Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Estádio Urbano Caldeira where Santos FC play host to Internacional. A crowd of 13,573 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Santos FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Internacional appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Matheus Ferreira.


0.00
Internacional kick off the first half!
12.09
Santiago Mateo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.37
Mauricio Arca flicks a high pass forward to Andres Andrade who brings the ball under control. Andres Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.56
Mauricio Arca flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Suárez controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Suárez whips in a cross ball towards Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Matheus Henrique Leonardo is on top of it.
16.06
Carlos Vásquez brings the ball forward. Carlos Vásquez flicks a high ball forward to Andres Andrade who takes it down. Andres Andrade tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.29
Mauricio Arca hits a low pass to Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.03
Mauricio Arca flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Garcia controls it well on his chest. Gustavo Garcia shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Internacional are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
33.14
Matheus Henrique Rocha controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, João Carvalho. João Carvalho passes the ball forward but Theo Mozart is offside!
36.22
Camilo Nieto threads a neat ball through to Mateus Martins. Mateus Martins flicks a high pass forward. Theo Mozart holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Theo Mozart runs straight at the defence! Theo Mozart cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Pablo Zamora is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.14
Mauricio Arca chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.18
Mateus Martins runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mateus Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Zamora who gathers it comfortably.
44.48
Dwayne Lopez makes a probing pass to Mauricio Arca. Mauricio Arca flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Matheus Henrique Leonardo.
45.00
Esteban Vera flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Arca collects the pass. Mauricio Arca makes a simple pass to Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade tries a spectacular long range effort. Matheus Henrique Leonardo comfortably gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Santos FC appear unchanged since the first half. Internacional also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Santos FC kick off!
47.08
With imagination, Esteban Vera plays the ball forward to Mauricio Arca. With imagination, Mauricio Arca picks a pass forward to Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
49.32
Matheus Henrique Rocha hits a low pass to João Carvalho. João Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Zamora who gathers it comfortably.
53.25
Mauricio Arca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Matheus Henrique Leonardo!
54.33
Dwayne Lopez hacks Maximiliano Arias from behind! The referee brings Dwayne Lopez to one side and gives him a warning! Maximiliano Arias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.20
Matheus Henrique Rocha takes it forward alone. Matheus Henrique Rocha sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.44
Herbert Noviello sees Theo Mozart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Theo Mozart finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
65.44
Eduardo Arias hacks Gustavo Garcia from behind! Eduardo Arias is given a warning by the referee! Gustavo Garcia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.25
Carlos Vásquez hits a low pass to Santiago Mateo. Santiago Mateo threads the ball through to Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.50
Carlos Vásquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Arca. Mauricio Arca flicks a high ball forward to Andres Andrade who takes it down. Andres Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Matheus Henrique Leonardo.
85.58
Mauricio Arca makes a simple pass to Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas whips in a cross ball towards Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Matheus Henrique Leonardo had no chance!! Goal for Internacional!
89.10
Carlos Vásquez threads the ball through to Mauricio Arca. Mauricio Arca flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matheus Henrique Leonardo who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Mauricio Arca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Matheus Henrique Leonardo!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
27.3%
46.6%
26.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Arca of Internacional

Match Ratings