Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio São Januário where Vasco da Gama play host to América. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vasco da Gama are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while América appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Casanova.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vasco da Gama are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while América appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Casanova.
0.00
0-0América kick off and get the first half underway!
3.09
0-0Cauã Pereira flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Mora controls it well on his chest. Carlos Mora flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Torres who takes it down. Marcos Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Soto. Diogo Soto flicks the ball with his head but Thales Junior reads it well. Superb keeping!
6.26
Eduardo Cabrera passes the ball forward to Martins Fernandes. Martins Fernandes shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
9.54
With great vision, Horacio Delgado plays the ball forward to Diogo Soto. Diogo Soto whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Torres. Marcos Torres directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Thales Junior. Excellent save.
10.20
0-0Horacio Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Torres. Marcos Torres flicks a high pass forward. Milton Schilawski controls it well on his chest. Milton Schilawski knocks in a cross ball towards Jovan Jenkins. Jovan Jenkins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.39
Carlos Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Soto. Diogo Soto shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
32.07
0-0Martins Fernandes makes a probing pass to Eduardo Cabrera. Eduardo Cabrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cauã Pereira.
36.13
0-0Xavier Paganin clumsily knocks into Hansell Riojas. Xavier Paganin is shown the yellow card! Hansell Riojas stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.56
Cauã Pereira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hansell Riojas. Hansell Riojas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.22
Martins Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Thales Alvaréz. Thales Alvaréz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cauã Pereira.
42.20
Eduardo Cabrera plays the ball forward to Thales Alvaréz. Thales Alvaréz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Gónzalez.
44.32
Pedro Juárez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martins Fernandes. Martins Fernandes sees Daniel Vega just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Vega shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vasco da Gama appear unchanged since the first half. América also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Vasco da Gama kicking off!
53.43
Cauê Didi knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Mora. Carlos Mora knocks the ball to his team mate, Hansell Riojas. Hansell Riojas whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Torres. Marcos Torres flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
55.09
Miguel Martinez threads the ball through to Thales Alvaréz. Thales Alvaréz flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Vega who brings the ball under control. Daniel Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jairo Mendoza who gathers it comfortably.
60.09
0-0América have made a substitution with De Jesus S. Rivelino replacing Cauê Didi .
63.37
Martins Fernandes makes a probing pass to Eduardo Cabrera. Eduardo Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Thales Alvaréz. Thales Alvaréz powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.47
Martins Fernandes sees a break and surges forward. Martins Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Thales Alvaréz. Thales Alvaréz plays a one-two with Daniel Vega and rushes in on goal... Thales Alvaréz takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
67.02
Carlos Mora clumsily knocks into Sergio Paganin. The referee calls over Carlos Mora and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Paganin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.46
Martins Fernandes darts forward. Martins Fernandes plays a one-two with Eduardo Cabrera and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Martins Fernandes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.47
1-0Martins Fernandes passes the ball forward to Thales Alvaréz. Thales Alvaréz runs straight at the defence! Thales Alvaréz tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.37
Luan Rai flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Cabrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Thales Alvaréz. Thales Alvaréz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jairo Mendoza!
83.57
Miguel Martinez hits a low pass to Eduardo Cabrera. Eduardo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Thales Alvaréz. Thales Alvaréz knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
84.34
Filipe Gónzalez threads the ball through to Hansell Riojas. Hansell Riojas lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Torres. Marcos Torres finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martins Fernandes of Vasco da Gama |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Thales Junior (GK)
7
2. Miguel Martinez (DEF)
6
3. Xavier Paganin (DEF)
6
4. Theo Moraes (DEF)
6
5. Luan Rai (DEF)
6
6. Pedro Juárez (MID)
6
7. Eduardo Cabrera (MID)
7
8. Martins Fernandes (MID)
9
9. Sergio Paganin (MID)
6
10. Thales Alvaréz (ATT)
9
11. Daniel Vega (ATT)
6
12. Marcos Ferreira (ATT)
0
13. Joaquim Friedenreich (ATT)
0
14. Joaquín Henríquez (GK)
0
1. Jairo Mendoza (GK)
6
2. Cauê Didi (DEF)
6
3. Cauã Pereira (DEF)
7
4. Horacio Delgado (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Mora (MID)
6
6. Milton Schilawski (MID)
6
7. Jovan Jenkins (MID)
6
8. Filipe Gónzalez (MID)
6
9. Marcos Torres (ATT)
6
10. Diogo Soto (ATT)
6
11. Hansell Riojas (ATT)
6
12. De Jesus S. Rivelino (DEF)
6
13. Lucas Dejesus (MID)
0
14. Matias Ríos (ATT)
0