Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Estádio Castelão where Fortaleza Esporte Clube play host to Oeste FC. A crowd of 12,954 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortaleza Esporte Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oeste FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Da S. Tostao.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortaleza Esporte Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oeste FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Da S. Tostao.
0.00
0-0Fortaleza Esporte Clube start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.17
0-0Luis Nazario Dida knocks the ball forward to Yuri Oliveira. Yuri Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Da Silva who gathers it comfortably.
3.20
0-1Without breaking stride, Maximiliano Peña plays the ball forward to Sergio Levesque. Sergio Levesque advances with the ball. Sergio Levesque lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Rodrigues. Antonio Rodrigues jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Roberto Da S. Correa had no chance!! Goal for Oeste FC!
6.54
Willington Vazquez makes a strong solo run forward. Willington Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Yuri Oliveira. Yuri Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Marcio De Souza. Marcio De Souza rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.19
1-1Willington Vazquez knocks the ball forward to Luis Nazario Dida. Luis Nazario Dida threads the ball through to Yuri Oliveira. Yuri Oliveira edges inside the box! Yuri Oliveira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Francisco Da Silva.
16.19
Showing composure, Sixto Soto plays the ball forward to Sixto Montenegro. Sixto Montenegro decides to run forward with the ball. Sixto Montenegro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rúben Aldair.
20.49
João Escobar knocks the ball to his team mate, Raul Alves. Raul Alves makes a simple pass to Pedro Alex. Pedro Alex shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
22.12
1-1Willington Vazquez barges into Pedro Alex. Willington Vazquez is shown the yellow card! Pedro Alex hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.15
Sixto Soto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sixto Montenegro. Sixto Montenegro threads a neat ball through to De Oliveira Thome. De Oliveira Thome knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Da S. Correa who gathers it comfortably.
28.19
1-1Luis Nazario Dida flicks a high pass forward to Yuri Oliveira who brings the ball under control. Yuri Oliveira shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
32.02
1-1Lucca Moraes flicks a high pass forward. Mateus Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mateus Fernandez passes the ball forward to Marcio De Souza. Marcio De Souza lofts in a cross ball towards Martim Alex. Martim Alex makes a deft header. The ball comes off Sixto Soto and the loose ball is cleared up field.
33.54
1-1Raul Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of De Oliveira Thome. De Oliveira Thome lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Rodrigues. Willington Vazquez catches Antonio Rodrigues on the ankles. Antonio Rodrigues appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
36.06
1-1Maximiliano Peña makes a probing pass to Sergio Levesque. Sergio Levesque knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Rodrigues. Antonio Rodrigues knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Alex. Willington Vazquez clumsily knocks into Pedro Alex. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
36.06
1-1The referee points to the spot..
37.21
Antonio Rodrigues takes a cautious run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.39
Sergio Levesque chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Rodrigues. Antonio Rodrigues sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
42.26
Sergio Levesque chips the ball to his team mate, De Oliveira Thome. De Oliveira Thome finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Roberto Da S. Correa!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortaleza Esporte Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Oeste FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Oeste FC kick off the second half!
48.12
Sixto Montenegro flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Alex. Pedro Alex shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.02
Breno Gónzalez sees Mateus Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mateus Fernandez advances with the ball. Mateus Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Marcio De Souza. Marcio De Souza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.48
2-2Fortaleza Esporte Clube have made a substitution with Roger Elcock replacing Luis Nazario Dida .Oeste FC have made a substitution with Fabricio Reggi replacing Pedro Alex .
63.14
Yuri Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on João Escobar. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! João Escobar stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.32
Antonio Rodrigues comes in with a late challenge on Breno Gónzalez. Antonio Rodrigues is shown the yellow card! Breno Gónzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.23
With imagination, Breno Gónzalez plays the ball forward to Roger Elcock. Roger Elcock kicks a strong pass forward to Martim Alex. Martim Alex lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Oliveira. Yuri Oliveira powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.41
Fortaleza Esporte Clube have made a substitution with Angelo De S. Dida replacing Breno Gónzalez .
79.36
Raul Alves flicks a high pass forward to De Oliveira Thome who brings the ball under control. De Oliveira Thome plays a one-two with Antonio Rodrigues and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from De Oliveira Thome provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Roberto Da S. Correa. Excellent save.
89.23
Sixto Montenegro sees Fabricio Reggi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabricio Reggi lofts in a cross ball towards De Oliveira Thome. De Oliveira Thome whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Sergio Levesque deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabricio Reggi. Fabricio Reggi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
35.2%
39.4%
25.4%
Scorers
| Marcio De Souza 7, 49 | Antonio Rodrigues 3, 37 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcio De Souza of Fortaleza Esporte Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Roberto Da S. Correa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rúben Aldair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Breno Gónzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Willington Vazquez (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Lucca Moraes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Luis Nazario Dida (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leandro Vela (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mateus Fernandez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Yuri Oliveira (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Martim Alex (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcio De Souza (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Angelo De S. Dida (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roger Elcock (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Vinicius Gomez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Francisco Da Silva (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Maximiliano Peña (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | João Escobar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sixto Soto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Marcio Zico (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sergio Levesque (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Sixto Montenegro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Raul Alves (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Rodrigues (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | De Oliveira Thome (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Alex (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fabio Alves Ednilson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lucca Asara (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabricio Reggi (DEF) | 6 | |