Match Report


FreamundeFreamunde     Sporting BragaSporting Braga
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sebastiao MarquesS. Marques70
G
1
G
74Jose PinheiroJ. Pinheiro
Abel LoureiroA. Loureiro67
D
2
D
65Tiago ValenteT. Valente
Jonas SpenglerJ. Spengler61
D
3
D
58Demlaba SopalskiD. Sopalski
Alec McGroryA. McGrory56
D
4
D
51Samuel MarquesS. Marques
Rodrigo FernandesR. Fernandes54
D
5
M
64Frederic MerideF. Meride
Matt CollinsM. Collins61
M
6captain
M
62Kai NeuhausK. Neuhaus
Edgar PostigaE. Postiga60
M
7
M
57Manuel VelosoM. Veloso
Tiago NevesT. Neves60
M
8
M
55Kevin SchulzeK. Schulze
Gaspar PintoG. Pinto56
M
captain9
A
68Mario NunesM. Nunes
Cristiano VarelaC. Varela62
A
10
A
68Julian CabreraJ. Cabrera
Cesar LopesC. Lopes56
A
11
A
65Rodrigo AlmeidaR. Almeida
 
Roberto AntunesR. Antunes54
M
12
A
63Quim NevesQ. Neves
Anthony OosterhofA. Oosterhof52
D
13
A
62Rafael SemedoR. Semedo
Guilherme PintoG. Pinto50
A
14
A
61Cristiano MartinsC. Martins

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Rua Sport Clube Freamunde where Freamunde play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 8,720 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Freamunde are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Nascimento.


0.00
Freamunde kick off!
2.15
Manuel Veloso surges forward with the ball. Manuel Veloso skips past Jonas Spengler! Manuel Veloso shoots from just inside the box but Sebastiao Marques reads it well. Nice save!
8.43
Manuel Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.55
Samuel Marques knocks the ball forward to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Mario Nunes who takes it down. Mario Nunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
12.07
Edgar Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.35
Manuel Veloso catches Edgar Postiga on the ankles. Manuel Veloso is given a warning by the referee! Edgar Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.51
With vision, Edgar Postiga plays the ball forward to Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Varela. Cristiano Varela powers a header at goal but somehow Jose Pinheiro manages to keep it out.
26.28
Tiago Valente runs forward with the ball. Tiago Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastiao Marques who gathers it comfortably.
34.19
Kai Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Mario Nunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mario Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
36.15
Jonas Spengler knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto flicks a high pass forward to Cristiano Varela who brings the ball neatly under control. Cristiano Varela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Valente.
38.39
Frederic Meride makes an attacking run forward. Frederic Meride whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.06
Frederic Meride threads a neat ball through to Mario Nunes. Mario Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Fernandes.
45.00
Gaspar Pinto comes in with a late challenge on Kai Neuhaus. The referee warns Gaspar Pinto to calm down! Kai Neuhaus stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Freamunde appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the second half underway!
48.02
Edgar Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Pinheiro who gathers it comfortably.
51.25
Manuel Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Nunes. Mario Nunes plays a one-two with Rodrigo Almeida and rushes in on goal... Jonas Spengler comes in with a late challenge on Mario Nunes. Penalty not given!!
54.45
Demlaba Sopalski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Veloso. Without breaking stride, Manuel Veloso plays the ball forward to Mario Nunes. Mario Nunes runs straight at the defence! Mario Nunes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.27
Julian Cabrera clumsily knocks into Jonas Spengler. The referee calls over Julian Cabrera and shows him a yellow card! Jonas Spengler stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.00
Sporting Braga have made a substitution with Rafael Semedo replacing Kai Neuhaus .
63.44
Manuel Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Almeida collects the pass. Rodrigo Almeida rushes past Rodrigo Fernandes! Some superb footwork from Rodrigo Almeida provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.50
Samuel Marques makes a simple pass to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastiao Marques who gathers it comfortably.
67.09
Demlaba Sopalski makes a beautiful solo run. Demlaba Sopalski threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.21
Tiago Neves passes the ball forward to Cristiano Varela. Cristiano Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Demlaba Sopalski!
72.14
Samuel Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo threads a neat ball through to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera passes the ball forward but Rodrigo Almeida is offside!
75.43
Demlaba Sopalski knocks the ball forward to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Julian Cabrera who takes it down. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.28
Tiago Valente hacks Cristiano Varela from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristiano Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.46
Samuel Marques threads a neat ball through to Kevin Schulze. Kevin Schulze threads a neat ball through to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Nunes. Mario Nunes powers a header at goal but is denied by Sebastiao Marques. Excellent save.
81.22
Gaspar Pinto darts forward. Gaspar Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Varela. Cristiano Varela directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
83.03
Manuel Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Sebastiao Marques!
84.05
Tiago Valente passes the ball forward to Kevin Schulze. Kevin Schulze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Nunes. Mario Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Freamunde

Sporting Braga
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.7%
68.3%
Play Area
28%
43.9%
28%

Scorers
Rodrigo Almeida 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Veloso of Sporting Braga

Match Ratings
1.Sebastiao Marques (GK)
7
2.Abel Loureiro (DEF)
6
3.Jonas Spengler (DEF)
6
4.Alec McGrory (DEF)
6
5.Rodrigo Fernandes (DEF)
6
6.Matt Collins (MID)
6
7.Edgar Postiga (MID)
6
8.Tiago Neves (MID)
6
9.Gaspar Pinto (MID)
7
10.Cristiano Varela (ATT)
6
11.Cesar Lopes (ATT)
6
 
12.Roberto Antunes (MID)
0
13.Anthony Oosterhof (DEF)
0
14.Guilherme Pinto (ATT)
0

1.Jose Pinheiro (GK)
6
2.Tiago Valente (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Demlaba Sopalski (DEF)
8
4.Samuel Marques (DEF)
7
5.Frederic Meride (MID)
7
6.Kai Neuhaus (MID)
6
7.Manuel Veloso (MID)
9
8.Kevin Schulze (MID)
6
9.Mario Nunes (ATT)
7
10.Julian Cabrera (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Rodrigo Almeida (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Quim Neves (ATT)
0
13.Rafael Semedo (ATT)
6
14.Cristiano Martins (ATT)
0