Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Beira-Rio where Internacional play host to Criciúma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Internacional are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Criciúma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Ribeiro.


0.00
Criciúma start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.02
Carlos Vásquez hits it upfield. Andres Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Pelado. Amaral C. Pelado makes a looping header on goal. Gabriel Azcona manages to gather it easily.
10.48
John Hidalgo flicks the ball to his team mate, Pinheiro L. Martins. Pinheiro L. Martins makes a simple pass to Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Criciúma!
14.18
Servando Martinez threads a neat ball through to Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alvin Ramirez provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Alvin Ramirez scores for Criciúma!!
20.25
Servando Martinez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Servando Martinez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Vásquez.
21.16
Dos Santos Aloisio clumsily knocks into Mike Sullivan. Dos Santos Aloisio is warned by the referee! Mike Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.21
Servando Martinez hits a low pass to Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Carlos Romero manages to gather it.
24.21
Santiago Mateo makes a probing pass to Amaral C. Pelado. Amaral C. Pelado shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
27.25
Carlos Vásquez flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Mateo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Santiago Mateo decides to run forward with the ball. Santiago Mateo knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Gabriel Azcona!
32.09
Marion Gonzalez hits a low pass to Servando Martinez. Servando Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Julio Brooks who brings the ball under control. Julio Brooks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Romero who gathers it comfortably.
36.14
John Hidalgo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Sullivan. Mike Sullivan decides to run forward with the ball. Mike Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Esteban Vera.
37.11
It's a corner kick. Mike Sullivan loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Gabriel Suárez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
40.19
Servando Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks lofts in a cross ball towards Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Carlos Romero manages to gather it easily.
42.48
Alvaro Gonzales barges into Gustavo Garcia. Alvaro Gonzales is given a warning by the referee! Gustavo Garcia runs off the knock.
44.15
Pinheiro L. Martins surges forward with the ball. Pinheiro L. Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Internacional appear unchanged since the first half. Criciúma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Internacional players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Internacional kick off!
47.45
Pinheiro L. Martins flicks a high pass forward to Julio Brooks who brings the ball under control. Julio Brooks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norberto Lopez.
55.46
Mike Sullivan sees Brandon Ortiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Carlos Romero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.24
Marion Gonzalez comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Suárez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Suárez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.25
Servando Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Ortiz controls it well on his chest. Brandon Ortiz rushes past Carlos Vásquez! Brandon Ortiz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
65.27
Dos Santos Aloisio hacks Mike Sullivan from behind! Dos Santos Aloisio is shown the yellow card! Mike Sullivan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.01
Dos Santos Aloisio barges into Mike Sullivan. The referee calls over Dos Santos Aloisio again and warns him to calm down! Mike Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.58
Norberto Lopez advances with the ball. Norberto Lopez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Norberto Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gabriel Azcona with no chance!! Goal for Internacional!
77.05
Carlos Vásquez plays the ball forward to Santiago Mateo. Santiago Mateo takes it forward alone. Santiago Mateo knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez flicks the ball with his head but somehow Gabriel Azcona manages to keep it out.
78.52
Santiago Mateo flicks a high pass forward to Amaral C. Pelado who brings the ball under control. Amaral C. Pelado plays a one-two with Gabriel Suárez and advances towards the goal... Amaral C. Pelado cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.08
Servando Martinez hits a low pass to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
84.10
Carlos Vásquez flicks a high ball forward to Dos Santos Aloisio who takes it down. Dos Santos Aloisio makes a probing pass to Amaral C. Pelado. Amaral C. Pelado lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Suárez. With a superhuman jump, Gabriel Suárez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
85.47
Marion Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Sullivan. Mike Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Ortiz easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jerome Reed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 39.7260273972603 vs 60.2739726027397
Play Area
Home team third: 32.88%, Midfield: 42.47%, Away team third: 24.66%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julio Brooks of Criciúma

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
7
3. Jerome Reed (DEF)
6
6
5. Esteban Vera (DEF)
6
7
8
6
10. Gustavo Garcia (ATT)
6
7

12. Dwayne Lopez (DEF)
0
13. Marcos Peralta (ATT)
0
14. Mauricio Arca (MID)
0

5
6
4. John Hidalgo (DEF)
6
6
8. Mike Sullivan (MID)
6
9. Brandon Ortiz (ATT)
8
10. Julio Brooks (ATT)
8
11. Alvin Ramirez (ATT)
8

12. Gianni Valencia (DEF)
0
13. Oscar Mendoza (DEF)
0
14. Cesar Thome (MID)
0