Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Clube Desportivo das Aves in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Varzim and Clube Desportivo das Aves are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Veloso.


0.00
Clube Desportivo das Aves get the match underway!
6.04
Bruno Castro hacks Duarte Nunes from behind! Bruno Castro is shown the yellow card! Duarte Nunes runs off the knock.
10.20
Thierry Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Nuno Campos. Nuno Campos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nuno Campos shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
18.42
Willy Sekli laces a through ball forward to Nuno Campos. Nuno Campos controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Duarte Nunes through on goal. Some silky footwork from Duarte Nunes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jorge Reis with no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
21.44
Manuel Soares runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Manuel Soares whips in a cross ball towards David Postiga. David Postiga knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.55
Thierry Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
27.38
Willy Sekli flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.10
Edgar Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Postiga. David Postiga plays a one-two with Eduardo Ramos and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from David Postiga provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.29
Nuno Campos pushes up the pitch. Nuno Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.11
Nuno Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Willy Sekli. Willy Sekli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.21
Bruno Castro flicks a high ball forward to David Postiga who takes it down. David Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.05
Rodrigo Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Campos controls it well on his chest. Nuno Campos makes an attacking run forward. Nuno Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.40
Willy Sekli makes a probing pass to Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Reis who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Varzim appear unchanged since the first half. Clube Desportivo das Aves also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Varzim kick off!
47.02
Pedro Valente threads a neat ball through to Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Hendry.
48.10
Edgar Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, David Postiga. David Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.34
Pedro Valente changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.29
Gavin Hendry threads a neat ball through to Bruno Castro. Bruno Castro knocks the ball forward to David Postiga. David Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.28
Thierry Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Moutinho controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Pedro Moutinho plays the ball forward to Willy Sekli. Willy Sekli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Reis who gathers it comfortably.
78.31
Gavin Hendry threads a neat ball through to Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Lopes smothers it!
83.21
Eduardo Ramos flicks a high ball forward to David Postiga who takes it down. David Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.52
Gavin Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Monteiro who brings the ball under control. Edgar Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Castro controls it well on his chest. Bruno Castro shoots from distance but Pedro Lopes reads it well. Good save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
25.6%
48.7%
25.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duarte Nunes of Varzim

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Lopes (GK)
6
2.Sebastiao Faria (DEF)
6
3.Diogo Teixeira (DEF)
6
4.Thierry Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
5.Rodrigo Tavares (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Moutinho (MID)
6
7.Nuno Campos (MID)
8
8.Willy Sekli (MID)goal scored
8
9.Pedro Valente (MID)
6
10.Duarte Nunes (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Samuel Andrade (ATT)
6
 
12.Vitor Ribeiro (DEF)
0
13.Manuel Bento (DEF)
0
14.Vitor Sousa (MID)
0

1.Jorge Reis (GK)
6
2.Paulo Marques (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Hendry (DEF)
7
4.Rui Ramos (DEF)
6
5.Manuel Reis (DEF)
6
6.Edgar Monteiro (MID)
6
7.Bruno Castro (MID)yellow card
6
8.Manuel Soares (MID)
7
9.Quim Carvalho (MID)
6
10.David Postiga (ATT)
7
11.Eduardo Ramos (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Rui Neves (GK)
0
13.Bruno Mendes (MID)
0
14.Jaime Nunes (ATT)
0