Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio São Januário where Vasco da Gama play host to Grêmio. A crowd of 19,303 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Vasco da Gama and Grêmio are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Alves Friedenreich.


0.00
Grêmio get the match underway!
2.21
Favio Jones plays the ball forward to Christian Figuera. Christian Figuera hits a low pass to Cesar Alex. Cesar Alex knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Agustin Barajas.
6.05
Felipe Rial knocks the ball forward to Christian Figuera. Christian Figuera runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christian Figuera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bernardo Hurtado.
9.03
Patricio Delgado hits a low pass to Juan Pablo Solano. Juan Pablo Solano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Fuentes. Daniel Fuentes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Lopez.
16.06
Sergio C. Melo hits a low pass to Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
18.13
Christian Figuera flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Alex who brings the ball under control. Cesar Alex plays a scrappy one-two with Jack Régis and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Cesar Alex provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Superb reactions from Gonçalo Santiago. What a save!
22.26
Benjamín Bassedas passes the ball forward to Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Fuentes. Daniel Fuentes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Omar Cuéllar.
23.54
Corner kick to Grêmio. Juan Pablo Solano plays it short to Benjamín Bassedas. Benjamín Bassedas knocks the ball into the box. Claudio Salgado jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
30.04
Juan Pablo Solano makes a probing pass to Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs rushes past Favio Jones! Some good footwork from Anthony Suggs provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
32.15
Favio Jones controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio C. Melo. Sergio C. Melo advances with the ball. Sergio C. Melo whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Alex. Cesar Alex connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.20
Arthurt Nocera comes in with a late challenge on Benjamín Bassedas. Arthurt Nocera is warned by the referee! Benjamín Bassedas stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.20
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.45
Arthurt Nocera barges into Benjamín Bassedas. The referee brings Arthurt Nocera to one side and gives him another warning! Benjamín Bassedas carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vasco da Gama appear unchanged since the first half. Grêmio also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Vasco da Gama kick off!
47.48
Christian Figuera kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Alex. Cesar Alex makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack Régis but he's offside!
49.18
Felipe Rial sees Christian Figuera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Figuera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jack Régis. Jack Régis runs straight at the defence! Jack Régis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.33
Juan Pablo Solano chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs shoots from 20 yards. Omar Cuéllar gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
59.46
Sergio C. Melo knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado plays a scrappy one-two with Jack Régis and stumbles forward towards the goal... Claudio Salgado muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
60.20
Vasco da Gama have made a substitution with Nathan Alex replacing Claudio Salgado .Grêmio have made a substitution with Oscar Ustruck replacing Juan Pablo Solano .
65.33
Pedro Noboa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthurt Nocera. Arthurt Nocera flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Alex holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesar Alex whips in a cross ball towards Jack Régis. Jack Régis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Wonderful reactions from Gonçalo Santiago keeps it out!
69.50
Sergio C. Melo threads a neat ball through to Cesar Alex. Cesar Alex tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
72.10
Nuno Barragan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benjamín Bassedas. Benjamín Bassedas makes a simple pass to Daniel Fuentes. Daniel Fuentes plays a quick one-two with Renato Almeida and rushes in on goal... Daniel Fuentes rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.18
Nelson Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Renato Almeida. Renato Almeida shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.55
Christian Figuera makes a probing pass to Nathan Alex. Nathan Alex passes the ball forward to Jack Régis. Jack Régis shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.28
Benjamín Bassedas makes a simple pass to Renato Almeida. Renato Almeida skips past Jon Lopez! Some superb footwork from Renato Almeida provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.6666666666667 vs 45.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 26.67%, Midfield: 46.67%, Away team third: 26.67%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jack Régis of Vasco da Gama

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
2. Jon Lopez (DEF)
6
3. Pedro Noboa (DEF)
6
4. Favio Jones (DEF)
7
5. Felipe Rial (DEF)
6
5
8
6
10. Jack Régis (ATT)
9
11. Cesar Alex (ATT)
9

12. Manuel Chavez (DEF)
0
0
14. Nathan Alex (ATT)
6

6
3. Nuno Barragan (DEF)
6
6
7
10. Daniel Fuentes (ATT)
8
11. Anthony Suggs (ATT)
7

13. Felipe Thome (MID)
0
14. Oscar Ustruck (DEF)
6