Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio Heriberto Hülse where Criciúma play host to Sport Club do Recife. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Criciúma and Sport Club do Recife are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Otávio Paganin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Criciúma and Sport Club do Recife are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Otávio Paganin.
0.00
The whistle blows and Criciúma get the match underway!
3.57
Without breaking stride, Servando Martinez plays the ball forward to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Arca. Bruno Arca beats his man to it with a header. Ethan Schilawski steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
4.08
Fernando Fuertes knocks the ball forward to Hugo Hidalgo. Hugo Hidalgo shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.36
Marion Gonzalez arcs the ball upfield. Alvin Ramirez shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
12.49
John Hidalgo receives the ball from a throw-in from Marion Gonzalez. John Hidalgo hits a low pass to Pinheiro L. Martins. Pinheiro L. Martins threads a neat ball through to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Castro.
14.45
Pinheiro L. Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.08
Servando Martinez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Servando Martinez cuts inside the box! Servando Martinez tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
20.04
Hugo Hidalgo clumsily knocks into John Hidalgo. The referee warns Hugo Hidalgo to calm down! John Hidalgo runs off the knock.
22.16
Servando Martinez passes the ball forward to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.29
Enner Martínez knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fuertes. Fernando Fuertes chips the ball to his team mate, Afonso Almeida. Afonso Almeida plays a quick one-two with Hugo Hidalgo and rushes in on goal... Afonso Almeida looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Gabriel Azcona gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
28.41
Enner Martínez catches Brandon Ortiz on the ankles. The referee warns Enner Martínez to calm down! Brandon Ortiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.16
Alexandre Castro passes the ball forward to Fernando Fuertes. Fernando Fuertes darts forward. Fernando Fuertes whips in a cross ball towards Afonso Almeida. Afonso Almeida makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gabriel Azcona with no chance!! Goal for Sport Club do Recife!
39.49
Marion Gonzalez breaks forward. Marion Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Bruno Arca. Bruno Arca shoots from distance but somehow Osbaldo Pineida manages to keep it out.
40.55
Alvin Ramirez clumsily knocks into Ethan Schilawski. The referee calls over Alvin Ramirez and warns him to calm down! Ethan Schilawski runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Criciúma appear unchanged since the first half. Sport Club do Recife also appear unchanged since the first half. The Criciúma players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sport Club do Recife start the second half!
47.47
Servando Martinez brings the ball forward. Servando Martinez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Osbaldo Pineida manages to keep it out.
49.32
John Hidalgo makes a probing pass to Servando Martinez. Servando Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Ortiz controls it well on his chest. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Osbaldo Pineida who gathers it comfortably.
53.42
Servando Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Brandon Ortiz. Seeing a gap ahead, Brandon Ortiz plays the ball forward to Alvin Ramirez who has made a great run into the box. Alvin Ramirez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Osbaldo Pineida manages to gather it.
54.51
Pinheiro L. Martins flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Ortiz controls it well on his chest. Brandon Ortiz shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
55.48
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
57.02
Servando Martinez takes it forward alone. Servando Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Arca. Bruno Arca rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.30
Sport Club do Recife have made a substitution with André Farfán replacing Hugo Hidalgo .
61.40
Marion Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Javier Cortes collects the pass. Javier Cortes flicks a high ball forward to Brandon Ortiz who takes it down. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.06
With imagination, John Hidalgo plays the ball forward to Pinheiro L. Martins. Pinheiro L. Martins makes a probing pass to Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Osbaldo Pineida who gathers it comfortably.
73.49
Servando Martinez comes in with a late challenge on Luis Alberto Silva. The referee calls over Servando Martinez and warns him to calm down! Luis Alberto Silva runs off the knock.
77.03
Servando Martinez makes a simple pass to Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.31
Servando Martinez threads the ball through to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez heads the ball goalwards but Luís Pelado is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
Criciúma are in full control of this game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
26.6%
43%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Servando Martinez of Criciúma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gabriel Azcona (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francisco Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Hidalgo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Marion Gonzalez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alvaro Gonzales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pinheiro L. Martins (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Servando Martinez (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Javier Cortes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Brandon Ortiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bruno Arca (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Alvin Ramirez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Axel Bordi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Salvador Fierro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paquito Pacheco (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Osbaldo Pineida (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luís Pelado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexandre Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Enner Martínez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ethan Schilawski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Fuertes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Luis Alberto Silva (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joao Batista Díaz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Afonso Almeida (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Hugo Hidalgo (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Ysrael Cueva (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cauã Didi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Barron (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | André Farfán (ATT) | 6 | |













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