Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Portimão, where Portimonense Sporting Clube play host to Varzim. A crowd of 9,212 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Portimonense Sporting Clube and Varzim are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Portimonense Sporting Clube kicking off!
3.47
Marcos Blanco knocks the ball forward to Edgar Jardim. Edgar Jardim shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.52
Artur Campos passes the ball forward to Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Faria. Filipe Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Bento.
6.12
Alexandre Barbosa sees space and advances. Alexandre Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm Lowe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Faria.
9.14
Carlos Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso goes all the way! Silvio Veloso rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Cesar Barbosa.
12.45
Helder Jardim decides to run forward with the ball. Helder Jardim knocks the ball forward to Edgar Jardim. Edgar Jardim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.24
Varzim are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Portimonense Sporting Clube's defence.
15.29
Paul Young passes the ball forward to Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm Lowe shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.48
Antonio Perez takes it forward alone. Antonio Perez whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Jardim. Edgar Jardim heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.48
Jaime Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm Lowe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.31
Jaime Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Cesar Barbosa manages to gather it comfortably.
26.25
Tomas Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Blanco. Marcos Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Jardim. Edgar Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Barbosa.
28.21
Paul Young makes a simple pass to Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm Lowe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.36
Alexandre Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Cesar Barbosa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.56
Carlos Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm Lowe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.44
Daniel Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Rego. Jaime Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso plays a perfect one-two with Malcolm Lowe and rushes in on goal... Silvio Veloso tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Cesar Barbosa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Varzim kick off!
48.30
Antonio Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Faria. Filipe Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Loureiro.
59.45
Silvio Veloso comes in with a late challenge on Pasquale Bagnacani. Silvio Veloso is warned by the referee! Pasquale Bagnacani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.30
Antonio Perez threads the ball through to Filipe Faria. Filipe Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Niccol˜ Firmani easily smothers it!
75.08
Paul Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.07
Antonio Morales makes a simple pass to Edgar Jardim. Edgar Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Loureiro.
79.20
Miguel Bento makes a simple pass to Jaime Rego. Jaime Rego passes the ball forward to Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso shoots from outside the area. Cesar Barbosa easily smothers it.
83.46
Antonio Perez threads the ball through to Filipe Faria. Filipe Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Jardim. Edgar Jardim heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.27
Jaime Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm Lowe powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Veloso of Varzim
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
29.7%
47.3%
23%