Match Report
| Moreirense | Moreirense |  |  | Varzim | Varzim | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alberto Cabrera | A. Cabrera |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Vitor Rego | V. Rego | |||||||||
| Sebastiao Jesus | S. Jesus | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 70 | | Jaime Faria | J. Faria | ||||||||
| Samuel Gomes | S. Gomes | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Nuno Gomes | N. Gomes | |||||||||
| Carlos Neves | C. Neves | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Eduardo Castro | E. Castro | |||||||||
| Edgar Fonseca | E. Fonseca | | 62 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Diogo Rego | D. Rego | |||||||||
| Sergio Martins | S. Martins | | 74 | M | | | 6 | | M | 77 | | Paulo Pinheiro | P. Pinheiro | ||||||||
| Sebastiao Marques | S. Marques | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Francisco Valente | F. Valente | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Nascimento | R. Nascimento | | 65 | M | | 8 | | A | 75 | | Eduardo Pinto | E. Pinto | |||||||||
| Cesar Semedo | C. Semedo | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 62 | | Edgar Sousa | E. Sousa | |||||||||
| Cataldo Ricchiuti | C. Ricchiuti |  | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Carlos Moreira | C. Moreira | |||||||||
| Saul Di Livio | S. Di Livio | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Vitor Neves | V. Neves | |||||||||
| Pim Dekker | P. Dekker |  | 63 | G | | 12 | | G | 61 | | Samuel Pinheiro | S. Pinheiro | |||||||||
| Andre Barbosa | A. Barbosa | | 62 | M | | 13 | | A | 58 | | Alexandre Pinto | A. Pinto | |||||||||
| Arnauld Ferrara | A. Ferrara | | 61 | G | | 14 | | M | 57 | | Paulo Veloso | P. Veloso | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to Varzim. A crowd of 18,081 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Moreirense 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 Futre.
The pitch is in good condition.
Moreirense 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 Futre.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Varzim kicking off!
3.25
0-0Francisco Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Sousa. Edgar Sousa runs straight at the defence! Edgar Sousa takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
9.42
Edgar Fonseca decides to run forward with the ball. Edgar Fonseca makes a probing pass to Cesar Semedo. Cesar Semedo plays a quick one-two with Cataldo Ricchiuti and rushes in on goal... Cesar Semedo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Vitor Rego smothers it!
12.03
0-0Sebastiao Marques makes a probing pass to Cesar Semedo. Cesar Semedo advances inside the box! Cesar Semedo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.41
0-0Samuel Gomes hacks Vitor Neves from behind! The referee warns Samuel Gomes to calm down! Vitor Neves stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.41
0-0Free kick to Varzim just outside the area...
15.11
Francisco Valente slowly runs up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
16.28
Francisco Valente takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro hits a low pass to Carlos Moreira. Carlos Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto connects with a diving header. Alberto Cabrera gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
21.42
Jaime Faria threads a neat ball through to Francisco Valente. Francisco Valente brings the ball forward. Francisco Valente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
22.12
Eduardo Castro threads the ball through to Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Moreira. Carlos Moreira runs straight at the defence! Carlos Moreira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Alberto Cabrera!
24.56
0-0Sebastiao Marques flicks a high pass forward. Saul Di Livio controls it well on his chest. Saul Di Livio makes a probing pass to Cataldo Ricchiuti but he's offside!
32.12
1-0Carlos Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Marques. Sebastiao Marques surges forward with the ball. Sebastiao Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Cataldo Ricchiuti. With a superhuman jump, Cataldo Ricchiuti connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.24
Samuel Gomes picks a pass forward to Sebastiao Marques. Without breaking stride, Sebastiao Marques plays the ball forward to Cataldo Ricchiuti. Cataldo Ricchiuti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
39.46
Edgar Fonseca brings the ball forward. Edgar Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Semedo. Cesar Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Ricchiuti but the linesman indicates offside!
40.45
Sebastiao Marques sees Cataldo Ricchiuti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cataldo Ricchiuti sees Saul Di Livio just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Saul Di Livio takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Moreirense 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
The second half starts with Moreirense kicking off!
48.29
Carlos Neves threads the ball through to Sebastiao Marques. Sebastiao Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesar Semedo. Cesar Semedo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Cataldo Ricchiuti. Cataldo Ricchiuti comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.02
1-0Samuel Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Nascimento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Nascimento makes a probing pass to Cesar Semedo. Cesar Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Rego who gathers it comfortably.
54.32
Samuel Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Sergio Martins laces a through ball forward to Saul Di Livio. Saul Di Livio shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
60.01
1-0Moreirense have made a substitution with Andre Barbosa replacing Edgar Fonseca .Varzim have made a substitution with Paulo Veloso replacing Edgar Sousa .
66.41
Francisco Valente flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Veloso who brings the ball under control. Paulo Veloso skips past Carlos Neves! Paulo Veloso takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.28
Samuel Gomes volleys a long ball forward. Cataldo Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball towards Saul Di Livio. Saul Di Livio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Vitor Rego has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.30
Paulo Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Veloso. Paulo Veloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Barbosa.
75.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Nuno Gomes laces a through ball forward to Francisco Valente. Francisco Valente flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Moreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Moreira passes the ball forward but Paulo Veloso is offside!
79.05
2-0Cesar Semedo catches Jaime Faria on the ankles. The referee calls over Cesar Semedo and shows him a yellow card! Jaime Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.49
Francisco Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Moreira. Carlos Moreira shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.58
Carlos Neves flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Martins collects the pass. Sergio Martins makes an attacking run forward. Sergio Martins plays a perfect one-two with Cataldo Ricchiuti and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Sergio Martins provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Moreirense!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
28.6%
41.8%
29.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cataldo Ricchiuti of Moreirense |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alberto Cabrera (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sebastiao Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuel Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Neves (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Edgar Fonseca (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Sergio Martins (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Sebastiao Marques (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Rodrigo Nascimento (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Cesar Semedo (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Cataldo Ricchiuti (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Saul Di Livio (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Pim Dekker (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andre Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Arnauld Ferrara (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vitor Rego (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jaime Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nuno Gomes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diogo Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paulo Pinheiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Francisco Valente (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Pinto (ATT) | 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 | |