Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 18,231 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Pauleta.
The pitch is in good condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Pauleta.
0.00
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora get the match underway!
2.07
0-0Scott Wilcox hits a low pass to Maurizio Cavezzi. Maurizio Cavezzi rushes past Rodrigo Nascimento! Maurizio Cavezzi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
4.08
0-0Quim Vieira knocks the ball forward to Scott Wilcox. Scott Wilcox makes a probing pass to Maurizio Cavezzi. Maurizio Cavezzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Nascimento.
6.15
Eduardo Valente flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Vidal comfortably collects the pass. Gabriel Vidal sees a break and surges forward. Gabriel Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Campos. Rui Campos makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.20
Gabriel Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bruno Viana whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
9.49
Edwin Koster knocks the ball forward to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianmatteo Tisci who gathers it comfortably.
10.19
Miguel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Cavezzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maurizio Cavezzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Khaliloul Cobos who gathers it comfortably.
14.36
Eduardo Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Vidal. Gabriel Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo rushes past Craig McNeill! Some silky footwork from Rodrigo Semedo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
16.24
0-0Gabriel Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Soares skips past Craig McNeill! Some good footwork from Roberto Soares provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Gianmatteo Tisci. Excellent save.
20.25
Daniel Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Vidal. Gabriel Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Soares controls it well on his chest. Roberto Soares shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
21.34
Edwin Koster threads the ball through to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Vieira.
22.19
Rodrigo Nascimento runs forward with the ball. Rodrigo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Semedo collects the pass. Rodrigo Semedo shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
24.48
With a delightful solo run, Gabriel Vidal stretches the opposition's defence. Gabriel Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Viana. Bruno Viana outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Gianmatteo Tisci comfortably picks it out of the air!
27.36
Gabriel Vidal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo threads a neat ball through to Rui Campos. Rui Campos strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.28
Samuel Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
33.42
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.55
Scott Wilcox chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.18
Gabriel Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Semedo controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Lopes.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Varzim appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Varzim kicking off!
51.41
0-0Edwin Koster chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Viana. Bruno Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares makes a looping header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Craig McNeill. That should have been a goal!
54.56
Gabriel Vidal flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Viana who brings the ball under control. Bruno Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.41
Rodrigo Nascimento takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Eduardo Valente. Eduardo Valente makes a strong solo run forward. Eduardo Valente makes a beautiful solo run. Eduardo Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.39
0-0Gabriel Vidal catches Scott Wilcox on the ankles. The referee brings Gabriel Vidal to one side and gives him a warning! Scott Wilcox stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.59
Gabriel Vidal brings the ball forward. Gabriel Vidal shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gianmatteo Tisci!
65.27
0-0Bruno Viana comes in with a high challenge, catching Quim Vieira with his studs. The referee motions to Bruno Viana to come over. It's a red card!! Quim Vieira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.31
Gabriel Vidal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
81.35
Miguel Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Pinto who takes it down. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
39.3%
60.7%
Play Area
32.6%
42.7%
24.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Vidal of C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gianmatteo Tisci (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Quim Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Scholz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Loureiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Wilcox (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Miguel Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Miguel Loureiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rodrigo Pinto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Maurizio Cavezzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Florian Ouindi (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Viana (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jordi Kantelberg (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Khaliloul Cobos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Valente (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rodrigo Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edwin Koster (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Vidal (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Bruno Viana (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Rui Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roberto Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rodrigo Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jaime Lima (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nelson Hulshoff (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vincenzo Gelb (GK) | 0 | |