Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play host to Varzim. A crowd of 12,810 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Santa Clara and Varzim are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ruben Pinheiro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Santa Clara and Varzim are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ruben Pinheiro.
0.00
Santa Clara kick off and get the first half underway!
3.57
Sergio Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Capiaux. Alexander Capiaux hits a low pass to Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Cristiano Soares!
4.44
Mario Rego makes a probing pass to Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Soares. Fernando Soares plays a one-two with Frederico Loureiro and advances towards the goal... Fernando Soares strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Cristiano Soares has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.28
Rodrigo Veloso threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Veloso. Sebastiao Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Silvio Pinheiro.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Santa Clara appear unchanged since the first half. Varzim also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Varzim get the second half underway!
49.22
Rodrigo Veloso hits a low pass to Alexander Capiaux. Alexander Capiaux finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
54.59
Ricardo Varela knocks the ball forward to Goran Romo. Goran Romo rushes past Mario Rego! Goran Romo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.56
Silvio Pinheiro hits a low pass to Ricardo Reyes. Ricardo Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Goran Romo. Goran Romo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Pedro Monteiro!
71.23
Rodrigo Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Capiaux who takes it down. Alexander Capiaux flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Loureiro who takes it down. Frederico Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diogo Fonseca.
72.55
Fernando Soares flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Loureiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Loureiro shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Cristiano Soares manages to gather it comfortably.
79.58
Cristiano Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Goran Romo. Goran Romo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Veloso.
83.26
Fernando Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Plante. Frederic Plante finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.50
Frederic Plante plays the ball forward to Alexander Capiaux. Alexander Capiaux shoots from 25 yards but Cristiano Soares is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
32.1%
43.6%
24.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Goran Romo of Santa Clara |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristiano Soares (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Silvio Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diogo Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cristiano Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Varela (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ben Jess (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Reyes (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Quim Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Goran Romo (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Jose Lopes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Jardim (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Regi de Groot (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Monteiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Cesar Barbosa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Marc-Vivien Algerino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mario Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodrigo Veloso (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Sebastiao Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Frederic Plante (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fernando Soares (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 9. | Sergio Loureiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Frederico Loureiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alexander Capiaux (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fernando Hernandez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastiao Tavares (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marvin Wright-Phillips (MID) | 0 | |









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