Match Report


FlamengoFlamengo     CriciúmaCriciúma
Maurice Joseph ColeMaurice Joseph Cole Cristi Anghel Cristi Anghel
Mario BangueraM. Banguera87
G
1
G
79Gabriel AzconaG. Azcona
Gabriel RiveraG. Rivera72
D
2
D
79Francisco DavisF. Davis
Rodrigo OlivaresR. Olivares75
D
3
D
79John HidalgoJ. Hidalgo
Sal BeckermanS. Beckerman72
D
4
D
78Oscar MendozaO. Mendoza
Lucas BatistutaL. Batistuta76
D
5
D
85Alvaro GonzalesA. Gonzales
Russell ChandlerR. Chandler78
M
6
M
81Pinheiro L. MartinsP. Martins
Oscar CaniggiaO. Caniggia79
M
7
M
83Servando MartinezS. Martinez
Henrique FrancoH. Franco75
A
8
M
82Javier CortesJ. Cortes
Todd MoralesT. Morales75
A
9captain
A
83Brandon OrtizB. Ortiz
Matias CostaM. Costa76
A
10
A
78Julio BrooksJ. Brooks
Juan ZambranoJ. Zambrano77
A
captain11
A
77Alvin RamirezA. Ramirez
 
Derek CarterD. Carter78
M
12
D
43Axel BordiA. Bordi
Gelmin SantosG. Santos76
M
13
M
79Salvador FierroS. Fierro
Nathan AlvesN. Alves70
A
14
A
33Paquito PachecoP. Pacheco

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Maracanã where Flamengo play host to Criciúma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Flamengo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Criciúma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Fernandez.


0.00
Criciúma start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.44
Without breaking stride, Oscar Mendoza plays the ball forward to Servando Martinez. Servando Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.24
Oscar Caniggia darts forward. Oscar Caniggia knocks the ball forward to Todd Morales but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.07
Russell Chandler makes a simple pass to Matias Costa. Matias Costa sees Juan Zambrano just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Juan Zambrano tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.27
Russell Chandler threads a neat ball through to Matias Costa. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Gabriel Azcona!
10.43
Pinheiro L. Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.41
Oscar Mendoza makes a simple pass to Javier Cortes. Javier Cortes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Javier Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks heads the ball goalwards. Mario Banguera easily punches it away to safety.
16.20
Oscar Caniggia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.31
Oscar Caniggia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matias Costa. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Todd Morales. Todd Morales is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.12
Servando Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sal Beckerman.
21.14
John Hidalgo sees Servando Martinez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Servando Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Julio Brooks who brings the ball under control. Julio Brooks threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.48
Oscar Caniggia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano threads a neat, attacking ball through to Todd Morales. Todd Morales looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Gabriel Azcona!
27.35
Javier Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Olivares.
30.55
Rodrigo Olivares makes a simple pass to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia flicks the ball to his team mate, Todd Morales. Todd Morales skips past Oscar Mendoza! Todd Morales shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Flamengo!
33.21
Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward to Henrique Franco who brings the ball under control. Henrique Franco whips in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
39.26
Oscar Caniggia threads a neat ball through to Todd Morales. Todd Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Oscar Mendoza steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.53
Oscar Caniggia chips the ball to his team mate, Matias Costa. Matias Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Oscar Mendoza clumsily knocks into Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
Servando Martinez knocks the ball to his team mate, Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks makes a probing pass to Brandon Ortiz but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Flamengo appear unchanged since the first half. Criciúma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Criciúma players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Flamengo kick off!
48.13
Russell Chandler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matias Costa. Matias Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
49.25
Oscar Caniggia brings the ball forward. Oscar Caniggia knocks in a cross ball towards Todd Morales. With a superhuman jump, Todd Morales connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.10
Oscar Caniggia knocks the ball forward to Matias Costa. Matias Costa shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
63.43
Sal Beckerman flicks a high pass forward to Russell Chandler who brings the ball under control. Russell Chandler knocks the ball to his team mate, Todd Morales. Todd Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Azcona who gathers it comfortably.
78.05
Russell Chandler hits a low pass to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano whips in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.51
Javier Cortes advances with the ball. Javier Cortes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.44
Lucas Batistuta brings the ball forward. Lucas Batistuta knocks the ball forward to Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Davis.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Flamengo

Criciúma
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
27.8%
43%
29.1%

Scorers
Todd Morales 31, 49
Henrique Franco 78
Julio Brooks 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Todd Morales of Flamengo

Match Ratings
1.Mario Banguera (GK)
6
2.Gabriel Rivera (DEF)
6
3.Rodrigo Olivares (DEF)
6
4.Sal Beckerman (DEF)
6
5.Lucas Batistuta (DEF)
6
6.Russell Chandler (MID)
6
7.Oscar Caniggia (MID)
9
8.Henrique Franco (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Todd Morales (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Matias Costa (ATT)
6
11.Juan Zambrano (ATT)
7
 
12.Derek Carter (MID)
0
13.Gelmin Santos (MID)
0
14.Nathan Alves (ATT)
0

1.Gabriel Azcona (GK)
7
2.Francisco Davis (DEF)
6
3.John Hidalgo (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Mendoza (DEF)
6
5.Alvaro Gonzales (DEF)
6
6.Pinheiro L. Martins (MID)
6
7.Servando Martinez (MID)
6
8.Javier Cortes (MID)
7
9.Brandon Ortiz (ATT)
6
10.Julio Brooks (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Alvin Ramirez (ATT)
6
 
12.Axel Bordi (DEF)
0
13.Salvador Fierro (MID)
0
14.Paquito Pacheco (ATT)
0