Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Independência where Atlético Mineiro play host to Atlética Ponte Preta. A crowd of 16,279 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Atlético Mineiro and Atlética Ponte Preta are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Souza.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Atlético Mineiro and Atlética Ponte Preta are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Souza.
0.00
The first half starts with Atlética Ponte Preta kicking off!
2.30
Simón Alarcón sees space and advances. Simón Alarcón chips the ball to his team mate, Jeison Canales. Jeison Canales knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Camacho. Bernardo Camacho jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Dos Santos Pele gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
4.46
De Jesus S. Dunga knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Leonardo. Bernardo Leonardo lofts in a cross ball towards António César. António César gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Willard Hughes with no chance!! Goal for Atlético Mineiro!
15.28
Mario González flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Camacho collects the pass. Bernardo Camacho knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jeison Canales is offside!
21.26
Nelson Rourke makes a probing pass to Gilbert Ramallo. Gilbert Ramallo knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Camacho. Bernardo Camacho shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.21
De Jesus S. Dunga flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Leonardo. Bernardo Leonardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.15
Michael Price threads a neat ball through to De Jesus S. Dunga. De Jesus S. Dunga flicks a high pass forward to Emanuel Alvaréz who brings the ball under control. Emanuel Alvaréz shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
33.31
Under pressure, Michael Price clears the ball far upfield. Emanuel Alvaréz shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
36.21
Eduardo Escamilla runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eduardo Escamilla whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Leonardo. Bernardo Leonardo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atlético Mineiro!
39.08
Simón Alarcón clumsily knocks into António César. The referee brings Simón Alarcón to one side and gives him a warning! António César carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.17
Nelson Rourke flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilbert Ramallo. Gilbert Ramallo makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Bernardo Camacho. Bernardo Camacho strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Mineiro appear unchanged since the first half. Atlética Ponte Preta also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlética Ponte Preta players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Atlético Mineiro start the second half!
59.52
Juan Martín Cabrera catches Salvador Eriberto on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvador Eriberto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.52
Atlético Mineiro are in full control of this game.
60.46
Carlos Eduardo Vava sees António César in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. António César hits a low pass to Emanuel Alvaréz. Emanuel Alvaréz shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
63.19
With great vision, Juan Martín Cabrera plays the ball forward to Gilbert Ramallo. Gilbert Ramallo cuts inside the box! Gilbert Ramallo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.34
João Pedro Lima makes a simple pass to Salvador Eriberto. Salvador Eriberto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, António César. António César knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Leonardo. Bernardo Leonardo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Atlético Mineiro are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
66.18
Juan Martín Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Camacho collects the pass. Bernardo Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Gilbert Ramallo. Gilbert Ramallo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Dos Santos Pele comfortably punches it away to safety.
72.01
Pedro Deza makes a simple pass to Mario González. Mario González flicks a high pass forward. Gilbert Ramallo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilbert Ramallo threads the ball through into the box. Jeison Canales takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
75.56
Simón Alarcón threads a neat ball through to Nelson Rourke. Nelson Rourke hits a low pass to Bernardo Camacho. Bernardo Camacho flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilbert Ramallo. Gilbert Ramallo takes a shot at goal but is denied by Michael Price. Excellent block.
78.26
Mario González makes a simple pass to Gilbert Ramallo. Gilbert Ramallo makes a pass forward but Bernardo Camacho is yards offside!
79.52
Simón Alarcón threads a neat ball through to Claudio Estrada. Claudio Estrada knocks the ball forward to Jeison Canales. Jeison Canales plays a one-two with Bernardo Camacho and advances towards the goal... Jeison Canales tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.04
Salomón Cichero hits a low pass to Mario González. Seeing a gap ahead, Mario González picks a pass forward to Bernardo Camacho. Bernardo Camacho puts a great ball through. Gilbert Ramallo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.23
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
34.6%
43.6%
21.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bernardo Leonardo of Atlético Mineiro |
Match Ratings
1. | Dos Santos Pele (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Michael Price (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | João Pedro Lima (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Bruno Aravena (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Salvador Eriberto (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Carlos Eduardo Vava (MID) | 6 | |
7. | De Jesus S. Dunga (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Eduardo Escamilla (MID) | 7 | |
9. | António César (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
10. | Bernardo Leonardo (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Emanuel Alvaréz (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Alejo Luna (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Daniel Denilson (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Franco Tapia (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Willard Hughes (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Salomón Cichero (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Simón Alarcón (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Pedro Deza (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Claudio Estrada (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Mario González (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Juan Martín Cabrera (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
8. | Nelson Rourke (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Gilbert Ramallo (ATT) | 8 | |
10. | Bernardo Camacho (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Jeison Canales (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Federico Ledesma (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Jorge Montero (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Marion Grendi (MID) | 0 |