Match Report


VarzimVarzim     Beira MarBeira Mar
Computer Player Computer Player Dan Rodwell Dan Rodwell
Tomas MarquesT. Marques72
G
1
G
74Eirik HaalandE. Haaland
Jorge LimaJ. Lima73
D
2
D
72Tim BeresfordT. Beresford
Nick RufusN. Rufus67
D
3
D
76Neil WetherallN. Wetherall
Mike PeckhamM. Peckham64
D
captain4
D
81Tomislav RukavinaT. Rukavina
Edgar RamosE. Ramos57
D
5
M
78Francisco DiezF. Diez
Helder SemedoH. Semedo66
M
6
M
84Jose CamposJ. Campos
Samuel VianaS. Viana62
M
7captain
M
88Carlos NevesC. Neves
Paulo JesusP. Jesus56
M
8
M
77Jose CarrascoJ. Carrasco
Fernando SousaF. Sousa53
M
9
A
72Dave BallD. Ball
Antonio MendesA. Mendes68
A
10
A
79Steve TolleyS. Tolley
Artur QuaresmaA. Quaresma57
A
11
A
75Paul HendryP. Hendry
 
Alexandre LoureiroA. Loureiro57
A
12
D
70Nicolas MoralesN. Morales
Joao TeixeiraJ. Teixeira57
D
13
M
79Alex GargoA. Gargo
Filipe TeixeiraF. Teixeira56
A
14
A
73Thierry StewartT. Stewart

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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 Beira Mar. A crowd of 18,838 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Jardim.


0.00
Beira Mar get the match underway!
2.30
Nick Rufus knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Artur Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.15
Fernando Sousa makes a simple pass to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.18
Paulo Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.27
Without breaking stride, Francisco Diez plays the ball forward to Dave Ball. Dave Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.58
Paulo Jesus hits a low pass to Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.27
Mike Peckham breaks forward. Mike Peckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma plays a quick one-two with Antonio Mendes and rushes in on goal... Artur Quaresma tries a spectacular strike. Eirik Haaland is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.44
Jorge Lima brings the ball forward. Jorge Lima sees a break and surges forward. Jorge Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes connects with a diving header. Eirik Haaland is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.54
Nick Rufus knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
32.58
Paulo Jesus makes a simple pass to Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.38
Tim Beresford controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Carrasco. Showing composure, Jose Carrasco laces a through ball forward to Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
38.20
Neil Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Carrasco shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Tomas Marques has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Varzim appear unchanged since the first half. Beira Mar also appear unchanged since the first half. The Beira Mar players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Varzim kick off and get the second half underway!
55.36
Paulo Jesus makes a simple pass to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
57.55
Carlos Neves passes the ball forward to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mike Peckham.
59.26
Jorge Lima flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Jesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Jesus sees Artur Quaresma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Artur Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.14
Jose Campos flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Neves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Ball. Dave Ball directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Tomas Marques has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.12
Nick Rufus catches Paul Hendry on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.34
Jose Campos knocks the ball forward to Dave Ball. Dave Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Tomas Marques. Excellent save.
75.08
Francisco Diez flicks a high pass forward. Steve Tolley controls it well on his chest. Steve Tolley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.51
Varzim are in full control of this game.
79.57
Carlos Neves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.30
Jose Carrasco flicks a high ball forward to Jose Campos who takes it down. Jose Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Diez. Edgar Ramos hacks Francisco Diez from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
84.41
Helder Semedo hits a low pass to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes makes a defence splitting pass to Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
87.43
Tim Beresford knocks the ball forward to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Tomas Marques. Excellent save.
89.40
Samuel Viana makes a simple pass to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomislav Rukavina.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Varzim

Beira Mar
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
34.6%
41%
24.4%

Scorers
Artur Quaresma 20
Antonio Mendes 24
Jose Carrasco 38
Dave Ball 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Carrasco of Beira Mar

Match Ratings
1.Tomas Marques (GK)
6
2.Jorge Lima (DEF)
7
3.Nick Rufus (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Mike Peckham (DEF)
6
5.Edgar Ramos (DEF)
6
6.Helder Semedo (MID)
6
7.Samuel Viana (MID)
6
8.Paulo Jesus (MID)
6
9.Fernando Sousa (MID)
6
10.Antonio Mendes (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Artur Quaresma (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alexandre Loureiro (ATT)
0
13.Joao Teixeira (DEF)
0
14.Filipe Teixeira (ATT)
0

1.Eirik Haaland (GK)
6
2.Tim Beresford (DEF)
6
3.Neil Wetherall (DEF)
6
4.Tomislav Rukavina (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Diez (MID)
6
6.Jose Campos (MID)
6
7.Carlos Neves (MID)
7
8.Jose Carrasco (MID)goal scored
9
9.Dave Ball (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Steve Tolley (ATT)
6
11.Paul Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicolas Morales (DEF)
0
13.Alex Gargo (MID)
0
14.Thierry Stewart (ATT)
0