Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play host to Varzim. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0União Desportiva de Leiria start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.50
0-0Luis Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shun Tanaka. Shun Tanaka shoots from outside the area but somehow Alberto Ramos manages to keep it out.
8.44
0-0Bruno Nascimento makes a simple pass to Frederico Tavares. Frederico Tavares goes all the way! Frederico Tavares rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
9.52
Darius Insley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Nascimento. Bruno Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Tavares. Frederico Tavares goes all the way! Frederico Tavares rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.30
David Tigana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Lima. Rui Lima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.23
Guglielmo Cesari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Nascimento. Bruno Nascimento takes it forward alone. Bruno Nascimento goes all the way! Bruno Nascimento tries a spectacular strike but somehow Nicolas Aguilar manages to keep it out.
20.48
1-0Philippe Vreven makes a simple pass to Shun Tanaka. Shun Tanaka goes all the way! Shun Tanaka shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.40
Luiz Henrique Pele threads the ball through to Rui Lima. Rui Lima knocks the ball forward to Shun Tanaka. Shun Tanaka makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
33.18
1-0União Desportiva de Leiria are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Varzim's defence.
34.28
Bernardo Coronado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Tigana. David Tigana knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima makes a simple pass to Shun Tanaka. Shun Tanaka cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.07
2-0David Tigana flicks the ball to his team mate, Shun Tanaka. Shun Tanaka makes a probing pass to Cesar Faria but he's offside!
39.25
Andre Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Newton. Harvey Newton finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
44.25
Philippe Vreven passes the ball forward to Shun Tanaka. Shun Tanaka plays a perfect one-two with Cesar Faria and rushes in on goal... Shun Tanaka cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Ramos easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Varzim start the second half!
47.55
David Tigana passes the ball forward to Cesar Faria. Cesar Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Lima. Rui Lima flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
63.33
Luis Semedo sees space and advances. Luis Semedo shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Ramos easily smothers it!
67.31
Dennis Guppy makes a simple pass to Frederico Tavares. Frederico Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.44
2-0Orlando Seedorf barges into Frederico Tavares. The referee calls over Orlando Seedorf and warns him to calm down! Frederico Tavares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.19
Dennis Guppy knocks the ball forward to Harvey Newton. Harvey Newton shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.36
2-0Andre Martins hacks Luis Semedo from behind! Andre Martins is given a warning by the referee! Luis Semedo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.36
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.43
Edgar Campos barges into Shun Tanaka. Edgar Campos is given a warning by the referee! Shun Tanaka stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
22.7%
48.5%
28.8%
Scorers
| Shun Tanaka 20, 34 |