Match Report


C.F. Estrela da AmadoraC.F. Estrela da Amadora     VarzimVarzim
Jay LivermoreJay Livermore Computer Player Computer Player
Stefan IsakssonS. Isaksson79
G
1
G
68Vitor RegoV. Rego
Yurtcan SükürY. Sükür78
D
2captain
D
70Jaime FariaJ. Faria
Marc HaynesM. Haynes72
D
3
D
68Nuno GomesN. Gomes
Lari MatinpoikaL. Matinpoika73
D
4
D
66Eduardo CastroE. Castro
Daniel FernandesD. Fernandes75
D
5
D
54Diogo RegoD. Rego
Edward SummerbeeE. Summerbee89
M
captain6
M
77Paulo PinheiroP. Pinheiro
Kieron GodberK. Godber76
M
7
M
63Francisco ValenteF. Valente
Farid AmraniF. Amrani77
M
8
A
75Eduardo PintoE. Pinto
Callum GemmellC. Gemmell73
A
9
A
62Edgar SousaE. Sousa
Stephen LawS. Law73
A
10
A
62Carlos MoreiraC. Moreira
Patrick BeutlerP. Beutler84
A
11
A
58Vitor NevesV. Neves
 
Wesley BennettW. Bennett74
D
12
G
61Samuel PinheiroS. Pinheiro
Andy SullivanA. Sullivan70
M
13
A
58Alexandre PintoA. Pinto
Sieme van den HeuvelS. van den Heuvel88
A
14
M
57Paulo VelosoP. Veloso

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Varzim. A crowd of 20,990 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Aguas.


0.00
Varzim get the match underway!
3.25
Farid Amrani flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Law controls it well on his chest. Stephen Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.10
Showing composure, Eduardo Castro plays the ball forward to Francisco Valente. Francisco Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Sousa. Edgar Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.38
Lari Matinpoika passes the ball forward to Kieron Godber. Kieron Godber sees Callum Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Gemmell shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vitor Rego with no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
16.47
Marc Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Godber controls it well on his chest. Kieron Godber runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kieron Godber whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Vitor Rego didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.01
Nuno Gomes barges into Kieron Godber. The referee calls over Nuno Gomes and warns him to calm down! Kieron Godber runs off the knock.
21.13
Kieron Godber threads the ball through to Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler whips in a cross ball towards Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
26.57
Paulo Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Moreira who brings the ball under control. Carlos Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.19
Edward Summerbee flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Beutler collects the pass. Patrick Beutler knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Law. Stephen Law connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.30
Kieron Godber flicks a high pass forward. Callum Gemmell collects the pass. Callum Gemmell shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
40.01
Kieron Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Law. Stephen Law shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Farid Amrani flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Beutler who brings the ball under control. Patrick Beutler lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! That's his third!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Varzim also appear unchanged since the first half. The Varzim players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off!
49.09
Lari Matinpoika decides to run forward with the ball. Lari Matinpoika flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Law who brings the ball under control. Stephen Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Gomes.
59.08
Farid Amrani changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Farid Amrani whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.08
Varzim have made a substitution with Paulo Veloso replacing Edgar Sousa .
63.32
Lari Matinpoika makes a simple pass to Farid Amrani. Farid Amrani kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Gemmell but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.45
Edward Summerbee flicks a high pass forward. Callum Gemmell collects the pass. Callum Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler makes a looping header on goal. Vitor Rego gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
71.59
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.51
Edward Summerbee plays the ball forward to Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.35
Lari Matinpoika pushes up the pitch. Lari Matinpoika brings the ball forward. Lari Matinpoika whips in a cross ball towards Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Callum Gemmell scores for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!!
78.44
Edward Summerbee flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Beutler controls it well on his chest. Patrick Beutler whips in a cross ball towards Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
85.34
Marc Haynes hits a low pass to Edward Summerbee. Edward Summerbee hits a low pass to Stephen Law. Stephen Law lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell beats his man to it with a header but Vitor Rego reads it well. Good save!
87.20
Kieron Godber receives the ball from a throw-in from Edward Summerbee. Kieron Godber makes a simple pass to Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Law. Stephen Law is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Varzim
Goals
8
1
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
80%
20%
Play Area
17.1%
45.7%
37.1%

Scorers
Callum Gemmell 3, 12, 45, 73, 75
Stephen Law 27, 87
Patrick Beutler 59
Eduardo Pinto 6

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Gemmell of C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Match Ratings
1.Stefan Isaksson (GK)
6
2.Yurtcan Sükür (DEF)
6
3.Marc Haynes (DEF)
6
4.Lari Matinpoika (DEF)
7
5.Daniel Fernandes (DEF)
6
6.Edward Summerbee (MID)
6
7.Kieron Godber (MID)
7
8.Farid Amrani (MID)
6
9.Callum Gemmell (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Stephen Law (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
7
11.Patrick Beutler (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Wesley Bennett (DEF)
0
13.Andy Sullivan (MID)
0
14.Sieme van den Heuvel (ATT)
0

1.Vitor Rego (GK)
6
2.Jaime Faria (DEF)
6
3.Nuno Gomes (DEF)
5
4.Eduardo Castro (DEF)
6
5.Diogo Rego (DEF)
6
6.Paulo Pinheiro (MID)
6
7.Francisco Valente (MID)
6
8.Eduardo Pinto (ATT)goal scored
6
9.Edgar Sousa (ATT)
6
10.Carlos Moreira (ATT)
6
11.Vitor Neves (ATT)
6
 
12.Samuel Pinheiro (GK)
0
13.Alexandre Pinto (ATT)
0
14.Paulo Veloso (MID)
6