Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio São Januário where Vasco da Gama play host to Santa Cruz. A crowd of 19,506 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vasco da Gama are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Santa Cruz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Ribeiro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vasco da Gama are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Santa Cruz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Ribeiro.
0.00
Santa Cruz get the match underway!
2.16
Roberto Carlos Méndez flicks the ball to his team mate, Amaro Bustamante. Amaro Bustamante makes a probing pass to Todd Morales but he's offside!
4.48
Luca Rivero decides to run forward with the ball. Luca Rivero hits a low pass to Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini knocks the ball forward, putting Julio Muñoz through on goal. Julio Muñoz tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Nicolas Rubio. What a great pair of hands!
6.40
With great vision, D. Santos Martins plays the ball forward to Nahuel Castaneda. Nahuel Castaneda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.08
Roger Joyce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
14.17
Bernardo De Souza flicks a high pass forward. D. Santos Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. D. Santos Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Castaneda. Nahuel Castaneda plays a one-two with Amaro Bustamante and advances towards the goal... Nahuel Castaneda comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.02
Christian Figuera flicks a high pass forward to Charles Escamilla who brings the ball under control. Charles Escamilla whips in a cross ball towards Julio Muñoz. Bernardo De Souza catches Julio Muñoz on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
27.31
D. Santos Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Todd Morales. Todd Morales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.24
Antonio Melia hacks Christian Figuera from behind! Antonio Melia is warned by the referee! Christian Figuera runs off the knock.
33.25
Roger Joyce knocks the ball forward to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Otero.
34.09
Antonio Melia threads a neat ball through to Nahuel Castaneda. Nahuel Castaneda plays a one-two with Amaro Bustamante and rushes in on goal... Nahuel Castaneda shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.01
Daniel Pérez flicks a high ball forward to Christian Figuera who takes it down. Christian Figuera kicks a strong pass forward to Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla plays a one-two with Francisco Marzolini and rushes in on goal... Charles Escamilla looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Nicolas Rubio is on top of it.
45.00
Antonio Melia clumsily knocks into Sergio C. Melo. Antonio Melia is given another warning by the referee! Sergio C. Melo 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. Vasco da Gama appear unchanged since the first half. Santa Cruz also appear unchanged since the first half. The Santa Cruz players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Vasco da Gama kick off and get the second half underway!
53.34
Carlos Marino plays the ball forward to Amaro Bustamante. Amaro Bustamante plays a scrappy one-two with Todd Morales and advances towards the goal... Amaro Bustamante shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.59
D. Santos Martins makes a simple pass to Todd Morales. Todd Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Nahuel Castaneda. Nahuel Castaneda finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nahuel Castaneda!
60.28
Santa Cruz have made 3 substitutions with Ezequiel Rubio replacing Bernardo De Souza, Alessandro Zuniga replacing Antonio Melia and Ted Noonan replacing Amaro Bustamante .
63.29
Roberto Carlos Méndez sees space and advances. Roberto Carlos Méndez plays a quick one-two with Ted Noonan and rushes in on goal... Roberto Carlos Méndez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roberto Carlos Méndez!
67.08
Andrés Faríñez knocks the ball forward to Sergio C. Melo. Sergio C. Melo threads a neat ball through to Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.34
Andres Otero flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Marino controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Carlos Marino plays the ball forward to Nahuel Castaneda. Nahuel Castaneda knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andrés Faríñez.
77.58
Alessandro Zuniga hits a low pass to Nahuel Castaneda. Nahuel Castaneda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.06
With great vision, Dias De Almeida Cribari plays the ball forward to D. Santos Martins. D. Santos Martins makes a beautiful solo run. D. Santos Martins plays a quick one-two with Todd Morales and rushes in on goal... D. Santos Martins strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Daniel Bolaños is on top of it.
83.44
Carlos Marino kicks a strong pass forward to Todd Morales. Todd Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Bolaños who gathers it comfortably.
84.21
Christian Figuera passes the ball forward to Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nicolas Rubio comfortably picks it out of the air!
87.22
Ezequiel Rubio threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Zuniga. Alessandro Zuniga kicks a strong pass forward to Ted Noonan. Ted Noonan shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Daniel Bolaños!
90.00
Andrés Faríñez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Figuera. Christian Figuera surges forward with the ball. Christian Figuera threads a neat ball through to Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Nicolas Rubio. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
32.1%
47.6%
20.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nahuel Castaneda of Santa Cruz |
Match Ratings
1. | Daniel Bolaños (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Andrés Faríñez (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Pedro Noboa (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Luca Rivero (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Daniel Pérez (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Roger Joyce (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Christian Figuera (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Sergio C. Melo (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Francisco Marzolini (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Julio Muñoz (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Charles Escamilla (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Emiliano Gonzalez (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Jon Lopez (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Manuel Chavez (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Nicolas Rubio (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Dias De Almeida Cribari (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Bernardo De Souza (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Andres Otero (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Roberto Carlos Méndez (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
6. | Antonio Melia (MID) | 6 | |
7. | D. Santos Martins (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Carlos Marino (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Nahuel Castaneda (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Todd Morales (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Amaro Bustamante (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Ezequiel Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Alessandro Zuniga (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Ted Noonan (ATT) | 7 |