Match Report


União Desportiva de LeiriaUnião Desportiva de Leiria     VarzimVarzim
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andre FernandesA. Fernandes58
G
1
G
69Fernando PintoF. Pinto
Abel OliveiraA. Oliveira79
D
2
D
68Edgar HeeringE. Heering
Vitor LoureiroV. Loureiro71
D
3
D
65Bruno JesusB. Jesus
Fernando VarelaF. Varela69
D
captain4
D
55Roberto MonteiroR. Monteiro
Kevin TaylorK. Taylor67
M
5
D
53Luis BentoL. Bento
Aron OpdamA. Opdam65
M
6
M
77Diogo BentoD. Bento
Jaime CastroJ. Castro59
M
7captain
M
63Gavin HansenG. Hansen
Hugo JesusH. Jesus59
M
8
M
61Samuel RibeiroS. Ribeiro
Paul LittbarskiP. Littbarski75
A
9
M
60Sergio LimaS. Lima
Samuel LoureiroS. Loureiro58
A
10
A
56Andre PinheiroA. Pinheiro
Helder CostaH. Costa52
A
11
A
51Robert SimonsenR. Simonsen
 
Graziano CrucianiG. Cruciani69
D
12
G
65Cristiano CostaC. Costa
Pedro SousaP. Sousa66
D
13
M
57Jerome JansenJ. Jansen
Julian GreenJ. Green58
M
14
M
53Quim ReisQ. Reis

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play host to Varzim. A crowd of 9,111 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Ortega.


0.00
Varzim start the match!
2.49
Roberto Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.03
Vitor Loureiro hits a low pass to Hugo Jesus. Hugo Jesus laces a through ball forward to Helder Costa. Helder Costa whips in a cross ball towards Aron Opdam. Aron Opdam powers a header at goal but Fernando Pinto is on top of it.
16.14
Gavin Hansen passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Robert Simonsen. Robert Simonsen plays a scrappy one-two with Andre Pinheiro and advances towards the goal... Robert Simonsen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andre Fernandes smothers it!
18.13
Jaime Castro threads the ball through to Aron Opdam. Aron Opdam tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
21.57
Roberto Monteiro clumsily knocks into Samuel Loureiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.28
Diogo Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
26.47
Edgar Heering threads a neat ball through to Luis Bento. Luis Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Simonsen. Robert Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.30
Abel Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Aron Opdam. Aron Opdam threads a neat ball through to Samuel Loureiro. Samuel Loureiro finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Fernando Pinto. Excellent save.
30.24
Samuel Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Robert Simonsen. Robert Simonsen shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.15
Samuel Ribeiro flicks a high ball forward to Andre Pinheiro who takes it down. Andre Pinheiro shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
33.21
Showing composure, Jaime Castro plays the ball forward to Aron Opdam. Aron Opdam shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
34.45
Samuel Ribeiro hits a low pass to Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
42.27
Aron Opdam plays the ball forward to Helder Costa. Helder Costa rushes past Bruno Jesus! Helder Costa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
Fernando Varela sees Aron Opdam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aron Opdam knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Littbarski. Paul Littbarski plays a quick one-two with Helder Costa and rushes in on goal... Paul Littbarski takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. União Desportiva de Leiria appear unchanged since the first half. Varzim also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and União Desportiva de Leiria get the second half underway!
47.39
Diogo Bento comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Varela. The referee brings Diogo Bento to one side and gives him a warning! Fernando Varela carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.19
Samuel Ribeiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samuel Ribeiro finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Andre Fernandes manages to gather it.
60.32
Varzim have made a substitution with Jerome Jansen replacing Diogo Bento .
63.18
Abel Oliveira sees Jaime Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Castro flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Loureiro who takes it down. Samuel Loureiro edges inside the box! Samuel Loureiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Fernando Pinto comfortably smothers it!
66.45
Bruno Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hansen. Gavin Hansen makes a simple pass to Robert Simonsen. Robert Simonsen shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Andre Fernandes had no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
71.04
Gavin Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Castro. Gavin Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Jaime Castro runs off the knock.
72.46
Fernando Varela flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Castro who takes it down. Jaime Castro flicks a high pass forward. Paul Littbarski collects the pass. Paul Littbarski lofts in a cross ball towards Aron Opdam. Aron Opdam gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Fernando Pinto. Excellent save.
77.01
Varzim have made 2 substitutions with Cristiano Costa replacing Edgar Heering and Quim Reis replacing Robert Simonsen .
84.57
Abel Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Abel Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Castro who takes it down. Jaime Castro hits a low pass to Helder Costa. Helder Costa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Fernando Pinto gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
85.12
Abel Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Jesus. Hugo Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Castro but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.05
Vitor Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Castro controls it well on his chest. Jaime Castro flicks a high ball forward to Paul Littbarski who takes it down. Paul Littbarski passes the ball forward but Aron Opdam is offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

União Desportiva de Leiria

Varzim
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
31.2%
44.2%
24.7%

Scorers
Robert Simonsen 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Simonsen of Varzim

Match Ratings
1.Andre Fernandes (GK)
7
2.Abel Oliveira (DEF)
7
3.Vitor Loureiro (DEF)
7
4.Fernando Varela (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Taylor (MID)
6
6.Aron Opdam (MID)
7
7.Jaime Castro (MID)
8
8.Hugo Jesus (MID)
6
9.Paul Littbarski (ATT)
6
10.Samuel Loureiro (ATT)
7
11.Helder Costa (ATT)
7
 
12.Graziano Cruciani (DEF)
0
13.Pedro Sousa (DEF)
0
14.Julian Green (MID)
0

1.Fernando Pinto (GK)
9
2.Edgar Heering (DEF)
6
3.Bruno Jesus (DEF)
6
4.Roberto Monteiro (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Luis Bento (DEF)
6
6.Diogo Bento (MID)
6
7.Gavin Hansen (MID)
7
8.Samuel Ribeiro (MID)
8
9.Sergio Lima (MID)
6
10.Andre Pinheiro (ATT)
6
11.Robert Simonsen (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Cristiano Costa (GK)
6
13.Jerome Jansen (MID)
6
14.Quim Reis (MID)
6