Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio São Januário where Vasco da Gama play host to Macaé. A crowd of 17,018 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vasco da Gama are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macaé appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Cervantes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vasco da Gama are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macaé appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Cervantes.
0.00
0-0Macaé kick off and get the match underway!
4.46
0-0Bruno Saldana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nestor Mendoza. Nestor Mendoza shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.05
0-0Christian Figuera makes a probing pass to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastián Díaz.
14.18
0-0Bruno Saldana flicks a high pass forward to Duarte Asara who brings the ball under control. Duarte Asara finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
18.54
0-0Bruno Saldana flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Asara who takes it down. Duarte Asara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nestor Mendoza but he's offside!
20.35
Bruno Saldana threads the ball through to Duarte Asara. Duarte Asara lofts in a cross ball towards Nestor Mendoza. Nestor Mendoza heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
22.40
Marcos Vava takes a long throw-in. Bernardo Didi threads a neat ball through to Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Iago Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Asara. Duarte Asara is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
24.10
Marcos Vava plays the ball forward to Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira passes the ball forward to Irving Dominguez. Irving Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.35
Bruno Saldana flicks a high ball forward to Nestor Mendoza who takes it down. Nestor Mendoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.53
Iago Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Irving Dominguez. Irving Dominguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
28.48
0-0Macaé are dictating the run of play here today.
30.04
0-0Sanchez Pelado catches Roger Joyce on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roger Joyce stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.20
Sebastián Díaz flicks a high pass forward. Sanchez Pelado collects the pass. Sanchez Pelado takes it forward alone. Sanchez Pelado whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Asara. Duarte Asara flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
36.58
Pedro Noboa knocks the ball forward to Christian Figuera. Christian Figuera threads a neat ball through to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz plays a quick one-two with Francisco Marzolini and rushes in on goal... Julio Muñoz shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.19
0-1Iago Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Duarte Asara. Duarte Asara lofts in a cross ball towards Nestor Mendoza. Nestor Mendoza flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Daniel Bolaños has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vasco da Gama appear unchanged since the first half. Macaé also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Vasco da Gama kicking off!
49.50
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.24
Christian Figuera passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz shoots from long range but Duarte Fernandez is on top of it.
53.58
Roger Joyce decides to run forward with the ball. Roger Joyce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Fernandez who gathers it comfortably.
57.36
0-1Pedro Noboa catches Irving Dominguez on the ankles. Pedro Noboa is given a warning by the referee! Irving Dominguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.50
Daniel Pérez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Figuera. Christian Figuera plays the ball forward to Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bernardo Didi.
60.01
0-1Macaé have made a substitution with Luiz Otávio Eriberto replacing Sanchez Pelado .
63.08
Bernardo Didi chips the ball to his team mate, Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Irving Dominguez. Irving Dominguez shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Daniel Bolaños smothers it!
65.34
Roger Joyce runs straight at the opposition's defence. Roger Joyce shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
66.57
Roger Joyce comes in with a late challenge on Luiz Otávio Eriberto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luiz Otávio Eriberto runs off the knock.
67.25
Marcos Vava catches Francisco Marzolini on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcos Vava and warns him to calm down! Francisco Marzolini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.48
Pedro Noboa runs forward with the ball. Pedro Noboa knocks the ball to his team mate, Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz lofts in a cross ball towards Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Duarte Fernandez manages to keep it out.
72.38
Roger Joyce flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Marzolini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Marzolini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Fernandez who gathers it comfortably.
77.06
Luiz Otávio Eriberto comes in with a late challenge on Roger Joyce. The referee brings Luiz Otávio Eriberto to one side and gives him a warning! Roger Joyce stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.34
Bruno Saldana flicks the ball to his team mate, Nestor Mendoza. Nestor Mendoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.25
Pedro Noboa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio C. Melo. Sergio C. Melo flicks a high pass forward. Charles Escamilla controls it well on his chest. Charles Escamilla knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernardo Didi.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
31.3%
45.8%
22.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nestor Mendoza of Macaé |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniel Bolaños (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andrés Faríñez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Noboa (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Luca Rivero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Pérez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roger Joyce (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Christian Figuera (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sergio C. Melo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Marzolini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julio Muñoz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Charles Escamilla (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Emiliano Gonzalez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jon Lopez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Manuel Chavez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duarte Fernandez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sebastián Díaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcos Vava (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bernardo Didi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francisco Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bruno Saldana (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Iago Ferreira (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Sanchez Pelado (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Irving Dominguez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nestor Mendoza (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Duarte Asara (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Luiz Otávio Eriberto (MID) | 5 | |
| 13. | Ivan Rodriguez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sonny Silva (ATT) | 0 | |