Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Varzim. A crowd of 17,018 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Costa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Costa.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Penafiel kick off!
2.25
0-0Ricardo Montero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.11
0-0Mike Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Lima. Jorge Lima flicks a high pass forward. Artur Quaresma comfortably collects the pass. Artur Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.34
0-0Nick Rufus sees space and advances. Nick Rufus shoots from 25 yards but David Charlton is on top of it.
30.45
Edmundo Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Montero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Montero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mike Peckham.
33.37
Stefano Agliardi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Hall. Andy Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Lima.
38.38
0-0Edmundo Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on Artur Quaresma. The referee calls over Edmundo Guerrero and warns him to calm down! Artur Quaresma runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. Varzim also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Varzim kick off the second half!
55.19
Stefano Agliardi flicks a high pass forward. Julian Jimenez collects the pass. Julian Jimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Denny Kromkamp. Some silky footwork from Denny Kromkamp provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Tomas Marques manages to gather it.
57.15
0-0Stefano Agliardi kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Hall. What a great partnership. Andy Hall knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Edmundo Guerrero is offside!
60.05
Antonio Mendes surges forward with the ball. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.33
Edmundo Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro makes a simple pass, allowing Edmundo Guerrero to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Edmundo Guerrero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Tomas Marques effortlessly gets down and covers it.
71.43
Nick Rufus clumsily knocks into Denny Kromkamp. The referee brings Nick Rufus to one side and gives him a warning! Denny Kromkamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.20
Fernando Sousa threads a neat ball through to Nick Rufus. Nick Rufus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Sousa. Fernando Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
75.26
Antonio Mendes barges into Kevin Walker. The referee calls over Antonio Mendes and warns him to calm down! Kevin Walker stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.14
Jorge Lima catches Julian Jimenez on the ankles. The referee warns Jorge Lima to calm down! Julian Jimenez runs off the knock.
78.06
Alejandro Campos makes a probing pass to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.36
Samuel Viana flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Mendes controls it well on his chest. Antonio Mendes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.56
Denny Kromkamp threads the ball through to Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Paulo Jesus threads a neat ball through to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Charlton who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Walker of Penafiel |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Charlton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stefano Agliardi (DEF) | 9 | |
| 3. | Carlton Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Walker (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Ricardo Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edmundo Guerrero (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Hall (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Denny Kromkamp (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hugo Loureiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alejandro Campos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Julian Jimenez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tomas Tavares (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vasco Loureiro (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Strachan (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tomas Marques (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jorge Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nick Rufus (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mike Peckham (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Edgar Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Helder Semedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Samuel Viana (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paulo Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Sousa (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Antonio Mendes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Artur Quaresma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alexandre Loureiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joao Teixeira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Filipe Teixeira (ATT) | 0 | |