Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio Aderbal Ramos da Silva where Avaí FC play host to Criciúma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Avaí FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Criciúma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Cervantes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Avaí FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Criciúma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Cervantes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Criciúma kick off!
4.40
0-0Alvaro Gonzales comes in with a late challenge on Francelino Bilica. Alvaro Gonzales is shown the yellow card! Francelino Bilica hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.00
0-0Elías Peralta hits a low pass to Francelino Bilica. Francelino Bilica knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marco Gallardo is offside!
8.42
0-0Javier Cortes passes the ball forward to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
12.10
0-0With a delightful solo run, Elías Peralta stretches the opposition's defence. Elías Peralta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Mendoza.
15.42
Cristián Yáñez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francelino Bilica. Francelino Bilica shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
18.20
Alvaro Gonzales takes it forward alone. Alvaro Gonzales chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca kicks a strong pass forward to Mariano Labruna but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.51
0-0Alvaro Gonzales runs forward with the ball. Alvaro Gonzales runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alvaro Gonzales finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
26.53
Salvador Fierro threads a neat ball through to Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Knighton.
30.56
1-0Xavier Carbajal advances with the ball. Xavier Carbajal lofts in a cross ball towards Francelino Bilica. With a superhuman jump, Francelino Bilica connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gabriel Azcona with no chance!! Goal for Avaí FC!
36.02
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.44
1-0Javier Cortes barges into Adalberto Tapia. The referee calls over Javier Cortes and warns him to calm down! Adalberto Tapia gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Avaí FC appear unchanged since the first half. Criciúma also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Avaí FC kick off the second half!
49.08
Oscar Mendoza makes a simple pass to Salvador Fierro. Salvador Fierro advances with the ball. Salvador Fierro lofts in a cross ball towards Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez makes a deft header but Diego Alberto Gutiérrez reads it well. Good save!
59.03
Javier Cortes plays the ball forward to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.09
Oswaldo Contreras passes the ball forward to Elías Peralta. Elías Peralta makes an attacking run forward. Elías Peralta flicks a high pass forward. Marco Gallardo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Marco Gallardo rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
61.29
Oscar Mendoza clumsily knocks into Marco Gallardo. Oscar Mendoza is shown the yellow card! Marco Gallardo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.42
Cristián Yáñez brings the ball forward. Cristián Yáñez shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Gabriel Azcona.
66.00
1-0Marco Gallardo takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Chris Knighton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
67.12
Alvin Ramirez clumsily knocks into Chris Knighton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Knighton runs off the knock.
69.34
Augusto Hugo hits a low pass to Xavier Carbajal. Xavier Carbajal flicks a high pass forward to Francelino Bilica who brings the ball under control. Francelino Bilica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cauã Siviglia but he's offside!
72.33
Javier Cortes clumsily knocks into Xavier Carbajal. Javier Cortes is warned by the referee again! Xavier Carbajal carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.41
1-0Salvador Fierro threads the ball through to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca runs straight at the defence! Augusto Hugo catches Antonio Careca on the ankles. Antonio Careca appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
77.36
1-0Avaí FC have made 2 substitutions with Nathan Murphy replacing Augusto Hugo and Matías Leiva replacing Elías Peralta .
78.45
Javier Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Mariano Labruna controls it well on his chest. Mariano Labruna passes the ball forward to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.09
Matías Leiva flicks a high pass forward. Cauã Siviglia collects the pass. Cauã Siviglia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Javier Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mariano Labruna. Mariano Labruna lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Diego Alberto Gutiérrez picks it out of the air!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Diego Alberto Gutiérrez (GK)
7
2. Oswaldo Contreras (DEF)
6
3. Chris Knighton (DEF)
6
4. Augusto Hugo (DEF)
6
5. Cristián Yáñez (MID)
7
6. Elías Peralta (MID)
8
7. Xavier Carbajal (MID)
8
8. Adalberto Tapia (MID)
6
9. Marco Gallardo (ATT)
6
10. Cauã Siviglia (ATT)
6
11. Francelino Bilica (ATT)
8
12. Nathan Murphy (DEF)
6
13. Matías Leiva (MID)
6
14. Lucas Gabriel Adailton (ATT)
0
1. Gabriel Azcona (GK)
7
2. Yordy Gallese (DEF)
6
3. Damian Zamora (DEF)
6
4. Oscar Mendoza (DEF)
5
5. Alvaro Gonzales (DEF)
7
6. Salvador Fierro (MID)
7
7. Javier Cortes (MID)
6
8. Brandon Ortiz (ATT)
8
9. Mariano Labruna (ATT)
7
10. Antonio Careca (ATT)
6
11. Alvin Ramirez (ATT)
5
12. Fabian Renteria (DEF)
0
13. Heitor Schmidt (MID)
0
14. Paquito Pacheco (ATT)
0