Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Vitória de Guimarães in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Lopes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Lopes.
0.00
0-0Vitória de Guimarães get the match underway!
4.02
0-0Manuel Fonseca threads the ball through to Gill Colonnello. Gill Colonnello knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Sergio Pinheiro is offside!
6.47
0-0Robert Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Guidoni who brings the ball neatly under control. Arturo Guidoni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.48
0-0Tomas Teixeira hacks Jose Fonseca from behind! The referee warns Tomas Teixeira to calm down! Jose Fonseca runs off the knock.
10.16
Miguel Bento makes a probing pass to Sergio Pinheiro. Sergio Pinheiro shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.41
0-0Robert Van Beukering sees space and advances. Robert Van Beukering knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.42
Gaspar Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Valente who takes it down. Paulo Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gill Colonnello. Gill Colonnello knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Keane.
16.10
Robert Van Beukering clumsily knocks into John Ferguson. The referee warns Robert Van Beukering to calm down! John Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.27
Manuel Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Pinheiro. Sergio Pinheiro shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
20.13
Gaspar Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Miguel Bento. Miguel Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.28
0-0Jose Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Bento. Miguel Bento makes a simple pass to Gill Colonnello. Gill Colonnello tries a spectacular long range effort. Fernando Moreira gets down and covers it.
24.38
Hugo Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Rene Bruins controls it well on his chest. Rene Bruins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
28.35
Robert Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Guidoni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Guidoni knocks in a cross ball towards Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins beats his man to it with a header. Superb reactions from Francisco Barbosa. What a save!
30.06
Andre Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Fonseca collects the pass. Manuel Fonseca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Fernando Moreira. What a save!
33.33
0-1Lars Schacht flicks a high ball forward to Robert Van Beukering who takes it down. Robert Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Varela collects the pass. With some swift thinking, Bruno Varela plays the ball forward to Rene Bruins who has made a great run into the box. Rene Bruins looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Rene Bruins scores for Vitória de Guimarães!!
36.17
Hugo Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Van Beukering. Robert Van Beukering makes a looping header on goal but somehow Francisco Barbosa manages to keep it out.
39.40
Wayne Keane knocks the ball forward to Hugo Pinheiro. Hugo Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.57
Manuel Fonseca sees space and advances. Manuel Fonseca shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Arturo Guidoni receives the ball from a throw-in from Robert Van Beukering. Arturo Guidoni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fonseca.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. Vitória de Guimarães also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
47.07
John Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Manuel Postiga. Manuel Postiga makes an attacking run forward. Manuel Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
49.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Arturo Guidoni plays the ball forward to Tomas Teixeira. Tomas Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
51.24
Hugo Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Tomas Teixeira. Tomas Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Ferguson.
59.00
Manuel Fonseca threads the ball through to Sergio Pinheiro. Sergio Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente tries a spectacular strike. Fernando Moreira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.00
1-1Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Guilherme Fernandes replacing Robert Van Beukering .
66.17
Jose Fonseca makes a probing pass to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.55
Jose Javier Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Varela who takes it down. Bruno Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Teixeira. Tomas Teixeira flicks the ball with his head. Francisco Barbosa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.22
Andre Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Valente who brings the ball under control. Paulo Valente runs straight at the defence! Paulo Valente cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Fernando Moreira. Excellent save.
73.47
Sergio Pinheiro hits a low pass to Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
75.46
Miguel Bento makes a simple pass to Gill Colonnello. Gill Colonnello tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
77.04
Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Alberto Campos replacing Rene Bruins .
78.07
Lars Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Pinheiro controls it well on his chest. Hugo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Campos. Alberto Campos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Francisco Barbosa gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
84.42
Jose Fonseca takes a quick throw-in. Gaspar Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Bento. Miguel Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente tries a spectacular long range effort but Fernando Moreira reads it well. He makes it look easy!
85.06
Miguel Bento threads the ball through to Gill Colonnello. Gill Colonnello cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gill Colonnello provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but somehow Fernando Moreira manages to keep it out.
87.50
Hugo Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
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Possession
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Moreira of Vitória de Guimarães |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Francisco Barbosa (GK)
7
2. Manuel Postiga (DEF)
6
3. John Ferguson (DEF)
6
4. Jose Fonseca (DEF)
6
5. Gaspar Quaresma (DEF)
6
6. Manuel Fonseca (MID)
7
7. Miguel Bento (MID)
7
8. Andre Postiga (MID)
6
9. Sergio Pinheiro (ATT)
7
10. Gill Colonnello (ATT)
7
11. Paulo Valente (ATT)
9
12. Rodrigo Valente (GK)
0
13. Jose Ramos (MID)
0
14. Remi Preguet (ATT)
0
1. Fernando Moreira (GK)
9
2. Pedro Postiga (DEF)
6
3. Lars Schacht (DEF)
7
4. Wayne Keane (DEF)
6
5. Jose Javier Rodriguez (MID)
6
6. Hugo Pinheiro (MID)
7
7. Robert Van Beukering (MID)
7
8. Arturo Guidoni (MID)
6
9. Bruno Varela (ATT)
8
10. Tomas Teixeira (ATT)
8
11. Rene Bruins (ATT)
8
12. Guilherme Fernandes (MID)
6
13. Alberto Campos (ATT)
6
14. Jorge Costa (MID)
0