Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio do Clube Desportivo where Clube Desportivo das Aves play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 18,638 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Clube Desportivo das Aves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Clube Desportivo das Aves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sporting Braga kicking off!
2.19
0-0Paolo Den Turk flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaspar Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Yann Magnenat. Yann Magnenat directs the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
3.54
1-0Paolo Den Turk makes an attacking run forward. Paolo Den Turk sees Eugenio Storari just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Storari cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.25
1-0Nuno Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem advances with the ball. Djimi Meriem whips in a cross ball towards Yann Magnenat. Yann Magnenat gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Jermaine Sturridge is on top of it.
18.48
Ruben Antunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne skips past Edgar Ramos! Greg Gascoigne side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
20.13
1-0Paolo Den Turk runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paolo Den Turk lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Storari. Eugenio Storari flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Jaime Varela blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
28.26
1-0Paolo Den Turk barges into Quim Barros. The referee calls over Paolo Den Turk and warns him to calm down! Quim Barros runs off the knock.
30.23
Regi Buffel flicks a high pass forward. Djimi Meriem controls it well on his chest. Djimi Meriem knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.23
1-0Edgar Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Storari who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Storari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.27
Djimi Meriem flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Den Turk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Den Turk knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Jermaine Sturridge as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
34.42
1-0Corner kick to Clube Desportivo das Aves. Djimi Meriem chips it to the near post. Morten Bögelund reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
36.51
1-0Quim Barros clumsily knocks into Paolo Den Turk. The referee warns Quim Barros to calm down! Paolo Den Turk gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.51
1-0Free kick to Clube Desportivo das Aves just outside the area...
38.11
Eugenio Storari steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
39.43
Leonardo Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Morten Bögelund holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morten Bögelund plays the ball forward to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.09
1-0Ruben Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate makes a great pass forward. Mario Jardim runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
44.40
1-0Moreno Lantignotti clumsily knocks into Edgar Ramos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edgar Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Clube Desportivo das Aves appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Clube Desportivo das Aves kick off!
47.10
Leonardo Garcia flicks a high pass forward to Moreno Lantignotti who brings the ball under control. Moreno Lantignotti skips past Nuno Martins! Moreno Lantignotti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.07
Regi Buffel makes a probing pass to Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Djimi Meriem knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Storari. With a superhuman jump, Eugenio Storari connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Morten Bögelund!
53.17
Quim Barros threads the ball through to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Mike Hoogstrate but he's offside!
54.39
Paolo Den Turk surges forward with the ball. Paolo Den Turk whips in a cross ball towards Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Neil Boertien scores for Clube Desportivo das Aves!!
59.20
Leonardo Garcia makes a probing pass to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne threads the ball through to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek advances inside the box! Cliff van der Hoek tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
60.34
Djimi Meriem catches Ruben Antunes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruben Antunes runs off the knock.
61.35
Regi Buffel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk passes the ball forward to Yann Magnenat. Yann Magnenat whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.14
Leonardo Garcia chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes makes a simple pass to Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate lofts in a cross ball towards Cliff van der Hoek. With a superhuman jump, Cliff van der Hoek connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.00
Paolo Den Turk chips the ball to his team mate, Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem whips in a cross ball towards Yann Magnenat. Yann Magnenat connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.14
Ruben Antunes passes the ball forward to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
75.50
Neil Boertien knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.45
Greg Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Jardim but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Paolo Den Turk plays the ball forward to Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
27%
41.6%
31.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Den Turk of Clube Desportivo das Aves |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Albrecht Widmann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edgar Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Regi Buffel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leonardo Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nuno Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Djimi Meriem (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Paolo Den Turk (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Storari (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Yann Magnenat (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gaspar Santos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Neil Boertien (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | David Andrade (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Javier Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Karim Van Bommel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jermaine Sturridge (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Morten Bögelund (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leonardo Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Quim Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jaime Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Greg Gascoigne (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ruben Antunes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mike Hoogstrate (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mario Jardim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cliff van der Hoek (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Moreno Lantignotti (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Sebastiao Andrade (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ray Paschetta (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Souness (ATT) | 0 | |