins | |||||||||
| Sergio Gomes | S. Gomes | | 61 | A | | 14 | | D | 59 |  | Demlaba Sopalski | D. Sopalski | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 9,062 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Penafiel 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 poor condition.
Penafiel 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
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the match underway!
3.23
0-0Kai Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
4.40
0-0Datti Mohamed Branca barges into Manuel Veloso. Datti Mohamed Branca is shown the yellow card! Manuel Veloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.00
0-0Pascal Sachs flicks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Branca. Datti Mohamed Branca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Gomes. Gaspar Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.13
Anthony Wright threads the ball through to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso darts forward. Manuel Veloso tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
10.51
0-0Graham Oakley hits a low pass to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
15.29
0-0Kevin Schulze sees Julian Cabrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Cabrera makes a probing pass to Rafael Semedo but he's offside!
16.36
Rodrigo Almeida barges into Rafael Costa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.27
Manuel Veloso threads a neat ball through to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
26.47
Tiago Valente passes the ball forward to Graham Oakley. Graham Oakley threads a neat ball through to Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.38
0-0Tiago Valente hacks Gaspar Gomes from behind! The referee warns Tiago Valente to calm down! Gaspar Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.51
Pascal Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Pinto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Gomes controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.08
Alec Gemmill takes a long throw-in. Samuel Alves threads the ball through to Andre Bento. Andre Bento flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Gomes who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Wright.
38.18
Sebastiao Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Gomes. Gaspar Gomes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. David Semedo picks it out of the air!
40.02
0-0With a delightful solo run, Andre Bento stretches the opposition's defence. Andre Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Loureiro. Jorge Campos clumsily knocks into Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro appeals for a penalty! Given!!
40.02
0-0The referee points to the spot..
41.28
1-0Sergio Loureiro takes a stuttering run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.42
Rafael Costa flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiao Pinto who brings the ball under control. Sebastiao Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort. David Semedo gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
45.00
The second half starts with Penafiel kicking off!
53.33
Kevin Schulze knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pascal Sachs.
55.02
Gaspar Soares darts forward. Gaspar Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Valente.
59.24
1-0Penafiel are in full control of this game.
60.38
Graham Oakley clumsily knocks into Andre Bento. The referee calls over Graham Oakley and shows him a yellow card! Andre Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.15
Graham Oakley flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
65.15
Graham Oakley catches Datti Mohamed Branca on the ankles. The referee warns Graham Oakley to calm down! Datti Mohamed Branca stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.35
Gaspar Soares makes a simple pass to Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Gomes. Gaspar Gomes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.56
Penafiel are in full control of this game.
77.37
2-0Penafiel have made a substitution with Sergio Gomes replacing Sergio Loureiro and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
79.20
Gaspar Soares threads a neat ball through to Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.11
Andre Bento changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andre Bento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Campos.
83.35
Sebastiao Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Gomes collects the pass. Sergio Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.35
Gaspar Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kai Neuhaus.
89.23
Rafael Semedo barges into Pascal Sachs. Rafael Semedo is shown the yellow card! Pascal Sachs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Kevin Schulze threads a neat ball through to Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
6
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
27.5%
46.2%
26.2%
Scorers
| Sergio Loureiro 41 (p) Gaspar Gomes 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gaspar Gomes of Penafiel |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Hendry (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alec Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Costa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Pascal Sachs (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Samuel Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gaspar Soares (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Datti Mohamed Branca (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Andre Bento (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Sebastiao Pinto (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gaspar Gomes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Sergio Loureiro (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ivan Garrido (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlton Lofthouse (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sergio Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Semedo (GK) | 7 | |
| 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. | Graham Oakley (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Kevin Schulze (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Cabrera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rodrigo Almeida (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Rafael Semedo (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Quim Neves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cristiano Martins (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Demlaba Sopalski (DEF) | 0 | |