Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid where Red Bull Bragantino play host to Cruzeiro. A crowd of 13,961 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Red Bull Bragantino are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cruzeiro appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paquito Cafù.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Red Bull Bragantino are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cruzeiro appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paquito Cafù.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Cruzeiro kicking off!
2.46
0-0Marvin Edwards barges into Mateo Vidal Peralta. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mateo Vidal Peralta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.02
0-0Luiz Miguel Rocha darts forward. Luiz Miguel Rocha passes the ball forward to Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar plays a quick one-two with Matheus Souza and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Alexandre Escobar provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
4.57
0-0Luiz Miguel Rocha flicks a high pass forward. Renan Pereira collects the pass. Renan Pereira flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaac Nguyen. Isaac Nguyen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.30
0-0Marco Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira advances inside the box! Marcos Vinicius Teixeira tries a spectacular strike. Luis A. Athirson gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
15.19
Ian Montes knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Vigil. Mauricio Vigil flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira who takes it down. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.27
0-0Sebastiano Alvaréz passes the ball forward to Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar threads the ball through to Matheus Souza but he's offside!
21.10
0-0Marco Ribeiro barges into Renan Pereira. The referee calls over Marco Ribeiro and warns him to calm down! Renan Pereira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.01
Sebastiano Alvaréz flicks a high pass forward. Calebe César controls it well on his chest. Calebe César shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
34.06
Rui Jorginho catches Sebastiano Alvaréz on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastiano Alvaréz runs off the knock.
36.24
0-1Arthurt Azevedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Edwards. Marvin Edwards lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Luis A. Athirson had no chance!! Goal for Cruzeiro!
39.43
Paquito Montes flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthurt Azevedo. Arthurt Azevedo makes a simple pass to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira skips past Mateo Vidal Peralta! Marcos Vinicius Teixeira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cruzeiro!
44.17
Paquito Montes threads a neat ball through to Arthurt Azevedo. Arthurt Azevedo threads the ball through to Marvin Edwards. Marvin Edwards controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
Paquito Montes passes the ball forward to Arthurt Azevedo. Arthurt Azevedo sees space and advances. Arthurt Azevedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Edwards. Marvin Edwards looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Luis A. Athirson gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Red Bull Bragantino appear unchanged since the first half. Cruzeiro also appear unchanged since the first half. The Red Bull Bragantino players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Red Bull Bragantino kicking off!
47.05
Sebastiano Alvaréz flicks a high pass forward. Isaac Nguyen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Isaac Nguyen rushes past Rui Jorginho! Isaac Nguyen rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
48.14
Mateo Vidal Peralta decides to run forward with the ball. Mateo Vidal Peralta flicks a high pass forward. Matheus Souza collects the pass. Matheus Souza finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matheus Souza!
51.31
Mauricio Vigil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Edwards. Marvin Edwards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.23
Renan Pereira flicks a high pass forward. Matheus Souza collects the pass. Matheus Souza knocks in a cross ball towards Isaac Nguyen. Isaac Nguyen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
55.32
Mateo Vidal Peralta flicks a high pass forward. Renan Pereira collects the pass. Renan Pereira sees Alexandre Escobar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Escobar shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
61.19
Mauricio Vigil makes a simple pass to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira rushes past António Martins! Marcos Vinicius Teixeira rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
63.18
Sebastiano Alvaréz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaac Nguyen. Isaac Nguyen threads a neat ball through to Matheus Souza. Matheus Souza tries a spectacular strike but Franco Flores is on top of it.
65.45
Sebastiano Alvaréz sees Alexandre Escobar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Escobar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.18
Renan Pereira hits a low pass to Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franco Flores who gathers it comfortably.
69.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Mauricio Vigil plays the ball forward to Marvin Edwards. Marvin Edwards shoots from long range but Luis A. Athirson is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
71.02
Sebastiano Alvaréz kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
72.24
Andre Da Silva Correa hoofs the ball up the pitch. Matheus Souza lofts in a cross ball towards Isaac Nguyen. Isaac Nguyen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Franco Flores gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
73.16
Sebastiano Alvaréz plays the ball forward to Calebe César. Calebe César whips in a cross ball towards Matheus Souza. Matheus Souza heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
78.43
Sebastiano Alvaréz knocks the ball forward to Isaac Nguyen. Isaac Nguyen makes a probing pass to Alexandre Escobar but he's offside!
83.53
Sebastiano Alvaréz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaac Nguyen. Isaac Nguyen shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.3%
36.7%
Play Area
32.2%
40%
27.8%
Scorers
| Matheus Souza 48 Isaac Nguyen 84 | Marcos Vinicius Teixeira 36, 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira of Cruzeiro |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luis A. Athirson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andre Da Silva Correa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luiz Miguel Rocha (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mateo Vidal Peralta (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | António Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Renan Pereira (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sebastiano Alvaréz (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Matheus Souza (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Isaac Nguyen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Alexandre Escobar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Calebe César (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Faustino Ybarra (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Róbinson Suarez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luiz Fernando Siviglia (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Franco Flores (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ian Montes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paquito Montes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rui Jorginho (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Rúben Cribari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marco Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arthurt Azevedo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mauricio Vigil (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Facundo Sosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marvin Edwards (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Marcos Vinicius Teixeira (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Byron Parker (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francesco Amaral (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Willington Canales (DEF) | 0 | |