Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 18,106 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rui Barros.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rui Barros.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Desportivo Nacional kicking off!
3.40
0-0Silvio Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Carvalho collects the pass. Jaime Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruben Varela who gathers it comfortably.
6.26
0-0Vasco Monteiro darts forward. Vasco Monteiro shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
15.58
0-0Silvio Soares makes a probing pass to Silvio Pinto. Silvio Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Ruben Varela.
18.29
Jaime Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.32
Vasco Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Faria. Samuel Faria shoots from 20 yards. Abel Almeida gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
22.09
0-1Samuele Cristiano chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Pinto. Silvio Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Pinto. Silvio Pinto whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.45
0-1Jaime Carvalho clumsily knocks into Eduardo Nunes. The referee calls over Jaime Carvalho and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Nunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.04
Bruno Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Pinto. Silvio Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.09
Tomas Barros comes in with a late challenge on Oberdan Pisanu. The referee brings Tomas Barros to one side and gives him a warning! Oberdan Pisanu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.38
Samuele Cristiano brings the ball forward. Samuele Cristiano makes a simple pass to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
0-1Tomas Barros knocks the ball forward to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes makes a great pass forward. Silvio Pinto runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half. The Desportivo Nacional players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off and get the second half underway!
49.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Nunes plays the ball forward to Vasco Monteiro. Vasco Monteiro plays the ball forward to Pablo Prieto. Pablo Prieto shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Abel Almeida.
53.48
Pablo Prieto plays the ball forward to Hassan Delmotte. Hassan Delmotte lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Prieto. Pablo Prieto makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.21
Silvio Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Jaime Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ruben Varela manages to gather it.
55.52
0-1Hassan Delmotte clumsily knocks into Tomas Barros. Hassan Delmotte is shown the yellow card! Tomas Barros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.31
Vitor Valente threads a neat ball through to Samuel Faria. Samuel Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Pisanu. Oberdan Pisanu makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
59.34
0-1Vasco Monteiro makes a simple pass to Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Hassan Delmotte. Manuel Santos hacks Hassan Delmotte from behind! Penalty not given!!
60.17
0-1Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Manuel Rego replacing Manuel Sousa .
63.51
Samuele Cristiano takes it forward alone. Samuele Cristiano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Pinto. Silvio Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares makes a looping header on goal. Ruben Varela manages to gather it.
65.29
Vitor Valente catches Pedro Castro on the ankles. The referee calls over Vitor Valente and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.27
Silvio Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.24
Samuel Faria threads the ball through to Hassan Delmotte. Hassan Delmotte shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
78.29
With imagination, Samuel Faria plays the ball forward to Pablo Prieto. Pablo Prieto shoots from 20 yards but Abel Almeida is on top of it.
89.40
Silvio Pinto flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Carvalho who takes it down. Jaime Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ruben Varela (GK)
7
2. Vitor Valente (DEF)
5
3. Manuel Sousa (DEF)
6
4. Hugo Fonseca (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Nunes (DEF)
6
6. Samuel Faria (MID)
6
7. Vasco Monteiro (MID)
7
8. Edgar Mendes (ATT)
6
9. Pablo Prieto (ATT)
6
10. Oberdan Pisanu (ATT)
6
11. Hassan Delmotte (ATT)
5
12. Manuel Rego (DEF)
6
13. Vasco Pinheiro (MID)
0
14. Francisco Semedo (ATT)
0
1. Abel Almeida (GK)
7
2. Manuel Santos (DEF)
6
3. Bruno Fonseca (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Caldwell (DEF)
6
5. Samuele Cristiano (DEF)
7
6. Tomas Barros (DEF)
6
7. Jaime Carvalho (MID)
7
8. Silvio Pinto (MID)
9
9. Silvio Soares (ATT)
6
10. Rafael Fernandes (ATT)
8
11. Pedro Castro (ATT)
6
12. Stan Rowett (MID)
0
13. Harvey McManaman (ATT)
0
14. Silvio Fernandes (ATT)
0