2013 Taça da Liga final

2013 Taça da Liga final 2012–13 Taça da Liga Braga 1 Porto 0 13 April 2013 Estádio Cidade de Coimbra Coimbra Mossoró (Braga)Mossoró recebeu prémio da Lion of Porches Mossoró receives Lion of Porches award http://www.lpfp.pt/noticias/Pages/Mossor%C3%B3recebeupr%C3%A9miodaLionofPorches.aspx LPFP 14 April 2013 13 April 2013 João CapelaJoão Capela dirige final da Taça da Liga João Capela directs the final of the League Cup http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/carlsberg-cup/fc-porto-sp-braga-joao-capela-taca-da-liga/1438654-3892.html MaisFutebol 12 April 2013 11 April 2013 18,519Braga 1 - 0 Porto http://www.lpfp.pt/taca_liga/pages/jogo.aspx?epoca=20122013&jornada=10&jogo=8097 LPFP 14 April 2013 13 April 2013 Clear sky 19 °C °FINFORMAÇÃO Information http://www.abola.pt/jogodirecto/ficha.aspx?id=168191 A Bola 14 April 2013 13 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130415232241/http://www.abola.pt/jogodirecto/ficha.aspx?id=168191 15 April 2013 dead dmy-all 2012 2014 The 2013 Taça da Liga final was the final match of the 2012–13 Taça da Liga, the sixth season of the Taça da Liga. It was played on 13 April 2013 at the Estádio Cidade de Coimbra in Coimbra, between Braga and Porto.Final marcada para 13 de abril Final scheduled for 13 of April pt http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=392625 A Bola 19 April 2013 1 April 2013 https://archive.today/20130705224057/http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=392625 5 July 2013 dead dmy-all Braga won 1–0 to secure their first title in this competition, and the club's third overall.Vira o disco e toca o SC Braga (1x0) Turn the disc and play SC Braga (1x0) http://www.zerozero.pt/noticia.php?id=106742 ZeroZero 31 May 2013 13 April 2013TL: Sp. Braga-F.C. Porto, 1-0 (crónica) TL: Sp. Braga-F.C. Porto, 1-0 (chronic) http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/fcporto/iol/1439382-1304.html MaisFutebol 31 May 2013 13 April 2013Braga vence Taça da Liga Braga wins League Cup http://www.lpfp.pt/noticias/Pages/BragavenceTa%C3%A7adaLiga.aspx LPFP 9 June 2013 13 April 2013 18 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130418075035/http://www.lpfp.pt/noticias/Pages/BragavenceTa%C3%A7adaLiga.aspx deadSp.Braga 1-0 Porto http://www.record.xl.pt/emdireto/?id_game=64225&id_post=1598514 Record pt 24 July 2013 12 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130606101632/http://www.record.xl.pt/emdireto/?id_game=64225&id_post=1598514 6 June 2013 dead dmy-all The competition involved the 32 clubs playing in the top two tiers of the Portuguese football league system – the Primeira Liga and the Segunda Liga – during the 2012–13 season. Reserve sides of Primeira Liga teams which played in the 2012–13 Segunda Liga were excluded from the competition. Braga reached the final for the first time, while this was Porto's second presence, after losing the 2010 final to Benfica. Route to the final 2012–13 Taça da Liga Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away). BragaRoundPortoOpponentResultStadiumFirst roundOpponentResultStadiumByeByeOpponentResultStadiumSecond roundOpponentResultStadiumByeByeOpponentResultStadiumThird roundOpponentResultStadiumVitória de Guimarães0–0 (A)Estádio D. Afonso HenriquesMatchday 1Nacional2–0 (A)Estádio da MadeiraNaval2–1 (A)Estádio Municipal José Bento PessoaMatchday 2Estoril2–2 (A)Estádio António Coimbra da MotaBeira-Mar3–0 (H)Estádio Municipal de BragaMatchday 3Vitória de Setúbal1–0 (H)Estádio do DragãoGroup B winners Team Pld Played W Won D Drawn L Lost GF Goals for GA Goals against GD Goal difference Pts PointsBraga321051+47Vitória de Guimarães312032+15Beira-Mar302125–32Naval301213−21Final standingsGroup A winners Team Pld Played W Won D Drawn L Lost GF Goals for GA Goals against GD Goal difference Pts PointsPorto321052+37Vitória de Setúbal311132+14Nacional310225–33Estoril302123–12OpponentResultStadiumKnockout phaseOpponentResultStadiumBenfica0–0 (3–2p) (H)Estádio Municipal de BragaSemi-finalsRio Ave4–0 (H)Estádio do Dragão Braga As a Primeira Liga team, Braga entered the 2012–13 Taça da Liga in the third round. The third round consisted of three group stage matches with the group winner progressing to the semi-finals. Braga were drawn in group B, alongside Primeira Liga sides Vitória de Guimarães, Beira-Mar and Segunda Liga's Naval 1º de Maio.Sorteio complicado para o Sporting Tough draw for Sporting pt http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=786827 Record 19 April 2013 5 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130606110528/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=786827 6 June 2013 dead dmy-all Their opening match was an away goalless draw against Minho rivals Vitória de Guimarães.Dérbi do Minho termina empatado sem golos Minho derby ends in a goalless draw pt http://www.zerozero.pt/noticia.php?id=92495 ZeroZero 19 April 2013 19 December 2012October 2025 For their second group stage match, Braga played away at Naval 1º de Maio's Estádio Municipal José Bento Pessoa. Braga defeated the Navalistas 2–1.Taça da Liga: Reviravolta na Figueira dá liderança ao SC Braga (1x2) League Cup: Turnaround in Figueira gives leadership to SC Braga (1x2) pt http://www.zerozero.pt/noticia.php?id=93878 ZeroZero 19 April 2013 2 January 2013October 2025 Naval took an early lead through Paulo Regula, but Braga equalised on 23 minutes through Maximilian Haas. Following the break, Braga manager José Peseiro brought on first-team regulars Eder, Ismaily and Mossoró in an attempt to win the game. Peseiro's substitutions paid off, as Braga were awarded a penalty 11 minutes before the end, after Carlitos fouled Eder in the penalty box. Custódio converted from the spot and gave Braga the three points. Braga's third group stage match was at the Estádio AXA against Beira-Mar. Braga defeated the Auri-negros 3–0.SC Braga vence Beira-Mar (3-0) e segue para as meias-finais SC Braga defeats Beira-Mar (3-0) and is on its way to the semi-finals pt http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=375408 A Bola 19 April 2013 9 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130221121134/http://abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=375408 21 February 2013 dead dmy-all Peseiro's squad selection saw him start several fringe players with little playing time in order to rest some of his first-team regulars. Braga opened the scoring through Carlão, on 37 minutes. Midfielder Ruben Amorim doubled Braga's lead before the break, while Hugo Viana scored in the second half to make it three, thus granting Braga passage into the semi-finals. In the semi-finals, Braga played host to group D winners Benfica.SC Braga – Benfica e FC Porto – Rio Ave nas meias-finais SC Braga – Benfica and FC Porto – Rio Ave in the semi-finals pt http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=375430 A Bola 19 April 2013 9 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130111175511/http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=375430 11 January 2013 dead dmy-all After a goalless 90 minutes where Braga provided more attacking threat than Benfica, the game was decided by a penalty shoot-out. After each side had taken four penalties each, the score was 3–2 to Braga. Benfica's final penalty taker was Nicolás Gaitán, but as his shot was saved by Quim, Braga emerged victorious and headed to the Taça da Liga final for the first time in their history.SC Braga elimina Benfica nos penalties e está na final da Taça da Liga SC Braga eliminates Benfica on penalties and is in the final of the League Cup pt http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=385444 A Bola 19 April 2013 27 February 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130405040156/http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=385444 5 April 2013 dead dmy-all Porto Just like their opponents, Porto entered the competition in the third round, where they were drawn into group A alongside Primeira Liga opponents Estoril, Nacional and Vitória de Setúbal.Sorteio da 3.ª fase: Benfica e FC Porto só poderão encontrar-se na final Draw for the third phase: Benfica and FC Porto can only meet in the final pt http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=362388 A Bola 5 November 2012 5 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121108021438/http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=362388 8 November 2012 dead dmy-all Porto's first group stage game was away against Nacional on 19 December. Porto defeated the Madeiran side 2–0 with goals in each half from Lucho González and Nicolás Otamendi.Dragão "a sério" entra vitorioso na Taça da Liga (0x2) Dragão "serious" enters victorious in the League Cup (0x2) pt http://www.zerozero.pt/noticia.php?id=92479 ZeroZero 24 April 2013 19 December 2012October 2025 Porto's second group stage match was an away tie at Estoril's Estádio António Coimbra da Mota. Estoril took the lead on 15 minutes through central defender Steven Vitória. Porto equalised on 31 minutes through Jackson Martínez, who headed the ball past an on-rushing Mário Matos. The Canarinhos retook the lead on the hour mark, after Vitória converted from the penalty spot to double Estoril's goal tally. On the 80th minute, Porto tied the game through João Moutinho, who fired the ball into the top left corner of the goal from 25 yards.Moutinho anulou Vitória (2x2) Moutinho annuls Vitória (2x2) pt http://www.zerozero.pt/noticia.php?id=93553 ZeroZero 26 April 2013 30 December 2012October 2025 Their third and final group stage match was against Vitória de Setúbal on 9 January. Porto defeated the Sadinos 1–0. Moutinho scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot before half-time, after Sebá had been fouled in the penalty box by Vitória's Nélson Pedroso.Pro forma portista com a Luz no horizonte (1x0) Pro form portista with light on the horizon (1x0) pt http://www.zerozero.pt/noticia.php?id=94823 ZeroZero 26 April 2013 9 January 2013October 2025 In the semi-finals, Porto hosted Rio Ave. The first half saw the home side dominate possession but not break through Rio Ave's defense. James Rodríguez broke the deadlock from the penalty spot, on 57 minutes. On 72 minutes, Fernando doubled Porto's lead after Steven Defour received the ball on the left wing and found an unmarked Fernando, who slotted the ball into the net. After assisting for Porto's second goal, Defour was assisted by André Castro to score the third. French central defender Eliaquim Mangala closed the scoring in injury time.FC Porto elimina Rio Ave e marca encontro com SC Braga (4x0) FC Porto eliminates Rio Ave and schedules a meeting with SC Braga (4x0) pt http://www.zerozero.pt/noticia.php?id=105547 ZeroZero 26 April 2013 3 April 2013October 2025 Pre-match Officials Match officials were confirmed on 11 April, when João Capela of Lisbon was named the referee for the final.João Capela nomeado para a final João Capela nominated for the final http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=815170 Record 12 April 2013 11 April 2013 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20130413235813/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=815170 13 April 2013 dead dmy-all This was the first time that Capela officiated a final of a major competition in Portugal. Capela was assisted by Tiago Rocha and Ricardo Santos, both of Lisbon, while the fourth official was Manuel Mota of Braga.João Capela vai apitar a final João Capela is going to referee the final http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=394714 A Bola 12 April 2013 11 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130414234232/http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=394714 14 April 2013 dead dmy-all Ticketing Tickets for the final went on sale on 6 April.Bilhetes para a final da Taça da Liga a partir dos 10 euros Tickets for the final of the League Cup on sale for 10 euros http://www.publico.pt/desporto/noticia/bilhetes-para-a-final-da-taca-da-liga-a-partir-dos-10-euros-1590377 Público 12 April 2013 6 April 2013 A third of all tickets had been sold, two days prior to the final.Dez mil bilhetes já estão vendidos Ten thousand tickets have been sold already https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/taca-liga/noticias/interior/dez-mil-bilhetes-ja-estao-vendidos-3160126.html O Jogo 11 April 2013 31 May 2013 The LPFP allocated tickets for both finalist clubs at a price of €10, while prices for the general public varied between €15 and €25. Venue In November 2012, during the draw for the third round, the LPFP announced that the final would take place at the Estádio Cidade de Coimbra. It was the third consecutive time that it hosted the decisive match of the competition, after the 2011 and 2012 finals.Taça da Liga: Benfica conquista quarto troféu consecutivo League Cup: Benfica win their fourth consecutive trophy pt http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/carlsberg-cup/taca-da-liga-palmares-v-setubal-maisfutebol/1340904-3892.html 26 December 2012 15 April 2012 13 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140313155534/http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/carlsberg-cup/taca-da-liga-palmares-v-setubal-maisfutebol/1340904-3892.html deadOctober 2025 The stadium also hosted the 2004 edition of the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, where Porto defeated Benfica 1–0.October 2025 The Estádio Cidade de Coimbra is the home stadium of Académica de Coimbra and has a capacity for 30,210 spectators. Between 2001 and 2003, the stadium underwent renovation works as it was selected by the Portuguese Football Federation as one of the host venues for the UEFA Euro 2004. The stadium played host to two group stage matches, when both England and France played against Switzerland. Match Team selection Braga went into the Taça da Liga final with only center forward Eder missing. Eder had sustained an injury two months prior to the final in the semi-finals of this competition against Benfica, where he ruptured ligaments in his right knee.Éder sofre lesão grave e não jogará mais nesta época Éder suffers serious injury and is not going to play anymore this season https://www.dn.pt/desporto/futebol-nacional/interior/eder-sofre-lesao-grave-e-nao-jogara-mais-nesta-epoca-3081244.html Diário de Notícias 28 February 2013 26 April 2013 Braga coach José Peseiro included central defender Douglão in his squad, who had just recuperated from an injury prior to the final; he had been injured since December.Douglão com lesão na coxa Douglão with thigh injury http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=372965&rss=1 Diário de Notícias 27 December 2012 26 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002412/http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=372965&rss=1 4 March 2016 dead dmy-all The exclusion of Eder from the squad would see the surprise squad selections of reserve team players Aderlan Santos and Mauro.SC Braga: Douglão chamado para a final da Taça da Liga SC Braga: Douglão called for the final of the League Cup pt http://www.zerozero.pt/noticia.php?id=106654 ZeroZero 26 April 2013 12 April 2013 Braga lined up in a 4–2–1–3 formation. Braga's starting line-up saw the surprise start of Aderlan Santos in defence, as well as Rúben Micael being selected ahead of Ruben Amorim in midfield. Carlão would be selected ahead of Zé Luís as a replacement for the injured Eder.Taça da Liga: Surpresas nos onzes oficiais League Cup: Surprises in the official eleven http://www.zerozero.pt/noticia.php?id=106731 ZeroZero 31 May 2013 13 April 2013 Just like their opponents, Porto were missing several players going into the final. Both Maicon and Héctor Quiñones were unavailable for the game. Maicon had sustained an injury in the buildup to the final, whilst Quiñones was left out of the final squad by Vítor Pereira. Both Eliaquim Mangala and Russian midfielder Marat Izmailov were injury doubts for the game, but recuperated in time for Pereira to include them in the final squad. Apart from the inclusion of Mangala and Izmailov, Pereira also included Brazilian forward Kelvin to be part of the squad.Izmailov e Mangala regressam aos eleitos Izmailov and Mangala return to the selections http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Porto/interior.aspx?content_id=815347 Record 31 May 2013 12 April 2013 Porto lined up in a 4–1–3–2 formation. Despite Braga playing a strengthened side that had regularly played together in the Primeira Liga, Porto lined up with several fringe players. Pereira's starting eleven saw Fabiano start in goal, Abdoulaye Ba partner Mangala in the centre of defence and Belgian midfielder Steven Defour start on the left wing ahead of Izmailov.Sp. Braga-F.C. Porto: Abdoulaye e Defour titulares Sp. Braga-F.C. Porto: Abdoulaye and Defour start http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/carlsberg-cup/iol/1439348-3892.html MaisFutebol 31 May 2013 13 April 2013 Details 13 April 2013 19:45 Braga 1–0 October 2025 Porto Alan 45+2 pen. Estádio Cidade de Coimbra, Coimbra 18,519 João Capela _braga1213h FFffff FF0000 FFffff FFFFFF FF0000 Braga _porto1213h _porto1213h _porto1213h _whitehorizontal FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF Porto GK 1 POR Quim 90+4RB 15BRA Baiano 48CB 75 BRA Aderlan SantosCB 4 POR Nuno André CoelhoLB 20NGA Elderson Echiéjilé 36DM 27POR Custódio 80DM 45POR Hugo VianaRW 30BRA Alan (c)CM 14 POR Rúben Micael 73LM 8BRA Mossoró 67 90CF 83BRA Carlão 90Substitutes:GK 24RUS Stanislav KritsyukDF 44 BRA Douglão 90MF 63 BRA MauroMF 5POR Ruben AmorimMF 14POR João Pedro 73FW 10POR Hélder BarbosaFW 29CPV Zé Luís 77Manager:POR José Peseiro GK 24 BRA FabianoRB 2BRA DaniloCB 23SEN Abdoulaye Ba 1 18 45+1CB 22FRA Eliaquim MangalaLB 26 BRA Alex SandroDM 25BRA FernandoCM 3 ARG Lucho González (c) 45CM 8 POR João MoutinhoRW 10COL James Rodríguez 74LM 35 BEL Steven Defour 59CF 9 COL Jackson MartínezSubstitutes:GK 1BRA HeltonDF 30 ARG Nicolás Otamendi 45MF 15RUS Marat IzmailovMF 6POR André CastroFW 27GHA Christian Atsu 74FW 28BRA Kelvin 59FW 19BRA LiédsonManager:POR Vítor Pereira 2012–13 Taça da Liga WinnersBraga1st Title Man of the match BRA Mossoró (Braga) Match officials Assistant referees: Tiago Rocha (Lisbon) Ricardo Santos (Lisbon) Fourth official: Manuel Mota (Braga)Match rules 90 minutes Penalty shoot-out if scores level after 90 minutes Seven named substitutes Maximum of three substitutions See also 2012–13 FC Porto season 2013 Taça de Portugal final References 2013 Taca da Liga Category:FC Porto matches Category:S.C. 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