Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio Independência where América play host to Club Athletico Paranaense. A crowd of 16,700 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
América are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Club Athletico Paranaense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Otávio Paganin.


0.00
Club Athletico Paranaense start the match!
2.22
Maximiliano Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Vinicius Pereira. Marcos Vinicius Pereira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Henrique Nocera who gathers it comfortably.
6.02
José Carabalí sees Marcos Vinicius Pereira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Vinicius Pereira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.42
Ramón Leyva kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmie Adams. Jimmie Adams makes a probing pass to Fabricio Cohen. Fabricio Cohen makes a great pass forward. Daniel Maldonado runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
16.16
Lionard Uribe flicks a high pass forward. Maximiliano Davis collects the pass. Maximiliano Davis hits a low pass to Alan Villalba. Alan Villalba knocks in a cross ball towards Heath Ferrari. Heath Ferrari connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Pedro Henrique Nocera had no chance!! Goal for Club Athletico Paranaense!
21.27
Maximiliano Davis runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Maximiliano Davis shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
22.49
Da Conceiao Eriberto flicks a high pass forward. José Carabalí collects the pass. José Carabalí threads a neat ball through to Marcos Vinicius Pereira. Marcos Vinicius Pereira lofts in a cross ball towards Heath Ferrari. Ramón Leyva clumsily knocks into Heath Ferrari. Heath Ferrari appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
33.10
Néstor Serna chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Villalba. Alan Villalba whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Vinicius Pereira. Marcos Vinicius Pereira powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Pedro Henrique Nocera had no chance!! Goal for Club Athletico Paranaense!
36.54
Ramón Leyva runs forward with the ball. Ramón Leyva sees Rodrigo Pelado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Pelado plays a one-two with Fabricio Cohen and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Rodrigo Pelado provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Neves Capucho Junior is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.16
Pablo Olivares flicks a high pass forward. Maximiliano Davis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maximiliano Davis makes a simple pass to Heath Ferrari. Heath Ferrari knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Villalba. Alan Villalba rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Henrique Nocera.
41.37
Néstor Serna takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Alan Villalba. Some silky footwork from Alan Villalba provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball strikes Claudio Ornelas's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
42.23
It's a corner kick. Néstor Serna loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jimmie Adams reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
Jimmie Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Pelado. Rodrigo Pelado cuts inside the box! Rodrigo Pelado side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. América appear unchanged since the first half. Club Athletico Paranaense also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
América kick off the second half!
48.48
Santiago Guillen chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pelado. Rodrigo Pelado runs straight at the defence! Rodrigo Pelado shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Neves Capucho Junior manages to gather it comfortably.
51.25
Jimmie Adams makes a beautiful solo run. Jimmie Adams knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pelado. Rodrigo Pelado directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for América!
55.15
Néstor Serna passes the ball forward to Heath Ferrari. Heath Ferrari lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Villalba. Alan Villalba heads the ball goalwards but somehow Claudio Ornelas happens to be in the right place to block it.
57.34
José Carabalí controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Heath Ferrari. Heath Ferrari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.01
Luiz Guilherme Julinho passes the ball forward to Maximiliano Davis. Maximiliano Davis flicks a high ball forward to Alan Villalba who gracefully takes it down. Alan Villalba knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Ornelas.
60.27
Jimmie Adams makes a simple pass to Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado plays a scrappy one-two with Lance Nelson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniel Maldonado makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Neves Capucho Junior manages to keep it out.
65.49
Claudio Ornelas barges into Marcos Vinicius Pereira. The referee warns Claudio Ornelas to calm down! Marcos Vinicius Pereira stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.18
Ramón Leyva barges into Marcos Vinicius Pereira. Ramón Leyva is given a warning by the referee! Marcos Vinicius Pereira stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.18
Free kick to Club Athletico Paranaense just outside the area...
70.14
José Carabalí takes a short run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
71.13
Néstor Serna passes the ball forward to Alan Villalba. Alan Villalba shoots from 25 yards. Pedro Henrique Nocera gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
72.16
Ramón Leyva threads a neat ball through to Santiago Guillen. With a delightful solo run, Santiago Guillen stretches the opposition's defence. Santiago Guillen skips past Luiz Guilherme Julinho! Santiago Guillen shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.05
José Carabalí threads a neat ball through to Marcos Vinicius Pereira. Marcos Vinicius Pereira lofts in a cross ball towards Heath Ferrari. Heath Ferrari heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Claudio Ornelas's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
78.42
José Carabalí takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Santiago Guillen reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
79.46
Ramón Gonzales pushes up the pitch. Ramón Gonzales hits a low pass to Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado lofts in a cross ball towards Fabricio Cohen. Fabricio Cohen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Neves Capucho Junior!
84.25
Jimmie Adams makes an attacking run forward. Jimmie Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Fabricio Cohen but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
31.2%
45.5%
23.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Pelado of América