Match Report
| Varzim | Varzim |  |  | Sporting Covilha | Sporting Covilha | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Vitor Rego | V. Rego |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Kevin Eberle | K. Eberle | |||||||||
| Jaime Faria | J. Faria | | 70 | D |  |  | 2 |  | | D | 69 | | Fernando Costa | F. Costa | |||||||
| Nuno Gomes | N. Gomes | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Cesar Nunes | C. Nunes | |||||||||
| Eduardo Castro | E. Castro | | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 |  | Jerome Fabrie | J. Fabrie | |||||||||
| Stuart Hutchison | S. Hutchison |  | 63 | D | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Ellery Versteeg | E. Versteeg | |||||||||
| Paulo Pinheiro | P. Pinheiro | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 |  | Leonardo Stendardo | L. Stendardo | |||||||||
| Kevin Dickov | K. Dickov | | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Cristiano Castro | C. Castro | |||||||||
| Eduardo Pinto | E. Pinto | | 76 | A | | 8 | | M | 70 | | Arno Emmerlich | A. Emmerlich | |||||||||
| Carlos Moreira | C. Moreira | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 |  | Eoin Ferdinand | E. Ferdinand | |||||||||
| Vasco Jesus | V. Jesus | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Hennie Vonk | H. Vonk | |||||||||
| Alexandre Pinto | A. Pinto | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Duarte Barros | D. Barros | |||||||||
| Francisco Valente | F. Valente | | 63 | M | | 12 | | G | 66 | | David Gemmell | D. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Samuel Pinheiro | S. Pinheiro | | 61 | G | | 13 | | M | 66 | | Ricardo Andrade | R. Andrade | |||||||||
| Paulo Veloso | P. Veloso | | 58 | M | | 14 | | G | 62 | | Eduardo Barbosa | E. Barbosa | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Est˜dio do Varzim S.C. where Varzim play host to Sporting Covilha. A crowd of 18,814 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Aguas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Varzim are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Aguas.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Varzim get the match underway!
2.16
0-0Kevin Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Pinto who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Pinto cuts inside the box! Eduardo Pinto rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.16
0-0Cristiano Castro threads the ball through to Eoin Ferdinand. Eoin Ferdinand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Gomes.
12.41
0-0Leonardo Stendardo threads the ball through to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
15.14
Kevin Dickov passes the ball forward to Carlos Moreira. Carlos Moreira shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.27
Leonardo Stendardo threads a neat ball through to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros plays a scrappy one-two with Eoin Ferdinand and stumbles forward towards the goal... Duarte Barros muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Vitor Rego manages to gather it.
18.03
Paulo Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Jesus. Vasco Jesus plays a one-two with Carlos Moreira and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Vasco Jesus provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Kevin Eberle!
22.56
Cesar Nunes passes the ball forward to Leonardo Stendardo. Leonardo Stendardo makes a probing pass to Eoin Ferdinand. Eoin Ferdinand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Vitor Rego. Excellent save.
26.07
1-0Paulo Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.54
Kevin Dickov takes the throw-in. Paulo Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Carlos Moreira. Carlos Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Eberle who gathers it comfortably.
32.21
Kevin Dickov advances with the ball. Kevin Dickov threads the ball through into the box. Carlos Moreira tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.20
Ellery Versteeg sees Arno Emmerlich in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Ferdinand collects the pass. Eoin Ferdinand plays a one-two with Duarte Barros and rushes in on goal... Eoin Ferdinand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Vitor Rego!
40.28
Kevin Dickov makes a simple pass to Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Moreira. Carlos Moreira heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
44.12
2-0Arno Emmerlich clumsily knocks into Jaime Faria. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jaime Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Varzim appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Covilha have changed their lineup with Ricardo Andrade replacing Eoin Ferdinand and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Varzim players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sporting Covilha kick off and get the second half underway!
49.28
Nuno Gomes makes a probing pass to Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Jesus. Vasco Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Moreira. Carlos Moreira makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kevin Eberle with no chance!! Goal for Varzim!
53.15
Leonardo Stendardo barges into Kevin Dickov. Leonardo Stendardo is shown the yellow card! Kevin Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.30
Nuno Gomes hits a low pass to Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Jesus. Vasco Jesus skips past Ellery Versteeg! Vasco Jesus shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
63.49
Eduardo Castro passes the ball forward to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Pinto. Alexandre Pinto knocks the ball forward, putting Carlos Moreira through on goal. Carlos Moreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Kevin Eberle manages to keep it out.
66.06
Kevin Dickov sees Alexandre Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Moreira. Some silky footwork from Carlos Moreira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.17
3-0Cristiano Castro barges into Kevin Dickov. The referee brings Cristiano Castro to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.26
Ricardo Andrade catches Stuart Hutchison on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Hutchison runs off the knock.
73.40
Arno Emmerlich runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arno Emmerlich finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
81.50
Kevin Dickov runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Moreira. Carlos Moreira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
89.49
Nuno Gomes hacks Arno Emmerlich from behind! Nuno Gomes is warned by the referee! Arno Emmerlich hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Paulo Pinheiro hacks Arno Emmerlich from behind! The referee warns Paulo Pinheiro to calm down! Arno Emmerlich hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Eduardo Pinto 26 Carlos Moreira 32, 49 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vitor Rego (GK)
7
2. Jaime Faria (DEF)
6
3. Nuno Gomes (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Castro (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Hutchison (DEF)
6
6. Paulo Pinheiro (MID)
7
7. Kevin Dickov (MID)
9
8. Eduardo Pinto (ATT)
8
9. Carlos Moreira (ATT)
9
10. Vasco Jesus (ATT)
7
11. Alexandre Pinto (ATT)
6
12. Francisco Valente (MID)
0
13. Samuel Pinheiro (GK)
0
14. Paulo Veloso (MID)
0
1. Kevin Eberle (GK)
7
2. Fernando Costa (DEF)
6
3. Cesar Nunes (DEF)
6
4. Jerome Fabrie (DEF)
6
5. Ellery Versteeg (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Stendardo (MID)
6
7. Cristiano Castro (MID)
6
8. Arno Emmerlich (MID)
6
9. Eoin Ferdinand (ATT)
6
10. Hennie Vonk (ATT)
6
11. Duarte Barros (ATT)
6
12. David Gemmell (GK)
0
13. Ricardo Andrade (MID)
5
14. Eduardo Barbosa (GK)
0