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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Varzim. A crowd of 18,886 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Figo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Varzim get the match underway!
4.09
Rodrigo Pinto catches Daniel Neves on the ankles. The referee brings Rodrigo Pinto to one side and gives him a warning! Daniel Neves runs off the knock.
8.18
Jaime Antunes sees John Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Greig shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
10.03
Miguel Castro flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Pinto who takes it down. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
16.58
Jaime Antunes darts forward. Jaime Antunes shoots from 20 yards but Gianmatteo Tisci is on top of it.
27.06
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.17
Carlos Ferreira barges into Miguel Loureiro. Carlos Ferreira is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.14
Jaime Antunes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jaime Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig flicks the ball with his head. Gianmatteo Tisci gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
33.13
Rodrigo Pinto hacks Diogo Nascimento from behind! Rodrigo Pinto is given another warning by the referee! Diogo Nascimento runs off the knock.
36.15
Samuel Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Cavezzi. Maurizio Cavezzi shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
40.37
Samuel Loureiro makes a simple pass to Maurizio Cavezzi. Maurizio Cavezzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.41
Samuel Loureiro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Samuel Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Cavezzi. Maurizio Cavezzi flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. Varzim also appear unchanged since the first half. The Maia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Maia kick off!
54.10
Carlos Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Alves collects the pass. Carlos Alves tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.47
Carlos Sousa sees space and advances. Carlos Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Greig. John Greig plays a scrappy one-two with Moritz Heiser and advances towards the goal... John Greig shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Gianmatteo Tisci had no chance!! Goal for Maia!
60.38
Carlos Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Antunes. Jaime Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Alves controls it well on his chest. Carlos Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.46
Miguel Castro brings the ball forward. Miguel Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Cavezzi. Maurizio Cavezzi knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Dale Barrett had no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
72.41
Craig McNeill clumsily knocks into Carlos Ferreira. The referee calls over Craig McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.57
With a delightful solo run, Miguel Loureiro stretches the opposition's defence. Miguel Loureiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.34
Miguel Castro hits a low pass to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
77.54
Scott Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Cavezzi. Maurizio Cavezzi shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.13
Daniel Neves sees Carlos Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Ferreira changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.34
Jaime Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to John Greig. John Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gianmatteo Tisci with no chance!! Goal for Maia!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.7532467532467 vs 53.2467532467532
Play Area
Home team third: 27.27%, Midfield: 46.75%, Away team third: 25.97%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Maurizio Cavezzi of Varzim

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Dale Barrett (GK)
6
2. Carlos Sousa (DEF)
6
6
5. Daniel Neves (DEF)
6
8
7. Jaime Antunes (MID)
7
9. Carlos Alves (ATT)
8
10. John Greig (ATT)
9
11. Moritz Heiser (ATT)
6

12. Eduardo Reis (MID)
0
0
14. Rodrigo Andrade (ATT)
0

2. David Lopes (DEF)
6
3. Craig McNeill (DEF)
5
4. Quim Vieira (DEF)
6
5. Leon Scholz (DEF)
6
6
7. Scott Wilcox (MID)
6
8. Miguel Castro (MID)
7
6
10. Rodrigo Pinto (ATT)
5
9

12. Florian Ouindi (MID)
0
13. Ricardo Viana (ATT)
0
0