Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to Varzim. A crowd of 9,600 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boavista Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Soares.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boavista Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Soares.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Boavista Futebol Clube get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Sergio Fernandes makes a simple pass to Artur Campos. Artur Campos rushes past Vitor Oliveira! Artur Campos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Andre Tavares happens to be in the right place to block it.
9.10
0-0Andre Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.40
0-1Hugo Ribeiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hugo Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Campos. With a superhuman jump, Artur Campos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Piero Pivotto with no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
21.05
0-1Jorge Reis makes a simple pass to Andre Tavares. Andre Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Kistner collects the pass. Stefan Kistner makes a pass forward but Rainer Bräutigam is yards offside!
26.55
Cleto Dionigi threads a neat ball through to Steven Ehiogu. Steven Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Vieira skips past Duncan Mccall! Daniel Vieira comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It's there!! Tomas Marques has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.26
Carlos Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Vieira. Daniel Vieira threads the ball through to Stefan Kistner. Stefan Kistner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Mccall.
34.13
Andre Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Ehiogu. Steven Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Vieira but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.38
Kevin Brady passes the ball forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Boavista Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Varzim also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Varzim kicking off!
48.09
1-2Kevin Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.45
1-2Michele Ferron kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Tavares. Andre Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Kistner controls it well on his chest. Stefan Kistner shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Tomas Marques!
65.57
Rainer Bräutigam passes the ball forward to Stefan Kistner. Stefan Kistner advances inside the box! Stefan Kistner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.54
Michele Ferron knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Tavares. Andre Tavares plays the ball forward to Stefan Kistner. Stefan Kistner hits a low pass to Andre Tavares. Andre Tavares tries a spectacular strike but somehow Tomas Marques manages to keep it out.
71.35
Sergio Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Artur Campos. Artur Campos shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
78.50
Kevin Brady makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Piero Pivotto is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.50
Jorge Reis knocks the ball forward to Daniel Vieira. Daniel Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Ramos.
84.07
Vitor Oliveira pushes mid-way up the pitch. Vitor Oliveira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vitor Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Ehiogu. Steven Ehiogu rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Tomas Marques is on top of it.
85.36
2-3Kevin Brady clumsily knocks into Vitor Oliveira. The referee brings Kevin Brady to one side and gives him a warning! Vitor Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.30
Cleto Dionigi threads the ball through to Jorge Reis. Jorge Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Vieira. Daniel Vieira advances inside the box! Daniel Vieira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.7%
30.3%
Play Area
34.8%
45.5%
19.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Vieira of Boavista Futebol Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Piero Pivotto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Cleto Dionigi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vitor Oliveira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jorge Reis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Michele Ferron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven Ehiogu (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carlos Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andre Tavares (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Daniel Vieira (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Rainer Bräutigam (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefan Kistner (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jorge Jardim (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andre Moutinho (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuel Martins (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tomas Marques (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jorge Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edgar Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Helder Semedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sergio Fernandes (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Kevin Brady (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hugo Ribeiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Artur Campos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Antonio Mendes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Guilherme Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Artur Quaresma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francisco Rego (GK) | 0 | |