Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Leça Futebol Clube. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Varzim are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Varzim are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Leça Futebol Clube get the match underway!
4.12
0-0Gary Huckerby knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Tavares. Frederico Tavares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.10
Andre Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Tavares. Frederico Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Moreira. Andre Moreira shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.21
0-0Bruno Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Newton. Harvey Newton shoots from 25 yards but Kristján Björgvinsson is on top of it.
14.11
0-0Darius Insley flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Martins. Andre Martins makes a probing pass to Harvey Newton. Harvey Newton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Carlos Zamora.
15.31
Gary Huckerby flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Newton. Harvey Newton goes all the way! Harvey Newton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.22
Bruno Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Harvey Newton. Harvey Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Moreira. Andre Moreira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Kristján Björgvinsson manages to gather it comfortably.
28.29
Michael Foulon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
33.07
Edgar Campos decides to run forward with the ball. Edgar Campos passes the ball forward to Andre Moreira. Andre Moreira shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.19
Arno Winkler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.04
0-1Arno Winkler knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio King. Antonio King lofts in a cross ball towards Tatsuya Miyazaki. Tatsuya Miyazaki connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Alberto Ramos had no chance!! Goal for Leça Futebol Clube!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Varzim kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
Arno Winkler takes it forward alone. Arno Winkler goes all the way! Arno Winkler shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Alberto Ramos had no chance!! Goal for Leça Futebol Clube!
54.04
Scott Wilson makes a probing pass to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin shoots from 25 yards but somehow Alberto Ramos manages to keep it out.
55.44
Armando Lowry makes a simple pass to Antonio King. Antonio King knocks in a cross ball towards Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.15
Tonci Boksic threads the ball through to Michael Foulon. Michael Foulon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio King. Antonio King knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.42
0-2Leça Futebol Clube are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Varzim's defence.
63.11
Armando Lowry surges forward with the ball. Armando Lowry whips in a cross ball towards Antonio King. Antonio King heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio King!
67.57
Edgar Campos makes a simple pass to Bruno Nascimento. Bruno Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Moreira. Andre Moreira shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.55
Andre Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Moreira. Andre Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Newton. Harvey Newton rockets a shot on goal. Kristján Björgvinsson easily smothers it.
77.44
Armando Lowry makes a simple pass to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.02
Scott Wilson chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio King. Antonio King knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
83.16
Armando Lowry sees a break and surges forward. Armando Lowry lofts in a cross ball towards Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
84.27
Armando Lowry makes a simple pass to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio King. Antonio King is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Alberto Ramos.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
35.1%
44.6%
20.3%
Scorers