Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Vitoria Setúbal. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Varzim and Vitoria Setúbal are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Valente.


0.00
The whistle blows and Vitoria Setúbal get the match underway!
6.00
Willy Sekli knocks the ball forward to Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.19
Florian Devineau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Ribeiro. Jaime Ribeiro shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.53
Diogo Teixeira passes the ball forward to Thierry Lua-Lua. Thierry Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Willy Sekli collects the pass. Willy Sekli whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.06
Florian Devineau flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Jaime Ribeiro shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
27.37
Pedro Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.36
Bruno Jardim plays the ball forward to Pedro Mendes. Pedro Mendes edges inside the box! Pedro Mendes cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's there!! Pedro Lopes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.39
Maurits Van Der Vaart flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Jardim. Bruno Jardim puts a great ball through. Jaime Ribeiro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
38.09
With great vision, Thierry Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Pedro Valente. Pedro Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
40.37
Pedro Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.14
Florian Devineau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Mendes. Pedro Mendes shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
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. Vitoria Setúbal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Varzim get the second half underway!
53.56
Florian Devineau threads a neat ball through to Jaime Ribeiro. Jaime Ribeiro shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
54.23
Pedro Valente flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Andrade holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.15
With some swift thinking, Sebastiao Faria plays the ball forward to Willy Sekli. Willy Sekli flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Valente collects the pass. Pedro Valente shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.20
Sebastiao Faria passes the ball forward to Willy Sekli. Willy Sekli makes a simple pass to Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.28
Nuno Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.26
Bruno Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Ribeiro. Jaime Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Faria.
77.36
Pedro Mendes sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Mendes shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.28
Willy Sekli knocks the ball forward to Pedro Valente. Pedro Valente whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.30
Thierry Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade makes a deft header. Rio Scholes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.39
Daniel Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Jardim collects the pass. Bruno Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
25.9%
53.1%
21%


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)
7
5.Rodrigo Tavares (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Moutinho (MID)
6
7.Nuno Campos (MID)
6
8.Willy Sekli (MID)
7
9.Pedro Valente (MID)
8
10.Duarte Nunes (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Samuel Andrade (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Vitor Ribeiro (DEF)
0
13.Manuel Bento (DEF)
0
14.Vitor Sousa (MID)
0

1.Rio Scholes (GK)
6
2.Carlos Faria (DEF)
6
3.Marcel Plante (DEF)
6
4.Vasco Alves (DEF)
6
5.Maurits Van Der Vaart (DEF)
6
6.Bruno Jardim (MID)
7
7.Florian Devineau (MID)
6
8.Daniel Barbosa (MID)
6
9.Harry Impey (MID)
6
10.Jaime Ribeiro (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Mendes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Raul Taibi (MID)
0
13.Rafael Nunes (DEF)
0
14.John Mcallister (MID)
0