Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadio Marques da Silva where AD Ovarense play host to Varzim. A crowd of 7,916 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AD Ovarense are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Costa.


0.00
AD Ovarense get the match underway!
2.21
Without breaking stride, Titus Brooking plays the ball forward to Jose Nascimento. Jose Nascimento plays a one-two with Stephen Matteo and advances towards the goal... Jose Nascimento makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
14.34
Filipe Antunes hits a low pass to Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto makes a convincing header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Varzim are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.51
David Lopes catches Jose Nascimento on the ankles. David Lopes is given a warning by the referee! Jose Nascimento carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.51
Free kick to AD Ovarense just outside the area...
24.30
Jose Nascimento steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
28.42
Vitor Faria catches Stephen Matteo on the ankles. The referee brings Vitor Faria to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.49
Silvio Reis threads a neat ball through to Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Gomes.
34.19
Titus Brooking flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul George. Paul George knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianmatteo Tisci who gathers it comfortably.
36.47
Titus Brooking makes a simple pass to Paul George. Paul George finds some space and shoots from distance. Gianmatteo Tisci gets down and covers it.
38.33
Silvio Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Pinto but he's offside!
40.29
Titus Brooking threads the ball through to Paul George. Paul George shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Vitor Faria plays the ball forward to Silvio Reis. Silvio Reis threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AD Ovarense appear unchanged since the first half. Varzim also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Varzim kick off!
49.12
Mario Santos flicks a high pass forward. Jose Nascimento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.11
Quim Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Reis. Without breaking stride, Silvio Reis plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
60.58
Miguel Tavares barges into Cataldo Rinaldi. The referee brings Miguel Tavares to one side and gives him a warning! Cataldo Rinaldi stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.15
David Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Wilcox. Scott Wilcox runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Wilcox knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Alves who gathers it comfortably.
71.32
Filipe Antunes threads the ball through to Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Alves who gathers it comfortably.
72.10
Florian Ouindi makes a probing pass to Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.52
Vitor Faria hits a low pass to Florian Ouindi. Florian Ouindi hits a low pass to Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi deftly passes the ball to Rodrigo Pinto, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rodrigo Pinto provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.29
Florian Ouindi flicks a high ball forward to Cataldo Rinaldi who takes it down. Cataldo Rinaldi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.45
Cataldo Rinaldi hacks Miguel Tavares from behind! Cataldo Rinaldi is warned by the referee! Miguel Tavares carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.26
Jordi Kantelberg threads the ball through to Scott Wilcox. Scott Wilcox threads a neat ball through to Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Bruno Alves smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
30%
48.9%
21.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Florian Ouindi of Varzim

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Alves (GK)
8
2.Jorge Gomes (DEF)
7
3.Miguel Tavares (DEF)
7
4.Gaspar Semedo (DEF)
9
5.Mario Santos (MID)
7
6.Frederico Barros (MID)
6
7.Titus Brooking (MID)
9
8.Mario Lopes (MID)
6
9.Jose Nascimento (ATT)
7
10.Paul George (ATT)
7
11.Stephen Matteo (ATT)
6
 
12.Tomas Jesus (MID)
0
13.Hugo Quaresma (MID)
0
14.Paolo Salvatori (MID)
0

1.Gianmatteo Tisci (GK)
8
2.David Lopes (DEF)
6
3.Quim Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Jordi Kantelberg (DEF)
7
5.Vitor Faria (DEF)
6
6.Scott Wilcox (MID)
7
7.Florian Ouindi (MID)
9
8.Silvio Reis (MID)
8
9.Filipe Antunes (MID)
7
10.Rodrigo Pinto (ATT)
7
11.Cataldo Rinaldi (ATT)
7
 
12.Ricardo Viana (ATT)
0
13.Guilherme Soares (ATT)
0
14.Jose Tavares (MID)
0