Match Report


PenafielPenafiel     Sporting BragaSporting Braga
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David CharltonD. Charlton67
G
1
G
64Jermaine SturridgeJ. Sturridge
Stefano AgliardiS. Agliardi67
D
2
D
71Morten BögelundM. Bögelund
Kevin WalkerK. Walker69
D
captain3
D
68Leonardo GarciaL. Garcia
Carlton MercerC. Mercer68
D
4
D
64Quim BarrosQ. Barros
Ricardo MonteroR. Montero72
M
5
D
64Jaime VarelaJ. Varela
Edmundo GuerreroE. Guerrero68
M
6
M
71Greg GascoigneG. Gascoigne
Andy HallA. Hall68
M
7captain
M
70Ruben AntunesR. Antunes
Denny KromkampD. Kromkamp61
M
8
A
73Mike HoogstrateM. Hoogstrate
Hugo LoureiroH. Loureiro55
A
9
A
72Mario JardimM. Jardim
Alejandro CamposA. Campos69
A
10
A
71Cliff van der HoekC. van der Hoek
Julian JimenezJ. Jimenez67
A
11
A
70Moreno LantignottiM. Lantignotti
 
Jose AssouJ. Assou65
D
12
D
48Sebastiao AndradeS. Andrade
Colin DalglishC. Dalglish67
A
13
D
43Ray PaschettaR. Paschetta
Gary StrachanG. Strachan64
G
14
A
42Neil SounessN. Souness

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 17,489 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Neves.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the match underway!
4.56
With great vision, Ruben Antunes plays the ball forward to Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti edges inside the box! Moreno Lantignotti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.21
Edmundo Guerrero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edmundo Guerrero cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Edmundo Guerrero provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Leonardo Garcia is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
14.35
Mario Jardim runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mario Jardim knocks the ball forward to Ruben Antunes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.48
Ricardo Montero flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Loureiro controls it well on his chest. Hugo Loureiro shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
20.15
Andy Hall flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Loureiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Loureiro rushes past Quim Barros! Hugo Loureiro shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Jermaine Sturridge.
21.04
It's a corner kick. Ricardo Montero kicks a low ball out wide. Moreno Lantignotti reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
22.21
Denny Kromkamp threads the ball through to Andy Hall. Andy Hall runs straight at the defence! Andy Hall comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Jaime Varela happens to be in the right place to block it.
24.06
Andy Hall receives the ball from a throw-in from Denny Kromkamp. Andy Hall flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Guerrero who takes it down. Edmundo Guerrero plays a quick one-two with Hugo Loureiro and rushes in on goal... Edmundo Guerrero rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.09
Leonardo Garcia catches Denny Kromkamp on the ankles. Leonardo Garcia is warned by the referee! Denny Kromkamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.05
Ruben Antunes darts forward. Ruben Antunes tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
30.54
Andy Hall threads a neat ball through to Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jermaine Sturridge manages to gather it.
32.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Greg Gascoigne laces a through ball forward to Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate knocks the ball forward to Moreno Lantignotti but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.15
Denny Kromkamp catches Greg Gascoigne on the ankles. The referee warns Denny Kromkamp to calm down! Greg Gascoigne runs off the knock.
34.49
Greg Gascoigne flicks a high ball forward to Mario Jardim who takes it down. Mario Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Kevin Walker blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
39.39
Andy Hall takes it forward alone. Andy Hall whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Penafiel start the second half!
47.37
Ruben Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Greg Gascoigne controls it well on his chest. Greg Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Cliff van der Hoek controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Cliff van der Hoek cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.02
Edmundo Guerrero flicks a high pass forward to Julian Jimenez who brings the ball under control. Julian Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.02
Andy Hall sees Julian Jimenez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Jimenez shoots from long range. Julian Jimenez scores for Penafiel!!
59.55
Leonardo Garcia makes a simple pass to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes makes a probing pass to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne edges inside the box! Greg Gascoigne shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
60.55
Carlton Mercer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denny Kromkamp. Denny Kromkamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
66.19
Stefano Agliardi barges into Mike Hoogstrate. The referee calls over Stefano Agliardi and shows him a yellow card! Mike Hoogstrate hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.33
Ruben Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne plays a one-two with Ruben Antunes and advances towards the goal... Kevin Walker catches Greg Gascoigne on the ankles. Greg Gascoigne appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
69.12
Ruben Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek threads a neat, attacking ball through to Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
77.07
Stefano Agliardi sees Denny Kromkamp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Denny Kromkamp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jermaine Sturridge effortlessly smothers it!
81.15
Ruben Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
83.04
Mario Jardim surges forward with the ball. Mario Jardim makes a great pass forward. Cliff van der Hoek runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
84.06
Stefano Agliardi advances with the ball. Stefano Agliardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Hall. Andy Hall whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.04
Kevin Walker flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Hall. Andy Hall makes an attacking run forward. Andy Hall whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos makes a convincing header but somehow Jermaine Sturridge manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Penafiel

Sporting Braga
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
25.6%
43.6%
30.8%

Scorers
Edmundo Guerrero 24
Julian Jimenez 53
Alejandro Campos 84
Moreno Lantignotti 5

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Hall of Penafiel

Match Ratings
1.David Charlton (GK)
6
2.Stefano Agliardi (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Kevin Walker (DEF)
6
4.Carlton Mercer (DEF)
6
5.Ricardo Montero (MID)
6
6.Edmundo Guerrero (MID)goal scored
8
7.Andy Hall (MID)
9
8.Denny Kromkamp (MID)
6
9.Hugo Loureiro (ATT)
7
10.Alejandro Campos (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Julian Jimenez (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Jose Assou (DEF)
0
13.Colin Dalglish (ATT)
0
14.Gary Strachan (GK)
0

1.Jermaine Sturridge (GK)
7
2.Morten Bögelund (DEF)
6
3.Leonardo Garcia (DEF)
6
4.Quim Barros (DEF)
6
5.Jaime Varela (DEF)
6
6.Greg Gascoigne (MID)
6
7.Ruben Antunes (MID)
8
8.Mike Hoogstrate (ATT)
6
9.Mario Jardim (ATT)
6
10.Cliff van der Hoek (ATT)
6
11.Moreno Lantignotti (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Sebastiao Andrade (DEF)
0
13.Ray Paschetta (DEF)
0
14.Neil Souness (ATT)
0