Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio Castelão where Fortaleza Esporte Clube play host to Internacional. A crowd of 13,777 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortaleza Esporte Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Internacional appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paquito Cafù.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortaleza Esporte Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Internacional appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paquito Cafù.
0.00
0-0Internacional kick off and get the match underway!
2.10
0-0Luis Nazario Dida flicks a high pass forward. Marcio De Souza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcio De Souza kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri Oliveira but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.55
0-0Esteban Vera flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Arca controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Arca flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Willington Vazquez.
20.36
0-0Carlos Vásquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Dos Santos Aloisio. Dos Santos Aloisio plays the ball forward to Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez shoots from distance but is denied by Roberto Da S. Correa. Excellent save.
21.52
Breno Gónzalez flicks a high ball forward to Luis Nazario Dida who takes it down. Luis Nazario Dida surges forward with the ball. Luis Nazario Dida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.13
Lucca Moraes threads the ball through to Mateus Fernandez. Mateus Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Marcio De Souza. Marcio De Souza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Zamora who gathers it comfortably.
28.37
1-0Mateus Fernandez sees Yuri Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yuri Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Martim Alex. Martim Alex connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.34
1-0Marcio De Souza clumsily knocks into Clinton Korb. The referee calls over Marcio De Souza and shows him a yellow card! Clinton Korb hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.27
1-0Dos Santos Aloisio clumsily knocks into Mateus Fernandez. The referee warns Dos Santos Aloisio to calm down! Mateus Fernandez runs off the knock.
36.35
Martim Alex barges into Dwayne Lopez. The referee calls over Martim Alex and shows him a yellow card! Dwayne Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.40
1-0Leandro Vela chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Oliveira. Yuri Oliveira finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
42.18
Luis Nazario Dida chips the ball to his team mate, Martim Alex. Martim Alex knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dwayne Lopez.
44.32
Mauricio Arca plays the ball forward to Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Roberto Da S. Correa easily punches it away to safety.
45.00
Luis Nazario Dida knocks the ball forward to Marcio De Souza. Marcio De Souza knocks in a cross ball towards Martim Alex. Martim Alex connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortaleza Esporte Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Internacional also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fortaleza Esporte Clube kick off the second half!
47.51
Mauricio Arca comes in with a late challenge on Leandro Vela. The referee calls over Mauricio Arca and warns him to calm down! Leandro Vela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.38
Leandro Vela sees Martim Alex in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martim Alex knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Zamora who gathers it comfortably.
51.08
Mauricio Arca makes a simple pass to Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Andrade. With a superhuman jump, Andres Andrade connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.37
Dos Santos Aloisio hits a low pass to Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez connects with a diving header but Roberto Da S. Correa is on top of it.
60.27
2-1Fortaleza Esporte Clube have made a substitution with Roger Elcock replacing Luis Nazario Dida .
66.20
Mateus Fernandez surges forward with the ball. Mateus Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Oliveira. Yuri Oliveira flicks the ball with his head. Pablo Zamora is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.17
Esteban Vera flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Arca controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Arca threads the ball through to Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.30
With a delightful solo run, Roger Elcock stretches the opposition's defence. Roger Elcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Esteban Vera.
77.36
Fortaleza Esporte Clube have made 2 substitutions with Angelo De S. Dida replacing Breno Gónzalez and Vinicius Gomez replacing Leandro Vela .
83.49
Clinton Korb chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Arca. Mauricio Arca makes a beautiful solo run. Mauricio Arca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Roberto Da S. Correa manages to gather it.
85.30
Mauricio Arca passes the ball forward to Ramiro Vega. Ramiro Vega sees Gabriel Suárez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Suárez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Roberto Da S. Correa. Excellent save.
89.45
Dos Santos Aloisio knocks the ball to his team mate, Ramiro Vega. Ramiro Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Mauricio Arca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
25.4%
44.8%
29.9%
Scorers
| Martim Alex 28, 45 Yuri Oliveira 66 | Andres Andrade 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martim Alex of Fortaleza Esporte Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Roberto Da S. Correa (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Rúben Aldair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Breno Gónzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Willington Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lucca Moraes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Nazario Dida (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leandro Vela (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mateus Fernandez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Yuri Oliveira (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Martim Alex (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Marcio De Souza (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Angelo De S. Dida (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roger Elcock (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Vinicius Gomez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Pablo Zamora (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Clinton Korb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Vásquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Esteban Vera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dwayne Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dos Santos Aloisio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Arca (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gabriel Suárez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andres Andrade (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Ramiro Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jeffrén Vargas (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Santiago Mateo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gustavo Garcia (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martins Alberto (GK) | 0 | |