Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Arena do Grêmio where Grêmio play host to Flamengo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grêmio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Flamengo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Joaquim Rai.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grêmio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Flamengo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Joaquim Rai.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Flamengo get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Oscar Caniggia makes a probing pass to Todd Morales. Todd Morales runs straight at the defence! Todd Morales looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Nuno Barragan!
3.06
0-0Rodrigo Olivares threads a neat ball through to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia threads the ball through to Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Gonçalo Santiago!
4.58
0-0Matias Ednilson chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Salgado. Diego Salgado puts a great ball through. Renato Almeida runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
9.01
Matias Ednilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
10.36
0-0Rodrigo Olivares threads a neat ball through to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Henrique Franco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henrique Franco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Ustruck.
12.20
0-0Anthony Suggs barges into Gabriel Rivera. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Rivera grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.07
0-0Showing great composure, Matias Ednilson plays the ball forward to Renato Almeida. Renato Almeida plays a scrappy one-two with Diego Salgado and advances towards the goal... Renato Almeida shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.47
Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Henrique Franco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henrique Franco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gonçalo Santiago who gathers it comfortably.
20.00
Juan Pablo Solano threads a neat ball through to Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.15
Oscar Ustruck makes a simple pass to Juan Pablo Solano. With great vision, Juan Pablo Solano plays the ball forward to Renato Almeida. Renato Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
27.19
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.40
Oscar Caniggia knocks the ball forward to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Todd Morales. Todd Morales rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Oscar Ustruck. Excellent block.
38.48
Oscar Caniggia knocks the ball to his team mate, Matias Costa. Matias Costa shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Gonçalo Santiago. What a save!
44.38
0-0Rodrigo Olivares comes in with a very late challenge on Anthony Suggs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Anthony Suggs runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grêmio appear unchanged since the first half. Flamengo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Grêmio kick off!
48.12
0-0Benjamín Bassedas barges into Sal Beckerman. The referee brings Benjamín Bassedas to one side and gives him a warning! Sal Beckerman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.50
0-1Russell Chandler flicks a high pass forward. Matias Costa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matias Costa plays a sublime one-two with Henrique Franco and races in on goal... Some silky footwork from Matias Costa provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.43
0-1Gabriel Rivera hacks Juan Pablo Solano from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Pablo Solano runs off the knock.
55.37
Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Matias Costa collects the pass. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.57
Juan Zambrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Russell Chandler. Russell Chandler sees a break and surges forward. Russell Chandler knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Henrique Franco!
61.57
0-2Grêmio have made a substitution with Armando Cruz replacing Juan Pablo Solano .
65.30
Armando Cruz hacks Gabriel Rivera from behind! The referee calls over Armando Cruz and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Rivera stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.02
Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward to Henrique Franco who brings the ball under control. Henrique Franco lofts in a cross ball towards Todd Morales. Todd Morales connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.23
Oscar Caniggia picks a pass forward to Matias Costa. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gonçalo Santiago who gathers it comfortably.
75.20
Armando Cruz hacks Oscar Caniggia from behind! The referee calls over Armando Cruz and warns him to calm down! Oscar Caniggia stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.04
Agustin Barajas threads the ball through to Benjamín Bassedas. Benjamín Bassedas knocks the ball to his team mate, Renato Almeida. Renato Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
83.54
Sal Beckerman makes a simple pass to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia flicks the ball to his team mate, Matias Costa. Matias Costa whips in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco connects with a diving header. Gonçalo Santiago manages to gather it effortlessly.
85.22
Nuno Barragan flicks a high pass forward. Matias Ednilson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matias Ednilson threads the ball through to Renato Almeida. Renato Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Salgado. Diego Salgado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
25.3%
44.3%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Henrique Franco of Flamengo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gonçalo Santiago (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Agustin Barajas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nuno Barragan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar Ustruck (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Manuel Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matias Ednilson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Benjamín Bassedas (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Juan Pablo Solano (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Renato Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Diego Salgado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anthony Suggs (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Nahuel Enriquez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pietro Araújo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Armando Cruz (MID) | | 5 |
| 1. | Mario Banguera (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Rivera (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Rodrigo Olivares (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 4. | Sal Beckerman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lucas Batistuta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Russell Chandler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Oscar Caniggia (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Henrique Franco (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Todd Morales (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Matias Costa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Juan Zambrano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Derek Carter (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gelmin Santos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nathan Alves (ATT) | 0 | |