Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadio Henrique Amorim where U. Lamas play host to Varzim. A crowd of 16,810 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
U. Lamas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Marques.


0.00
Varzim kick off and get the first half underway!
3.21
Paulo Jesus threads a neat ball through to Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
6.29
Quim Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Campos. Paulo Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Nunes but he's offside!
10.56
Pedro Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Victor Abidallah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Abidallah flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Campos who brings the ball under control. Paulo Campos shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
12.04
Victor Abidallah flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Campos. Paulo Campos whips in a cross ball towards Danilo Rigoni. Danilo Rigoni is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
14.57
Helder Semedo plays the ball forward to Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Vitor Castro. Excellent block.
15.01
Vitor Castro hits a low pass to Paulo Campos. Paulo Campos makes an attacking run forward. Paulo Campos plays a one-two with Helder Santos and advances towards the goal... Paulo Campos comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.39
Samuel Viana makes a probing pass to Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.57
Without breaking stride, Mike Peckham plays the ball forward to Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus threads the ball through to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adelmajid Pitau.
22.37
Danilo Rigoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Santos. Helder Santos cuts inside the box! Helder Santos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.47
Nick Rufus hits a low pass to Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana passes the ball forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Abel Moreira had no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
32.51
Victor Abidallah flicks a high ball forward to Quim Nunes who takes it down. Quim Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Marques who gathers it comfortably.
38.27
Mike Peckham surges forward with the ball. Mike Peckham knocks the ball forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
39.13
Vitor Castro comes in with a late challenge on Artur Quaresma. The referee calls over Vitor Castro and shows him a yellow card! Artur Quaresma runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. U. Lamas appear unchanged since the first half. Varzim also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
U. Lamas kick off the second half!
49.58
Quim Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Abidallah. Victor Abidallah deftly passes the ball to Danilo Rigoni, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Danilo Rigoni provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.41
Mike Peckham threads a neat ball through to Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus hits a low pass to Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma rushes past Vitor Castro! Artur Quaresma looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Abel Moreira had no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
66.18
Paulo Jesus hits a low pass to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes plays a one-two with Artur Quaresma and advances towards the goal... Antonio Mendes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.03
Helder Semedo brings the ball forward. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.09
Adelmajid Pitau brings the ball forward. Adelmajid Pitau sees space and advances. Adelmajid Pitau lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Campos. Paulo Campos beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.16
U. Lamas have made a substitution with Juan Gonzalez replacing Danilo Rigoni and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.20
Frederico Zubizarreta changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Zubizarreta kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Gonzalez but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.37
Helder Semedo sees space and advances. Helder Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes makes a deft header. Abel Moreira punches it away to safety.
83.02
Frederico Zubizarreta flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Abidallah. Victor Abidallah chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta rockets a shot on goal. Tomas Marques is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52%
48%
Play Area
26.7%
42.7%
30.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Jesus of Varzim

Match Ratings
1.Abel Moreira (GK)
6
2.Pedro Fonseca (DEF)
6
3.Vitor Castro (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Adelmajid Pitau (DEF)
7
5.Frederico Zubizarreta (MID)goal scored
8
6.Quim Nunes (MID)
6
7.Victor Abidallah (MID)
8
8.Ricardo Castro (MID)
6
9.Helder Santos (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Danilo Rigoni (ATT)
6
11.Paulo Campos (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Eduardo Jimenez (GK)
0
13.Lorenzo Sgrò (MID)
0
14.Juan Gonzalez (DEF)
6

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