Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Moacyrzão where Macaé play host to Grêmio. A crowd of 18,216 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Macaé are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Grêmio appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Alves Friedenreich.


0.00
Grêmio kick off!
3.39
Bruno Saldana threads the ball through to Duarte Asara. Duarte Asara whips in a cross ball towards Irving Dominguez. Irving Dominguez directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.32
Bruno Saldana laces a through ball forward to Irving Dominguez. Irving Dominguez whips in a cross ball towards Nestor Mendoza. With a superhuman jump, Nestor Mendoza connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Gonçalo Santiago had no chance!! Goal for Macaé!
12.26
Sanchez Pelado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Asara. Duarte Asara knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gonçalo Santiago who gathers it comfortably.
16.13
Bruno Saldana clumsily knocks into Juan Pablo Solano. The referee calls over Bruno Saldana and warns him to calm down! Juan Pablo Solano stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.22
Francisco Costa sees Iago Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Iago Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Irving Dominguez. Irving Dominguez shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.19
Iago Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Nestor Mendoza. Nestor Mendoza shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
24.34
Bruno Saldana hacks Juan Pablo Solano from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Pablo Solano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.28
Bernardo Didi flicks a high pass forward to Iago Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Iago Ferreira makes a probing pass to Duarte Asara. Duarte Asara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.28
Nicolás Valdés hits a low pass to Matias Ednilson. Matias Ednilson advances with the ball. Matias Ednilson plays a one-two with Renato Almeida and advances towards the goal... Bernardo Didi barges into Matias Ednilson. Penalty not given!!
38.16
Bernardo Didi flicks a high pass forward. Sanchez Pelado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sanchez Pelado makes a simple pass to Nestor Mendoza. Nestor Mendoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.40
Juan Pablo Solano catches Marcos Vava on the ankles. The referee calls over Juan Pablo Solano and warns him to calm down! Marcos Vava runs off the knock.
42.43
Bruno Saldana flicks a high pass forward. Irving Dominguez easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Irving Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Macaé appear unchanged since the first half. Grêmio also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Macaé kick off the second half!
54.39
Nelson Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Diego Salgado controls it well on his chest. Diego Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Suggs. With a superhuman jump, Anthony Suggs connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That brings them back into the game!
57.23
Francisco Costa comes in with a late challenge on Renato Almeida. The referee calls over Francisco Costa and warns him to calm down! Renato Almeida carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.27
Macaé have made a substitution with Luiz Otávio Eriberto replacing Sanchez Pelado .Grêmio have made a substitution with Nahuel Enriquez replacing Juan Pablo Solano .
61.35
Bernardo Didi flicks a high pass forward. Iago Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Iago Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Irving Dominguez. Irving Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Asara. Duarte Asara connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Gonçalo Santiago!
63.23
Luiz Otávio Eriberto makes a simple pass to Duarte Asara. Duarte Asara shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
66.49
Nelson Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Renato Almeida. Renato Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastián Díaz.
69.34
Luiz Otávio Eriberto surges forward with the ball. Luiz Otávio Eriberto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolás Valdés.
71.40
Oscar Ustruck makes a simple pass to Matias Ednilson. Matias Ednilson advances with the ball. Matias Ednilson plays a one-two with Renato Almeida and advances towards the goal... Matias Ednilson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.32
Sebastián Díaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Irving Dominguez controls it well on his chest. Irving Dominguez finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gonçalo Santiago manages to gather it.
75.16
Sebastián Díaz darts forward. Sebastián Díaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Asara. Duarte Asara whips in a cross ball towards Nestor Mendoza. Nestor Mendoza shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Gonçalo Santiago reads it well. He makes it look easy!
77.43
Oscar Ustruck flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Nelson Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Salgado. Diego Salgado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Duarte Fernandez!
78.58
Oscar Ustruck flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Cabrera. Nelson Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Diego Salgado collects the pass. Diego Salgado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Costa.
79.55
Nelson Cabrera plays the ball forward to Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Duarte Fernandez.
81.43
Nahuel Enriquez takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Matias Ednilson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.07
Iago Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Nestor Mendoza. Nestor Mendoza knocks in a cross ball towards Irving Dominguez. Irving Dominguez makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
87.51
Matias Ednilson flicks a high pass forward to Renato Almeida who brings the ball under control. Renato Almeida makes a pass forward but Diego Salgado makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
89.28
Oscar Ustruck passes the ball forward to Nahuel Enriquez. Nahuel Enriquez flicks a high pass forward. Renato Almeida collects the pass. Renato Almeida tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Duarte Fernandez effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
Marcos Vava sees Bruno Saldana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Saldana makes a simple pass to Irving Dominguez. Irving Dominguez shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Gonçalo Santiago had no chance!! Goal for Macaé!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.4%
39.6%
Play Area
25.3%
46.2%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Irving Dominguez of Macaé

Match Ratings