Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. A crowd of 12,977 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico Veloso.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico Veloso.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Varzim kick off!
3.36
0-0Paulo Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Craig White. Craig White skips past Rodrigo Veloso! Some good footwork from Craig White provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
4.12
1-0Sergio Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Alex Mason. Alex Mason heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.12
1-0Alex Mason surges forward with the ball. Alex Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
12.49
Tiago Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Yves Grondin. Yves Grondin sees space and advances. Yves Grondin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Enzo Grandoni!
14.13
1-0Sergio Andrade barges into Frederic Plante. The referee brings Sergio Andrade to one side and gives him a warning! Frederic Plante grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.45
1-0Tiago Postiga sees Helder Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Helder Soares makes a probing pass to Craig White but he's offside!
21.53
1-0Paulo Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Craig White. Craig White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.43
Quim Jardim advances with the ball. Quim Jardim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
24.24
Yves Grondin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Yves Grondin makes a great pass forward. Mike Jacobs runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
27.39
Paulo Alves flicks a high pass forward. Helder Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Soares tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
28.22
Frederico Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Alex Mason. Alex Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Helder Vieira!
33.41
Gaspar Pinheiro threads the ball through to Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Mason. Alex Mason makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex Mason!
36.56
Frederic Plante flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Loureiro collects the pass. Frederico Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Mason. Alex Mason takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Helder Vieira!
40.52
Sergio Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.46
Fernando Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mason. Alex Mason whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Helder Vieira.
45.00
Craig White kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Alves. Paulo Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Craig White. Craig White jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Enzo Grandoni manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Varzim appear unchanged since the first half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves also appear unchanged since the first half. The Grupo Desportivo de Chaves players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves start the second half!
55.31
Yves Grondin surges forward with the ball. Yves Grondin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.47
3-0Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made a substitution with Jorge Gomes replacing Paulo Alves .
63.41
Jorge Gomes makes a probing pass to Craig White. Craig White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.33
Frederic Plante flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Pinheiro. Gaspar Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
66.17
Fernando Soares threads the ball through to Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro edges inside the box! Frederico Loureiro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Helder Vieira. Excellent save.
67.54
Under pressure, Quim Jardim clears the ball far upfield. Helder Soares edges inside the box! Helder Soares tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Enzo Grandoni with no chance!! Goal for Grupo Desportivo de Chaves!
75.02
Silvio Andrade takes it forward alone. Silvio Andrade sees Frederico Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Loureiro finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.31
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made 2 substitutions with Roy Bosschaart replacing Tiago Postiga and David Schröder replacing Helder Soares .
78.37
3-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
79.08
Roy Bosschaart makes a simple pass to David Schröder. David Schröder lofts in a cross ball towards Craig White. Craig White connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
81.41
Jorge Gomes hits a low pass to Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
83.02
Fernando Soares flicks a high pass forward to Alex Mason who brings the ball neatly under control. Alex Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Helder Vieira.
84.38
3-1Sergio Loureiro takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Silvio Andrade. Silvio Andrade knocks the ball into the box. Francisco Semedo chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
87.58
Fernando Soares flicks a high pass forward. Alex Mason controls it well on his chest. Alex Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
| Alex Mason 4, 33 Frederico Loureiro 41 | Helder Soares 68 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Enzo Grandoni (GK)
6
2. Silvio Andrade (DEF)
6
3. Marc-Vivien Algerino (DEF)
6
4. Rodrigo Veloso (DEF)
6
5. Mario Rego (DEF)
6
6. Frederic Plante (MID)
6
7. Gaspar Pinheiro (MID)
6
8. Fernando Soares (MID)
6
9. Sergio Loureiro (MID)
6
10. Frederico Loureiro (ATT)
9
11. Alex Mason (ATT)
9
12. Miguel Moutinho (ATT)
0
13. Sebastiao Tavares (MID)
0
14. Vitor Reis (ATT)
0
1. Helder Vieira (GK)
7
2. Quim Jardim (DEF)
7
3. Tiago Postiga (DEF)
6
4. Francisco Semedo (DEF)
6
5. Yves Grondin (MID)
6
6. Paulo Alves (MID)
6
7. Alexander Klinsmann (MID)
6
8. Sergio Andrade (MID)
6
9. Craig White (ATT)
6
10. Helder Soares (ATT)
7
11. Mike Jacobs (ATT)
6
12. Roy Bosschaart (GK)
6
13. Jorge Gomes (GK)
6
14. David Schröder (DEF)
6