Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio Municipal de Chaves where Grupo Desportivo de Chaves play host to Varzim. A crowd of 9,307 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Varela.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Varela.
0.00
0-0Varzim start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.11
0-0Fernando Sousa knocks the ball forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but Bruno Viana is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
3.35
0-0Jorge Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Mendes who takes it down. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Prantl who gathers it comfortably.
8.07
Arturo Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Carmona. Ricardo Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Marques who gathers it comfortably.
9.22
0-0Bruno Viana makes a simple pass to Michele Zanchi. Michele Zanchi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Michele Zanchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Lima. Some good footwork from Sergio Lima provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
10.18
0-0Antonio Mendes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Mendes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Paulo Jesus through on goal. Bruno Viana hacks Paulo Jesus from behind! Paulo Jesus appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
14.05
Samuel Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes shoots from distance but Eric Prantl reads it well. Excellent keeping!
15.15
0-1With some swift thinking, Samuel Viana plays the ball forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.42
0-1Varzim are dictating the run of play here today.
21.18
Bruno Viana pushes mid-way up the pitch. Bruno Viana makes a beautiful solo run. Bruno Viana whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento directs the ball goalwards with his head. Tomas Marques is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.36
Ricardo Rubio sees space and advances. Ricardo Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Marques who gathers it comfortably.
27.01
Arturo Reyes threads a neat ball through to Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento flicks the ball with his head. Tomas Marques picks it out of the air!
28.35
1-1Edgar Ramos clumsily knocks into Nikos De Romijn. The referee warns Edgar Ramos to calm down! Nikos De Romijn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.05
Duncan Mccall threads a neat ball through to Fernando Sousa. Fernando Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Eric Prantl keeps it out!
39.39
1-1Samuel Viana passes the ball forward to Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
42.55
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.02
Paulo Jesus threads the ball through to Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michele Zanchi.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear unchanged since the first half. Varzim also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off!
49.54
1-1Bruno Viana barges into Paulo Jesus. Bruno Viana is shown the yellow card! Paulo Jesus runs off the knock.
54.12
Bruno Viana flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Reyes collects the pass. Arturo Reyes threads the ball through to Ricardo Carmona. Ricardo Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Lima.
55.13
Samuel Viana knocks the ball forward to Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus threads a neat ball through to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Eric Prantl punches it away to safety.
57.42
Mike Peckham runs forward with the ball. Mike Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.06
Jorge Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Viana. Bruno Viana makes a beautiful solo run. Bruno Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Ramos.
63.24
Paulo Jesus threads the ball through to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Lopes.
69.17
Arturo Reyes decides to run forward with the ball. Arturo Reyes shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Tomas Marques.
70.20
1-1Arturo Reyes takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Ricardo Rubio provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.44
Ricardo Carmona clumsily knocks into Mike Peckham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mike Peckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.52
Sergio Lima runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sergio Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Tomas Marques.
77.43
Fernando Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Artur Quaresma who takes it down. Artur Quaresma advances inside the box! Artur Quaresma looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
79.43
1-2Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made 3 substitutions with Chris Shew A Tjon replacing Sergio Lima, Nuno Rego replacing Nuno Moutinho and Tiago Campos replacing Ricardo Carmona .
84.15
Mike Peckham clumsily knocks into Bruno Bento. The referee brings Mike Peckham to one side and gives him a warning! Bruno Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.44
Jorge Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Michele Zanchi collects the pass. Michele Zanchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Campos. Tiago Campos shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.25
1-2Paulo Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Fernando Sousa is offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
29.1%
46.8%
24.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Mendes of Varzim |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Prantl (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Michele Zanchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bruno Viana (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 4. | Jorge Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nikos De Romijn (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arturo Reyes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Rubio (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nuno Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Carmona (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Sergio Lima (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Bruno Bento (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Nuno Rego (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tiago Campos (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Chris Shew A Tjon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Tomas Marques (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jorge Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mike Peckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edgar Ramos (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Duncan Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Helder Semedo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Samuel Viana (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paulo Jesus (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Fernando Sousa (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Antonio Mendes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Artur Quaresma (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alexandre Loureiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Rego (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Filipe Teixeira (ATT) | 0 | |