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bracket matching doesn't work with these: http://php.net/manual/pt_BR/control-structures.alternative-syntax.php would be lush if it did. There are constant moans on reddit php group about how people would start using alternative syntax if IDEs supported matching the end tag/structure thingy.
I have implemented this a few days ago. See issue #164347. You can try it in a development build. Let me know, if it works for you.