Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Braga and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Monteiro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Braga and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Monteiro.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off!
4.23
0-0Victor Gil threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Alexander Grether is on top of it.
6.06
Ronnie Christie flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Kooiman controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Oscar Kooiman stretches the opposition's defence. Oscar Kooiman lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastien Radet. Sebastien Radet heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
10.36
Mark Edusei runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Mark Edusei plays the ball forward to Cristiano Lima. Cristiano Lima deftly passes the ball to Peter Landerl, releasing him through on goal. Peter Landerl cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
14.21
Oscar Kooiman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Perra. Maurizio Perra threads a neat, attacking ball through to Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Alexander Grether is on top of it.
16.21
0-0Maurizio Perra makes a simple pass to Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.33
Mauricio Blanco takes it forward alone. Mauricio Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alexander Grether!
21.40
Jaime Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.08
0-1Ronnie Christie flicks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle passes the ball forward to Mohammed Dugbatey. Mohammed Dugbatey lofts in a cross ball towards Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Giordano Colle!
28.42
Jaime Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Gil.
32.20
Duncan McCoist threads a neat ball through to Sebastien Radet. Sebastien Radet flicks a high pass forward to Giordano Colle who brings the ball under control. Giordano Colle lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alexander Grether with no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
36.38
0-2Ronnie Christie sees Mauricio Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Blanco shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
40.26
Jaime Carvalho makes a probing pass to Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd shoots from long range but Michael Faber is on top of it.
42.50
Giordano Colle kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Kooiman. Oscar Kooiman shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Maurizio Perra hits a low pass to Sebastien Radet. Sebastien Radet shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Braga start the second half!
47.55
0-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
51.20
Showing composure, Maurizio Perra plays the ball forward to Sebastien Radet. Sebastien Radet lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Dugbatey. Mohammed Dugbatey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.11
Duncan McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Kooiman. Oscar Kooiman makes a simple pass to Maurizio Perra. Maurizio Perra shoots from 25 yards. The keeper, Alexander Grether, sees it late!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
60.56
Eduardo Mendez volleys a long ball forward. Michael Decker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
61.01
0-5Victor Gil clumsily knocks into Michael Decker. The referee calls over Victor Gil and shows him a yellow card! Michael Decker stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.03
Mohammed Dugbatey knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastien Radet. Sebastien Radet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.18
Maurizio Perra flicks a high pass forward to Sebastien Radet who brings the ball under control. Sebastien Radet shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Alexander Grether. Excellent save.
73.38
Cristiano Lima flicks a high ball forward to Peter Landerl who takes it down. Peter Landerl shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
77.49
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
78.15
Eddie Wright-Phillips surges forward with the ball. Eddie Wright-Phillips shoots from outside the area but Michael Faber is on top of it.
81.16
Salvador Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Wright-Phillips. Eddie Wright-Phillips makes a probing pass to Michael Decker. Michael Decker knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Lima. Cristiano Lima is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.10
0-5Jaime Carvalho barges into Giordano Colle. The referee warns Jaime Carvalho to calm down! Giordano Colle stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Eddie Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Peter Landerl controls it well on his chest. Peter Landerl makes a probing pass between the defence to Michael Decker. Some good footwork from Michael Decker provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
28.2%
48.7%
23.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Maurizio Perra of C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexander Grether (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mark Edusei (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Salvador Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Manuel Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Wright-Phillips (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cristiano Lima (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jaime Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Michael Decker (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Warren Dodd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Landerl (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adrian Thatcher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tomas Barros (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Pardo (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Michael Faber (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Victor Gil (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Ellery Van Dalen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ronnie Christie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giordano Colle (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Maurizio Perra (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Oscar Kooiman (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mauricio Blanco (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Mohammed Dugbatey (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Sebastien Radet (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alfons Piqué (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Trond Egil Kippe (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paulo Gomes (ATT) | 0 | |