Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Heriberto Hülse where Criciúma play host to Atlético Mineiro. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Criciúma and Atlético Mineiro are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Souza.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Criciúma and Atlético Mineiro are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Souza.
0.00
0-0Atlético Mineiro kick off and get the match underway!
3.09
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, De Jesus S. Dunga laces a through ball forward to Franco Tapia. Franco Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Velez. Bernardo Velez makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
4.42
0-1Luciano Sivori makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejo Luna. Showing fabulous composure, Alejo Luna plays the ball forward to Bernardo Velez. Bernardo Velez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Franco Tapia through on goal. Franco Tapia shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.12
0-1Rui Jairzinho barges into Javier Cortes. The referee warns Rui Jairzinho to calm down! Javier Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.47
0-1Eduardo Escamilla sees space and advances. Eduardo Escamilla shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Gabriel Azcona!
15.04
Javier Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Arca. Bruno Arca makes a defence splitting pass to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Dos Santos Pele is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.43
1-1Brandon Ortiz barges into Michael Price. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Michael Price stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.12
Luciano Sivori sees a break and surges forward. Luciano Sivori makes a probing pass to Emanuel Alvaréz. Emanuel Alvaréz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
24.05
Javier Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Ortiz collects the pass. Brandon Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Arca. Bruno Arca makes a looping header on goal. Dos Santos Pele easily picks it out of the air!
30.11
Javier Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Dos Santos Pele manages to gather it effortlessly.
33.39
John Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Javier Cortes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Javier Cortes takes it forward alone. Javier Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.45
De Jesus S. Dunga hits a low pass to Bernardo Velez. Bernardo Velez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
40.22
2-1Mike Sullivan clumsily knocks into Rui Jairzinho. Mike Sullivan is shown the yellow card! Rui Jairzinho carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.25
2-1Luciano Sivori flicks a high pass forward to De Jesus S. Dunga who brings the ball under control. De Jesus S. Dunga flicks a high ball forward to Emanuel Alvaréz who takes it down. Emanuel Alvaréz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Azcona who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
De Jesus S. Dunga hacks Servando Martinez from behind! De Jesus S. Dunga is warned by the referee! Servando Martinez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Criciúma appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético Mineiro also appear unchanged since the first half. The Criciúma players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Criciúma kick off!
57.58
Luiz Felipe Pontarollo laces a through ball forward to Eduardo Escamilla. Eduardo Escamilla chips the ball to his team mate, Emanuel Alvaréz. Emanuel Alvaréz makes a simple pass, allowing Franco Tapia to run into the box. Franco Tapia tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.05
Alvaro Gonzales clumsily knocks into Franco Tapia. Alvaro Gonzales is shown the yellow card! Franco Tapia stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.36
2-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
63.21
Francisco Davis flicks the ball to his team mate, Javier Cortes. Javier Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Arca who brings the ball under control. Bruno Arca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.42
Luiz Felipe Pontarollo barges into Bruno Arca. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Arca runs off the knock.
67.40
Luiz Felipe Pontarollo threads the ball through to Rui Jairzinho. Rui Jairzinho flicks a high pass forward. Emanuel Alvaréz collects the pass. Emanuel Alvaréz runs straight at the defence! Emanuel Alvaréz rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
69.16
John Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Javier Cortes controls it well on his chest. Javier Cortes passes the ball forward to Bruno Arca. Bruno Arca lofts in a cross ball towards Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Dos Santos Pele had no chance!! Goal for Criciúma! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
72.16
Rui Jairzinho flicks a high ball forward to Bernardo Velez who takes it down. Bernardo Velez knocks in a cross ball towards Franco Tapia. Franco Tapia directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
73.18
Javier Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Julio Brooks who brings the ball under control. Julio Brooks shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.50
Alejo Luna flicks a high pass forward. Franco Tapia collects the pass. Franco Tapia whips in a cross ball towards Emanuel Alvaréz. Emanuel Alvaréz makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
84.39
John Hidalgo threads the ball through to Javier Cortes. Javier Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Ortiz collects the pass. Brandon Ortiz knocks the ball forward, putting Bruno Arca through on goal. Bruno Arca makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Dos Santos Pele has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.05
Javier Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Arca. Bruno Arca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luiz Felipe Pontarollo.
90.00
Luiz Felipe Pontarollo knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Jairzinho. Rui Jairzinho advances with the ball. Rui Jairzinho knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Velez. Bernardo Velez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
26%
43.8%
30.1%
Scorers
| Brandon Ortiz 15, 33, 69 Bruno Arca 84 | Franco Tapia 4, 58 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brandon Ortiz of Criciúma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gabriel Azcona (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alvaro Gonzales (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Francisco Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pinheiro L. Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Servando Martinez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Javier Cortes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mike Sullivan (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Brandon Ortiz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Bruno Arca (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Julio Brooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gianni Valencia (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oscar Mendoza (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cesar Thome (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dos Santos Pele (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luciano Sivori (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Michael Price (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luiz Felipe Pontarollo (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Alejo Luna (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rui Jairzinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | De Jesus S. Dunga (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Escamilla (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Franco Tapia (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Emanuel Alvaréz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bernardo Velez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Salvador Eriberto (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Glenn Mapp (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Denilson (DEF) | 0 | |