Match Report
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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. A crowd of 8,986 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Vitória de Guimarães and Sporting Braga are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Vitória de Guimarães and Sporting Braga are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Sporting Braga kick off and get the first half underway!
4.43
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.52
0-0Quim Moreira threads the ball through to Manuel Viana. Manuel Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.58
0-0Antonio Serrano passes the ball forward to Mohamed Kaabache. Mohamed Kaabache shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.50
0-0Duarte Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohamed Kaabache. Mohamed Kaabache knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.02
Herve Kante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Ribeiro. Carlos Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Mohamed Kaabache. Mohamed Kaabache shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Steve Galli!
21.30
Manuel Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Carvalho. Diogo Carvalho shoots from distance but somehow Mitchell Schut manages to keep it out.
22.03
Rui Oliveira makes a beautiful solo run. Rui Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Cziommer. Lennart Cziommer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
26.41
0-0Eugenio Sadotti catches Rui Oliveira on the ankles. Eugenio Sadotti is given a warning by the referee! Rui Oliveira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.48
Jorge Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zimmermann. Bakary Zimmermann threads the ball through to Diogo Carvalho. Diogo Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.21
Daniel Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Kaabache. Mohamed Kaabache shoots from 20 yards. Steve Galli easily smothers it.
34.21
Oliver Birnbaum advances with the ball. Oliver Birnbaum plays a perfect one-two with Mohamed Kaabache and rushes in on goal... Oliver Birnbaum tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
40.17
Antonio Serrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Kaabache. Mohamed Kaabache knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Sadotti.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Vitória de Guimarães start the second half!
47.26
1-0Herve Kante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira makes a beautiful solo run. Rui Oliveira goes all the way! Rui Oliveira rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.07
Tiago Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
55.50
Oliver Birnbaum passes the ball forward to Mohamed Kaabache. Mohamed Kaabache shoots from 20 yards but Steve Galli is on top of it.
61.02
Manuel Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Herve Kante.
63.46
1-0Antonio Serrano catches Bakary Zimmermann on the ankles. Antonio Serrano is warned by the referee! Bakary Zimmermann stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.29
Carlos Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Kaabache. Mohamed Kaabache knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Nascimento.
66.49
Jorge Martins knocks the ball forward to Manuel Viana. Manuel Viana passes the ball forward to Diogo Carvalho. Diogo Carvalho goes all the way! Diogo Carvalho cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Mitchell Schut has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.37
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
77.30
1-1Ruben Veloso catches Rui Oliveira on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Oliveira stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.43
Daniel Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano threads the ball through to Lennart Cziommer. Lennart Cziommer goes all the way! Lennart Cziommer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Steve Galli had no chance!! Goal for Vitória de Guimarães!
83.58
Herve Kante flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Ribeiro. Carlos Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Mohamed Kaabache. Mohamed Kaabache sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.39
Herve Kante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Mohamed Kaabache. Mohamed Kaabache knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.51
Manuel Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Carvalho. Diogo Carvalho goes all the way! Diogo Carvalho shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.11
Bakary Zimmermann makes a simple pass to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
25.9%
46.9%
27.2%
Scorers