Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 8,905 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Pauleta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Pauleta.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Varzim get the match underway!
12.03
0-0Manuel Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Lopes.
16.20
0-0Kai Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
21.41
Kevin Schulze threads a neat ball through to Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Vieira.
32.29
0-0Demlaba Sopalski catches Rodrigo Pinto on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Pinto runs off the knock.
36.41
0-0Leon Scholz chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Antunes. Filipe Antunes sees space and advances. Filipe Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto rises majestically and gets a header on goal. David Semedo comfortably picks it out of the air!
45.00
0-0Rafael Semedo barges into Leon Scholz. Rafael Semedo is given a warning by the referee! Leon Scholz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Sporting Braga appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
45.00
Sporting Braga start the second half!
54.20
With a delightful solo run, Manuel Veloso stretches the opposition's defence. Manuel Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.39
Quim Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Scott Wilcox who takes it down. Scott Wilcox knocks the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.42
Demlaba Sopalski makes a probing pass to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jordi Kantelberg.
67.47
Scott Wilcox makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Wilcox sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from David Semedo.
75.21
Julian Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Semedo who brings the ball under control. Rafael Semedo shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.58
Demlaba Sopalski threads the ball through to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Semedo. Rafael Semedo knocks the ball forward, putting Rodrigo Almeida through on goal. Rodrigo Almeida cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
85.42
1-0Florian Ouindi sees a break and surges forward. Florian Ouindi lofts in a cross ball towards Cataldo Rinaldi. Cataldo Rinaldi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
32.4%
47.1%
20.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cataldo Rinaldi of Varzim |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gianmatteo Tisci (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Quim Vieira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Leon Scholz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jordi Kantelberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Wilcox (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Florian Ouindi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Silvio Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Filipe Antunes (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rodrigo Pinto (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Cataldo Rinaldi (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Ricardo Viana (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Hutchison (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuel Barros (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Semedo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jorge Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Demlaba Sopalski (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Frederic Meride (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kai Neuhaus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Manuel Veloso (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Kevin Schulze (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Cabrera (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rodrigo Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cristiano Martins (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Nascimento (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paulo Marques (GK) | 0 | |