Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play Chamois Niortais in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,010 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Chamois Niortais kick off and get the match underway!
2.22
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Valentino Lucenti picks a pass forward to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.53
0-1Emanuele Conticchio threads a neat ball through to Nestor Modesto. Nestor Modesto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Nestor Modesto scores for Chamois Niortais!!
9.26
0-1Warren Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Decker. Michael Decker shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
14.49
0-1Valentino Lucenti flicks a high ball forward to Emanuele Conticchio who takes it down. Emanuele Conticchio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Campbell but he's offside!
16.58
0-1Jaime Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Lima controls it well on his chest. Cristiano Lima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.51
Róbinson Gonzalez takes it forward alone. Róbinson Gonzalez sees a break and surges forward. Róbinson Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Valentino Lucenti but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.10
Mark Edusei makes a simple pass to Eddie Wright-Phillips. Eddie Wright-Phillips hits a low pass to Cristiano Lima. Cristiano Lima tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
22.33
Mark Edusei sees space and advances. Mark Edusei passes the ball forward to Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
27.05
Eddie Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd makes a beautiful solo run. Warren Dodd whips in a cross ball towards Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. Chamois Niortais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Braga start the second half!
57.11
Cristiano Lima flicks a high pass forward. Peter Landerl collects the pass. Peter Landerl tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Habib Besson!
60.53
With vision, Pontus Curtolo plays the ball forward to Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.40
With a delightful solo run, Michael Decker stretches the opposition's defence. Michael Decker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
65.02
Mustapha Montanier flicks a high pass forward. Marama Jaurès collects the pass. Marama Jaurès flicks a high pass forward. Valentino Lucenti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Valentino Lucenti lofts in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Iannuzzi. Giuseppe Iannuzzi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
69.49
Valentino Lucenti knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.25
Giuseppe Iannuzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell edges inside the box! Alec Campbell rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.03
Nestor Modesto makes a probing pass to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Ramos. Carlos Ramos makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Alexander Grether had no chance!! Goal for Chamois Niortais! That brings them level!
83.17
Pontus Curtolo takes it forward alone. Pontus Curtolo shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
89.22
Jaime Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Habib Besson keeps it out!
90.00
Peter Landerl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pontus Curtolo. Pontus Curtolo finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Michael Decker of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alexander Grether (GK)
6
2. Eduardo Mendez (DEF)
6
3. Mark Edusei (DEF)
7
4. Salvador Gil (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
6. Cristiano Lima (MID)
6
7. Pontus Curtolo (MID)
8
8. Jaime Carvalho (MID)
6
9. Michael Decker (ATT)
9
10. Warren Dodd (ATT)
8
11. Peter Landerl (ATT)
9
12. Oscar Pardo (GK)
0
13. Tomas Barros (DEF)
0
14. Silvio Soares (ATT)
0
1. Habib Besson (GK)
8
2. Mustapha Montanier (DEF)
6
3. Róbinson Gonzalez (DEF)
8
4. Marama Jaurès (DEF)
7
5. Cesar Ramos (DEF)
6
6. Valentino Lucenti (MID)
7
7. Nestor Modesto (MID)
8
8. Emanuele Conticchio (MID)
7
9. Alec Campbell (ATT)
7
10. Giuseppe Iannuzzi (ATT)
6
11. Carlos Ramos (ATT)
8
12. Jean-Claude Aulanier (DEF)
0
13. Ulrich Claes (MID)
0
14. Dambou Lebrun (GK)
0