Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Estadio Municipal de Albufeira where Imortal play host to Varzim. A crowd of 9,668 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Imortal are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Rodrigues.


0.00
Varzim kick off and get the match underway!
4.35
Silvio Monteiro makes a beautiful solo run. Silvio Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Engels controls it well on his chest. Steffen Engels shoots from long range but Francisco Semedo is on top of his game. Nice save!
6.51
Jaime Monteiro sees Ricardo Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Marques sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.26
Jaime Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Marques. Ricardo Marques shoots from outside the area but Francisco Semedo reads it well. Great save!
9.04
Jaime Monteiro makes a simple pass to Steffen Engels. Steffen Engels controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.54
Jaime Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Bertin. Ferdinand Bertin knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Engels. With a superhuman jump, Steffen Engels connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Francisco Semedo!
14.43
Jaime Monteiro decides to run forward with the ball. Jaime Monteiro puts a great ball through. Ricardo Marques runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
15.51
Oscar Alonso clumsily knocks into Manuele De Vezze. Oscar Alonso is warned by the referee! Manuele De Vezze runs off the knock.
16.41
Oscar Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Carvalho. Pedro Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.47
Sebastiao Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Carvalho. Pedro Carvalho shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.41
Jaime Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Engels collects the pass. Steffen Engels sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
26.44
Ferdinand Bertin hacks Alec McCoist from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.55
Sebastiao Valente brings the ball forward. Sebastiao Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaime Oliveira.
32.10
Manuele De Vezze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Engels. Steffen Engels tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
34.31
Manuele De Vezze makes a simple pass to Alberto Sousa. Alberto Sousa shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.01
Sebastiao Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento makes a great pass forward. Pedro Carvalho runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.24
Jaime Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Engels. Steffen Engels shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.28
Oscar Alonso knocks the ball forward to Pedro Carvalho. Pedro Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Imortal have changed their lineup with Quim Teixeira replacing Ricardo Marques. Varzim appear unchanged since the first half. The Varzim players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Imortal kick off the second half!
48.22
Sebastian Garcia knocks the ball forward to Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.14
Oscar Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Carvalho. Pedro Carvalho powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
57.03
Jaime Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Ferdinand Bertin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferdinand Bertin lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Teixeira. Quim Teixeira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
59.02
Filipe Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaspar Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Carvalho. Pedro Carvalho whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.02
Imortal have made 2 substitutions with Luis Reis replacing Jaime Oliveira and Rui Lima replacing Manuele De Vezze .
66.57
Vitor Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Oscar Alonso. Oscar Alonso advances with the ball. Oscar Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Soares who gathers it comfortably.
67.02
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.06
Steffen Engels clumsily knocks into Nuno Jardim. Steffen Engels is shown the yellow card! Nuno Jardim gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.48
Nuno Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Garcia. Sebastian Garcia surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Garcia plays a sublime one-two with Pedro Carvalho and races in on goal... Some silky footwork from Sebastian Garcia provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
78.52
Vitor Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Valente. Sebastiao Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Carvalho. Pedro Carvalho edges inside the box! Pedro Carvalho takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
81.27
Filipe Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Miguel Soares!
84.57
Jaime Monteiro flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Sousa who takes it down. Alberto Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Bertin. Ferdinand Bertin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
85.54
Sebastian Garcia threads a neat ball through to Pedro Carvalho. Pedro Carvalho makes a great pass forward. Gaspar Teixeira runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.00
Sebastiao Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento makes a defence splitting pass to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Miguel Soares!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
27.5%
46.2%
26.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Carvalho of Varzim

Match Ratings
1.Miguel Soares (GK)
6
2.Silvio Monteiro (DEF)
6
3.Jaime Oliveira (DEF)
6
4.Vasco Fernandes (DEF)
6
5.James Dyer (DEF)
6
6.Manuele De Vezze (MID)
6
7.Jaime Monteiro (MID)
7
8.Ricardo Marques (ATT)
6
9.Steffen Engels (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Ferdinand Bertin (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Alberto Sousa (ATT)
6
 
12.Luis Reis (MID)
6
13.Rui Lima (MID)
6
14.Quim Teixeira (GK)
6

1.Francisco Semedo (GK)
7
2.Nuno Jardim (DEF)
6
3.Vitor Ribeiro (DEF)
6
4.Alec McCoist (DEF)
6
5.Sebastian Garcia (MID)
7
6.Oscar Alonso (MID)
7
7.Sebastiao Valente (MID)
8
8.Filipe Ribeiro (MID)
6
9.Pedro Carvalho (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Tiago Nascimento (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gaspar Teixeira (ATT)
7
 
12.Jaime Semedo (DEF)
0
13.Daniel Valente (MID)
0
14.Tiago Alves (ATT)
0