Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio São Januário where Vasco da Gama play host to Sport Club do Recife in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vasco da Gama and Sport Club do Recife are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luiz Gustavo Melo.


0.00
Sport Club do Recife kick off and get the match underway!
2.45
Roger Joyce flicks the ball to his team mate, Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
3.53
Luis Alberto Silva passes the ball forward to André Farfán. André Farfán sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Daniel Bolaños. What a great pair of hands!
4.37
Sergio C. Melo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Osbaldo Pineida gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
10.26
Joao Batista Díaz kicks a strong pass forward to André Farfán. André Farfán knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Pérez.
12.01
Luis Alberto Silva threads the ball through to Afonso Almeida. Afonso Almeida threads a neat ball through to Hugo Hidalgo. Hugo Hidalgo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Luca Rivero picks a pass forward to Roger Joyce. Roger Joyce threads a neat ball through to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Marzolini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Julio Muñoz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Osbaldo Pineida with no chance!! Goal for Vasco da Gama!
21.10
Erwin Azogue threads a neat ball through to Joao Batista Díaz. Joao Batista Díaz darts forward. Joao Batista Díaz shoots from distance but Daniel Bolaños reads it well. Excellent keeping!
22.04
Joao Batista Díaz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joao Batista Díaz plays a one-two with Hugo Hidalgo and advances towards the goal... Andrés Faríñez clumsily knocks into Joao Batista Díaz. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
22.04
The referee points to the spot..
23.49
Hugo Hidalgo calmly steps up but it skews horrendously wide!
26.33
Sergio C. Melo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.56
Andrés Faríñez sees Emiliano Gonzalez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emiliano Gonzalez decides to run forward with the ball. Emiliano Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
34.53
Roger Joyce flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Salgado collects the pass. Claudio Salgado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enner Martínez.
36.26
Andrés Faríñez hacks Afonso Almeida from behind! The referee calls over Andrés Faríñez and shows him a yellow card! Afonso Almeida stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.26
Enner Martínez sees Luis Alberto Silva in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Alberto Silva sees André Farfán in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. André Farfán hits a low pass to Afonso Almeida. Some silky footwork from Afonso Almeida provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Daniel Bolaños is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.28
Afonso Almeida barges into Luca Rivero. The referee calls over Afonso Almeida and shows him a yellow card! Luca Rivero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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. Sport Club do Recife also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Vasco da Gama kick off and get the second half underway!
47.09
Enner Martínez threads a neat ball through to Joao Batista Díaz. Joao Batista Díaz surges forward with the ball. Joao Batista Díaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.47
Luis Alberto Silva threads a neat ball through to André Farfán. André Farfán shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
53.42
Luca Rivero runs forward with the ball. Luca Rivero surges forward with the ball. Luca Rivero knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
54.58
Luca Rivero makes a simple pass to Sergio C. Melo. Sergio C. Melo flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Marzolini who brings the ball under control. Francisco Marzolini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Osbaldo Pineida who gathers it comfortably.
55.03
Luca Rivero makes a simple pass to Roger Joyce. Roger Joyce changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Roger Joyce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Osbaldo Pineida!
59.24
Joao Batista Díaz makes a probing pass to Hugo Hidalgo. Hugo Hidalgo rushes past Luca Rivero! Hugo Hidalgo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Daniel Bolaños had no chance!! Goal for Sport Club do Recife!
61.24
Sport Club do Recife have made 2 substitutions with Luís Pelado replacing Enner Martínez and Ysrael Cueva replacing André Farfán .
66.02
Daniel Pérez passes the ball forward to Roger Joyce. Roger Joyce threads the ball through to Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Erwin Azogue.
77.58
Sergio C. Melo threads the ball through to Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini beats his man to it with a header but somehow Osbaldo Pineida manages to keep it out.
83.43
Gabriel Poblete chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Hidalgo. Hugo Hidalgo shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.05
Emiliano Gonzalez sees Francisco Marzolini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Marzolini shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
87.53
Emiliano Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Marzolini who brings the ball under control. Francisco Marzolini shoots from outside the area. Francisco Marzolini scores for Vasco da Gama!!
90.00
Erwin Azogue makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Batista Díaz. Joao Batista Díaz plays the ball forward to Hugo Hidalgo. Hugo Hidalgo plays a scrappy one-two with Ysrael Cueva and advances towards the goal... Hugo Hidalgo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 52.5 vs 47.5
Play Area
Home team third: 27.50%, Midfield: 42.50%, Away team third: 30.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Hidalgo of Sport Club do Recife

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Pedro Noboa (DEF)
6
4. Luca Rivero (DEF)
7
5. Daniel Pérez (DEF)
6
6. Roger Joyce (MID)
7
6
10. Julio Muñoz (ATT)
7
11. Claudio Salgado (ATT)
6

12. Jon Lopez (DEF)
0
13. Manuel Chavez (DEF)
0
0

2. Cauã Didi (DEF)
6
6
6
5. Erwin Azogue (DEF)
6
6
7
10. Hugo Hidalgo (ATT)
9
11. André Farfán (ATT)
6

12. Luís Pelado (DEF)
6
13. Thomas Valdano (MID)
0
14. Ysrael Cueva (ATT)
6