Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ilha do Retiro where Sport Club do Recife play host to Ceará SC. A crowd of 19,291 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sport Club do Recife and Ceará SC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Barbosa.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sport Club do Recife and Ceará SC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Barbosa.
0.00
0-0Ceará SC start the match!
4.09
0-0Arthur Allen flicks the ball to his team mate, André Roque Junior. André Roque Junior knocks in a cross ball towards Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
9.08
1-0Fernando Fuertes knocks the ball to his team mate, André Farfán. André Farfán plays a quick one-two with Hugo Hidalgo and rushes in on goal... André Farfán tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for André Farfán!
12.50
With a delightful solo run, Afonso Aldair stretches the opposition's defence. Afonso Aldair shoots from 20 yards. Osbaldo Pineida gets down and covers it.
18.36
1-0With great vision, Afonso Aldair plays the ball forward to Dwight Johnson. Dwight Johnson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Osbaldo Pineida who gathers it comfortably.
28.54
Albert Grossman flicks a high pass forward to André Farfán who brings the ball under control. André Farfán knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damián Rodríguez.
32.42
1-0Santiago Muniz kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Hidalgo. Hugo Hidalgo kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Hurtado but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.49
Ethan Schilawski plays the ball forward to Santiago Muniz. Santiago Muniz knocks the ball to his team mate, André Farfán. André Farfán threads a neat ball through to Hugo Hidalgo. Some silky footwork from Hugo Hidalgo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Perry Gruenebaum!
34.25
1-0Albert Grossman sees a break and surges forward. Albert Grossman shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.26
Ethan Schilawski flicks a high ball forward to Santiago Muniz who takes it down. Santiago Muniz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, André Farfán. André Farfán shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for André Farfán!
39.05
Ethan Schilawski knocks the ball forward to Santiago Muniz. With a delightful solo run, Santiago Muniz stretches the opposition's defence. Santiago Muniz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.52
Afonso Aldair makes a probing pass to Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dwight Johnson but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Albert Grossman chips the ball to his team mate, André Farfán. André Farfán shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sport Club do Recife appear unchanged since the first half. Ceará SC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ceará SC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sport Club do Recife get the second half underway!
49.13
Alexandre Castro passes the ball forward to Santiago Muniz. Santiago Muniz flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Hurtado collects the pass. Tiago Hurtado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of André Farfán but he's offside!
51.14
Damián Rodríguez makes a probing pass to Marcelo Navarro. Marcelo Navarro flicks a high ball forward to Dwight Johnson who takes it down. Dwight Johnson shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
54.55
3-0Afonso Aldair comes in with a late challenge on Albert Grossman. The referee calls over Afonso Aldair and shows him a yellow card! Albert Grossman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.11
Alexandre Castro passes the ball forward to Santiago Muniz. Santiago Muniz threads the ball through to Tiago Hurtado. Tiago Hurtado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
59.31
Fernando Fuertes plays the ball forward to Hugo Hidalgo. Hugo Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards André Farfán. André Farfán flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.31
4-0Sport Club do Recife have made 2 substitutions with Thomas Valdano replacing Fernando Fuertes and Claudio P. Arias replacing André Farfán .
72.12
Alexandre Castro passes the ball forward to Santiago Muniz. Santiago Muniz threads a neat ball through to Hugo Hidalgo. Hugo Hidalgo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Tiago Hurtado. Tiago Hurtado takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.42
Afonso Aldair deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Charles Nguyen.
79.15
Thomas Valdano chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Hurtado. Tiago Hurtado plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Hidalgo and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Tiago Hurtado provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.57
Alexandre Castro surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Castro passes the ball forward to Tiago Hurtado. Tiago Hurtado plays a one-two with Hugo Hidalgo and rushes in on goal... Tiago Hurtado side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Alexandre Castro hacks Marcelo Navarro from behind! The referee calls over Alexandre Castro and shows him a yellow card! Marcelo Navarro runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
21.8%
47.4%
30.8%
Scorers
| André Farfán 9, 36, 59 Santiago Muniz 39 Tiago Hurtado 72, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to André Farfán of Sport Club do Recife |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Osbaldo Pineida (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Castro (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Charles Nguyen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ethan Schilawski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julián Peña (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Fuertes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Santiago Muniz (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Albert Grossman (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tiago Hurtado (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Hugo Hidalgo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | André Farfán (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Enner Martínez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thomas Valdano (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Claudio P. Arias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 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) | | 6 |
| 7. | Arthur Allen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marcelo Navarro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dwight Johnson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | André Roque Junior (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Joaquim Iñacio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Johnny Allen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Santos B.J. Melo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexandre Athirson (DEF) | 0 | |