Match Report


FarenseFarense     VarzimVarzim
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Lee FerdinandL. Ferdinand57
G
1captain
G
65Francisco SemedoF. Semedo
Cesar PinheiroC. Pinheiro66
D
2
D
68Nuno JardimN. Jardim
Don GlassD. Glass59
D
3
D
61Vitor RibeiroV. Ribeiro
Michael ShiltonM. Shilton59
D
4
D
61Alec McCoistA. McCoist
Duarte VarelaD. Varela59
D
5
M
67Sebastian GarciaS. Garcia
Abel FariaA. Faria60
M
6
M
65Oscar AlonsoO. Alonso
Fernando AlvesF. Alves59
M
7
M
64Sebastiao ValenteS. Valente
Andre CamposA. Campos62
A
captain8
M
59Filipe RibeiroF. Ribeiro
Filipe GomesF. Gomes59
A
9
A
58Pedro CarvalhoP. Carvalho
Carlos AhamadaC. Ahamada50
A
10
A
57Tiago NascimentoT. Nascimento
Luciano BosiL. Bosi47
A
11
A
55Gaspar TeixeiraG. Teixeira
 
Antonio QuaresmaA. Quaresma57
M
12
D
59Jaime SemedoJ. Semedo
Eduardo FerreiraE. Ferreira56
D
13
M
57Daniel ValenteD. Valente
Adam TerryA. Terry54
M
14
A
55Tiago AlvesT. Alves

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play host to Varzim. A crowd of 9,247 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Farense are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Pauleta.


0.00
Farense start the match!
2.34
Michael Shilton sees Fernando Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Alves sees Andre Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andre Campos cuts inside the box! Andre Campos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Francisco Semedo!
3.32
Alec McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Ribeiro collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Filipe Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Pedro Carvalho. Pedro Carvalho plays a one-two with Tiago Nascimento and rushes in on goal... Pedro Carvalho rockets a shot on goal. Good keeping from Lee Ferdinand as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.23
Sebastiao Valente takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Cesar Pinheiro reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
8.47
Sebastiao Valente threads a neat ball through to Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cesar Pinheiro.
10.53
Sebastiao Valente threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.38
Michael Shilton comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Nascimento. Michael Shilton is given a warning by the referee! Tiago Nascimento runs off the knock.
14.12
Oscar Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Lee Ferdinand had no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
18.54
Filipe Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Lee Ferdinand.
20.19
Corner kick to Varzim. Sebastiao Valente plays it out to the edge of the box. Filipe Ribeiro rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.38
Sebastian Garcia runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sebastian Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Carvalho. With a superhuman jump, Pedro Carvalho connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
26.31
Vitor Ribeiro gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Pedro Carvalho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duarte Varela.
27.41
Cesar Pinheiro hits a low pass to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves darts forward. Fernando Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
28.52
Oscar Alonso runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oscar Alonso cuts inside the box! Oscar Alonso looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
32.08
Filipe Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duarte Varela.
36.51
Abel Faria runs up as Fernando Alves takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Abel Faria flicks a high ball forward to Andre Campos who takes it down. Andre Campos makes a defence splitting pass to Carlos Ahamada. Alec McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Ahamada. Penalty not given!!
40.59
Oscar Alonso laces a weighted ball forward to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Farense appear unchanged since the first half. Varzim also appear unchanged since the first half. The Farense players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Varzim kick off!
48.30
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.01
Vitor Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Garcia. Sebastian Garcia advances with the ball. Sebastian Garcia shoots from distance. The keeper, Lee Ferdinand, sees it late!! Goal for Varzim!
60.06
Farense have made a substitution with Antonio Quaresma replacing Andre Campos .
63.03
Carlos Ahamada clumsily knocks into Vitor Ribeiro. The referee brings Carlos Ahamada to one side and gives him a warning! Vitor Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.08
Abel Faria threads a neat ball through to Filipe Gomes. Filipe Gomes shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
69.12
Sebastiao Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duarte Varela.
75.32
Vitor Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Alonso. Oscar Alonso flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Nascimento who takes it down. Tiago Nascimento shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Lee Ferdinand manages to gather it easily.
79.51
Vitor Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Alonso. With a delightful solo run, Oscar Alonso stretches the opposition's defence. Oscar Alonso shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Lee Ferdinand had no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
84.03
Alec McCoist advances with the ball. Alec McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Teixeira shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.14
Vitor Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Valente. Sebastiao Valente flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaspar Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Shilton.
90.00
With some swift thinking, Vitor Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Valente. Sebastiao Valente brings the ball forward. Sebastiao Valente shoots from distance. Lee Ferdinand is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Farense

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

Possession
28.8%
71.2%
Play Area
38.4%
41.1%
20.5%

Scorers
Gaspar Teixeira 14
Sebastian Garcia 54
Oscar Alonso 80
Sebastiao Valente 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Alonso of Varzim

Match Ratings
1.Lee Ferdinand (GK)
6
2.Cesar Pinheiro (DEF)
6
3.Don Glass (DEF)
6
4.Michael Shilton (DEF)
6
5.Duarte Varela (DEF)
6
6.Abel Faria (MID)
6
7.Fernando Alves (MID)
6
8.Andre Campos (ATT)
6
9.Filipe Gomes (ATT)
6
10.Carlos Ahamada (ATT)
6
11.Luciano Bosi (ATT)
6
 
12.Antonio Quaresma (MID)
6
13.Eduardo Ferreira (DEF)
0
14.Adam Terry (MID)
0

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