Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Varzim are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Sergioconceiçao.


0.00
The whistle blows and Varzim kick off!
2.17
Sebastian Garcia threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.02
Oscar Alonso barges into Komian Chimbonda. The referee warns Oscar Alonso to calm down! Komian Chimbonda runs off the knock.
10.10
Komian Chimbonda takes the throw-in. Fernando Fernandes makes a simple pass to Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Jardim.
18.17
Sebastiao Valente laces a through ball forward to Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento shoots from 25 yards. Frederico Almeida easily gets down and covers it.
20.19
Artur Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Komian Chimbonda. Komian Chimbonda makes an attacking run forward. Komian Chimbonda shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
21.10
Nuno Jardim barges into Remi Rambo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Remi Rambo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.45
Filipe Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaspar Teixeira knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tiago Nascimento is offside!
33.56
Oliver Maier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Fernandes. Fernando Fernandes flicks a high ball forward to Ian Izzet who takes it down. Ian Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.08
Filipe Ribeiro sees Tiago Nascimento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tiago Nascimento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Frederico Almeida had no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
39.59
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
40.18
Alec McCoist threads a neat ball through to Filipe Ribeiro. Filipe Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
42.54
Alec McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Alonso collects the pass. Oscar Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Varzim appear unchanged since the first half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves also appear unchanged since the first half. The Grupo Desportivo de Chaves players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off the second half!
47.04
Daniel Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Remi Rambo. Remi Rambo darts forward. Remi Rambo whips in a cross ball towards Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
51.09
Alec McCoist hacks Ian Izzet from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Izzet stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.13
Stephen Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Komian Chimbonda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Komian Chimbonda flicks a high pass forward. Ian Izzet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Izzet shoots from outside the area but is denied by Francisco Semedo. Excellent save.
60.38
With some swift thinking, Artur Bento plays the ball forward to Luis Jesus. Luis Jesus shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
61.26
Alec McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Garcia. Sebastian Garcia threads the ball through to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.13
Oscar Alonso clumsily knocks into Komian Chimbonda. The referee calls over Oscar Alonso again and warns him to calm down! Komian Chimbonda gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.50
Remi Rambo kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Francisco Semedo manages to gather it.
69.55
With some swift thinking, Daniel Marques plays the ball forward to Remi Rambo. Remi Rambo makes a beautiful solo run. Remi Rambo whips in a cross ball towards Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.43
Komian Chimbonda makes a simple pass to Luis Jesus. Luis Jesus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Francisco Semedo effortlessly gets down and covers it.
75.07
Komian Chimbonda changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Komian Chimbonda whips in a cross ball towards Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.14
Oliver Maier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Remi Rambo. Remi Rambo makes a probing pass to Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Francisco Semedo.
84.34
Remi Rambo takes a short throw-in bringing Komian Chimbonda into play. Seeing a gap ahead, Komian Chimbonda picks a pass forward to Luis Jesus. Luis Jesus plays the ball forward to Ian Izzet who has made a great run into the box. Ian Izzet strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Francisco Semedo keeps it out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.4%
67.6%
Play Area
31.1%
47.3%
21.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Izzet of Grupo Desportivo de Chaves

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

1.Frederico Almeida (GK)
6
2.Artur Moreira (DEF)
6
3.Oliver Maier (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Marques (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Mccall (DEF)
6
6.Artur Bento (MID)
6
7.Fernando Fernandes (MID)
6
8.Komian Chimbonda (MID)
8
9.Remi Rambo (MID)
8
10.Luis Jesus (ATT)
6
11.Ian Izzet (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Mario Ferreira (GK)
0
13.Cristiano Veloso (GK)
0
14.Cristiano Faria (ATT)
0