Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Maracanã where Flamengo play host to Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras. A crowd of 18,441 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Flamengo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luiz Gustavo Lucas.
The pitch is in good condition.
Flamengo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luiz Gustavo Lucas.
0.00
0-0Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras kick off and get the first half underway!
2.19
0-0Carlos Rojas flicks the ball to his team mate, Corey Young. Corey Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.51
0-0Carlos Rojas makes a simple pass to Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli whips in a cross ball towards Corey Young. Corey Young directs the ball goalwards with his head. Juan Arteaga punches it away to safety.
4.28
Erwin Azogue plays the ball forward to Gelmin Santos. Gelmin Santos flicks a high pass forward. Juan Zambrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Zambrano lofts in a cross ball towards Matias Costa. Matias Costa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Joao Quinteros!
8.26
Gelmin Santos sees Henrique Franco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henrique Franco whips in a cross ball towards Matias Costa. With a superhuman jump, Matias Costa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Joao Quinteros punches it away to safety.
9.34
0-1Darren Arnoux takes it forward alone. Darren Arnoux lofts in a cross ball towards Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.05
Gabriel Rivera flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia threads a neat ball through to Matias Costa. Matias Costa whips in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
18.10
Rodrigo Olivares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia makes a simple pass to Matias Costa. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Tomás Friedenreich plays the ball forward to Daniel Esterilla. Daniel Esterilla flicks the ball to his team mate, Corey Young. Corey Young shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
21.15
Lucas Batistuta knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.35
Daniel Esterilla makes a run forward as Tomás Araújo takes the throw-in. Daniel Esterilla skillfully chests the ball down. Daniel Esterilla sees Rudy Marteli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rudy Marteli shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Juan Arteaga keeps it out!
26.14
0-1Darren Arnoux hacks Gelmin Santos from behind! Darren Arnoux is warned by the referee! Gelmin Santos runs off the knock.
26.14
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.11
Daniel Esterilla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raúl Ávila. Raúl Ávila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Erwin Azogue.
30.42
Gelmin Santos flicks a high pass forward. Henrique Franco collects the pass. Henrique Franco plays a perfect one-two with Matias Costa and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Henrique Franco provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Joao Quinteros manages to keep it out.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, N. De Araujo Bernhardt plays the ball forward to Carlos Rojas. Carlos Rojas makes a probing pass to Raúl Ávila. Raúl Ávila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Olivares.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Flamengo have changed their lineup with Levi Branco replacing Lucas Batistuta and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Flamengo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Flamengo kicking off!
47.23
Carlos Rojas flicks the ball to his team mate, Raúl Ávila. Raúl Ávila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.11
Daniel Esterilla kicks a strong pass forward to Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli lofts in a cross ball towards Corey Young. Corey Young outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.10
Oscar Caniggia makes a simple pass to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Juan Zambrano provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.16
Erwin Azogue knocks the ball forward to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
61.30
Gabriel Rivera sees space and advances. Gabriel Rivera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Henrique Franco. Some good footwork from Henrique Franco provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.30
Derek Carter changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Derek Carter skips past N. De Araujo Bernhardt! Derek Carter strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
69.45
With great vision, Juan Ignacio Colombo plays the ball forward to Daniel Esterilla. Daniel Esterilla threads the ball through to Raúl Ávila. Raúl Ávila shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Juan Arteaga smothers it!
75.49
With imagination, Tomás Friedenreich plays the ball forward to Tomás Araújo. Tomás Araújo kicks a strong pass forward to Corey Young. Corey Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Rivera.
77.36
Juan Ignacio Colombo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Esterilla. Daniel Esterilla knocks the ball to his team mate, Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli knocks in a cross ball towards Raúl Ávila. Raúl Ávila heads the ball goalwards. Juan Arteaga is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.14
Erwin Azogue flicks a high pass forward. Derek Carter controls it well on his chest. Derek Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Matias Costa. Matias Costa shoots from outside the area but Joao Quinteros is on top of it.
84.45
Tomás Araújo flicks a high ball forward to Rudy Marteli who takes it down. Rudy Marteli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Rivera.
85.02
Derek Carter threads a neat ball through to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano runs straight at the defence! Juan Zambrano cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Juan Zambrano!
89.33
3-3Gabriel Rivera clumsily knocks into Carlos Rojas. Gabriel Rivera is shown the yellow card! Carlos Rojas runs off the knock.
90.00
Derek Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Matias Costa. Matias Costa plays a one-two with Juan Zambrano and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Matias Costa provides some space. He shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Joao Quinteros. What a save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
11
7
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
29.1%
41.9%
29.1%
Scorers
| Juan Zambrano 54, 85 Henrique Franco 61 | Rudy Marteli 9 Corey Young 48 Raúl Ávila 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan Zambrano of Flamengo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Juan Arteaga (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Rivera (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Erwin Azogue (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Olivares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lucas Batistuta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Derek Carter (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Oscar Caniggia (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gelmin Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Henrique Franco (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Matias Costa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Juan Zambrano (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Enrico Gónzalez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Levi Branco (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paul Richardson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Joao Quinteros (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Juan Ignacio Colombo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomás Friedenreich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | N. De Araujo Bernhardt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darren Arnoux (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomás Araújo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Daniel Esterilla (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlos Rojas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rudy Marteli (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Raúl Ávila (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Corey Young (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Isaac Didi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lorenzo Rodrigues (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Falcón (ATT) | 0 | |