Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Morumbi where São Paulo play host to Ceará SC. A crowd of 20,978 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both São Paulo and Ceará SC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Alves Friedenreich.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both São Paulo and Ceará SC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Alves Friedenreich.
0.00
São Paulo kick off!
2.00
Raul Alves flicks a high ball forward to Marcelo Navarro who takes it down. Marcelo Navarro plays the ball forward to Dwight Johnson. Dwight Johnson finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gilbert Carlos Arce.
3.49
Marcelo Navarro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some good footwork from Raul Alves provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.58
Sebastian Franco makes a simple pass to Helmut Meleán. Helmut Meleán flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Veron holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Veron finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Perry Gruenebaum. Excellent save.
9.14
Raul Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Allen. Arthur Allen flicks a high pass forward. Joaquim Iñacio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joaquim Iñacio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.08
Afonso Aldair chips the ball to his team mate, Dwight Johnson. Dwight Johnson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gilbert Carlos Arce who gathers it comfortably.
14.54
Simón Figueroa kicks a strong pass forward to Bob Adu. Bob Adu lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Perry Gruenebaum.
16.23
It's a corner kick. Simón Figueroa loops the ball over to the far post. Raul Alves gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
18.49
Raul Alves flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Allen collects the pass. Arthur Allen flicks a high pass forward. Dwight Johnson controls it well on his chest. Dwight Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards André Roque Junior. André Roque Junior connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for André Roque Junior!
24.17
Arthur Allen threads a neat ball through to Dwight Johnson. Dwight Johnson finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.21
Sebastian Franco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa threads a neat ball through to Bob Adu. Bob Adu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.56
Simón Figueroa chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron makes a deft header. Perry Gruenebaum picks it out of the air!
30.04
Carlos Betancourt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Zanetti. With a delightful solo run, Joaquín Zanetti stretches the opposition's defence. Joaquín Zanetti knocks in a cross ball towards Bob Adu. Bob Adu outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Perry Gruenebaum manages to keep it out.
40.43
Helmut Meleán kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Perry Gruenebaum smothers it!
42.57
Carlos Betancourt flicks a high pass forward. Helmut Meleán controls it well on his chest. Helmut Meleán surges forward with the ball. Helmut Meleán plays a sublime one-two with Bob Adu and races in on goal... Helmut Meleán looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. São Paulo have changed their lineup with Mauricio Gil replacing Helmut Meleán. Ceará SC appear unchanged since the first half. The São Paulo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Ceará SC kick off the second half!
49.34
Luis A. Rivelino catches Dwight Johnson on the ankles. Luis A. Rivelino is warned by the referee! Dwight Johnson runs off the knock.
53.47
Simón Figueroa sees Mike Rogers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Rogers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.56
Simón Figueroa flicks a high pass forward to Mike Rogers who brings the ball under control. Mike Rogers knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Perry Gruenebaum.
61.01
São Paulo are keeping most of the possession.
63.31
Luis A. Rivelino threads a neat ball through to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa threads a neat ball through to Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron knocks in a cross ball towards Bob Adu. Bob Adu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.42
Luis A. Rivelino makes a beautiful solo run. Luis A. Rivelino makes a probing pass to Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Perry Gruenebaum has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.45
Mauricio Gil makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers whips in a cross ball towards Bob Adu. Bob Adu connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Perry Gruenebaum with no chance!! Goal for São Paulo!
75.34
Joaquín Zanetti chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.20
Joaquín Zanetti knocks the ball forward to Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Raul Alves blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
83.26
Raul Alves barges into Mike Rogers. Raul Alves is warned by the referee! Mike Rogers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.25
Sebastian Franco flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Gil controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Gil makes a probing pass to Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron beats his man to it with a header but somehow Perry Gruenebaum manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
74.7%
25.3%
Play Area
20.3%
41.8%
38%
Scorers
Mike Rogers 65 Bob Adu 71 | André Roque Junior 18 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mike Rogers of São Paulo |
Match Ratings
1. | Gilbert Carlos Arce (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Carlos Betancourt (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Rafael Delacruz (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Luis A. Rivelino (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Sebastian Franco (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Joaquín Zanetti (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Helmut Meleán (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Simón Figueroa (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Bob Adu (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Marcos Veron (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Mike Rogers (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
12. | Agustin Murillo (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Mauricio Gil (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Brad Schneider (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Perry Gruenebaum (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Bob Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Raul Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Pedro Pires Viera (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Alexandre Athirson (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Afonso Aldair (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Arthur Allen (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Marcelo Navarro (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Dwight Johnson (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | André Roque Junior (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Joaquim Iñacio (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Johnny Allen (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Santos B.J. Melo (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Enrico Paganin (MID) | 0 |