Match Report


Sporting BragaSporting Braga     C.S MaritimoC.S Maritimo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jermaine SturridgeJ. Sturridge64
G
1captain
G
75Manuel JesusM. Jesus
Morten BögelundM. Bögelund71
D
2
D
69Alexander VogelA. Vogel
Leonardo GarciaL. Garcia68
D
3
D
67Samuel QuaresmaS. Quaresma
Quim BarrosQ. Barros64
D
4
D
66Gianluca SculliG. Sculli
Jaime VarelaJ. Varela64
D
5
M
69Jaime SantosJ. Santos
Greg GascoigneG. Gascoigne71
M
6
M
67Manuel TeixeiraM. Teixeira
Ruben AntunesR. Antunes70
M
captain7
M
58Angelo KossingouA. Kossingou
Mike HoogstrateM. Hoogstrate73
A
8
M
56Helder CostaH. Costa
Mario JardimM. Jardim72
A
9
A
72Martin SchnoorM. Schnoor
Cliff van der HoekC. van der Hoek71
A
10
A
68Sergio ValenteS. Valente
Moreno LantignottiM. Lantignotti70
A
11
A
64Ricardo RubioR. Rubio
 
Sebastiao AndradeS. Andrade48
D
12
D
64Miguael FlautoM. Flauto
Ray PaschettaR. Paschetta43
D
13
D
64David GeisD. Geis
Neil SounessN. Souness42
A
14
A
62Seb ChavrondierS. Chavrondier

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to C.S Maritimo. A crowd of 17,348 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while C.S Maritimo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Jardim.


0.00
C.S Maritimo kick off and get the first half underway!
2.28
Ruben Antunes passes the ball forward to Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti shoots from distance. Good keeping from Manuel Jesus as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
3.31
Ruben Antunes takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Cliff van der Hoek muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.57
Mike Hoogstrate comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Quaresma. The referee calls over Mike Hoogstrate and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.34
Greg Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.37
Ruben Antunes threads a neat ball through to Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim puts a great ball through but Moreno Lantignotti is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
14.07
Manuel Teixeira hacks Ruben Antunes from behind! Manuel Teixeira is shown the yellow card! Ruben Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.34
Greg Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
18.20
Samuel Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Angelo Kossingou who takes it down. Angelo Kossingou passes the ball forward to Martin Schnoor. Martin Schnoor knocks in a cross ball towards Angelo Kossingou. Angelo Kossingou connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Jermaine Sturridge!
20.46
Alexander Vogel takes it forward alone. Alexander Vogel passes the ball forward to Ricardo Rubio. Ricardo Rubio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Garcia.
21.53
Angelo Kossingou knocks the ball forward to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Valente. Sergio Valente gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sergio Valente!
26.05
Quim Barros flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Antunes collects the pass. Ruben Antunes surges forward with the ball. Ruben Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.46
Angelo Kossingou knocks the ball forward to Sergio Valente. Sergio Valente whips in a cross ball towards Martin Schnoor. Martin Schnoor jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.35
Quim Barros sees Jaime Varela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate whips in a cross ball towards Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Manuel Jesus as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
34.21
Greg Gascoigne barges into Helder Costa. The referee calls over Greg Gascoigne and shows him a yellow card! Helder Costa runs off the knock.
40.40
Samuel Quaresma hits a low pass to Helder Costa. Helder Costa hits a low pass to Martin Schnoor. Martin Schnoor knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Valente. With a superhuman jump, Sergio Valente connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jermaine Sturridge comfortably picks it out of the air!
44.04
Morten Bögelund receives the ball from a throw-in from Leonardo Garcia. Morten Bögelund hits a low pass to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek advances with the ball. Cliff van der Hoek finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. C.S Maritimo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sporting Braga start the second half!
47.05
Quim Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Garcia. Leonardo Garcia chips the ball to his team mate, Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek shoots from 20 yards. Manuel Jesus gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
51.13
Quim Barros passes the ball forward to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes makes a probing pass to Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti plays a scrappy one-two with Ruben Antunes and advances towards the goal... Moreno Lantignotti tries a spectacular strike but Manuel Jesus reads it well. He makes it look easy!
54.29
Morten Bögelund hits a low pass to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Greg Gascoigne who brings the ball under control. Greg Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Mike Hoogstrate. Mike Hoogstrate powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.14
Greg Gascoigne sees a break and surges forward. Greg Gascoigne rushes past Gianluca Sculli! Gianluca Sculli catches Greg Gascoigne on the ankles. Greg Gascoigne appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
57.07
With a delightful solo run, Helder Costa stretches the opposition's defence. Helder Costa whips in a cross ball towards Martin Schnoor. Martin Schnoor powers a header at goal. Jermaine Sturridge didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.21
Ruben Antunes barges into Samuel Quaresma. Ruben Antunes is given a warning by the referee! Samuel Quaresma carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.43
Greg Gascoigne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Manuel Jesus easily smothers it!
69.08
Quim Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.20
Gianluca Sculli takes a long throw-in. Samuel Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Santos threads a neat ball through to Manuel Teixeira. Manuel Teixeira shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.52
Ruben Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Moreno Lantignotti. Moreno Lantignotti finds some space and shoots from distance but Manuel Jesus is on top of it.
79.23
Greg Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim puts a great ball through. Greg Gascoigne runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
81.31
Alexander Vogel kicks a strong pass forward to Angelo Kossingou. Angelo Kossingou flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Santos controls it well on his chest. Jaime Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Teixeira. Manuel Teixeira makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jermaine Sturridge with no chance!! Goal for C.S Maritimo!
85.34
Manuel Teixeira decides to run forward with the ball. Manuel Teixeira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.36
Ruben Antunes passes the ball forward to Greg Gascoigne. Greg Gascoigne knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ruben Antunes is offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Braga

C.S Maritimo
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
25.3%
44.6%
30.1%

Scorers
Sergio Valente 22
Manuel Teixeira 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Jesus of C.S Maritimo

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

1.Manuel Jesus (GK)
9
2.Alexander Vogel (DEF)
7
3.Samuel Quaresma (DEF)
6
4.Gianluca Sculli (DEF)
6
5.Jaime Santos (MID)
8
6.Manuel Teixeira (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Angelo Kossingou (MID)
7
8.Helder Costa (MID)
7
9.Martin Schnoor (ATT)
6
10.Sergio Valente (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ricardo Rubio (ATT)
6
 
12.Miguael Flauto (DEF)
0
13.David Geis (DEF)
0
14.Seb Chavrondier (ATT)
0