Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. A crowd of 8,762 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Teixeira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Teixeira.
0.00
0-0Varzim kick off the first half!
6.21
0-0Ruben Valente threads a neat ball through to Frederico Lopes. With a delightful solo run, Frederico Lopes stretches the opposition's defence. Frederico Lopes knocks the ball forward, putting Pedro Ferreira through on goal. Pedro Ferreira takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.10
0-0Diogo Castro flicks a high ball forward to Joao Teixeira who takes it down. Joao Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Luis Bento!
15.46
0-0Diogo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Joao Moutinho controls it well on his chest. Joao Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.28
1-0Diogo Castro sees Joao Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Teixeira. Joao Teixeira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Joao Teixeira scores for Varzim!!
26.17
Ruben Valente knocks the ball forward to Paul Hendriks. Paul Hendriks makes a simple pass to Pedro Ferreira. Pedro Ferreira shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Cesar Pinto easily smothers it!
33.41
Jaime Barros kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Castro. Diogo Castro threads a neat ball through to Joao Teixeira. Joao Teixeira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.04
From the throw-in, Scott Griffin picks out Paul Hendriks. Paul Hendriks knocks the ball forward to Pedro Ferreira. Pedro Ferreira makes a defence splitting pass to Craig Gallacher. Some silky footwork from Craig Gallacher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
36.39
Sebastiao Moreira darts forward. Sebastiao Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Moutinho. Joao Moutinho is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Luis Bento has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Sebastiao Moreira threads a neat ball through to Joao Moutinho. Joao Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Vieira. With a superhuman jump, Manuel Vieira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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 Varzim players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off and get the second half underway!
49.40
Ivan Fuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Rego. Francisco Rego passes the ball forward to Craig Gallacher. Craig Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.13
Diogo Faria flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Lopes who brings the ball under control. Frederico Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Gallacher. Craig Gallacher shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
55.02
Frederico Lopes flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Pedro Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Gallacher. Craig Gallacher makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.25
3-1Varzim have made a substitution with Sergio Jardim replacing Manuel Vieira .
67.29
William Laspalles chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Veloso. Paulo Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Moutinho. Joao Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Valente.
72.31
Frederico Lopes sees Craig Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Ferreira. Pedro Ferreira directs the ball goalwards with his head. Cesar Pinto didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
75.54
William Laspalles flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Moreira. Sebastiao Moreira makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastiao Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Bento who gathers it comfortably.
77.29
Varzim have made 2 substitutions with Rafael Pinheiro replacing Sebastiao Moreira and Bryan Zijm replacing Leonardo Ibanez .
79.17
Diogo Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Lopes. Frederico Lopes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Ferreira. Pedro Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.36
With some swift thinking, Jeroen Pasanen plays the ball forward to Diogo Castro. Diogo Castro threads a neat ball through to Joao Moutinho. Joao Moutinho shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
83.18
Scott Griffin threads a neat ball through to Craig Gallacher. Craig Gallacher shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.28
Paul Hendriks passes the ball forward to Craig Gallacher. Craig Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Ferreira. Pedro Ferreira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Diogo Faria takes a quick throw-in, which Ruben Valente takes on the chest. With imagination, Ruben Valente plays the ball forward to Scott Griffin. Scott Griffin threads a neat ball through to Craig Gallacher. Craig Gallacher makes a simple pass, allowing Pedro Ferreira to run into the box. Pedro Ferreira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
33.3%
42.3%
24.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joao Moutinho of Varzim |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cesar Pinto (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Leonardo Ibanez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | William Laspalles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jaime Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jeroen Pasanen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Diogo Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paulo Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sebastiao Moreira (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Manuel Vieira (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Joao Moutinho (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Joao Teixeira (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Bryan Zijm (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rafael Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sergio Jardim (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Luis Bento (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Diogo Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Zoltan Fiorese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruben Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivan Fuentes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francisco Rego (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Frederico Lopes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Griffin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Hendriks (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pedro Ferreira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Craig Gallacher (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Vitor Semedo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Pinto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Marques (GK) | 0 | |