Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Arena Condá where Chapecoense play host to Internacional. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chapecoense are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Internacional appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Pele.


0.00
Internacional kick off the first half!
4.46
Miguel Robles knocks the ball forward to Alex Almeida. Alex Almeida shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.30
Peter Zapata makes a simple pass to Miguel Robles. Miguel Robles hits a low pass to Luciano Carrizo. Luciano Carrizo chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Almeida. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alex Almeida provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Pablo Zamora. Excellent save.
9.32
Mauricio Arca plays the ball forward to Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez whips in a cross ball towards Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
12.24
Mauricio Arca kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Zapata.
14.01
Matheus Henrique Aloisio Dasilva sees a break and surges forward. Matheus Henrique Aloisio Dasilva makes a probing pass to Paquito Edmundo. Paquito Edmundo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.30
Clinton Korb takes it forward alone. Clinton Korb threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.41
Dwayne Lopez knocks the ball forward to Dos Santos Aloisio. Dos Santos Aloisio flicks a high pass forward to Jeffrén Vargas who brings the ball under control. Jeffrén Vargas finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.37
Dos Santos Aloisio clumsily knocks into Miguel Robles. The referee calls over Dos Santos Aloisio and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Robles hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.08
Dwayne Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Arca. With vision, Mauricio Arca plays the ball forward to Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez puts a great ball through. Gustavo Garcia runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chapecoense appear unchanged since the first half. Internacional also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chapecoense players seem much more motivated whilst the Internacional players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Chapecoense kick off the second half!
51.19
Dos Santos Aloisio flicks a high pass forward to Jeffrén Vargas who brings the ball under control. Jeffrén Vargas knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.38
Matheus Henrique Aloisio Dasilva flicks a high pass forward to Henry Cribari who brings the ball neatly under control. Henry Cribari threads the ball through to Alex Almeida. Alex Almeida shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.57
Dos Santos Aloisio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.16
Clinton Korb flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Arca controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Mauricio Arca plays the ball forward to Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez lofts in a cross ball towards Jeffrén Vargas. With a superhuman jump, Jeffrén Vargas connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Kevin Araújo!
57.31
Mauricio Arca makes a probing pass to Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Kevin Araújo gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
63.21
Dwayne Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Dos Santos Aloisio. Dos Santos Aloisio flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Suárez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Suárez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gustavo Bejarano.
66.31
Miguel Robles knocks the ball forward to Paquito Edmundo. Paquito Edmundo 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!
67.52
Gustavo Bejarano flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Robles controls it well on his chest. Miguel Robles knocks the ball to his team mate, Paquito Edmundo. Paquito Edmundo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Pablo Zamora easily smothers it!
69.06
Dos Santos Aloisio knocks the ball forward to Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.21
Mauricio Arca chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.58
Chapecoense have made 2 substitutions with Martim Gomez replacing Gustavo Bejarano and Matheus Siviglia replacing Matheus Henrique Aloisio Dasilva and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.63
Carlos Vásquez threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Arca. Mauricio Arca hits a low pass to Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas plays a quick one-two with Andres Andrade and rushes in on goal... Jeffrén Vargas muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.08
Mauricio Arca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Alberto.
83.45
Clinton Korb flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Arca. Mauricio Arca hits a low pass to Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez whips in a cross ball towards Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Kevin Araújo!
89.04
Luciano Carrizo hacks Dwayne Lopez from behind! The referee brings Luciano Carrizo to one side and gives him a warning! Dwayne Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Henry Cribari flicks a high pass forward. Alex Almeida collects the pass. Alex Almeida skips past Clinton Korb! Alex Almeida rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
28.7%
44.8%
26.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Almeida of Chapecoense

Match Ratings