Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Arena do Grêmio where Grêmio play host to Avaí FC. A crowd of 17,565 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grêmio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Avaí FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Fernandez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grêmio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Avaí FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Fernandez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Avaí FC kick off!
2.47
0-0Xavier Carbajal hits a low pass to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica makes a simple pass, allowing Cristián Ortiz to run into the box. Cristián Ortiz shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Heitor Cafù manages to gather it effortlessly.
3.38
David Bennett flicks a high pass forward. Cristián Ortiz collects the pass. Cristián Ortiz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
6.25
From the throw-in, Carlos Correa picks out David Bennett. With great vision, David Bennett plays the ball forward to Cristián Ortiz. Cristián Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Cauã Siviglia. Cauã Siviglia makes a deft header. Solid save from Heitor Cafù.
8.29
Matías Leiva sees space and advances. Matías Leiva plays a one-two with Alessandro Bilica and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Matías Leiva provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
9.45
0-1Matías Leiva flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristián Ortiz. Cristián Ortiz cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Cristián Ortiz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
16.26
Oswaldo Contreras knocks the ball forward to Xavier Carbajal. Xavier Carbajal flicks a high ball forward to Cauã Siviglia who takes it down. Cauã Siviglia plays a scrappy one-two with Alessandro Bilica and advances towards the goal... Cauã Siviglia takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.23
0-2Xavier Carbajal chips the ball to his team mate, Cauã Siviglia. Cauã Siviglia lofts in a cross ball towards Cristián Ortiz. Cesar Azevedo hacks Cristián Ortiz from behind! Cristián Ortiz appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
22.20
Felipe Thome passes the ball forward to Renato Almeida. Renato Almeida skips past António Aloisio! Renato Almeida makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.56
Matías Leiva flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristián Ortiz. Cristián Ortiz sees Alessandro Bilica just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Alessandro Bilica provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
28.42
1-2Martins Leandro chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Adailton. Carlos Adailton lofts in a cross ball towards Vicente Gónzalez. Vicente Gónzalez makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
32.07
David Bennett makes a simple pass to Cristián Ortiz. Cristián Ortiz threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Solid save from Heitor Cafù. What a great pair of hands!
34.13
António Aloisio hits a low pass to Xavier Carbajal. Xavier Carbajal runs straight at the opposition's defence. Xavier Carbajal finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
36.28
1-2Felipe Thome comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Correa. The referee calls over Felipe Thome and warns him to calm down! Carlos Correa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.26
1-2Jose Friedenreich sees space and advances. Jose Friedenreich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Adailton. Carlos Adailton makes a probing pass to Vicente Gónzalez but he's offside!
39.03
Manuel Alvaréz pushes up the pitch. Manuel Alvaréz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vicente Gónzalez. Vicente Gónzalez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
42.51
Xavier Carbajal hacks Martins Leandro from behind! The referee brings Xavier Carbajal to one side and gives him a warning! Martins Leandro runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grêmio appear unchanged since the first half. Avaí FC have changed their lineup with José Guzmán replacing David Bennett and Ramon Roberts replacing Cristián Ortiz. The Avaí FC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Grêmio kick off and get the second half underway!
48.54
José Guzmán changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. José Guzmán shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.56
1-2Grêmio have made a substitution with Anthony Suggs replacing Felipe Thome .Avaí FC have made a substitution with Augusto Hugo replacing Amaral C. Gónzalez .
63.41
Diogo Garza passes the ball forward to Pietro Araújo. Pietro Araújo knocks the ball forward to Carlos Adailton. Carlos Adailton shoots from long range but somehow Diego Alberto Gutiérrez manages to keep it out.
65.06
Pietro Araújo makes an attacking run forward. Pietro Araújo hits a low pass to Vicente Gónzalez. Vicente Gónzalez takes a shot at goal but somehow Diego Alberto Gutiérrez manages to keep it out.
66.12
Matías Leiva hits a low pass to Ramon Roberts. Ramon Roberts edges inside the box! Ramon Roberts makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.23
António Aloisio makes a strong solo run forward. Showing composure, António Aloisio plays the ball forward to Ramon Roberts. Ramon Roberts puts a great ball through. Alessandro Bilica runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.22
Carlos Correa threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica knocks in a cross ball towards Ramon Roberts. Ramon Roberts rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Heitor Cafù is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.25
1-3Pietro Araújo flicks a high ball forward to Renato Almeida who takes it down. Renato Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Augusto Hugo.
79.29
Carlos Correa brings the ball forward. Carlos Correa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
81.50
Diogo Garza sees Pietro Araújo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pietro Araújo plays the ball forward to Vicente Gónzalez. Vicente Gónzalez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.50
1-3Pietro Araújo hacks Matías Leiva from behind! Pietro Araújo is shown the yellow card! Matías Leiva hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
1-3Diogo Garza clumsily knocks into Alessandro Bilica. Diogo Garza is shown the yellow card! Alessandro Bilica grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
1-3Free kick to Avaí FC just outside the area...
90.00
Alessandro Bilica steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
41.2%
41.2%
17.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cristián Ortiz of Avaí FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Heitor Cafù (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Cesar Azevedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Manuel Alvaréz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Friedenreich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diogo Garza (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Pietro Araújo (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Martins Leandro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Felipe Thome (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Renato Almeida (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Carlos Adailton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vicente Gónzalez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gonçalo Santiago (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Pablo Solano (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Suggs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Diego Alberto Gutiérrez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oswaldo Contreras (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | António Aloisio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Amaral C. Gónzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Bennett (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Correa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Xavier Carbajal (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matías Leiva (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Cristián Ortiz (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Cauã Siviglia (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alessandro Bilica (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Augusto Hugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | José Guzmán (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ramon Roberts (ATT) | | 8 |