Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to União Desportiva de Leiria. A crowd of 8,906 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Teixeira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Teixeira.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and União Desportiva de Leiria get the match underway!
2.41
0-0Quim Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Scott Wilcox who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Wilcox plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from long range. Rafael Postiga gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
8.44
0-0Vitor Neves makes a probing pass to Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Scholz.
9.22
With imagination, Florian Ouindi laces a weighted ball forward to Ricardo Viana. Ricardo Viana advances inside the box! Ricardo Viana cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
10.29
0-0Vitor Neves slams into Scott Wilcox with his studs up. Vitor Neves is shown the red card!! Scott Wilcox carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.55
Leon Scholz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Wilcox. Scott Wilcox threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.19
0-0Brian Mcgreal comes in with a late challenge on Quim Vieira. The referee calls over Brian Mcgreal and shows him a yellow card! Quim Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.35
Florian Ouindi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Viana. Ricardo Viana edges inside the box! Ricardo Viana rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
33.16
Samuel Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Viana. Ricardo Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Ferreira.
34.52
Quim Vieira sees space and advances. Quim Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Viana who takes it down. Ricardo Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Rafael Postiga is on top of it.
38.54
Florian Ouindi flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Viana. Ricardo Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Barbosa.
42.35
Samuel Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto plays a one-two with Ricardo Viana and advances towards the goal... Rodrigo Pinto side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Rafael Postiga gets down and covers it.
45.00
Francisco Mendes catches Filipe Antunes on the ankles. Francisco Mendes is shown the yellow card! Filipe Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Varzim appear unchanged since the first half. União Desportiva de Leiria also appear unchanged since the first half. The União Desportiva de Leiria players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Varzim kick off!
49.40
Scott Wilcox flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Pinto who takes it down. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Viana. Ricardo Viana gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Rafael Postiga gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
51.05
0-0Brian Mcgreal catches David Lopes on the ankles. Brian Mcgreal is given a warning by the referee! David Lopes runs off the knock.
55.15
0-0Scott Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Viana. Ricardo Viana runs straight at the defence! Jaime Sousa catches Ricardo Viana on the ankles. Penalty for Varzim!!
55.15
0-0The referee points to the spot..
56.27
1-0Rodrigo Pinto takes a stuttering run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
60.44
Leon Scholz advances with the ball. Leon Scholz decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Scholz runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Leon Scholz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Rafael Postiga.
69.28
1-0Leon Scholz kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Ouindi. Florian Ouindi sees Rodrigo Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Pinto threads the ball through to Ricardo Viana but he's offside!
75.21
1-0Samuel Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.01
Alec Glass makes an attacking run forward. Alec Glass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.59
Jordi Kantelberg sees Florian Ouindi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Ouindi threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
0
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
80.3%
19.7%
Play Area
23.9%
49.3%
26.8%
Scorers
| Rodrigo Pinto 56 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Postiga of União Desportiva de Leiria |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gianmatteo Tisci (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Quim Vieira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Leon Scholz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jordi Kantelberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Loureiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Wilcox (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Florian Ouindi (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Filipe Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rodrigo Pinto (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Ricardo Viana (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Samuel Barros (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Hutchison (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guilherme Soares (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rafael Postiga (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Samuel Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Francisco Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jaime Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francisco Mendes (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Brian Mcgreal (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Alec Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vitor Neves (MID) |  | 3 |
| 10. | Abel Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nuno Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vasco Reis (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jšrg Van Meeuwis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Fonseca (ATT) | 0 | |