Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Beira-Rio where Internacional play host to Luverdense. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Internacional are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Luverdense appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by João Adailton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Internacional are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Luverdense appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by João Adailton.
0.00
0-0Luverdense kick off and get the match underway!
3.09
0-1Omar Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Nathan César. Nathan César advances with the ball. Nathan César edges inside the box! Nathan César makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.20
0-1Diego Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Silva. Rodrigo Silva flicks a high pass forward. Alvaro Ventura collects the pass. Alvaro Ventura finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Pablo Zamora. What a great pair of hands!
21.13
0-1Dwayne Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Arca collects the pass. Mauricio Arca flicks a high pass forward. Jeffrén Vargas collects the pass. Jeffrén Vargas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Aguilar.
24.47
0-1Aldo Palacios clumsily knocks into Dwayne Lopez. The referee brings Aldo Palacios to one side and gives him a warning! Dwayne Lopez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.23
Mauricio Arca threads a neat ball through to Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.36
0-1Francesco Didi surges forward with the ball. Francesco Didi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.04
Nathan César flicks the ball to his team mate, Aldo Palacios. Aldo Palacios tries a spectacular long range effort. Pablo Zamora comfortably gets down and covers it.
38.06
0-1Mauricio Arca clumsily knocks into Nathan César. Mauricio Arca is warned by the referee! Nathan César hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.51
Mauricio Arca threads the ball through to Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. José Edmundo picks it out of the air!
45.00
Nathan César makes a probing pass to Alvaro Ventura. Alvaro Ventura advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alvaro Ventura provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Internacional appear unchanged since the first half. Luverdense also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Internacional kick off!
49.39
Mauricio Arca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
53.30
Nathan César knocks the ball forward to Alvaro Ventura. Alvaro Ventura whips in a cross ball towards Aldo Palacios. Aldo Palacios knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Pablo Zamora comfortably picks it out of the air!
54.27
0-1Mauricio Arca flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Suárez who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Suárez puts a great ball through. Jeffrén Vargas runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.37
Mauricio Arca hits a low pass to Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Gustavo Garcia provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but José Edmundo smothers it!
59.10
Mauricio Arca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
60.03
Felipe Iñacio sees space and advances. Felipe Iñacio controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Aldo Palacios through on goal. Aldo Palacios rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Pablo Zamora smothers it!
61.27
Mauricio Arca knocks the ball forward to Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving José Edmundo with no chance!! Goal for Internacional!
65.13
Mauricio Arca sees a break and surges forward. Mauricio Arca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by José Edmundo. Excellent save.
66.37
Carlos Vásquez kicks a strong pass forward to Dos Santos Aloisio. Dos Santos Aloisio flicks a high pass forward. Jeffrén Vargas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeffrén Vargas knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! José Edmundo had no chance!! Goal for Internacional!
73.17
Rodrigo Silva darts forward. Rodrigo Silva lofts in a cross ball towards Aldo Palacios. With a superhuman jump, Aldo Palacios connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Pablo Zamora punches it away to safety.
75.53
Esteban Vera advances with the ball. Esteban Vera flicks a high pass forward. Jeffrén Vargas controls it well on his chest. Jeffrén Vargas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow José Edmundo manages to keep it out.
77.01
2-1Luverdense have made a substitution with Leandro Ortiz replacing Francesco Didi .
78.10
With a delightful solo run, Mauricio Arca stretches the opposition's defence. Mauricio Arca knocks in a cross ball towards Jeffrén Vargas. Jeffrén Vargas outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. José Edmundo comfortably punches it away to safety.
84.04
Mauricio Arca knocks the ball forward to Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia runs straight at the defence! Gustavo Garcia shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Internacional!
87.24
Rodrigo Silva darts forward. Rodrigo Silva knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Esteban Vera.
89.55
Calebe Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Aldo Palacios. Aldo Palacios controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Pablo Zamora is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
7
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
25.3%
46.8%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Arca of Internacional |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pablo Zamora (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Dedé (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) | 9 | |
| 8. | Gabriel Suárez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andres Andrade (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Gustavo Garcia (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jeffrén Vargas (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Santiago Mateo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Salazar (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcos Peralta (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | José Edmundo (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Diego Aguilar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Francisco Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Omar Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francesco Didi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Silva (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Felipe Iñacio (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nathan César (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Calebe Rodriguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alvaro Ventura (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aldo Palacios (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | D. Santos Leonardo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leandro Ortiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Michael Martin (DEF) | 0 | |