Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio Independência where Atlético Mineiro play host to Santa Cruz. A crowd of 14,909 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético Mineiro are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Santa Cruz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Barbosa.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético Mineiro are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Santa Cruz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Barbosa.
0.00
Santa Cruz kick off the first half!
3.44
Hector Reed knocks the ball forward to D. Santos Martins. With vision, D. Santos Martins plays the ball forward to Mauricio Cruz. Mauricio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Amaro Bustamante. With a superhuman jump, Amaro Bustamante connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Dos Santos Pele is on top of it.
8.58
From the throw-in, João Pedro Lima picks out Michael Price. Michael Price passes the ball forward to Rui Jairzinho. Rui Jairzinho takes it forward alone. Rui Jairzinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.56
Emanuel Didi kicks a strong pass forward to Nahuel Castaneda. Nahuel Castaneda edges inside the box! Nahuel Castaneda tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.07
Rui Jairzinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Quintana. Tiago Quintana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
22.48
Hector Reed makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Carlos Méndez. Roberto Carlos Méndez threads the ball through to Mauricio Cruz. Mauricio Cruz makes a probing pass between the defence to Nahuel Castaneda. Some awkward footwork from Nahuel Castaneda provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Emanuel Didi plays the ball forward to Nahuel Castaneda. Nahuel Castaneda shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Dos Santos Pele. What a great pair of hands!
30.51
Hector Reed hits a low pass to Roberto Carlos Méndez. Roberto Carlos Méndez threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Cruz. Mauricio Cruz makes a high pass forward. Nahuel Castaneda shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control just on the edge of the box. Nahuel Castaneda side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
42.52
D. Santos Martins flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Cruz collects the pass. Mauricio Cruz cuts inside the box! Mauricio Cruz comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Mineiro appear unchanged since the first half. Santa Cruz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Atlético Mineiro kick off and get the second half underway!
57.38
Emanuel Didi flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Cruz. Mauricio Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Amaro Bustamante. Amaro Bustamante gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.47
João Pedro Lima flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Eduardo Vava who takes it down. Carlos Eduardo Vava knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Leonardo. Bernardo Leonardo shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.02
Santa Cruz have made 3 substitutions with Ezequiel Rubio replacing Andres Otero, Alessandro Zuniga replacing D. Santos Martins and Ted Noonan replacing Nahuel Castaneda .
61.09
Hector Reed makes a beautiful solo run. Hector Reed chips the ball to his team mate, Ted Noonan. Ted Noonan lofts in a cross ball towards Amaro Bustamante. Amaro Bustamante connects with a diving header but somehow Dos Santos Pele manages to keep it out.
63.09
João Pedro Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Eduardo Vava. Carlos Eduardo Vava advances with the ball. Carlos Eduardo Vava shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
66.26
Emanuel Didi sees space and advances. Emanuel Didi plays a one-two with Amaro Bustamante and rushes in on goal... Emanuel Didi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Dos Santos Pele easily gets down and covers it.
67.42
Ezequiel Rubio gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Amaro Bustamante knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Cruz. Mauricio Cruz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.20
Carlos Marino flicks a high pass forward. Ted Noonan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ted Noonan shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.53
Emanuel Didi threads a neat ball through to Amaro Bustamante. Amaro Bustamante plays a one-two with Mauricio Cruz and rushes in on goal... Amaro Bustamante cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.34
Hector Reed deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Zuniga. Alessandro Zuniga flicks a high pass forward to Amaro Bustamante who brings the ball under control. Amaro Bustamante deftly passes the ball to Mauricio Cruz, releasing him through on goal. Mauricio Cruz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
89.09
Carlos Eduardo Vava flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Leonardo controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Leonardo shoots from outside the area but somehow Nicolas Rubio manages to keep it out.
90.00
Luciano Sivori barges into Emanuel Didi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emanuel Didi stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
36.8%
42.1%
21.1%
Scorers
| Nahuel Castaneda 13, 22 Mauricio Cruz 67 Amaro Bustamante 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Cruz of Santa Cruz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dos Santos Pele (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Michael Price (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luciano Sivori (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 4. | João Pedro Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | De Jesus S. Dunga (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Denilson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Eduardo Vava (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rui Jairzinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Salvador Eriberto (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bernardo Leonardo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tiago Quintana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alejo Luna (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Franco Tapia (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emanuel Alvaréz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nicolas Rubio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bernardo De Souza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hector Reed (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Andres Otero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roberto Carlos Méndez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | D. Santos Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Emanuel Didi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlos Marino (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nahuel Castaneda (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Mauricio Cruz (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Amaro Bustamante (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Ezequiel Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alessandro Zuniga (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ted Noonan (ATT) | 6 | |











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