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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Estádio Orlando Scarpelli where Figueirense play host to Flamengo. A crowd of 19,773 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Figueirense and Flamengo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Fernandez.


0.00
Flamengo kick off and get the first half underway!
4.44
With a delightful solo run, Derek Carter stretches the opposition's defence. Derek Carter shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from George Lopez keeps it out!
8.42
Erwin Azogue flicks a high ball forward to Derek Carter who takes it down. Derek Carter makes a probing pass to Matias Costa. Matias Costa shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by George Lopez.
9.38
Derek Carter takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Levi Branco. Levi Branco deftly flicks the ball on. Some good footwork from Oscar Caniggia provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.51
Lucas Batistuta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Levi Branco. Levi Branco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco makes a simple pass, allowing Matias Costa to run into the box. Matias Costa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.25
Diego F. Ferrari barges into Rodrigo Olivares. The referee brings Diego F. Ferrari to one side and gives him a warning! Rodrigo Olivares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.53
Oscar Caniggia threads a neat ball through to Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco plays a sublime one-two with Juan Zambrano and races in on goal... Henrique Franco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! George Lopez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.28
Richard Moore threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Zavala. Ricardo Zavala surges forward with the ball. Ricardo Zavala controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
33.47
Levi Branco chips the ball to his team mate, Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from George Lopez keeps it out!
36.14
Under pressure, Richard Moore clears the ball far upfield. Sergio Madrigal shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
40.33
Erwin Azogue makes a simple pass to Levi Branco. Levi Branco changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Levi Branco knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
42.09
Luciano Rivas threads a neat ball through to Sergio Madrigal. Sergio Madrigal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Olivares.
44.56
Ricardo Zavala controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego F. Ferrari. Diego F. Ferrari shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Juan Arteaga.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Ricardo Zavala kicks a low ball out wide. Rodrigo Olivares gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Figueirense appear unchanged since the first half. Flamengo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Figueirense kicking off!
47.37
Felipe Garrincha flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Zavala. Ricardo Zavala knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Melo. Duarte Melo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.03
Lucas Batistuta comes in with a late challenge on Diego F. Ferrari. The referee calls over Lucas Batistuta and shows him a yellow card! Diego F. Ferrari grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.01
Rodrigo Olivares flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Caniggia controls it well on his chest. Oscar Caniggia sees Matias Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matias Costa finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
51.25
Oscar Caniggia sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Caniggia knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Felipe Garrincha sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
54.30
Luciano Rivas hits a low pass to Duarte Melo. Duarte Melo shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
55.16
Ricardo Zavala darts forward. Ricardo Zavala knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Melo. Duarte Melo shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
59.13
Ricardo Zavala makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Melo. Duarte Melo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.12
Oscar Caniggia chips the ball to his team mate, Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by George Lopez. Excellent save.
71.23
Lucas Batistuta threads a neat ball through to Derek Carter. Derek Carter makes a probing pass to Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano 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 Flamengo!
77.55
Flamengo have made 2 substitutions with Gelmin Santos replacing Oscar Caniggia and Paul Richardson replacing Henrique Franco .
78.65
Charlie Richardson threads a neat ball through to Sergio Madrigal. Sergio Madrigal shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.59
Gabriel Rivera chips the ball to his team mate, Derek Carter. Derek Carter threads the ball through to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano whips in a cross ball towards Paul Richardson. Paul Richardson connects with a diving header. Solid save from George Lopez.
83.55
Luciano Rivas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego F. Ferrari. Diego F. Ferrari lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Madrigal. Sergio Madrigal rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
85.43
Charlie Richardson clumsily knocks into Gelmin Santos. The referee calls over Charlie Richardson and shows him a yellow card! Gelmin Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.56
Felipe Garrincha barges into Juan Zambrano. The referee calls over Felipe Garrincha and shows him a yellow card! Juan Zambrano stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Derek Carter sees Matias Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Richardson. Paul Richardson heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
11
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
26.9%
44.9%
28.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henrique Franco of Flamengo

Match Ratings