Match Report


São PauloSão Paulo     Joinville Esporte ClubeJoinville Esporte Clube
Will SullyWill Sully Robert Ursell Robert Ursell
Gilbert Carlos ArceG. Carlos Arce79
G
captain1
G
64Ezequiel ParisE. Paris
Carlos BetancourtC. Betancourt75
D
2
D
71Dale StewartD. Stewart
Rafael DelacruzR. Delacruz72
D
3captain
D
74Mateo BatistutaM. Batistuta
Damir GutiérrezD. Gutiérrez70
D
4
D
74Francisco AmauriF. Amauri
Sebastian FrancoS. Franco72
D
5
M
74Otoniel VenturaO. Ventura
Joaquín ZanettiJ. Zanetti78
M
6
M
72Santiago MunizS. Muniz
Mauricio GilM. Gil79
M
7
M
71Thomas LealT. Leal
Simón FigueroaS. Figueroa76
M
8
M
74Gabriel GonzálezG. González
Bob AduB. Adu77
A
9
A
73Virgil GruenebaumV. Gruenebaum
Delio HernandezD. Hernandez72
A
10
A
71Hugo TostaoH. Tostao
Mike RogersM. Rogers74
A
11
A
80Rinaldo SánchezR. Sánchez
 
Agustin MurilloA. Murillo69
D
12
D
33Luiz Otávio CorreaL. Correa
Gordon MooseG. Moose74
M
13
M
45Dias De Almeida SilvaD. Silva
Marcos VeronM. Veron77
A
14
A
43Vítor PachecoV. Pacheco

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Morumbi where São Paulo play host to Joinville Esporte Clube. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
São Paulo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Joinville Esporte Clube appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joaquim Rai.


0.00
Joinville Esporte Clube start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.16
Rafael Delacruz flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Gil who takes it down. Mauricio Gil changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Gil whips in a cross ball towards Bob Adu. Mateo Batistuta clumsily knocks into Bob Adu. Penalty not given!!
9.41
Mauricio Gil threads a neat ball through to Delio Hernandez. Delio Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Bob Adu. Bob Adu flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ezequiel Paris with no chance!! Goal for São Paulo!
12.13
Carlos Betancourt kicks a strong pass forward to Joaquín Zanetti. Joaquín Zanetti sees a break and surges forward. Joaquín Zanetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.20
With vision, Rafael Delacruz plays the ball forward to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa brings the ball forward. Simón Figueroa lofts in a cross ball towards Delio Hernandez. With a superhuman jump, Delio Hernandez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.05
Santiago Muniz decides to run forward with the ball. Santiago Muniz kicks a strong pass forward to Virgil Gruenebaum but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.11
Mateo Batistuta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Otoniel Ventura. Otoniel Ventura threads a neat ball through to Rinaldo Sánchez. Rinaldo Sánchez shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.47
Santiago Muniz takes it forward alone. Santiago Muniz shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
26.31
Otoniel Ventura clumsily knocks into Simón Figueroa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simón Figueroa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.29
Francisco Amauri threads the ball through to Thomas Leal. Thomas Leal makes a probing pass to Rinaldo Sánchez. Rinaldo Sánchez shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
30.09
Mauricio Gil threads a neat ball through to Delio Hernandez. Delio Hernandez knocks the ball forward, putting Mike Rogers through on goal. Some superb footwork from Mike Rogers provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.24
Damir Gutiérrez hacks Hugo Tostao from behind! Damir Gutiérrez is warned by the referee! Hugo Tostao carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.28
Santiago Muniz laces a weighted ball forward to Virgil Gruenebaum. Virgil Gruenebaum shoots from outside the area but somehow Gilbert Carlos Arce manages to keep it out.
38.02
Santiago Muniz sees Virgil Gruenebaum in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Virgil Gruenebaum threads the ball through to Rinaldo Sánchez but he's offside!
40.42
Francisco Amauri clumsily knocks into Bob Adu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bob Adu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. São Paulo have changed their lineup with Marcos Veron replacing Bob Adu. Joinville Esporte Clube appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
São Paulo kick off the second half!
48.24
Francisco Amauri flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel González. Gabriel González takes it forward alone. Gabriel González shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
54.53
Gabriel González makes a simple pass to Hugo Tostao. Hugo Tostao sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Gilbert Carlos Arce!
55.34
Joaquín Zanetti plays the ball forward to Delio Hernandez. Delio Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Amauri.
60.06
São Paulo have made a substitution with Agustin Murillo replacing Damir Gutiérrez .
65.07
Simón Figueroa flicks a high pass forward. Delio Hernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Delio Hernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.37
Santiago Muniz threads a neat ball through to Hugo Tostao. Hugo Tostao shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.26
Mauricio Gil clumsily knocks into Thomas Leal. Mauricio Gil is warned by the referee! Thomas Leal runs off the knock.
73.31
Simón Figueroa flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.48
With vision, Simón Figueroa plays the ball forward to Delio Hernandez. Delio Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.48
São Paulo have made a substitution with Gordon Moose replacing Mauricio Gil .
79.37
Gabriel González makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Virgil Gruenebaum. Virgil Gruenebaum knocks in a cross ball towards Rinaldo Sánchez. Rinaldo Sánchez beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
85.46
Otoniel Ventura makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rinaldo Sánchez. Rinaldo Sánchez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
87.15
Thomas Leal passes the ball forward to Virgil Gruenebaum. Virgil Gruenebaum controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gilbert Carlos Arce smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

São Paulo

Joinville Esporte Clube
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
28.2%
47.9%
23.9%

Scorers
Bob Adu 9
Mike Rogers 30, 75
Rinaldo Sánchez 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mike Rogers of São Paulo

Match Ratings