Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Municipal de Braga where Sporting Braga play host to Beira Mar. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Aguas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Braga are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Aguas.
0.00
0-0Beira Mar start the match!
2.33
0-0Samir Friedmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Simion Stinga. Simion Stinga shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Michael Tomasson!
3.59
0-0Mohammed Auriol flicks a high pass forward. Mykhaylo Polyachenko controls it well on his chest. Mykhaylo Polyachenko shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
8.22
With some swift thinking, Igor Onopko plays the ball forward to Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey threads a neat ball through to Mykhaylo Polyachenko. Some silky footwork from Mykhaylo Polyachenko provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Dmitri Beschastnykh smothers it!
9.41
0-0Mohammed Auriol kicks a strong pass forward to Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dmitri Beschastnykh who gathers it comfortably.
18.33
0-1Ricardo Moreira makes a probing pass to Samir Friedmann. Samir Friedmann flicks a high pass forward. Simion Stinga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simion Stinga lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Marrero. Frank Marrero connects with a diving header. Michael Tomasson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.56
Igor Onopko flicks the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Ipoua. Rigobert Ipoua makes a simple pass, allowing Mykhaylo Polyachenko to run into the box. Mykhaylo Polyachenko looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.14
Samir Friedmann darts forward. Samir Friedmann lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Michael Tomasson gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
42.02
Mohammed Auriol flicks a high pass forward. Stephan Dugbatey controls it well on his chest. Stephan Dugbatey shoots from 25 yards but Dmitri Beschastnykh is on top of it.
44.02
Harris Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. Simion Stinga collects the pass. Simion Stinga knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Marrero. Frank Marrero takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Michael Tomasson. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Braga appear unchanged since the first half. Beira Mar also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off the second half!
48.09
1-1Ricardo Moreira clumsily knocks into Stephan Dugbatey. Ricardo Moreira is warned by the referee! Stephan Dugbatey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.25
Harris Fabrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
51.27
Harris Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Dugbatey controls it well on his chest. Matthew Dugbatey plays a one-two with Frank Marrero and advances towards the goal... Matthew Dugbatey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
53.52
Gavin Cleland threads a neat ball through to Mykhaylo Polyachenko. Mykhaylo Polyachenko makes a defence splitting pass to Rigobert Ipoua. Rigobert Ipoua shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Dmitri Beschastnykh is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.14
Samir Friedmann chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.27
2-1Beira Mar have made 2 substitutions with Nicola C. Gottardi replacing Ricardo Moreira and Guilherme Reis replacing Simion Stinga .
66.25
2-1Igor Onopko hits a low pass to Mykhaylo Polyachenko. Mykhaylo Polyachenko threads the ball through into the box. Stephan Dugbatey side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Andri Sigurjónsson!
67.39
Gavin Cleland knocks the ball forward to Mykhaylo Polyachenko. Mykhaylo Polyachenko plays a one-two with Rigobert Ipoua and advances towards the goal... Mykhaylo Polyachenko side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.40
Eugenio Castillo passes the ball forward to Mohammed Auriol. Mohammed Auriol flicks a high pass forward. Mykhaylo Polyachenko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mykhaylo Polyachenko whips in a cross ball towards Rigobert Ipoua. Rigobert Ipoua connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
73.53
With vision, Samir Friedmann plays the ball forward to Frank Marrero. Frank Marrero knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.48
Nicola C. Gottardi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Friedmann. Samir Friedmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Marrero. Frank Marrero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.48
Beira Mar have made a substitution with Marc Röhlig replacing Frank Marrero .
78.44
Samir Friedmann passes the ball forward to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
79.39
3-2Mohammed Auriol passes the ball forward to Mykhaylo Polyachenko. Mykhaylo Polyachenko puts a great ball through. Rigobert Ipoua runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
84.43
Samir Friedmann chips the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Valentino Montella.
87.36
Samir Friedmann makes a probing pass to Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Michael Tomasson manages to gather it.
90.00
Mohammed Auriol threads a neat ball through to Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Stephan Dugbatey provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Cristiano Rego. Excellent block.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mykhaylo Polyachenko 23, 67 Rigobert Ipoua 54 | Frank Marrero 18, 75 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mykhaylo Polyachenko of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Michael Tomasson (GK)
7
2. Eugenio Castillo (DEF)
6
3. Sander Bouma (DEF)
6
4. Valentino Montella (DEF)
6
5. Sebastiao Sousa (DEF)
6
6. Mohammed Auriol (MID)
6
7. Igor Onopko (MID)
6
8. Gavin Cleland (MID)
7
9. Rigobert Ipoua (ATT)
8
10. Stephan Dugbatey (ATT)
6
11. Mykhaylo Polyachenko (ATT)
9
12. Eugenio Iglesias (ATT)
0
13. Sveinn Ingólfsson (MID)
0
14. Zerbini Rocchi (ATT)
0
1. Dmitri Beschastnykh (GK)
6
2. Cristiano Rego (DEF)
6
3. Andri Sigurjónsson (DEF)
6
4. Ricardo Moreira (DEF)
6
5. Copain Riga (DEF)
6
6. Harris Fabrie (MID)
6
7. Samir Friedmann (MID)
7
8. Frank Marrero (ATT)
8
9. Matthew Dugbatey (ATT)
6
10. Simion Stinga (ATT)
6
11. Youri Salenko (ATT)
6
12. Nicola C. Gottardi (DEF)
6
13. Marc Röhlig (MID)
6
14. Guilherme Reis (ATT)
6