Match Report


Vitória de GuimarãesVitória de Guimarães     Sporting BragaSporting Braga
Richard KetlandRichard Ketland Ben Couch Ben Couch
Fernando MoreiraF. Moreira66
G
1
G
76Francisco BarbosaF. Barbosa
Wayne KeaneW. Keane62
D
2
D
65John FergusonJ. Ferguson
Lars SchachtL. Schacht68
D
captain3
D
66Gaspar QuaresmaG. Quaresma
Michael GronkjaerM. Gronkjaer65
D
4
D
69Jose FonsecaJ. Fonseca
Jorge CostaJ. Costa61
M
5
M
68Manuel FonsecaM. Fonseca
Hugo PinheiroH. Pinheiro62
M
6
M
69Miguel BentoM. Bento
Robert Van BeukeringR. Van Beukering54
M
7captain
M
68Jose RamosJ. Ramos
Miel CalesM. Cales63
M
8
M
70Andre PostigaA. Postiga
Bruno VarelaB. Varela69
A
9
A
55Remi PreguetR. Preguet
Tomas TeixeiraT. Teixeira63
A
10
A
71Gill ColonnelloG. Colonnello
Rene BruinsR. Bruins60
A
11
A
56Paulo ValenteP. Valente
 
Pedro PostigaP. Postiga60
D
12
G
67Rodrigo ValenteR. Valente
Guilherme FernandesG. Fernandes54
M
13
M
47Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson
Jose Javier RodriguezJ. Rodriguez60
M
14
D
54Manuel PostigaM. Postiga

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Sporting Braga in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vitória de Guimarães and Sporting Braga are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Marques.


0.00
Sporting Braga start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.13
Wayne Keane flicks a high pass forward to Robert Van Beukering who brings the ball under control. Robert Van Beukering passes the ball forward to Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Costa. Jorge Costa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Francisco Barbosa gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
4.57
Jorge Costa flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomas Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.26
Wayne Keane threads the ball through to Robert Van Beukering. Robert Van Beukering passes the ball forward to Tomas Teixeira. Tomas Teixeira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Jose Fonseca.
15.57
Miguel Bento hits a low pass to Jose Ramos. Jose Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
16.36
Jose Fonseca flicks a high pass forward to Gill Colonnello who brings the ball under control. Gill Colonnello shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.28
Hugo Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Van Beukering. Robert Van Beukering controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
21.03
John Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Quaresma takes it forward alone. Gaspar Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Fernando Moreira manages to gather it easily.
28.01
Remi Preguet threads a neat ball through to Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
33.54
Michael Gronkjaer flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Keane collects the pass. Wayne Keane threads a neat ball through to Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
34.46
Lars Schacht knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Van Beukering. Robert Van Beukering threads the ball through to Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Van Beukering. With a superhuman jump, Robert Van Beukering connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
38.21
Michael Gronkjaer plays the ball forward to Jorge Costa. Jorge Costa flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Varela controls it well on his chest. Bruno Varela makes a probing pass to Rene Bruins but he's offside!
39.30
John Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente threads the ball through to Remi Preguet. Remi Preguet lofts in a cross ball towards Gill Colonnello. Gill Colonnello jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Lars Schacht is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
42.53
Gaspar Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Jose Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Remi Preguet. Remi Preguet edges inside the box! Remi Preguet cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Vitória de Guimarães kick off!
47.08
Wayne Keane hits a low pass to Jorge Costa. With vision, Jorge Costa picks a pass forward to Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
48.42
Robert Van Beukering flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Teixeira. Tomas Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Rene Bruins. Manuel Fonseca barges into Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
55.34
Hugo Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Keane. Wayne Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Pinheiro. Hugo Pinheiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fonseca.
57.12
Wayne Keane plays the ball forward to Lars Schacht. Lars Schacht advances with the ball. Lars Schacht advances inside the box! Lars Schacht side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Francisco Barbosa keeps it out!
59.13
Lars Schacht deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rene Bruins. Seeing a gap ahead, Rene Bruins plays the ball forward to Tomas Teixeira. Tomas Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.22
Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Guilherme Fernandes replacing Robert Van Beukering .
63.11
Gill Colonnello chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Paulo Valente provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Fernando Moreira!
67.58
Manuel Fonseca plays the ball forward to Remi Preguet. Remi Preguet lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Valente. Wayne Keane barges into Paulo Valente. Penalty not given!!
69.40
Wayne Keane knocks the ball forward to Miel Cales. Miel Cales threads a neat ball through to Tomas Teixeira. Tomas Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
71.53
Tomas Teixeira catches Jose Fonseca on the ankles. Tomas Teixeira is shown the yellow card! Jose Fonseca runs off the knock.
72.51
Rene Bruins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Pinheiro. Hugo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
73.56
Wayne Keane advances with the ball. Wayne Keane sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
75.22
Guilherme Fernandes makes a probing pass to Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rene Bruins but the linesman indicates offside!
77.29
Vitória de Guimarães have made 2 substitutions with Pedro Postiga replacing Wayne Keane and Jose Javier Rodriguez replacing Miel Cales .
81.43
Michael Gronkjaer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Pinheiro. Hugo Pinheiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hugo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
85.32
Pedro Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins makes a deft header. Francisco Barbosa picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Vitória de Guimarães

Sporting Braga
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
28.2%
40%
31.8%

Scorers
Bruno Varela 5

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bruno Varela of Vitória de Guimarães

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Moreira (GK)
7
2.Wayne Keane (DEF)
8
3.Lars Schacht (DEF)
8
4.Michael Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
5.Jorge Costa (MID)
7
6.Hugo Pinheiro (MID)
7
7.Robert Van Beukering (MID)
7
8.Miel Cales (MID)
6
9.Bruno Varela (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Tomas Teixeira (ATT)yellow card
7
11.Rene Bruins (ATT)
7
 
12.Pedro Postiga (DEF)
6
13.Guilherme Fernandes (MID)
6
14.Jose Javier Rodriguez (MID)
6

1.Francisco Barbosa (GK)
8
2.John Ferguson (DEF)
6
3.Gaspar Quaresma (DEF)
7
4.Jose Fonseca (DEF)
6
5.Manuel Fonseca (MID)
6
6.Miguel Bento (MID)
6
7.Jose Ramos (MID)
7
8.Andre Postiga (MID)
6
9.Remi Preguet (ATT)
7
10.Gill Colonnello (ATT)
6
11.Paulo Valente (ATT)
7
 
12.Rodrigo Valente (GK)
0
13.Gavin Davidson (MID)
0
14.Manuel Postiga (DEF)
0