Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Varzim. A crowd of 13,495 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Rego.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Rego.
0.00
0-0Varzim start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.52
0-1Gaspar Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Sebastiao Tavares who takes it down. Sebastiao Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Alex Herve. Alex Herve jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.18
Tiago Varela sees Sebastiao Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Sebastiao Tavares plays the ball forward to Alex Herve. Alex Herve knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Corentin Chelle with no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
12.08
0-2Stefano Boutahar makes a probing pass to Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Monteiro who gathers it comfortably.
14.48
0-2Silvio Mendes knocks the ball forward to Lennart Zimmermann. Lennart Zimmermann whips in a cross ball towards Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer whips the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Monteiro didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.39
0-2Lennart Zimmermann laces a weighted ball forward to Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.36
Gaspar Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Dittrich. Nico Dittrich shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
18.08
0-2Gaspar Barbosa comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Riemann. The referee calls over Gaspar Barbosa and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Riemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.51
Stefan Riemann pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stefan Riemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Zimmermann. Lennart Zimmermann whips in a cross ball towards Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
26.20
Michelangelo Galeoto passes the ball forward to Lennart Zimmermann. Lennart Zimmermann threads a neat ball through to Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
28.45
Hugo Lima laces a through ball forward to Michael Trapasso. Michael Trapasso whips in a cross ball towards Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.29
0-2Marvin Wright-Phillips knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Herve. Elena Calvo barges into Alex Herve. Alex Herve appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
38.48
0-2Samuel Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Boutahar. Stefano Boutahar jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Vitor Veloso.
39.28
0-2Silvio Mendes takes a quick corner, playing it short to Lennart Zimmermann. Lennart Zimmermann is dispossessed by a tackle from Frederico Neves.
40.54
Elena Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Billy Telfer controls it well on his chest. Billy Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Varela.
42.29
With great vision, Lennart Zimmermann plays the ball forward to Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima whips in a cross ball towards Michael Trapasso. Michael Trapasso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Tiago Varela steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
0-2Stefan Riemann clumsily knocks into Alex Herve. The referee brings Stefan Riemann to one side and gives him a warning! Alex Herve stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. Varzim also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Lisbon kicking off!
54.48
Stefan Riemann knocks the ball forward to Lennart Zimmermann. Lennart Zimmermann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lennart Zimmermann lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
55.09
0-2Sporting Lisbon are keeping most of the possession.
57.35
0-2Stefano Boutahar kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Zimmermann. Lennart Zimmermann puts a great ball through. Michael Trapasso runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.42
Gaspar Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Plante. Frederic Plante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michelangelo Galeoto.
65.15
Samuel Semedo sees Hugo Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Lima shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
67.05
Marvin Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward to Nico Dittrich who brings the ball under control. Nico Dittrich shoots from 20 yards but Corentin Chelle reads it well. He makes it look easy!
71.06
Stefano Boutahar knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Trapasso. Michael Trapasso knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer makes a convincing header but Pedro Monteiro reads it well. Fabulous save!
72.08
Stefan Riemann punts the ball hopefully upfield. Samuel Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Varela.
75.26
Nico Dittrich threads the ball through to Alex Herve. Alex Herve edges inside the box! Alex Herve cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Alex Herve scores for Varzim!!
78.32
Stefan Riemann flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Mendes controls it well on his chest. Silvio Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.50
Marvin Wright-Phillips threads a neat ball through to Alex Herve. Alex Herve tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
85.53
Lennart Zimmermann hits a low pass to Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Boutahar controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Stefano Boutahar looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.03
Sebastiao Tavares runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sebastiao Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Herve. Alex Herve makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
28%
44%
28%
Scorers
| Billy Telfer 78 | Alex Herve 5, 75, 87 Sebastiao Tavares 8 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Herve of Varzim |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Corentin Chelle (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stefan Riemann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Elena Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Michelangelo Galeoto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samuel Semedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stefano Boutahar (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lennart Zimmermann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Silvio Mendes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Michael Trapasso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Telfer (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Hugo Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Enrique Carcedo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alioune Mansouri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nuno Bento (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Monteiro (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Vitor Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mario Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederic Plante (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sebastiao Tavares (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Marvin Wright-Phillips (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gaspar Barbosa (MID) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Alex Herve (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Nico Dittrich (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tomas Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Hernandez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joao Rego (ATT) | 0 | |