Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 13,942 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Soares.
The pitch is in good condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Soares.
0.00
0-0Varzim kick off the first half!
4.25
0-0Jaime Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Fernandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
16.49
0-0Marc-Vivien Algerino barges into Rafael Fernandes. The referee warns Marc-Vivien Algerino to calm down! Rafael Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.31
Manuel Santos darts forward. Manuel Santos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Manuel Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares powers a header at goal but Enzo Grandoni is on top of it.
20.33
Eduardo Mendez brings the ball forward. Eduardo Mendez passes the ball forward to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance. Enzo Grandoni gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
22.54
0-0Gaspar Pinheiro hits a low pass to Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Brückner. Kevin Brückner powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
26.49
0-0Samuel Teixeira sees Manuel Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Santos plays the ball forward to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.48
0-0Manuel Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho passes the ball forward to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares makes a probing pass to Jaime Carvalho but he's offside!
34.52
Manuel Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa makes a beautiful solo run. Rui Barbosa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Enzo Grandoni reads it well. Nice save!
36.05
0-1Antonio Martins surges forward with the ball. Antonio Martins rushes past Marc-Vivien Algerino! Antonio Martins muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Enzo Grandoni with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Braga!
40.03
Eduardo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Martins knocks the ball forward to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Fernandes but he's offside!
45.00
Marvin Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederic Plante. Frederic Plante rushes past Samuel Teixeira! Some silky footwork from Frederic Plante provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Julian Welter is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Varzim appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Braga kick off the second half!
48.35
1-1Darren Benali comes in with a late challenge on Frederic Plante. Darren Benali is warned by the referee! Frederic Plante grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.06
Samuel Teixeira hits a low pass to Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Fernandes collects the pass. Rafael Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Enzo Grandoni. What a great pair of hands!
57.04
Samuel Teixeira threads the ball through to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
60.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Marc-Vivien Algerino plays the ball forward to Frederic Plante. Frederic Plante knocks the ball forward to Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
63.49
Marc-Vivien Algerino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Brückner. Kevin Brückner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Brückner skips past Eduardo Mendez! Kevin Brückner comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Julian Welter with no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
66.17
Nuno Soares threads the ball through to Frederic Plante. Frederic Plante makes a probing pass to Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Capiaux. Alexander Capiaux is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Julian Welter has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.34
Darren Benali knocks the ball forward to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.57
Samuel Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Fernandes who takes it down. Rafael Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Monteiro.
77.12
Eduardo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Rui Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Enzo Grandoni reads it well. Excellent save!
79.35
Manuel Santos flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Soares controls it well on his chest. Silvio Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Enzo Grandoni has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.51
4-3Antonio Martins clumsily knocks into Nuno Soares. Antonio Martins is shown the yellow card! Nuno Soares runs off the knock.
87.30
Jaime Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Santos. Manuel Santos sees Rafael Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Enzo Grandoni is on top of it.
89.06
Jaime Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Soares.
90.00
Jaime Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Soares. Silvio Soares rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Enzo Grandoni has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
4
Shots on Target
4
12
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.9%
65.1%
Play Area
33.7%
39.5%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Fernandes of Sporting Braga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Enzo Grandoni (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Miguel Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marc-Vivien Algerino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nuno Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roberto Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederic Plante (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Gaspar Pinheiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Brückner (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Marvin Wright-Phillips (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frederico Loureiro (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alexander Capiaux (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Miguel Moutinho (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vitor Reis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kofi Kantelberg (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Julian Welter (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuel Teixeira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manuel Santos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rui Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Martins (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Jaime Carvalho (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Darren Benali (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Castro (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Silvio Soares (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Rafael Fernandes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Manuel Baronchelli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adilson van Veen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Costa (DEF) | 0 | |