Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Arena Corinthians where Corinthians Paulista play host to Criciúma. A crowd of 20,674 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Corinthians Paulista are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Criciúma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joaquim Rai.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Corinthians Paulista are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Criciúma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joaquim Rai.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Corinthians Paulista get the match underway!
8.37
0-0Javier Cortes threads a neat ball through to Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks lofts in a cross ball towards Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Rafael Signorelli reads it well. Great save!
14.26
0-0Juan Manuel Guzmán threads a neat ball through to Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yordy Gallese.
16.13
1-0Cauã Ferreira sees a break and surges forward. Cauã Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting André Farfán through on goal. André Farfán cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Gabriel Azcona is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.19
Servando Martinez advances with the ball. Servando Martinez whips in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Rafael Signorelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.26
1-0Juan Manuel Guzmán hacks Javier Cortes from behind! Juan Manuel Guzmán is warned by the referee! Javier Cortes runs off the knock.
32.19
Juan Manuel Guzmán makes a simple pass to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí skips past Damian Zamora! Jefre Carabalí shoots from just inside the box. Good keeping from Gabriel Azcona as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
33.55
1-0Corner kick to Corinthians Paulista. Lucio Quinones chips it out wide. Manuel Lowry tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
34.22
Ricardo Alex kicks a strong pass forward to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
36.17
1-0Damian Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Mike Sullivan collects the pass. With some swift thinking, Mike Sullivan plays the ball forward to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz puts a great ball through but Julio Brooks is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
38.31
Damian Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Servando Martinez easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Servando Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Moreno.
40.01
Ricardo Alex flicks a high pass forward to Eric Reyes who brings the ball under control. Eric Reyes knocks the ball forward, putting Jefre Carabalí through on goal. Some good footwork from Jefre Carabalí provides some space. He shoots at goal but Gabriel Azcona reads it well. Good save!
42.10
Javier Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks lofts in a cross ball towards Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Corinthians Paulista appear unchanged since the first half. Criciúma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Criciúma players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Criciúma start the second half!
48.04
Manuel Lowry makes a probing pass to André Farfán. André Farfán controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
51.37
1-1Ricardo Alex flicks the ball to his team mate, André Farfán. André Farfán knocks the ball forward, putting Eric Reyes through on goal. Eric Reyes strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Gianni Valencia and flashes wide of the far post.
52.11
Corner kick to Corinthians Paulista. Lucio Quinones plays it out to the edge of the box. Ricardo Alex strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.03
1-1Mike Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz cuts inside the box! Brandon Ortiz tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.50
Mike Sullivan plays the ball forward to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.20
Edder Lucena passes the ball forward to Ricardo Alex. Ricardo Alex runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ricardo Alex plays a scrappy one-two with Jefre Carabalí and advances towards the goal... Ricardo Alex comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball strikes Yordy Gallese's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
64.50
1-2Lucio Quinones takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí deftly flicks the ball on. Damian Zamora reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
65.21
Cauã Ferreira hits a low pass to Manuel Lowry. Manuel Lowry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Manuel Lowry whips in a cross ball towards Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
66.26
Servando Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
69.44
1-2Mike Sullivan clumsily knocks into Juan Manuel Guzmán. The referee calls over Mike Sullivan and shows him a yellow card! Juan Manuel Guzmán stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.44
1-2Corinthians Paulista are keeping most of the possession.
71.54
Mike Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Alvin Ramirez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alvin Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Rafael Signorelli!
72.38
Juan Manuel Guzmán chips the ball to his team mate, Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a cross ball towards André Farfán. André Farfán flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.52
Cauã Ferreira barges into Julio Brooks. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julio Brooks runs off the knock.
83.42
Mike Sullivan plays the ball forward to Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head but Rafael Signorelli is on top of it.
87.41
Juan Manuel Guzmán flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes runs straight at the defence! Eric Reyes takes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Damian Zamora!
90.00
Ricardo Alex makes a simple pass to Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes knocks the ball forward to Jefre Carabalí but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| André Farfán 16, 72 | Alvin Ramirez 42 Julio Brooks 60 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to André Farfán of Corinthians Paulista |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Signorelli (GK)
7
2. Cauã Ferreira (DEF)
6
3. Edder Lucena (DEF)
6
4. Gabriel Moreno (DEF)
6
5. Lucio Quinones (MID)
6
6. Ricardo Alex (MID)
7
7. Juan Manuel Guzmán (MID)
6
8. Manuel Lowry (MID)
6
9. Jefre Carabalí (ATT)
7
10. André Farfán (ATT)
9
11. Eric Reyes (ATT)
7
12. Juan Cribari (DEF)
0
13. Afonso Quiroz (MID)
0
14. Helmut Chumacero (ATT)
0
1. Gabriel Azcona (GK)
7
2. Yordy Gallese (DEF)
6
3. Alvaro Gonzales (DEF)
6
4. Damian Zamora (DEF)
6
5. Gianni Valencia (DEF)
6
6. Servando Martinez (MID)
7
7. Mike Sullivan (MID)
6
8. Javier Cortes (MID)
6
9. Brandon Ortiz (ATT)
7
10. Julio Brooks (ATT)
8
11. Alvin Ramirez (ATT)
8
12. Favio Zavala (DEF)
0
13. Heitor Schmidt (MID)
0
14. Antonio Careca (ATT)
0