Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio Independência where América play host to Atlética Ponte Preta. A crowd of 15,771 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
América are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atlética Ponte Preta appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Siviglia.
The pitch is in poor condition.
América are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atlética Ponte Preta appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Siviglia.
0.00
0-0América kick off and get the match underway!
2.56
0-0Marion Grendi knocks the ball forward to Bernardo Camacho. Bernardo Camacho makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jeison Canales. Jeison Canales looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.55
0-0Matias Cardoso makes a simple pass to Fabricio Cohen. Fabricio Cohen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Pelado but he's offside!
6.40
N. De Araujo Paganin knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pelado. Rodrigo Pelado lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
9.47
0-0Iago Aldair knocks the ball to his team mate, Julián Gómez. Julián Gómez chips the ball to his team mate, Jeison Canales. Jeison Canales cuts inside the box! Jeison Canales cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Pedro Henrique Nocera. What a save!
15.32
0-0Luis Fernando Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Julián Gómez. Julián Gómez passes the ball forward to Jorge Montero. Jorge Montero whips in a cross ball towards Jeison Canales. Ramón Leyva hacks Jeison Canales from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
20.46
Matias Cardoso runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matias Cardoso lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Julio César Pinga!
21.35
0-1Iago Aldair flicks a high pass forward. Marion Grendi controls it well on his chest. Marion Grendi flicks a high pass forward. Jeison Canales controls it well on his chest. Jeison Canales runs straight at the defence! Jeison Canales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.18
Luis Fernando Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Marion Grendi. Marion Grendi threads a neat ball through to Jorge Montero. Jorge Montero plays a scrappy one-two with Bernardo Camacho and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jorge Montero rockets a shot on goal. Pedro Henrique Nocera is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.49
Ramón Gonzales kicks a strong pass forward to N. De Araujo Paganin. N. De Araujo Paganin advances with the ball. N. De Araujo Paganin edges inside the box! N. De Araujo Paganin comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
34.08
N. De Araujo Paganin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. N. De Araujo Paganin shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.55
0-2Julián Gómez passes the ball forward to Jorge Montero. Jorge Montero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ramón Leyva.
42.21
Luis Fernando Smith takes it forward alone. Luis Fernando Smith threads a neat ball through to Jeison Canales. Jeison Canales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. América appear unchanged since the first half. Atlética Ponte Preta also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlética Ponte Preta players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Atlética Ponte Preta kick off!
51.20
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.13
Jimmie Adams makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Pelado. Rodrigo Pelado tries a spectacular long range effort but Julio César Pinga is on top of it.
65.09
Matias Cardoso knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabricio Cohen. Fabricio Cohen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
67.35
Luis Fernando Smith flicks a high pass forward. Marion Grendi controls it well on his chest. Marion Grendi threads the ball through to Bernardo Camacho. Bernardo Camacho shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.55
Matheus Henrique Da Silva knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmie Adams. Jimmie Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pelado. Rodrigo Pelado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.17
0-2América have made 2 substitutions with Claudio Ornelas replacing Fabricio Cohen and Martim Alvaréz replacing N. De Araujo Paganin .
78.22
Matias Cardoso flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pelado. Rodrigo Pelado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Fernando Smith.
83.55
Jimmie Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Pelado. Rodrigo Pelado runs straight at the defence! Rodrigo Pelado cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Julio César Pinga gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
84.09
Ramón Gonzales makes a probing pass to Jimmie Adams. Jimmie Adams flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Maldonado who brings the ball under control. Daniel Maldonado advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Daniel Maldonado provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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 Jeison Canales of Atlética Ponte Preta |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pedro Henrique Nocera (GK)
6
2. Gustavo Careca (DEF)
6
3. Ramón Leyva (DEF)
6
4. Ramón Gonzales (DEF)
6
5. Matheus Henrique Da Silva (DEF)
6
6. Matias Cardoso (MID)
7
7. Jimmie Adams (MID)
7
8. N. De Araujo Paganin (MID)
7
9. Rodrigo Pelado (ATT)
7
10. Fabricio Cohen (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Maldonado (ATT)
8
12. Claudio Ornelas (DEF)
6
13. Martim Alvaréz (MID)
6
14. Lance Nelson (ATT)
0
1. Julio César Pinga (GK)
7
2. Claudio Aleman (DEF)
6
3. Luis Fernando Smith (DEF)
8
4. Iago Aldair (DEF)
6
5. Claudio Estrada (MID)
6
6. Mario González (MID)
6
7. Marion Grendi (MID)
7
8. Julián Gómez (MID)
6
9. Bernardo Camacho (ATT)
6
10. Jeison Canales (ATT)
9
11. Jorge Montero (ATT)
8
12. Tony Ustruck (ATT)
0
13. Larry Adu (ATT)
0
14. Carlos Moreno (GK)
0