Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio Heriberto Hülse where Criciúma play host to Corinthians Paulista. A crowd of 20,217 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Criciúma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Corinthians Paulista appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Cervantes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Criciúma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Corinthians Paulista appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Cervantes.
0.00
0-0Corinthians Paulista kick off and get the first half underway!
2.40
0-0Manuel Lowry flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Hurtado. Pablo Hurtado puts a great ball through. Eric Reyes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
3.27
0-0Lucio Quinones flicks a high pass forward to Eric Reyes who brings the ball under control. Eric Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Jefferson Castillo. Jefferson Castillo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
6.24
0-0Oscar Mendoza runs forward with the ball. Oscar Mendoza chips the ball to his team mate, Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Signorelli who gathers it comfortably.
8.14
0-0Tiago Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Moore. Albert Moore threads the ball through to Jefferson Castillo. Jefferson Castillo plays a one-two with Pablo Hurtado and rushes in on goal... Jefferson Castillo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.56
Albert Moore sees Pablo Hurtado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Hurtado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alvaro Gonzales.
10.03
0-0Jefferson Castillo comes in with a late challenge on Alvaro Gonzales. The referee warns Jefferson Castillo to calm down! Alvaro Gonzales carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.08
Tiago Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Albert Moore. Albert Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.08
Javier Cortes knocks the ball forward to Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Signorelli who gathers it comfortably.
16.08
1-0Javier Cortes makes a beautiful solo run. Javier Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.51
Oswaldo Contreras deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Moore. Albert Moore decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Moore shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.44
Lucio Quinones flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Hurtado who brings the ball under control. Pablo Hurtado flicks a high pass forward. Jefferson Castillo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jefferson Castillo shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.44
Johnnie Mitchell flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Moore. Albert Moore kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes threads the ball through to Jefferson Castillo but he's offside!
34.01
Javier Cortes sees a break and surges forward. Javier Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Criciúma appear unchanged since the first half. Corinthians Paulista also appear unchanged since the first half. The Criciúma players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Criciúma start the second half!
47.51
Lucio Quinones flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Hurtado who takes it down. Pablo Hurtado kicks a strong pass forward to Jefferson Castillo but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.07
With vision, Oscar Mendoza laces a through ball forward to Javier Cortes. Javier Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez shoots from long range but Rafael Signorelli reads it well. Fabulous stop!
51.08
Oswaldo Contreras hacks Julio Brooks from behind! The referee warns Oswaldo Contreras to calm down! Julio Brooks carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.54
Manuel Lowry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Gabriel Azcona manages to gather it.
57.32
Johnnie Mitchell takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Joseph Gore. Joseph Gore flicks a high pass forward to Albert Moore who brings the ball under control. Albert Moore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Hurtado. Pablo Hurtado plays a one-two with Eric Reyes and advances towards the goal... Pablo Hurtado tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
59.11
Manuel Lowry darts forward. Manuel Lowry knocks the ball forward to Eric Reyes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.02
Lucio Quinones flicks a high pass forward. Jefferson Castillo collects the pass. Jefferson Castillo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Gabriel Azcona is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
61.47
Albert Moore flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes plays a one-two with Pablo Hurtado and advances towards the goal... Eric Reyes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
67.12
Tiago Ferreira makes a simple pass to Manuel Lowry. Manuel Lowry sees Pablo Hurtado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Hurtado whips in a cross ball towards Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes makes a looping header on goal. Eric Reyes scores for Corinthians Paulista!!
71.27
Javier Cortes knocks the ball forward to Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Perica Garcia. Perica Garcia connects with a diving header but somehow Rafael Signorelli manages to keep it out.
89.48
Without breaking stride, Manuel Lowry plays the ball forward to Jefferson Castillo. Jefferson Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
34.6%
42.3%
23.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eric Reyes of Corinthians Paulista |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gabriel Azcona (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Oscar Mendoza (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | John Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alvaro Gonzales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pinheiro L. Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mike Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Javier Cortes (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Cesar Thome (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julio Brooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Perica Garcia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alvin Ramirez (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Johnny Meredith (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bernard Arnoux (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paquito Pacheco (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rafael Signorelli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tiago Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Johnnie Mitchell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oswaldo Contreras (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Joseph Gore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lucio Quinones (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Albert Moore (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Manuel Lowry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Pablo Hurtado (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Jefferson Castillo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Eric Reyes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Cauã Ferreira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ysrael Gonzáles (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sixto Gallegos (ATT) | 0 | |