Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Paços de Ferreira. A crowd of 11,973 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Varzim and Paços de Ferreira are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico Pinheiro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Varzim and Paços de Ferreira are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico Pinheiro.
0.00
0-0Paços de Ferreira kick off and get the match underway!
6.05
0-0Luca Tedoldi knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Fonseca. Paulo Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
10.32
0-0Frederic Plante catches Luca Tedoldi on the ankles. The referee calls over Frederic Plante and warns him to calm down! Luca Tedoldi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.28
0-1Helder Costa threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Nascimento. Ricardo Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Sousa. Jaime Sousa knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.33
0-1Ricardo Nascimento threads the ball through to Paulo Fonseca. Paulo Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.48
Nuno Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Fonseca who takes it down. Paulo Fonseca shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
38.11
Sebastiao Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Dittrich. Nico Dittrich threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alex Herve. Alex Herve tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.05
Warren Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Quaresma. Nuno Quaresma hits a low pass to Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Sousa. Jaime Sousa makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
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. Paços de Ferreira also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Varzim kicking off!
48.12
Marvin Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Alex Herve collects the pass. Alex Herve knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.22
Luca Tedoldi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luca Tedoldi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Monteiro who gathers it comfortably.
59.27
Sebastiao Tavares flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Barbosa who takes it down. Gaspar Barbosa sees a break and surges forward. Gaspar Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Dittrich. Nico Dittrich flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.03
2-1Marvin Wright-Phillips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Dittrich. Nico Dittrich knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Herve. Alex Herve directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
71.18
Ricardo Nascimento flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Quaresma who takes it down. Nuno Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.54
Warren Taylor passes the ball forward to Luca Tedoldi. Luca Tedoldi flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.32
Vitor Veloso threads the ball through to Nico Dittrich. Nico Dittrich passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Dittrich. Nico Dittrich is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nico Dittrich scores for Varzim!!
84.29
Frederico Neves plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares knocks the ball forward to Alex Herve. Alex Herve finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
85.49
Tiago Varela knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares threads a neat ball through to Nico Dittrich. Nico Dittrich shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Frederico Rey smothers it!
87.46
3-1Warren Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Alex Herve. The referee calls over Warren Taylor and shows him a yellow card! Alex Herve runs off the knock.
89.20
Tiago Varela passes the ball forward to Nico Dittrich. Nico Dittrich lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Herve. Alex Herve finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex Herve!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
25.3%
46.7%
28%
Scorers
| Alex Herve 38, 89 Nico Dittrich 59, 79 | Jaime Sousa 14 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nico Dittrich of Varzim |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Monteiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vitor Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mario Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederic Plante (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Sebastiao Tavares (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marvin Wright-Phillips (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gaspar Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Herve (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Nico Dittrich (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Tomas Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Hernandez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joao Rego (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Frederico Rey (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adrian Pagani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Warren Taylor (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Helder Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nuno Quaresma (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Nascimento (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jaime Sousa (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Luca Tedoldi (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paulo Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Quim Monteiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paulo Rego (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sergio Mendes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vasco Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |