Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Independência where América play host to Criciúma. A crowd of 19,013 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
América are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Criciúma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joaquim Rai.
The pitch is in poor condition.
América are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Criciúma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joaquim Rai.
0.00
0-0América start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.21
0-0Matheus Henrique Da Silva makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gabriel Azcona manages to keep it out.
12.25
Matheus Henrique Da Silva knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pelado. Rodrigo Pelado advances inside the box! Rodrigo Pelado muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Gabriel Azcona manages to gather it.
15.46
0-0Gianni Valencia threads the ball through to Pinheiro L. Martins. Pinheiro L. Martins flicks a high pass forward. Julio Brooks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julio Brooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.47
0-0Gustavo Careca flicks a high pass forward to Matheus Henrique Da Silva who brings the ball under control. Matheus Henrique Da Silva sees Lance Nelson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lance Nelson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Pelado but he's offside!
20.13
0-0Rodrigo Pelado comes in with a late challenge on Gianni Valencia. Rodrigo Pelado is warned by the referee! Gianni Valencia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.59
Gianni Valencia breaks forward. Gianni Valencia flicks a high ball forward to Julio Brooks who takes it down. Julio Brooks shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
30.41
0-1Mike Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Perica Garcia. Perica Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Julio Brooks scores for Criciúma!!
36.40
With a delightful solo run, Mike Sullivan stretches the opposition's defence. Mike Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.18
Ramón Gonzales flicks a high pass forward to Matheus Henrique Da Silva who brings the ball under control. Matheus Henrique Da Silva runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matheus Henrique Da Silva plays a scrappy one-two with Fabricio Cohen and advances towards the goal... Matheus Henrique Da Silva muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
0-2Brandon Ortiz hacks Ramón Gonzales from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ramón Gonzales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. América appear unchanged since the first half. Criciúma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Criciúma players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Criciúma kick off!
48.55
Ramón Gonzales catches Julio Brooks on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julio Brooks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.55
0-2Free kick to Criciúma just outside the area...
52.28
Perica Garcia steps up and flicks the ball over the wall. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.36
Jimmie Adams clumsily knocks into Mike Sullivan. Jimmie Adams is shown the yellow card! Mike Sullivan runs off the knock.
61.56
0-3Gianni Valencia comes in with a late challenge on Lance Nelson. The referee warns Gianni Valencia to calm down! Lance Nelson runs off the knock.
66.36
Matheus Henrique Da Silva flicks a high pass forward to Fabricio Cohen who brings the ball under control. Fabricio Cohen edges inside the box! Fabricio Cohen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Gabriel Azcona has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.06
Mike Sullivan catches Matheus Henrique Da Silva on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matheus Henrique Da Silva carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.39
Without breaking stride, Oscar Mendoza plays the ball forward to Pinheiro L. Martins. Pinheiro L. Martins surges forward with the ball. Pinheiro L. Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz heads the ball goalwards. Pedro Henrique Nocera effortlessly picks it out of the air!
75.47
Oscar Mendoza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Javier Cortes. Javier Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Ortiz collects the pass. Brandon Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
77.23
1-3América have made 2 substitutions with Joaquim Oliveira replacing Fabricio Cohen and Martim Alvaréz replacing Lance Nelson .
79.16
1-3Pinheiro L. Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.23
Javier Cortes makes a probing pass to Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks lofts in a cross ball towards Perica Garcia. Perica Garcia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
87.32
Ramón Leyva barges into Brandon Ortiz. Ramón Leyva is warned by the referee! Brandon Ortiz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
38.5%
36.9%
24.6%
Scorers
| Fabricio Cohen 66 | Julio Brooks 30, 36 Perica Garcia 50 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julio Brooks of Criciúma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Henrique Nocera (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gustavo Careca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ramón Gonzales (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Ramón Leyva (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Claudio Ornelas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmie Adams (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Matheus Henrique Da Silva (DEF) | 8 | |
| 8. | Lance Nelson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Maldonado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabricio Cohen (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Rodrigo Pelado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joaquim Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martim Alvaréz (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Luiz Miguel Gónzalez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gabriel Azcona (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francisco Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gianni Valencia (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Oscar Mendoza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pinheiro L. Martins (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Servando Martinez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Javier Cortes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mike Sullivan (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Perica Garcia (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Brandon Ortiz (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Julio Brooks (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | John Hidalgo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bruno Arca (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cesar Thome (MID) | 0 | |