Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Arena do Grêmio where Grêmio play host to América. A crowd of 17,426 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grêmio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while América appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luiz Gustavo Lucas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grêmio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while América appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luiz Gustavo Lucas.
0.00
0-0Grêmio get the match underway!
2.55
1-0Nicolás Valdés kicks a strong pass forward to Matias Ednilson. Matias Ednilson threads a neat ball through to Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.04
Juan Pablo Solano flicks a high pass forward. Diego Salgado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego Salgado rushes past Ramón Gonzales! Diego Salgado strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.09
Claudio Ornelas hits a low pass to Santiago Guillen. Santiago Guillen flicks the ball to his team mate, Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson plays a one-two with Daniel Maldonado and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Lance Nelson provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Gonçalo Santiago had no chance!! Goal for América!
24.55
2-1Jimmie Adams threads the ball through to Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.10
2-1Manuel Santos sees space and advances. Manuel Santos flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Suggs who takes it down. Anthony Suggs knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Salgado. Diego Salgado flicks the ball with his head but Pedro Henrique Nocera is on top of it.
32.10
Nicolás Valdés pushes up the pitch. Nicolás Valdés runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicolás Valdés shoots from distance but is denied by Pedro Henrique Nocera. Excellent save.
36.32
Nelson Cabrera makes an attacking run forward. Nelson Cabrera plays a one-two with Carlos Adailton and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Nelson Cabrera provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.50
3-1Nicolás Valdés clumsily knocks into Lance Nelson. The referee calls over Nicolás Valdés and warns him to calm down! Lance Nelson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grêmio appear unchanged since the first half. América also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with América kicking off!
48.30
Ramón Gonzales sees Santiago Guillen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Santiago Guillen kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado lofts in a cross ball towards Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.52
3-2Santiago Guillen hacks Juan Pablo Solano from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Pablo Solano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.34
3-2Santiago Guillen comes in with a late challenge on Nelson Cabrera. Santiago Guillen is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Nelson Cabrera runs off the knock.
60.33
3-2Grêmio have made a substitution with Nahuel Enriquez replacing Juan Pablo Solano .
65.47
Ramón Leyva hits a low pass to Rodrigo Pelado. Rodrigo Pelado knocks the ball to his team mate, Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.34
Ramón Gonzales makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Pelado. Rodrigo Pelado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson runs straight at the defence! Lance Nelson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
72.18
Anthony Suggs comes in with a late challenge on Ramón Gonzales. The referee warns Anthony Suggs to calm down! Ramón Gonzales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.37
América have made 2 substitutions with Joaquim Oliveira replacing Fabricio Cohen and Martim Alvaréz replacing Lance Nelson .
79.51
Nuno Barragan makes a probing pass to Nahuel Enriquez. Nahuel Enriquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs threads a neat ball through to Diego Salgado. Some good footwork from Diego Salgado provides some space. He shoots at goal but Pedro Henrique Nocera is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
84.49
Nuno Barragan flicks the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Enriquez. Nahuel Enriquez flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Suggs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Suggs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Pedro Henrique Nocera is on top of it.
85.29
Martim Alvaréz barges into Nicolás Valdés. Martim Alvaréz is shown the yellow card! Nicolás Valdés stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.44
3-2Nicolás Valdés flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Cabrera. Nelson Cabrera hits a low pass to Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
29.2%
43.1%
27.8%
Scorers
| Anthony Suggs 3 Diego Salgado 8 Nelson Cabrera 36 | Lance Nelson 14, 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lance Nelson of América |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gonçalo Santiago (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nuno Barragan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolás Valdés (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Oscar Ustruck (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Manuel Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nelson Cabrera (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Matias Ednilson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Juan Pablo Solano (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Adailton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Diego Salgado (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Anthony Suggs (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Marcelo Soto (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Benjamín Bassedas (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nahuel Enriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Pedro Henrique Nocera (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gustavo Careca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ramón Gonzales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ramón Leyva (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claudio Ornelas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Santiago Guillen (MID) |  | 3 |
| 7. | Jimmie Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lance Nelson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Daniel Maldonado (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Fabricio Cohen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rodrigo Pelado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joaquim Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martim Alvaréz (MID) |  | 5 |
| 14. | Luiz Miguel Gónzalez (ATT) | 0 | |