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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Boavista Futebol Clube. A crowd of 9,336 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Quaresma.


0.00
The whistle blows and Boavista Futebol Clube get the match underway!
2.33
Jorge Reis brings the ball forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Jorge Reis plays the ball forward to Stefan Kistner. Stefan Kistner shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.23
Hugo Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Ruben Lopes. Ruben Lopes passes the ball forward to Daniel Vieira. Daniel Vieira shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.06
Mike Peckham hacks Carlos Vieira from behind! Mike Peckham is warned by the referee! Carlos Vieira runs off the knock.
16.05
Without breaking stride, Hugo Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Jesus but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.45
Paulo Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
30.23
Mike Peckham threads a neat ball through to Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana makes a simple pass to Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Mendes and advances towards the goal... Alexandre Loureiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Varzim!
38.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlos Vieira picks a pass forward to Ruben Lopes. With vision, Ruben Lopes plays the ball forward to Stefan Kistner. Stefan Kistner knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Vieira. Daniel Vieira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Boavista Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Varzim kicking off!
48.49
Ruben Lopes catches Hugo Ribeiro on the ankles. The referee calls over Ruben Lopes and warns him to calm down! Hugo Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.02
Andre Moutinho changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andre Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Peckham.
53.29
Paulo Jesus hacks Ruben Lopes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruben Lopes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.05
Andre Moutinho catches Jorge Lima on the ankles. Andre Moutinho is given a warning by the referee! Jorge Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.32
Hugo Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes makes a deft header. It's there!! Piero Pivotto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.25
Mike Peckham makes a beautiful solo run. Mike Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Mendes controls it well on his chest. Antonio Mendes threads the ball through into the box. Alexandre Loureiro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Piero Pivotto with no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
73.30
Helder Semedo flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Viana who brings the ball under control. Samuel Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.34
With a delightful solo run, Paulo Jesus stretches the opposition's defence. Paulo Jesus shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Varzim are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.48
Paulo Jesus threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Fonseca.
78.29
Paulo Jesus flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Loureiro who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Carlos Vieira.
79.53
Corner kick to Varzim. Antonio Mendes chips it out wide. Some silky footwork from Duncan Mccall provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
81.34
Paulo Jesus sees a break and surges forward. Paulo Jesus passes the ball forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
83.19
Edgar Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Viana collects the pass. Samuel Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes rushes past Quim Fonseca! Some awkward footwork from Antonio Mendes provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
84.05
Duncan Mccall decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.31
Hugo Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro skips past Andre Moutinho! Alexandre Loureiro rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Piero Pivotto.
86.50
It's a corner kick. Jorge Lima loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Ruben Lopes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
87.21
With imagination, Edgar Ramos plays the ball forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes plays a scrappy one-two with Paulo Jesus and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Antonio Mendes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Piero Pivotto gets down and covers it.
89.52
Without breaking stride, Quim Fonseca plays the ball forward to Carlos Vieira. Carlos Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Ruben Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Loureiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Loureiro shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
25%
42.9%
32.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Loureiro of Varzim

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

1.Piero Pivotto (GK)
7
2.Hugo Fonseca (DEF)
6
3.Quim Fonseca (DEF)
6
4.Jorge Reis (DEF)
6
5.Samuel Alves (DEF)
6
6.Ruben Lopes (MID)
6
7.Carlos Vieira (MID)
6
8.Andre Moutinho (MID)
6
9.Daniel Vieira (ATT)
6
10.Stefan Kistner (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Loureiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Jorge Jardim (GK)
0
13.Marcus Fox (MID)
0
14.Fabian Natale Mela (MID)
0