Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to Varzim. A crowd of 8,401 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Varzim kick off!
2.43
Joao Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance. Tiago Bento easily smothers it.
3.34
Cristiano Fernandes sees a break and surges forward. Cristiano Fernandes surges forward with the ball. Cristiano Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.08
Nuno Moutinho makes a probing pass to Artur Rego. Artur Rego controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Sebastiao Oliveira.
10.57
Ivan Izquierdo flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro goes all the way! Tomas Monteiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Tiago Bento is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.09
Ivan Izquierdo passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
18.34
Nuno Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Sebastiao Oliveira easily smothers it!
20.05
Joao Viana threads the ball through to Ricardo Postiga. Ricardo Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
24.51
Aladino De Vezze advances with the ball. Aladino De Vezze goes all the way! Aladino De Vezze takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
26.49
Ivan Izquierdo makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Izquierdo shoots from outside the area but Tiago Bento is on top of it.
27.19
Joao Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Postiga. Ricardo Postiga flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
28.25
Rodrigo Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana passes the ball forward but Jorge Faria is offside!
40.41
Aladino De Vezze clumsily knocks into Joao Viana. Aladino De Vezze is warned by the referee! Joao Viana runs off the knock.
45.00
Artur Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana goes all the way! Eduardo Viana makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Covilha kicking off!
48.05
Joao Viana knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.14
Rodrigo Tavares makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Nascimento. Rodrigo Nascimento shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.30
Rodrigo Tavares makes a probing pass to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana knocks the ball forward to Jorge Faria but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
54.44
Aladino De Vezze makes a probing pass to Jorge Faria. Jorge Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
55.35
Nuno Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Aladino De Vezze. Aladino De Vezze flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Nascimento. Rodrigo Nascimento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
59.39
Ivan Izquierdo clumsily knocks into Aladino De Vezze. Ivan Izquierdo is shown the yellow card! Aladino De Vezze hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.39
Artur Rego passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Nascimento. Rodrigo Nascimento shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
66.16
Joao Viana comes in with a late challenge on Aladino De Vezze. The referee calls over Joao Viana and warns him to calm down! Aladino De Vezze hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.05
Nuno Moutinho catches Tomas Monteiro on the ankles. Nuno Moutinho is given a warning by the referee! Tomas Monteiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.53
Giuseppe Bonacina knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Postiga. Ricardo Postiga goes all the way! Ricardo Postiga makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.42
Giuseppe Bonacina knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
84.01
Giuseppe Bonacina clumsily knocks into Artur Rego. Giuseppe Bonacina is given a warning by the referee! Artur Rego hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.40
Rodrigo Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Nascimento. Rodrigo Nascimento finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Sebastiao Oliveira manages to gather it comfortably.
89.49
Rodrigo Nascimento comes in with a late challenge on Nuno Soares. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Soares carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Tomas Monteiro of Varzim
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.7%
45%
26.2%