Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Felgueiras. A crowd of 19,831 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Felgueiras appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Felgueiras appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Felgueiras kicking off!
2.53
0-0Nuno Monteiro pushes mid-way up the pitch. Nuno Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
3.01
Salvador Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Wright-Phillips. Eddie Wright-Phillips passes the ball forward to Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.47
0-1Abel Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Vadim Korkishko. With a superhuman jump, Vadim Korkishko connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.43
0-1Nuno Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chaabane Kermali. Chaabane Kermali changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Chaabane Kermali knocks in a cross ball towards Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Alexander Grether.
11.08
Corner kick to Felgueiras. Vadim Korkishko plays it short to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alexander Grether!
12.55
Pontus Curtolo sees a break and surges forward. Pontus Curtolo knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.31
0-1Mick Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Eben Dugbatey collects the pass. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Edusei.
18.49
Silvio Soares makes a probing pass to Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl whips in a cross ball towards Michael Decker. Michael Decker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Oscar Aguilar reads it well. Good keeping!
26.40
Salvador Gil sweeps the ball up the wings. Michael Decker threads a neat, attacking ball through to Eddie Wright-Phillips. Some awkward footwork from Eddie Wright-Phillips provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.44
Nuno Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Mick Harrison who brings the ball under control. Mick Harrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Varela. Jose Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Alexander Grether had no chance!! Goal for Felgueiras!
38.39
Jose Varela threads a neat ball through to Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alexander Grether!
39.49
Pontus Curtolo advances with the ball. Pontus Curtolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chaabane Kermali.
40.59
Jaime Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl threads the ball through into the box. Eddie Wright-Phillips takes a shot at goal. Oscar Aguilar gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
42.23
Callum Henderson decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Henderson shoots from long range but Alexander Grether is on top of his game. Good save!
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. Felgueiras have changed their lineup with Sylvain Brooking replacing Eben Dugbatey.
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off and get the second half underway!
48.36
Nuno Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alexander Grether manages to gather it.
51.27
0-2Vadim Korkishko clumsily knocks into Salvador Gil. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvador Gil grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.40
Vadim Korkishko decides to run forward with the ball. Vadim Korkishko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.43
Eddie Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Soares. With a superhuman jump, Silvio Soares connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
60.45
0-2Felgueiras have made 2 substitutions with Luis Monteiro replacing Nuno Monteiro and Jose Gomes replacing Callum Henderson .
65.25
Abel Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Vadim Korkishko. Vadim Korkishko passes the ball forward to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Grether who gathers it comfortably.
66.58
Mick Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Brooking collects the pass. Sylvain Brooking lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Varela. Jose Varela knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.28
Mick Harrison threads the ball through to Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.13
Jose Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Harrison. Mick Harrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaime Carvalho.
75.56
0-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
78.51
Mick Harrison changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mick Harrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.26
0-3Mark Edusei catches Jose Varela on the ankles. Mark Edusei is warned by the referee! Jose Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.19
Jose Varela flicks a high pass forward to Vadim Korkishko who brings the ball under control. Vadim Korkishko shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Alexander Grether manages to gather it.
85.35
0-3Salvador Gil plays the ball forward to Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho plays the ball forward to Michael Decker. Michael Decker knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pontus Curtolo is offside!
90.00
Jose Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
34.2%
44.7%
21.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Varela of Felgueiras |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexander Grether (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mark Edusei (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Salvador Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Manuel Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Wright-Phillips (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pontus Curtolo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jaime Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Michael Decker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Silvio Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Landerl (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adrian Thatcher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tomas Barros (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Pardo (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Oscar Aguilar (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Abel Loureiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chaabane Kermali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nuno Monteiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Mick Harrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Vadim Korkishko (MID) |   | 8 |
| 7. | Jose Varela (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Callum Henderson (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Eben Dugbatey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sverrir Hermannsson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Jardim (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Luis Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sylvain Brooking (ATT) | 7 | |