Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Beira Mar. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cadete.


0.00
Varzim kick off and get the first half underway!
2.59
With imagination, Kevin Mcinnes laces a through ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Joao Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Joao Fonseca plays a one-two with Mario Marques and rushes in on goal... Joao Fonseca makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.05
Paul Hopkin makes a probing pass to Mario Marques. Mario Marques shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
8.17
Jordi Kantelberg makes a simple pass to Florian Ouindi. Florian Ouindi knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.08
Kevin Mcinnes darts forward. Kevin Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel. Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.11
Carlos Martins barges into Filipe Antunes. The referee calls over Carlos Martins and warns him to calm down! Filipe Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.56
Leon Scholz threads the ball through to Silvio Reis. Silvio Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from distance. Solid save from David Semedo.
15.53
Filipe Antunes makes a beautiful solo run. Filipe Antunes shoots from distance. What a cracker!! David Semedo had no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
22.31
Kevin Mcinnes plays a long ball forward. Bruno Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gianmatteo Tisci!
33.34
Silvio Reis threads the ball through to Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
36.49
Carlos Martins makes a simple pass to Mario Marques. Mario Marques makes a probing pass between the defence to Joao Fonseca. Some silky footwork from Joao Fonseca provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
38.46
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.18
Carlos Martins flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Lima controls it well on his chest. Bruno Lima whips in a cross ball towards Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.39
Carlos Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Joao Fonseca provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Silvio Reis receives the ball from a throw-in from Florian Ouindi. Silvio Reis makes a beautiful solo run. Silvio Reis knocks the ball forward to Cataldo Rinaldi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Varzim appear unchanged since the first half. Beira Mar also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Beira Mar start the second half!
48.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.40
Carlos Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel. Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel plays a one-two with Mario Marques and rushes in on goal... Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.30
Florian Ouindi flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
54.13
Silvio Reis flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Rinaldi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cataldo Rinaldi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Mcinnes.
55.51
Florian Ouindi threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
59.10
Jeremy Achard threads the ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel. Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
65.11
Paul Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Marques and advances towards the goal... Bruno Lima tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Leon Scholz.
69.56
Paul Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Lima who takes it down. Bruno Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.17
Florian Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Pinto controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jeremy Achard.
83.35
Carlos Martins flicks a high ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel who takes it down. Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel plays a one-two with Joao Fonseca and advances towards the goal... Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
84.43
With vision, Paul Hopkin laces a through ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel. Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.33
Kevin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Martins changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Martins tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.45
Jeremy Achard makes a simple pass to Carlos Martins. Carlos Martins makes a simple pass to Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel. Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gianmatteo Tisci!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
28.8%
43.8%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joao Fonseca of Beira Mar

Match Ratings
1.Gianmatteo Tisci (GK)
7
2.David Lopes (DEF)
6
3.Quim Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Leon Scholz (DEF)
6
5.Jordi Kantelberg (DEF)
6
6.Scott Wilcox (MID)
6
7.Florian Ouindi (MID)
6
8.Silvio Reis (MID)
7
9.Filipe Antunes (MID)goal scored
8
10.Rodrigo Pinto (ATT)
6
11.Cataldo Rinaldi (ATT)
6
 
12.Ricardo Viana (ATT)
0
13.Alex Hutchison (MID)
0
14.Guilherme Soares (ATT)
0

1.David Semedo (GK)
6
2.Quim Almeida (DEF)
6
3.Jeremy Achard (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
8
5.Jose E. Cois (DEF)
6
6.Paul Hopkin (MID)
8
7.Carlos Martins (MID)
7
8.Bruno Lima (ATT)
8
9.Mario Marques (ATT)
6
10.Jan Vennegoor Darwinkel (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Joao Fonseca (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Abel Barbosa (MID)
0
13.Samuel Pinheiro (GK)
0
14.David Faria (MID)
0