Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. A crowd of 11,995 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 Rafael 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 Rafael Veloso.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kicking off!
3.30
0-0Christopher Van Westerop chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Helder Soares is offside!
4.35
0-0Fernando Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.28
0-0Helder Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Van Westerop. Christopher Van Westerop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Soares. Helder Soares finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
9.45
0-0Quim Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Christopher Van Westerop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christopher Van Westerop sees a break and surges forward. Christopher Van Westerop cuts inside the box! Christopher Van Westerop tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Mario Rego.
16.45
0-0Christopher Van Westerop barges into Frederico Loureiro. The referee brings Christopher Van Westerop to one side and gives him a warning! Frederico Loureiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.33
Frederic Plante kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Herve. Alex Herve makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Loureiro but he's offside!
22.26
0-0Marc-Vivien Algerino makes a beautiful solo run. Marc-Vivien Algerino flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Herve. Alex Herve shoots from 20 yards but Helder Vieira is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
30.04
With some swift thinking, Vitor Veloso plays the ball forward to Marc-Vivien Algerino. With a delightful solo run, Marc-Vivien Algerino stretches the opposition's defence. Marc-Vivien Algerino makes a probing pass to Sebastiao Tavares but he's offside!
32.39
Vitor Veloso sees Frederico Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Loureiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Herve. Alex Herve shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
38.50
Sebastiao Veloso sees Alex Herve in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Herve knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.07
Fernando Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Herve. Alex Herve shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Helder Vieira.
42.07
Sebastiao Tavares makes a simple pass to Frederic Plante. Frederic Plante shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Helder Vieira.
43.29
0-0Fernando Soares takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Sergio Andrade reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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.
45.00
The second half starts with Varzim kicking off!
48.51
Vitor Veloso threads a neat ball through to Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Herve. Alex Herve rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Helder Vieira manages to keep it out.
49.15
0-1Christopher Van Westerop chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs plays a one-two with Helder Soares and advances towards the goal... Mike Jacobs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.09
0-1Varzim are keeping most of the possession.
57.33
Christopher Van Westerop flicks a high pass forward. Helder Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Soares cuts inside the box! Helder Soares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Pedro Monteiro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.25
0-2Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made a substitution with David Schröder replacing Quim Vieira .
65.09
Varzim are keeping most of the possession.
66.27
Christopher Van Westerop flicks a high pass forward to Helder Soares who brings the ball under control. Helder Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
72.26
Sebastiao Veloso threads the ball through to Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
75.13
Tiago Postiga threads the ball through to Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Mike Jacobs controls it well on his chest. Mike Jacobs passes the ball forward but Helder Soares is offside!
77.02
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made 2 substitutions with Roy Bosschaart replacing Quim Jardim and Frederico Nascimento replacing Mike Jacobs .
81.05
David Schröder hits a low pass to Helder Soares. Helder Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.03
Christopher Van Westerop flicks a high pass forward. Yves Grondin controls it well on his chest. Yves Grondin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters passes the ball forward to Helder Soares. Helder Soares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.20
Frederico Nascimento flicks a high ball forward to Arthur Peters who takes it down. Arthur Peters shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Pedro Monteiro manages to gather it easily.
90.00
Fernando Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Herve. Alex Herve finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Helder Vieira manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mike Jacobs 49 Helder Soares 57 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Helder Soares of Grupo Desportivo de Chaves |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pedro Monteiro (GK)
6
2. Cesar Barbosa (DEF)
6
3. Vitor Veloso (DEF)
6
4. Marc-Vivien Algerino (DEF)
7
5. Mario Rego (DEF)
6
6. Sebastiao Veloso (MID)
6
7. Frederic Plante (MID)
6
8. Fernando Soares (MID)
7
9. Sebastiao Tavares (MID)
6
10. Alex Herve (ATT)
7
11. Frederico Loureiro (ATT)
6
12. Fernando Hernandez (GK)
0
13. Marvin Wright-Phillips (MID)
0
14. Vitor Reis (ATT)
0
1. Helder Vieira (GK)
8
2. Helder Andrade (DEF)
6
3. Quim Jardim (DEF)
6
4. Tiago Postiga (DEF)
6
5. Yves Grondin (MID)
6
6. Quim Vieira (MID)
6
7. Christopher Van Westerop (MID)
9
8. Sergio Andrade (MID)
6
9. Arthur Peters (ATT)
6
10. Mike Jacobs (ATT)
8
11. Helder Soares (ATT)
9
12. Roy Bosschaart (GK)
6
13. David Schröder (DEF)
7
14. Frederico Nascimento (GK)
6