Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. A crowd of 18,373 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
0.00
0-0Grupo Desportivo de Chaves get the match underway!
2.42
0-0Mike Jacobs clumsily knocks into Mark Edusei. The referee calls over Mike Jacobs and shows him a yellow card! Mark Edusei stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.54
Samir Weigel barges into Salvador Gil. The referee calls over Samir Weigel and shows him a yellow card! Salvador Gil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.19
0-0Jaime Carvalho barges into Diogo Varela. Jaime Carvalho is warned by the referee! Diogo Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.48
0-0Showing composure, Pontus Curtolo laces a through ball forward to Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Landerl. Diogo Varela catches Peter Landerl on the ankles. Peter Landerl appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
21.22
0-0Jaime Carvalho passes the ball forward to Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Barros who gathers it comfortably.
26.59
0-0Zvonimir Cvitanovic comes in with a late challenge on Mike Jacobs. The referee calls over Zvonimir Cvitanovic and shows him a yellow card! Mike Jacobs gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.42
1-0Pontus Curtolo flicks a high pass forward. Michael Decker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Decker lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl makes a deft header. It's there!! Daniel Barros has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.37
1-0Manuel Santos makes a beautiful solo run. Manuel Santos flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Wright-Phillips holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Wright-Phillips sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.15
Samir Weigel makes a beautiful solo run. Samir Weigel lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
44.38
1-0With a delightful solo run, Salvador Gil stretches the opposition's defence. Salvador Gil finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
Eddie Wright-Phillips flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Varela.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga kick off!
49.53
Sergio Andrade comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Wright-Phillips. The referee calls over Sergio Andrade and warns him to calm down! Eddie Wright-Phillips hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.22
Jaime Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd shoots from distance but Daniel Barros is on top of it.
55.47
1-0Pontus Curtolo flicks a high pass forward. Peter Landerl easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Landerl hits a low pass to Eddie Wright-Phillips. David Schröder clumsily knocks into Eddie Wright-Phillips. Eddie Wright-Phillips appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
59.02
Eddie Wright-Phillips hacks Sergio Andrade from behind! Eddie Wright-Phillips is shown the yellow card! Sergio Andrade runs off the knock.
60.53
1-0Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made a substitution with Miguel Marques replacing Christopher Van Westerop .
61.63
Miguel Marques sees Samir Weigel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samir Weigel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.47
Jaime Carvalho sees Michael Decker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Decker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.49
Pontus Curtolo flicks a high pass forward to Michael Decker who brings the ball under control. Michael Decker knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
72.18
Mark Edusei makes a strong solo run forward. Mark Edusei flicks a high pass forward to Michael Decker who brings the ball under control. Michael Decker knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Wright-Phillips. With a superhuman jump, Eddie Wright-Phillips connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Daniel Barros gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
75.05
Jaime Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
77.45
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made 2 substitutions with Roy Bosschaart replacing Davy Heering and Frederico Nascimento replacing Mike Jacobs .
81.31
Samir Weigel clumsily knocks into Pontus Curtolo. The referee brings Samir Weigel to one side and gives him a warning! Pontus Curtolo stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.57
Pontus Curtolo knocks the ball forward to Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Daniel Barros has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.11
Mark Edusei comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Peters. Mark Edusei is warned by the referee! Arthur Peters carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Roy Bosschaart comes in with a late challenge on Michael Decker. The referee warns Roy Bosschaart to calm down! Michael Decker stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
5
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
17.9%
47.8%
34.3%
Scorers
| Peter Landerl 27, 84 | Arthur Peters 62 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Landerl of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexander Grether (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Zvonimir Cvitanovic (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Salvador Gil (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mark Edusei (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Manuel Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Wright-Phillips (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Pontus Curtolo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jaime Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Michael Decker (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Warren Dodd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Landerl (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Adrian Thatcher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tomas Barros (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristiano Lima (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniel Barros (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Diogo Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Davy Heering (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Schröder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Quim Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christopher Van Westerop (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Samir Weigel (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Sergio Andrade (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arthur Peters (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Mike Jacobs (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Julien Pamarot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Roy Bosschaart (GK) | 5 | |
| 13. | Miguel Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frederico Nascimento (GK) | 6 | |