Federation Clash Challenge

SC Braga Arena
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) SC Braga's Adalberto Soeiro quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Isaias Rojas, made in the 2nd minute of the game. In the 5th minute Sixten Bokelund shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonio Adán saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Antonio Adán stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Radowit Osielski's shot from short distance in the 6th minute. In the 8th minute Sparta LKS were awarded a corner. Lech Glozor went to the cornerflag to take it. Sparta LKS's Grzegorz Olszewski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gastão Veiga in the 10th minute of play. In the 12th minute Felix Van Der Heijden shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonio Adán saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edgar Figari sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Antonio Adán took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felix Van Der Heijden, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 17th minute Sparta LKS were awarded a corner. Lech Glozor went to the cornerflag to take it. Dilmen Akadlı made a great header on Sparta LKS's corner, it was just that SC Braga's Antonio Adán managed to reach the ball for a save. 21 minutes into the game, Sparta LKS's Felix Van Der Heijden nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Antonio Adán made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Grzegorz Olszewski made a fantastic save in the 24th minute, when Gastão Veiga sent off a good shot on target. Zigmantas Gimbutas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Grzegorz Olszewski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. After 27 played minutes Zigmantas Gimbutas rounded Sparta LKS's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-1. Grzegorz Olszewski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zigmantas Gimbutas in the 31st minute of play. Antonio Adán took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kacper Hazard, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zigmantas Gimbutas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Grzegorz Olszewski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. SC Braga's Antonio Adán played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sixten Bokelund in the 47th minute of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Radowit Osielski made the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Zigmantas Gimbutas managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Braga's supporters rose to their feet, but Zigmantas Gimbutas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Grzegorz Olszewski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 60th minute Radowit Osielski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonio Adán saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 62 minutes into the match, SC Braga's Edgar Figari sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Grzegorz Olszewski narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Zigmantas Gimbutas struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Grzegorz Olszewski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SC Braga. André Jordão hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Sparta LKS's Stanislaw Gargasz was substituted for Radowit Osielski. Sparta LKS's Barnaba Czerniejewski was substituted for Isaias Rojas. A collision led to SC Braga getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. André Jordão hit a great ball. SC Braga's Antonio Adán proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to save SC Braga from getting a goal against them. Antonio Adán made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stanislaw Gargasz in the 74th minute of play. Grzegorz Olszewski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zigmantas Gimbutas, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Felix Van Der Heijden in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Antonio Adán saved SC Braga from getting behind. After 79 minutes, Felix Van Der Heijden made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. SC Braga's Antonio Adán tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Grzegorz Olszewski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zigmantas Gimbutas in the 88th minute of play. After 89 minutes, Felix Van Der Heijden made it 1-3 with a short kick to the right side. SC Braga's Antonio Adán tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Antonio Adán took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stanislaw Gargasz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of SC Braga booed when Sparta LKS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felix Van Der Heijden didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Sparta LKS players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.