Match Report
| Varzim | Varzim |  |  | Belenenses | Belenenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Tomas Marques | T. Marques |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Pedro Medina | P. Medina | |||||||||
| Jorge Lima | J. Lima | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 77 |  | Ian Rowett | I. Rowett | ||||||||
| Mike Peckham | M. Peckham | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 | | Luis Moutinho | L. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Edgar Ramos | E. Ramos | | 57 | D | | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Silvio Alves | S. Alves | ||||||||
| Joao Teixeira | J. Teixeira | | 57 | D | | 5 | | D | 65 | | Nuno Pinheiro | N. Pinheiro | |||||||||
| Helder Semedo | H. Semedo | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Francisco Jardim | F. Jardim | |||||||||
| Samuel Viana | S. Viana | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 |  | Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | |||||||||
| Paulo Jesus | P. Jesus | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Daniel Ribeiro | D. Ribeiro | |||||||||
| Fernando Sousa | F. Sousa | | 53 | M | | 9 | | M | 58 | | Daniel Campos | D. Campos | |||||||||
| Antonio Mendes | A. Mendes | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Roberto Pinheiro | R. Pinheiro | |||||||||
| Artur Quaresma | A. Quaresma | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 |  | Gennaro Smaino | G. Smaino | |||||||||
| Alexandre Loureiro | A. Loureiro | | 57 | A | | 12 | | G | 66 | | Antonio Soares | A. Soares | |||||||||
| Filipe Teixeira | F. Teixeira | | 56 | A | | 13 | | D | 64 | | Alec Gallacher | A. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Francisco Rego | F. Rego | | 56 | G | | 14 | | G | 64 |  | Melchior Lurling | M. Lurling | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 15,722 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Varzim and Belenenses are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Moreira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Varzim and Belenenses are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Moreira.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Belenenses kicking off!
6.10
0-0Artur Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Mendes who brings the ball under control. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Alves.
8.21
0-0Matt Dickov knocks the ball forward to Gennaro Smaino. Gennaro Smaino shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.29
1-0Fernando Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.54
Helder Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Medina who gathers it comfortably.
14.28
1-0With imagination, Artur Quaresma plays the ball forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
15.00
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Pinheiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Pinheiro plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Campos and advances towards the goal... Roberto Pinheiro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
16.47
Edgar Ramos sees Paulo Jesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Dickov.
20.09
Paulo Jesus makes a simple pass to Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma plays a scrappy one-two with Samuel Viana and advances towards the goal... Artur Quaresma muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
28.40
Matt Dickov sees space and advances. Matt Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Ribeiro. Daniel Ribeiro heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.42
1-0Roberto Pinheiro hacks Mike Peckham from behind! Roberto Pinheiro is given a warning by the referee! Mike Peckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.14
Daniel Campos makes a simple pass to Gennaro Smaino. Gennaro Smaino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.49
1-0Paulo Jesus catches Matt Dickov on the ankles. Paulo Jesus is shown the yellow card! Matt Dickov runs off the knock.
40.14
Matt Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Smaino. Gennaro Smaino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.07
Paulo Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Varzim appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Varzim start the second half!
48.51
Joao Teixeira sees Helder Semedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Helder Semedo hits a low pass to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Medina who gathers it comfortably.
51.22
Fernando Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Jesus who takes it down. Paulo Jesus knocks the ball forward to Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Moutinho.
60.42
Samuel Viana hits a low pass to Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Pedro Medina!
67.50
Ian Rowett flicks a high ball forward to Matt Dickov who takes it down. Matt Dickov makes an attacking run forward. Matt Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.16
Francisco Jardim catches Joao Teixeira on the ankles. The referee calls over Francisco Jardim and shows him a yellow card! Joao Teixeira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.48
Matt Dickov brings the ball forward. Matt Dickov shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
84.29
Ian Rowett makes a strong solo run forward. Ian Rowett threads the ball through to Gennaro Smaino. Gennaro Smaino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.09
Matt Dickov surges forward with the ball. Matt Dickov plays a one-two with Gennaro Smaino and rushes in on goal... Matt Dickov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
87.37
Daniel Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Gennaro Smaino controls it well on his chest. Gennaro Smaino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Tomas Marques effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tomas Marques (GK)
6
2. Jorge Lima (DEF)
7
3. Mike Peckham (DEF)
6
4. Edgar Ramos (DEF)
6
5. Joao Teixeira (DEF)
6
6. Helder Semedo (MID)
6
7. Samuel Viana (MID)
6
8. Paulo Jesus (MID)
9
9. Fernando Sousa (MID)
7
10. Antonio Mendes (ATT)
6
11. Artur Quaresma (ATT)
7
12. Alexandre Loureiro (ATT)
0
13. Filipe Teixeira (ATT)
0
14. Francisco Rego (GK)
0
1. Pedro Medina (GK)
6
2. Ian Rowett (DEF)
6
3. Luis Moutinho (DEF)
6
4. Silvio Alves (DEF)
6
5. Nuno Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Jardim (MID)
5
7. Matt Dickov (MID)
9
8. Daniel Ribeiro (MID)
6
9. Daniel Campos (MID)
6
10. Roberto Pinheiro (ATT)
6
11. Gennaro Smaino (ATT)
6
12. Antonio Soares (GK)
0
13. Alec Gallacher (DEF)
0
14. Melchior Lurling (GK)
0