Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Morumbi where São Paulo play host to América. A crowd of 18,870 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
São Paulo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while América appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alves De S. Barbosa.
The pitch is in great condition.
São Paulo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while América appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alves De S. Barbosa.
0.00
0-0América kick off and get the first half underway!
2.44
0-0Rafael Delacruz threads the ball through to Lourenço Ribeiro. Lourenço Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers makes a great pass forward. Carlos Carrillo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
8.31
0-0Josimar Salas flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Carrillo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Carrillo lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Velez. Luciano Velez connects with a diving header but is denied by Gabriel Rodrigues. Excellent save.
9.24
0-0Lourenço Ribeiro takes it forward alone. Lourenço Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.48
Lourenço Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Gabriel Rodrigues. What a great pair of hands!
21.27
0-0Clifton Myers chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Sanders. Marcus Sanders sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
22.51
Jimmie Adams threads a neat ball through to Marcus Sanders. Marcus Sanders shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.16
Rafael Delacruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Zanetti. Joaquín Zanetti changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joaquín Zanetti lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Velez. Luciano Velez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.50
From the throw-in, Clifton Myers picks out Jimmie Adams. Jimmie Adams makes an attacking run forward. Jimmie Adams shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
27.29
Clifton Myers sees space and advances. Clifton Myers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
30.41
1-0Luis A. Rivelino flicks a high pass forward. Josimar Salas collects the pass. Josimar Salas flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Carrillo collects the pass. Carlos Carrillo knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for São Paulo!
38.12
Joaquín Zanetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luciano Velez. Luciano Velez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.06
Lourenço Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo whips in a cross ball towards Luciano Velez. Luciano Velez heads the ball goalwards but Gabriel Rodrigues is on top of it.
40.25
Josimar Salas knocks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Velez. Luciano Velez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Afonso Almeida.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. São Paulo have changed their lineup with Martim Ventura replacing Sebastian Franco and Marcos Veron replacing Luciano Velez. América appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
São Paulo start the second half!
49.20
1-0São Paulo are in full control of this game.
54.48
Clifton Myers flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Sanders collects the pass. Marcus Sanders knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Betancourt.
60.36
1-0São Paulo have made a substitution with Diego Ortega replacing Joaquín Zanetti .
72.43
Martim Ventura flicks a high pass forward. Lourenço Ribeiro comfortably collects the pass. Lourenço Ribeiro threads the ball through to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
77.28
América have made 2 substitutions with João Miguel Aldair replacing João Vítor Gónzalez and Alexander Domínguez replacing Clifton Myers .
78.29
Lourenço Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.52
Rafael Delacruz flicks a high pass forward. Diego Ortega collects the pass. Diego Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Carrillo who takes it down. Carlos Carrillo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Afonso Almeida.
89.17
Lourenço Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Veron who brings the ball under control. Marcos Veron knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joaquim Almeida.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mike Rogers 30 Marcos Veron 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carlos Ibarra (GK)
6
2. Carlos Betancourt (DEF)
6
3. Rafael Delacruz (DEF)
6
4. Luis A. Rivelino (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Franco (DEF)
6
6. Joaquín Zanetti (MID)
7
7. Josimar Salas (MID)
6
8. Lourenço Ribeiro (MID)
8
9. Luciano Velez (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Carrillo (ATT)
9
11. Mike Rogers (ATT)
8
12. Martim Ventura (DEF)
6
13. Diego Ortega (MID)
6
14. Marcos Veron (ATT)
8
1. Gabriel Rodrigues (GK)
7
2. Glenn Ream (DEF)
6
3. Erwin Hurtado (DEF)
6
4. Marcelo Rai (DEF)
6
5. Claudio Ornelas (DEF)
6
6. Joaquim Almeida (DEF)
6
7. Afonso Almeida (DEF)
6
8. Clifton Myers (MID)
7
9. Jimmie Adams (MID)
7
10. João Vítor Gónzalez (MID)
6
11. Marcus Sanders (ATT)
6
12. João Miguel Aldair (ATT)
6
13. Alexander Domínguez (ATT)
6
14. Martín Fernández (MID)
0