Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio Castelão where Ceará SC play host to América. A crowd of 18,409 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ceará SC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while América appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Barbosa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ceará SC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while América appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Barbosa.
0.00
América start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.15
Afonso Aldair hacks Santiago Guillen from behind! The referee calls over Afonso Aldair and shows him a yellow card! Santiago Guillen stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.04
Jimmie Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Fabricio Cohen. Fabricio Cohen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Perry Gruenebaum comfortably gets down and covers it.
15.50
Ramón Leyva plays the ball forward to Jimmie Adams. Jimmie Adams makes a probing pass to Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.14
Arthur Allen threads a neat ball through to André Roque Junior. André Roque Junior knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Ornelas.
20.18
Marcelo Navarro makes a beautiful solo run. Marcelo Navarro lofts in a cross ball towards Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
21.41
Afonso Aldair flicks a high pass forward. Dwight Johnson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dwight Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.40
Marcelo Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Joaquim Iñacio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joaquim Iñacio knocks in a cross ball towards Dwight Johnson. Dwight Johnson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.34
Ceará SC are in full control of this game.
34.31
Gustavo Careca threads the ball through to Jimmie Adams. Jimmie Adams runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jimmie Adams runs straight at the defence! Jimmie Adams shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Perry Gruenebaum with no chance!! Goal for América!
38.47
Marcelo Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio rushes past Claudio Ornelas! Claudio Ornelas hacks Joaquim Iñacio from behind! Joaquim Iñacio appeals for a penalty! Given!!
38.47
The referee points to the spot..
39.43
Joaquim Iñacio takes a stuttering run up. He curls the ball into the top right corner - goal!!
40.11
Gustavo Careca chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmie Adams. Jimmie Adams flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Pelado controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Pelado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.52
Jimmie Adams makes a probing pass to Fabricio Cohen. Fabricio Cohen knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Raul Alves flicks a high pass forward. Marcelo Navarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcelo Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Dwight Johnson. Dwight Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Pedro Henrique Nocera didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ceará SC appear unchanged since the first half. América also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ceará SC kick off!
48.04
Santiago Guillen threads a neat ball through to Fabricio Cohen. Fabricio Cohen lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado flicks the ball with his head but Perry Gruenebaum reads it well. Excellent keeping!
54.12
Arthur Allen flicks the ball to his team mate, Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gustavo Careca.
55.48
Jimmie Adams flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Pelado controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Pelado sees Daniel Maldonado just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Maldonado takes a shot at goal but is denied by Damián Rodríguez. Excellent block.
57.21
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.52
Jimmie Adams knocks the ball forward to Fabricio Cohen. Fabricio Cohen shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
65.01
Afonso Aldair flicks a high pass forward. Joaquim Iñacio controls it well on his chest. Joaquim Iñacio finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.30
Jimmie Adams makes a simple pass to Fabricio Cohen. Fabricio Cohen cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Fabricio Cohen provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.44
Ramón Gonzales receives the ball from a throw-in from Ramón Leyva. Ramón Gonzales knocks the ball forward to Santiago Guillen. Santiago Guillen makes a probing pass to Fabricio Cohen. Fabricio Cohen tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
73.25
Ramón Gonzales flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Guillen collects the pass. Santiago Guillen plays the ball forward to Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Lance Nelson provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Perry Gruenebaum had no chance!! Goal for América!
77.44
América have made 2 substitutions with Joaquim Oliveira replacing Fabricio Cohen and Martim Alvaréz replacing Lance Nelson .
81.03
Ramón Leyva hits a low pass to Jimmie Adams. Jimmie Adams knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Pelado. Rodrigo Pelado puts a great ball through. Martim Alvaréz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.13
Rodrigo Pelado clumsily knocks into Bob Ramos. The referee warns Rodrigo Pelado to calm down! Bob Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.29
Arthur Allen surges forward with the ball. Arthur Allen tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Pedro Henrique Nocera.
85.55
Marcelo Navarro takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Damián Rodríguez shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.56
Pedro Pires Viera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Navarro. Marcelo Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, André Roque Junior. André Roque Junior knocks in a cross ball towards Dwight Johnson. Dwight Johnson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
28.2%
45.1%
26.8%
Scorers
Joaquim Iñacio 21, 39 (p) Dwight Johnson 26 | Jimmie Adams 34 Lance Nelson 73 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jimmie Adams of América |
Match Ratings
1. | Perry Gruenebaum (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Bob Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Raul Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Damián Rodríguez (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Pedro Pires Viera (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Afonso Aldair (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
7. | Arthur Allen (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Marcelo Navarro (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Dwight Johnson (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | André Roque Junior (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Joaquim Iñacio (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
12. | Johnny Allen (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Santos B.J. Melo (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Alexandre Athirson (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Pedro Henrique Nocera (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Gustavo Careca (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ramón Gonzales (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Ramón Leyva (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Claudio Ornelas (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Santiago Guillen (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Jimmie Adams (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
8. | Lance Nelson (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
9. | Daniel Maldonado (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Fabricio Cohen (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Rodrigo Pelado (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Joaquim Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Martim Alvaréz (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Luiz Miguel Gónzalez (ATT) | 0 |