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 Salgueiros 08. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Salgueiros 08 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Quaresma.


0.00
The first half starts with Salgueiros 08 kicking off!
3.24
Hugo Semedo sees Samuel Fonseca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Fonseca runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samuel Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Nervo. Alberto Nervo makes a deft header. Magnificent block by Edgar Ramos!
12.17
Sergio Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Nervo controls it well on his chest. Alberto Nervo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Ramos.
28.30
Edgar Ramos threads a neat ball through to Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana threads a neat ball through to Fernando Sousa. Fernando Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Semedo but he's offside!
30.32
Ruben Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Fonseca makes a defence splitting pass to Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
38.52
Cesare Ghirardello barges into Alexandre Loureiro. The referee calls over Cesare Ghirardello and warns him to calm down! Alexandre Loureiro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.49
Mike Peckham threads the ball through to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Varzim appear unchanged since the first half. Salgueiros 08 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Varzim kick off!
48.02
Hugo Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Lima.
54.29
Ruben Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.53
Paulo Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro plays a one-two with Antonio Mendes and advances towards the goal... Alexandre Loureiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Gavin Dalglish is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.08
Mike Peckham catches Samuel Fonseca on the ankles. The referee warns Mike Peckham to calm down! Samuel Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.07
With a delightful solo run, Paulo Jesus stretches the opposition's defence. Paulo Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio Mendes!
71.05
Sergio Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Jose Monteiro who takes it down. Jose Monteiro shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.22
Ruben Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Nervo who brings the ball under control. Alberto Nervo lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Monteiro. With a superhuman jump, Jose Monteiro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Tomas Marques manages to gather it easily.
83.57
Edgar Ramos threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro makes a probing pass to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
84.09
With great vision, Fernando Sousa plays the ball forward to Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
89.19
Eduardo Pinto knocks the ball forward to Alberto Nervo. Alberto Nervo lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Edgar Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Mendes collects the pass. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
26%
46.6%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Mendes of Varzim

Match Ratings
1.Tomas Marques (GK)
6
2.Jorge Lima (DEF)
6
3.Mike Peckham (DEF)
6
4.Edgar Ramos (DEF)
7
5.Duncan Mccall (DEF)
6
6.Helder Semedo (MID)
6
7.Samuel Viana (MID)
7
8.Paulo Jesus (MID)
8
9.Fernando Sousa (MID)
6
10.Antonio Mendes (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alexandre Loureiro (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Artur Quaresma (ATT)
0
13.Francisco Rego (GK)
0
14.Filipe Teixeira (ATT)
0

1.Gavin Dalglish (GK)
6
2.Danilo Regonesi (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Semedo (DEF)
6
4.Andre Barbosa (DEF)
6
5.Cesare Ghirardello (DEF)
6
6.Sergio Ferreira (MID)
6
7.Ruben Quaresma (MID)
6
8.Samuel Fonseca (MID)
7
9.Eduardo Pinto (ATT)
6
10.Jose Monteiro (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Nervo (ATT)
6
 
12.Samuel Lima (ATT)
0
13.Nuno Almeida (MID)
0
14.Ruben Viana (GK)
0