Match Report
| Varzim | Varzim |  |  | Naval | Naval | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tomas Marques | T. Marques |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Alec Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Jorge Lima | J. Lima | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Samir Metzler | S. Metzler | |||||||||
| Mike Peckham | M. Peckham |  | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Gabriel Bonilla | G. Bonilla | |||||||||
| Edgar Ramos | E. Ramos | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Carlos Quaresma | C. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Duncan Mccall | D. Mccall | | 54 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 | | Roberto Postiga | R. Postiga | |||||||||
| Helder Semedo | H. Semedo | | 66 | M |  | | 6 | | | M | 59 | | Dave Hurst | D. Hurst | |||||||
| Samuel Viana | S. Viana | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Nick Taylor | N. Taylor | |||||||||
| Paulo Jesus | P. Jesus | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Pedro Oliveira | P. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Hugo Ribeiro | H. Ribeiro | | 53 | M | | 9 | | M | 45 | | Diogo Veloso | D. Veloso | |||||||||
| Antonio Mendes | A. Mendes | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Tomas Pinto | T. Pinto | |||||||||
| Alexandre Loureiro | A. Loureiro | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Abel Teixeira | A. Teixeira | |||||||||
| Artur Quaresma | A. Quaresma | | 56 | A | | 12 | | A | 60 |  | Alfredo Montero | A. Montero | |||||||||
| Francisco Rego | F. Rego | | 56 | G | | 13 | | A | 59 | | Bill Beattie | B. Beattie | |||||||||
| Filipe Teixeira | F. Teixeira | | 56 | A | | 14 | | A | 55 | | Jose Faria | J. Faria | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Naval. A crowd of 9,864 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duarte Postiga.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duarte Postiga.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Varzim kick off!
6.32
0-1With imagination, Gabriel Bonilla plays the ball forward to Nick Taylor. Nick Taylor sees Dave Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Hurst sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Tomas Marques is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.04
Paulo Jesus runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paulo Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.39
1-1Duncan Mccall sees Samuel Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Viana sees Antonio Mendes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Quaresma.
26.53
Paulo Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Varzim!
32.05
Alexandre Loureiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Jesus. With a superhuman jump, Paulo Jesus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Varzim appear unchanged since the first half. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Naval kicking off!
47.53
3-1Hugo Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
48.53
3-1Samuel Viana hits a low pass to Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro plays a quick one-two with Antonio Mendes and rushes in on goal... Samir Metzler comes in with a late challenge on Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
49.16
Antonio Mendes surges forward with the ball. Antonio Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Loureiro. With a superhuman jump, Alexandre Loureiro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
54.34
3-1Gabriel Bonilla hacks Paulo Jesus from behind! Gabriel Bonilla is warned by the referee! Paulo Jesus stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.27
Duncan Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ribeiro. Hugo Ribeiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
59.08
3-1Pedro Oliveira catches Helder Semedo on the ankles. The referee calls over Pedro Oliveira and shows him a yellow card! Helder Semedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.46
Duncan Mccall catches Abel Teixeira on the ankles. The referee warns Duncan Mccall to calm down! Abel Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.24
Diogo Veloso clumsily knocks into Samuel Viana. The referee brings Diogo Veloso to one side and gives him a warning! Samuel Viana stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.01
3-1Samir Metzler plays the ball forward to Dave Hurst. Dave Hurst changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dave Hurst threads the ball through to Pedro Oliveira but he's offside!
67.18
3-1Abel Teixeira barges into Samuel Viana. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Viana carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.14
Roberto Postiga makes a probing pass to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.47
3-1Jorge Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana knocks the ball forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alec Meiklejohn picks it out of the air!
78.35
Duncan Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Hugo Ribeiro hits a low pass to Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.11
Alexandre Loureiro sees a break and surges forward. Alexandre Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
84.13
3-1Gabriel Bonilla makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel Bonilla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto threads the ball through into the box. Some awkward footwork from Pedro Oliveira provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Duncan Mccall happens to be in the right place to block it.
85.41
Diogo Veloso runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Diogo Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
89.59
Mike Peckham threads the ball through to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Mendes who takes it down. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
27.6%
44.8%
27.6%
Scorers
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) | 7 | |
| 4. | Edgar Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Helder Semedo (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Samuel Viana (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paulo Jesus (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Hugo Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Mendes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alexandre Loureiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Artur Quaresma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Rego (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Filipe Teixeira (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec Meiklejohn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samir Metzler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriel Bonilla (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roberto Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dave Hurst (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Nick Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Oliveira (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Diogo Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tomas Pinto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Abel Teixeira (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Alfredo Montero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bill Beattie (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Faria (ATT) | 0 | |