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Match Report
SC Braga Arena
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32,
Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Stig-Åke Mattsson kicked off to start the match. Stefan Rasiak took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stig-Åke Mattsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Stefan Rasiak took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stig-Åke Mattsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. José Paulo Koehler hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. Stig-Åke Mattsson might have been able to make a better finish in the 8th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Stefan Rasiak. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Stig-Åke Mattsson ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 10thth minute of the game Stig-Åke Mattsson who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but America Futebol Clube SP's Stefan Rasiak was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Laçın Cumayev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iago Bala, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Stefan Rasiak showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stig-Åke Mattsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. America Futebol Clube SP's Stefan Rasiak proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save America Futebol Clube SP from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamin de Lara in the 21st minute of play forced America Futebol Clube SP's goalkeeper Stefan Rasiak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Stefan Rasiak showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stig-Åke Mattsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Stig-Åke Mattsson took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Stefan Rasiak. Stefan Rasiak dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Stefan Rasiak stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Stig-Åke Mattsson's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. After taking down the ball on SC Braga's corner Lu Xun Lei fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Stefan Rasiak quite easily take care of the ball. SC Braga's Stig-Åke Mattsson managed to work through America Futebol Clube SP's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Stig-Åke Mattsson dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. SC Braga's Laçın Cumayev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iago Bala in the 37th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.
The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Iago Bala stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Benjamin de Lara recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. America Futebol Clube SP's Stefan Rasiak played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stig-Åke Mattsson in the 52nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, America Futebol Clube SP's Iago Bala got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Stig-Åke Mattsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Stefan Rasiak tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in America Futebol Clube SP's zone, Stig-Åke Mattsson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Stefan Rasiak came out of the goal and Stig-Åke Mattsson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 60th minute the ball was on its way in behind America Futebol Clube SP's goalkeeper Stefan Rasiak, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. SC Braga were awarded a corner in the 63th minute after America Futebol Clube SP's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Lu Xun Lei took the corner. SC Braga's Lu Xun Lei was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Stefan Rasiak in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. America Futebol Clube SP's Stefan Rasiak played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stig-Åke Mattsson in the 64th minute of play. After 65 played minutes SC Braga got a freekick which was hit by Jon-Egil Sætre. 73 minutes into the match, America Futebol Clube SP's goal looked a bit too open when Antonio Cieri came free, but Stefan Rasiak reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. America Futebol Clube SP's Stefan Rasiak played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benjamin de Lara in the 75th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamin de Lara in the 77th minute of play forced America Futebol Clube SP's goalkeeper Stefan Rasiak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. José Paulo Koehler received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Laçın Cumayev tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. SC Braga made a substitution. André Jordão replaced Benjamin de Lara. SC Braga made a substitution. Quintino Carvalhais replaced Antonio Cieri. SC Braga made a substitution. Zigmantas Gimbutas replaced Jon-Egil Sætre. Carlos Capixaba kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Quintino Carvalhais managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Braga's supporters rose to their feet, but Quintino Carvalhais was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Stefan Rasiak breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, America Futebol Clube SP's Carlos Capixaba got a free kick in the 89th minute. In the 90th minute, Iago Bala hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Stig-Åke Mattsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Stefan Rasiak tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. SC Braga were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of America Futebol Clube SP for a fine match.
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