Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play host to Varzim. A crowd of 9,621 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Farense are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Teixeira.


0.00
Farense start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.57
Jaime Martins threads the ball through to Joao Rego. Joao Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Lima. Paulo Lima is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
6.48
Sebastiao Moreira hits a low pass to Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Joao Teixeira. Joao Teixeira powers a header at goal. Mario Valente is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.41
Miguel Martins makes a simple pass to Samuel Lima. Samuel Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Lima. Paulo Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaime Barros.
14.06
Showing composure, Jaime Barros plays the ball forward to Paulo Veloso. Paulo Veloso threads the ball through to Joao Moutinho. Joao Moutinho shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.07
Manuel Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Rego. Joao Rego plays a one-two with Paulo Lima and rushes in on goal... Joao Rego shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.50
Diogo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Teixeira. Joao Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mario Valente who gathers it comfortably.
22.23
Paulo Lima catches William Laspalles on the ankles. The referee brings Paulo Lima to one side and gives him a warning! William Laspalles hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.50
Miguel Martins knocks the ball forward to Samuel Lima. Samuel Lima knocks the ball forward to Joao Rego. Joao Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaime Barros.
27.33
Diogo Castro catches Manuel Varela on the ankles. Diogo Castro is warned by the referee! Manuel Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.51
Diogo Castro sees Joao Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mario Valente with no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
32.11
Diogo Castro barges into Manuel Varela. The referee calls over Diogo Castro and shows him a yellow card! Manuel Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.04
Samuel Lima sees space and advances. Samuel Lima whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Lima. Gill Montella catches Paulo Lima on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
34.54
Jaime Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Lima. Paulo Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cesar Pinto who gathers it comfortably.
36.20
Jaime Barros comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Varela. Jaime Barros is shown the yellow card! Manuel Varela runs off the knock.
38.08
Diogo Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Teixeira. Joao Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.21
Sebastiao Moreira makes a probing pass to Joao Moutinho. Joao Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
William Laspalles barges into Paulo Lima. William Laspalles is shown the yellow card! Paulo Lima runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Farense appear unchanged since the first half. Varzim also appear unchanged since the first half. The Farense players seem much more motivated whilst the Varzim players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Varzim get the second half underway!
47.30
Sebastiao Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Vieira collects the pass. Manuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mario Valente who gathers it comfortably.
49.39
With vision, Gill Montella plays the ball forward to Diogo Castro. Diogo Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Moutinho. Joao Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Vieira. With a superhuman jump, Manuel Vieira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Mario Valente had no chance!! Goal for Varzim! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
54.39
Miguel Martins makes a simple pass to Samuel Lima. Samuel Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Lima. Paulo Lima shoots from distance. Cesar Pinto effortlessly gets down and covers it.
55.29
Gill Montella knocks the ball forward to Paulo Veloso. Paulo Veloso hits a low pass to Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mario Valente smothers it!
60.51
Varzim have made a substitution with Sergio Jardim replacing Manuel Vieira .
65.09
Sebastiao Moreira threads a neat ball through to Sergio Jardim. Sergio Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Moutinho. Joao Moutinho jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
66.52
Paulo Veloso flicks a high pass forward to Joao Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Joao Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Jardim. Sergio Jardim gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
73.50
Tiago Nunes comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Castro. Tiago Nunes is shown the yellow card! Diogo Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.19
Varzim have made 2 substitutions with Guillermo Hidalgo replacing Sebastiao Moreira and Bryan Zijm replacing William Laspalles .
78.25
Manuel Varela threads the ball through to Joao Rego. Joao Rego passes the ball forward but Paulo Lima is offside!
87.32
Jaime Barros makes a beautiful solo run. Jaime Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Moutinho. Joao Moutinho shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
28.8%
43.8%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Vieira of Varzim

Match Ratings
1.Mario Valente (GK)
6
2.Karim Jongsma (DEF)
6
3.Steed Charvet (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Martins (DEF)
6
5.Felipe Butragueno (DEF)
6
6.Jaime Martins (MID)
6
7.Samuel Lima (MID)
6
8.Manuel Varela (MID)
6
9.Tiago Nunes (MID)yellow card
5
10.Paulo Lima (ATT)
6
11.Joao Rego (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Aboubacar Caillet (MID)
0
13.Duarte Viana (MID)
0
14.Diogo Oliveira (MID)
0

1.Cesar Pinto (GK)
6
2.William Laspalles (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Jaime Barros (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Rafael Pinheiro (DEF)
6
5.Gill Montella (DEF)
6
6.Diogo Castro (MID)yellow card
6
7.Paulo Veloso (MID)
6
8.Sebastiao Moreira (MID)
6
9.Manuel Vieira (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Joao Moutinho (ATT)
6
11.Joao Teixeira (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Bryan Zijm (MID)
6
13.Guillermo Hidalgo (GK)
6
14.Sergio Jardim (GK)
6