Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 17,175 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Costa.


0.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off and get the first half underway!
2.30
John Marshall chips the ball to his team mate, Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon plays a scrappy one-two with Valerien Daylly and stumbles forward towards the goal... Barket Strgeon rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Tomas Marques!
8.06
Barket Strgeon threads the ball through to Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini advances inside the box! Generoso Bachini rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.25
John Marshall plays the ball forward to Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Thierry Machado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Ramos.
18.51
Barket Strgeon flicks a high pass forward to Generoso Bachini who brings the ball under control. Generoso Bachini lofts in a cross ball towards Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tomas Marques with no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
21.04
Generoso Bachini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.58
Samuel Viana flicks a high pass forward. Artur Quaresma collects the pass. Artur Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.46
Fernando Viana flicks a high pass forward. Valerien Daylly controls it well on his chest. Valerien Daylly shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.08
Alexandre Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado flicks a high ball forward to Generoso Bachini who takes it down. Generoso Bachini knocks in a cross ball towards Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly flicks the ball with his head. Tomas Marques manages to gather it comfortably.
33.53
Showing composure, Helder Semedo laces a weighted ball forward to Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.51
Barket Strgeon kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Tomas Marques.
41.21
It's a corner kick. Thierry Machado loops the ball in to towards the near post. Valerien Daylly rockets a shot on goal but Nick Rufus is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
42.51
John Marshall kicks a strong pass forward to Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
44.58
Barket Strgeon hits a low pass to Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Artur Quaresma picks a pass forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nikolas Dittmann.
45.00
The referee whistles 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.

45.00
The second half starts with Varzim kicking off!
47.46
Nikolas Dittmann makes an attacking run forward. Nikolas Dittmann knocks in a cross ball towards Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon makes a deft header but Tomas Marques is on top of it.
49.11
Alexandre Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Dittmann. Nikolas Dittmann hits a low pass to Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Mike Peckham happens to be in the right place to block it.
57.20
Barket Strgeon kicks a strong pass forward to Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.58
Nick Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Jesus controls it well on his chest. Paulo Jesus threads a neat ball through to Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.18
Thierry Machado comes in with a late challenge on Paulo Jesus. The referee calls over Thierry Machado and shows him a yellow card! Paulo Jesus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.45
Nikolas Dittmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon flicks a high pass forward to Generoso Bachini who brings the ball under control. Generoso Bachini finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
85.16
Paulo Jesus makes a beautiful solo run. Paulo Jesus shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.29
With a delightful solo run, Alexandre Veloso stretches the opposition's defence. Alexandre Veloso makes a great pass forward. Barket Strgeon runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Nikolas Dittmann makes a simple pass to Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado threads a neat ball through to Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
31.8%
49.4%
18.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Barket Strgeon of C.F. Estrela da Amadora

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