Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Futebol Clube do Marco. A crowd of 9,045 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the match underway!
10.18
0-0Samuel Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaspar Barbosa. Gaspar Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.56
0-0Ruben Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Jesus. Jaime Jesus goes all the way! Jaime Jesus makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andre Barros easily smothers it!
18.14
Tiago Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Barbosa. Gaspar Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Andre Barros manages to gather it comfortably.
24.26
Samuel Oliveira passes the ball forward to Cristiano Lopes. Cristiano Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Campos.
38.15
Samuel Oliveira passes the ball forward to Jaime Jesus. Jaime Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.15
0-0Sporting Braga are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
0-0Alje Hersi brings the ball forward. Alje Hersi shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Futebol Clube do Marco start the second half!
47.58
0-0Francisco Veloso comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Fernandes. Francisco Veloso is warned by the referee! Tiago Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.06
1-0Alje Hersi knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Neves. Alexandre Neves shoots from outside the area. Manuel Martins is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.53
Samuel Oliveira surges forward with the ball. Samuel Oliveira tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
61.55
Pedro Pinto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alje Hersi. Alje Hersi knocks the ball to his team mate, Guido Rimondini. Guido Rimondini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Neves. Alexandre Neves tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
73.19
Samuel Andrade makes a probing pass to Samuel Oliveira. Samuel Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Oliveira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.51
Cedric Modeste chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Neves. Alexandre Neves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
79.18
Pedro Pinto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronan Mary. Ronan Mary threads the ball through to Guido Rimondini. Guido Rimondini shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
81.40
Duarte Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Jesus. Jaime Jesus knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Lopes. Cristiano Lopes rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.04
Samuel Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Lopes. Cristiano Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Barbosa. Gaspar Barbosa tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.52
Ronan Mary chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Neves. Alexandre Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Umberto Sotgia.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
34.3%
47.8%
17.9%
Scorers