FC Porto --> Champions League Group Stage
Benfica Lisbon --> Champions League Group Stage
Pacos de Ferreira --> Champions League Play-off Round
SC Braga --> Europa League Play-off Round
Estoril --> Europa League Third Qualifying Round
Vitoria Guimaraes --> Europa League Group Stage
Showing posts with label Braga. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Monday, 4 June 2012
Portugal - UEFA Club Competitions Participants - 2012-2013
FC Porto --> Champions League Group Stage
Benfica Lisbon --> Champions League Group Stage
SC Braga --> Champions League Play-off Round
Sporting Lisbon --> Europa League Play-off Round
Maritimo Funchal --> Europa League Third Qualifying Round
Academica Coimbra --> Europa League Group Stage
Benfica Lisbon --> Champions League Group Stage
SC Braga --> Champions League Play-off Round
Sporting Lisbon --> Europa League Play-off Round
Maritimo Funchal --> Europa League Third Qualifying Round
Academica Coimbra --> Europa League Group Stage
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Porto Wins the Title in Portugal
Benfica could not beat Rio Ave today.
This means FC Porto are the new Primeira Liga champions!
The rules of the Portuguese league state that FC Porto has the tiebreaker over Benfica (- direct matches -) who is the only team that could still end up tied on points with the Oporto giants.
So, Porto wins this title without even playing. I'm sure they're having some fun at the expense of Benfica's humiliating failure.
In hindsight, Porto was clearly the best team, though, beating Benfica and Braga (and Maritimo, which makes it three of the other four from the top five) away from home! That's just excellent form!
This is Porto's 26th title. (Benfica has 32 overall.)
Highlights from Rio Ave - Benfica 2-2:
Highlights from Maritimo - Porto 0-2:
This means FC Porto are the new Primeira Liga champions!
The rules of the Portuguese league state that FC Porto has the tiebreaker over Benfica (- direct matches -) who is the only team that could still end up tied on points with the Oporto giants.
So, Porto wins this title without even playing. I'm sure they're having some fun at the expense of Benfica's humiliating failure.
In hindsight, Porto was clearly the best team, though, beating Benfica and Braga (and Maritimo, which makes it three of the other four from the top five) away from home! That's just excellent form!
This is Porto's 26th title. (Benfica has 32 overall.)
Highlights from Rio Ave - Benfica 2-2:
Highlights from Maritimo - Porto 0-2:
Saturday, 7 April 2012
Braga's Challenge, Over?
Looks like Sporting Braga lost it exactly when they needed it most.
They had two huge matches, Benfica away and Porto at home, and, given their previous form of over 10 consecutively won games in the league, Braga seemed like they could really do it to their much-more-famous rivals.
Unfortunately for them, though, Braga cracked and could not muster even a single point from these two matches.
Porto, who beat them 1-0 in Braga today, thanks to a Hulk goal, early in the second half, is now 5 points ahead of Braga.
Benfica faces a tough challenge on Monday - they're playing Sporting Lisbon away - but they could stay within one point of Porto and pull away from Braga, too.
(Of course, though, Sporting needs points for their fight against Maritimo, too.)
...And Braga seems lost in between the top two and 4th and 5th, now, with nowhere to go.
Highlights:
They had two huge matches, Benfica away and Porto at home, and, given their previous form of over 10 consecutively won games in the league, Braga seemed like they could really do it to their much-more-famous rivals.
Unfortunately for them, though, Braga cracked and could not muster even a single point from these two matches.
Porto, who beat them 1-0 in Braga today, thanks to a Hulk goal, early in the second half, is now 5 points ahead of Braga.
Benfica faces a tough challenge on Monday - they're playing Sporting Lisbon away - but they could stay within one point of Porto and pull away from Braga, too.
(Of course, though, Sporting needs points for their fight against Maritimo, too.)
...And Braga seems lost in between the top two and 4th and 5th, now, with nowhere to go.
Highlights:
Saturday, 31 March 2012
A Short Ride for Braga
Sporting Braga had a very-short-lived life at the top of the Primeira Liga.
The smaller team had to bow to the masters today as both Benfica and Porto won. While Porto defeated Olhanense, 2-0, at home, Benfica beat no other than Braga. 2-1, final score, and the winning goal came in the dying moments.
So, Braga's run of 13 successive wins in the league is over. They had last lost in Oporto, against FC Porto, 2-3, back in December. Now, their newest loss comes at the hands of the other Portuguese giant.
Perhaps Braga should have gotten a draw from this match.
And most people probably thought they would get it, after Hugo Viana (in minute 82) cancelled Witsel's penalty opener (78).
But Bruno Cesar (90) begged to differ, and made the home fans very happy.
He couldn't make them as happy as they would want, though, because now FC Porto is on top.
But at least Benfica is currently occupying the second Champions League spot.
Highlights from Porto - Olhanense 2-0:
Highlights from Benfica - Braga 2-1:
The smaller team had to bow to the masters today as both Benfica and Porto won. While Porto defeated Olhanense, 2-0, at home, Benfica beat no other than Braga. 2-1, final score, and the winning goal came in the dying moments.
So, Braga's run of 13 successive wins in the league is over. They had last lost in Oporto, against FC Porto, 2-3, back in December. Now, their newest loss comes at the hands of the other Portuguese giant.
Perhaps Braga should have gotten a draw from this match.
And most people probably thought they would get it, after Hugo Viana (in minute 82) cancelled Witsel's penalty opener (78).
But Bruno Cesar (90) begged to differ, and made the home fans very happy.
He couldn't make them as happy as they would want, though, because now FC Porto is on top.
But at least Benfica is currently occupying the second Champions League spot.
Highlights from Porto - Olhanense 2-0:
Highlights from Benfica - Braga 2-1:
Monday, 26 March 2012
Braga Did It
Sporting Braga had to hold their nerves in the last moments of their home win against Academica (2-1), but they got the win they needed to go top of the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
Mossoro opened the scoring in the 36th minute, and Lima made it 2-0 in minute 45. Braga seemed to be rolling towards the win, but Academica had a really good second half. However, all the Coimbra team was able to do, despite the pressure, was to reduce the deficit: David Simao, in minute 62, made it 1-2, with a spectacular long-range shot.
Braga's victory sees them going on top, alone, with 58 points.
Porto trails them, on 57, and Benfica now has 56 in third (which would not guarantee a Champions League presence next year for the only remaining Portuguese team in this year 's CL).
1-0:
2-0:
2-1:
Mossoro opened the scoring in the 36th minute, and Lima made it 2-0 in minute 45. Braga seemed to be rolling towards the win, but Academica had a really good second half. However, all the Coimbra team was able to do, despite the pressure, was to reduce the deficit: David Simao, in minute 62, made it 1-2, with a spectacular long-range shot.
Braga's victory sees them going on top, alone, with 58 points.
Porto trails them, on 57, and Benfica now has 56 in third (which would not guarantee a Champions League presence next year for the only remaining Portuguese team in this year 's CL).
1-0:
2-0:
2-1:
Sunday, 25 March 2012
Could Have Shock Leader in Portugal Very Soon
Due to the fact that both Benfica and Porto failed to win this matchday, Sporting Braga has a huge chance to reach the top of the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
Benfica could not win at Olhanense (0-0), while Porto also dropped points at Pacos de Ferreira (1-1).
Porto led, but found themselves scored on with 11 minutes to go.
Braga, who now has 55 points, can win at home against Academica, to overtake Porto (57 points) and Benfica (56).
Braga was close to winning the Portuguese league in 2009-2010, but Benfica eventually took that one away from them. Is it payback time? I'm also referring to payback for Porto, too, who beat Braga in the Europa League final in 2010-2011.
There are still six more matchdays to go, but Braga won their last 12 straight matches in the league!
Highlights from Pacos de Ferreira - Porto 1-1:
Paços de Ferreira 0-1 FC Porto by simaotvgolo12
Benfica could not win at Olhanense (0-0), while Porto also dropped points at Pacos de Ferreira (1-1).
Porto led, but found themselves scored on with 11 minutes to go.
Braga, who now has 55 points, can win at home against Academica, to overtake Porto (57 points) and Benfica (56).
Braga was close to winning the Portuguese league in 2009-2010, but Benfica eventually took that one away from them. Is it payback time? I'm also referring to payback for Porto, too, who beat Braga in the Europa League final in 2010-2011.
There are still six more matchdays to go, but Braga won their last 12 straight matches in the league!
Highlights from Pacos de Ferreira - Porto 1-1:
Paços de Ferreira 0-1 FC Porto by simaotvgolo12
Friday, 23 March 2012
Tough Nut to Crack
Olhanense seems to be one small Portuguese team that can give a lot of problems to the Portuguese football giants.
1-1 away and 0-0 at home against Sporting, 0-0 at home against Porto, and now another 0-0 at home against Benfica.
Benfica could not even say that they outplayed Olhanense (although they did have a big, big chance to win the game in injury time, through Saviola).
Porto could now put three points between themselves and Benfica again, with a win at Pacos de Ferreira, and even Braga could pass Benfica when they host Academica, on Monday. (Let's remember, though, that Academica recently led Porto at the Estadio do Dragao until the 92nd minute...)
1-1 away and 0-0 at home against Sporting, 0-0 at home against Porto, and now another 0-0 at home against Benfica.
Benfica could not even say that they outplayed Olhanense (although they did have a big, big chance to win the game in injury time, through Saviola).
Porto could now put three points between themselves and Benfica again, with a win at Pacos de Ferreira, and even Braga could pass Benfica when they host Academica, on Monday. (Let's remember, though, that Academica recently led Porto at the Estadio do Dragao until the 92nd minute...)
Saturday, 10 March 2012
It's Getting Really Close in Portugal
Porto disappointed their supporters today.
For a while, I suppose it was fun for them, because Braga's win had put Benfica in third place, but they were awaken to a much harsher reality when Edinho headed the ball in, to give Academica de Coimbra the advantage, in minute 39, at the Estadio do Dragao.
As the minutes kept passing, in the second half, and Porto still could not score, I cannot but speculate that the Oporto spectators were watching in terror.
Luckily for them, and out of nothing, a silly hand-ball mistake was sanctioned by referee Dos Santos Ferreira, in the 90th minute, a lucky decision which Hulk promptly converted to keep Porto alone at the top of the standings.
Braga's win, two hours earlier, means Porto leads by only one point over Sporting Braga. Benfica could pull level with Braga (and actually take over second spot due to a superior goal difference) with a win at Pacos de Ferreira on Sunday.
Highlights from Porto - Academica 1-1:
Πόρτο - Ακαντέμικα 1-1 by buitre9
Highlights from Braga - Leiria 2-1:
Μπράγκα - Λεϊρία 2-1 by buitre9
For a while, I suppose it was fun for them, because Braga's win had put Benfica in third place, but they were awaken to a much harsher reality when Edinho headed the ball in, to give Academica de Coimbra the advantage, in minute 39, at the Estadio do Dragao.
As the minutes kept passing, in the second half, and Porto still could not score, I cannot but speculate that the Oporto spectators were watching in terror.
Luckily for them, and out of nothing, a silly hand-ball mistake was sanctioned by referee Dos Santos Ferreira, in the 90th minute, a lucky decision which Hulk promptly converted to keep Porto alone at the top of the standings.
Braga's win, two hours earlier, means Porto leads by only one point over Sporting Braga. Benfica could pull level with Braga (and actually take over second spot due to a superior goal difference) with a win at Pacos de Ferreira on Sunday.
Highlights from Porto - Academica 1-1:
Πόρτο - Ακαντέμικα 1-1 by buitre9
Highlights from Braga - Leiria 2-1:
Μπράγκα - Λεϊρία 2-1 by buitre9
Saturday, 3 March 2012
Big Teams Are Not So Big Anymore in Portugal!
Although Porto still leads in the Portuguese standings, they could face a tough battle.
But... against who? Not against Benfica, I gather, but Braga!
Braga keeps rolling over opponents in the Primeira Liga. Their team is the only one that has 5 wins out of 5, in the last five encounters.
Just today, Braga showed very good resilience, to come down from 0-1 and beat Nacional 3-1, in Funchal.
They are tied on points with Benfica now, with a goal difference inferior by only two goals, and, judging by how Benfica is going, Braga should get into second spot very soon. (And Benfica would be out of both Champions League spots, then.)
Also, Sporting CP Lisbon lost at Vitoria Setubal, which is massive in the fight for fourth spot. (Yes, Sporting is no longer one of the top three in Portugal, it seems.)
Maritimo Funchal could take advantage of that, if only they can get any points from their trip to Guimaraes. (Careful, though, Vitoria G. beat Benfica there, just a few days ago.)
So, considering these situations, the gap between the big three and the rest has certainly shifted significantly.
And the big question, now, is, of course: Can Braga win it all?
Highlights:
But... against who? Not against Benfica, I gather, but Braga!
Braga keeps rolling over opponents in the Primeira Liga. Their team is the only one that has 5 wins out of 5, in the last five encounters.
Just today, Braga showed very good resilience, to come down from 0-1 and beat Nacional 3-1, in Funchal.
They are tied on points with Benfica now, with a goal difference inferior by only two goals, and, judging by how Benfica is going, Braga should get into second spot very soon. (And Benfica would be out of both Champions League spots, then.)
Also, Sporting CP Lisbon lost at Vitoria Setubal, which is massive in the fight for fourth spot. (Yes, Sporting is no longer one of the top three in Portugal, it seems.)
Maritimo Funchal could take advantage of that, if only they can get any points from their trip to Guimaraes. (Careful, though, Vitoria G. beat Benfica there, just a few days ago.)
So, considering these situations, the gap between the big three and the rest has certainly shifted significantly.
And the big question, now, is, of course: Can Braga win it all?
Highlights:
Saturday, 18 February 2012
Braga Crushes Gil Vicente
Braga managed to do something Porto and Benfica could not.
Right after their, some would say, shameful defeat against Besiktas in the Europa League, Braga succeeded in beating Gil Vicente, in Barcelos. And they won emphatically, too: 3-0. (Lima scored all three goals.)
Why is this so important?
Well, of course, because Gil Vicente just handed FC Porto their first league defeat of the season, at the same venue, 3-1, and not even Benfica, the unbeaten, run-away leaders of the Portuguese Liga Sagres, could beat Gil Vicente at their stadium.
Nice achievement, but possibly meaningless unless Porto stumbles more than Braga in the remaining matchdays, and The Archbishops manage to snatch the second Champions League spot away from the Oporto giants.
Highlights:
Gil Vicente 0-3 Sp. Braga - Highlights by simaotvgolo12
Right after their, some would say, shameful defeat against Besiktas in the Europa League, Braga succeeded in beating Gil Vicente, in Barcelos. And they won emphatically, too: 3-0. (Lima scored all three goals.)
Why is this so important?
Well, of course, because Gil Vicente just handed FC Porto their first league defeat of the season, at the same venue, 3-1, and not even Benfica, the unbeaten, run-away leaders of the Portuguese Liga Sagres, could beat Gil Vicente at their stadium.
Nice achievement, but possibly meaningless unless Porto stumbles more than Braga in the remaining matchdays, and The Archbishops manage to snatch the second Champions League spot away from the Oporto giants.
Highlights:
Gil Vicente 0-3 Sp. Braga - Highlights by simaotvgolo12
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