Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio São Januário where Vasco da Gama play host to Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vasco da Gama are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Souza.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vasco da Gama are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Souza.
0.00
0-0Vasco da Gama kick off and get the first half underway!
6.12
0-0Leandro Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
9.20
0-0Luca Rivero flicks a high pass forward. Sergio C. Melo collects the pass. Sergio C. Melo threads a neat ball through to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.32
0-0Luca Rivero flicks a high pass forward. Roger Joyce easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roger Joyce makes a probing pass to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.00
Pedro Noboa flicks a high pass forward to Roger Joyce who brings the ball under control. Roger Joyce passes the ball forward to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.39
Sergio C. Melo sees Charles Escamilla in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Charles Escamilla knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
38.19
Pedro Noboa flicks a high pass forward. Sergio C. Melo controls it well on his chest. Sergio C. Melo threads a neat ball through to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
39.13
Luca Rivero flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Figuera. Christian Figuera flicks a high pass forward to Julio Muñoz who brings the ball under control. Julio Muñoz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomás Friedenreich.
40.32
Clayton Jenkins chips the ball to his team mate, Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.28
Edder Lucena knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Rojas. Carlos Rojas kicks a strong pass forward to Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Pérez.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vasco da Gama appear unchanged since the first half. Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras kick off and get the second half underway!
51.57
Daniel Pérez knocks the ball forward to Roger Joyce. Roger Joyce takes it forward alone. Roger Joyce shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Ferreira smothers it!
54.19
Juan Ignacio Colombo flicks a high pass forward. Clayton Jenkins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Clayton Jenkins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Daniel Bolaños.
55.03
0-0Leandro Teixeira takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Luca Rivero gets to the ball and clears it up field.
57.14
With a delightful solo run, Carlos Rojas stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Rojas whips in a cross ball towards Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli makes a looping header on goal. Daniel Bolaños manages to gather it.
59.22
Roger Joyce chips the ball to his team mate, Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.45
Leandro Teixeira decides to run forward with the ball. Leandro Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
66.06
0-0Sergio C. Melo catches Clayton Jenkins on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Clayton Jenkins runs off the knock.
67.31
0-0Sergio C. Melo comes in with a late challenge on Leandro Teixeira. The referee warns Sergio C. Melo to calm down! Leandro Teixeira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.29
Daniel Pérez kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Figuera. Christian Figuera flicks a high pass forward to Charles Escamilla who brings the ball under control. Charles Escamilla shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
81.31
Tomás Friedenreich flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Rojas. Carlos Rojas threads a neat ball through to Pedro Reyna. Pedro Reyna whips in a cross ball towards Rudy Marteli. Daniel Pérez catches Rudy Marteli on the ankles. Rudy Marteli appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
84.25
Daniel Esterilla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
85.22
Luca Rivero pushes mid-way up the pitch. Luca Rivero flicks a high ball forward to Julio Muñoz who takes it down. Julio Muñoz whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
27.3%
44.2%
28.6%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Bolaños of Vasco da Gama |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniel Bolaños (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Andrés Faríñez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Noboa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Luca Rivero (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Daniel Pérez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Roger Joyce (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Christian Figuera (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sergio C. Melo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Julio Muñoz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Claudio Salgado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Charles Escamilla (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jon Lopez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Emiliano Gonzalez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Manuel Chavez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Ferreira (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Juan Ignacio Colombo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Edder Lucena (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tomás Friedenreich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leandro Teixeira (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Clayton Jenkins (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Daniel Esterilla (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlos Rojas (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rudy Marteli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pedro Reyna (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Falcón (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Lonnie Scott (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Isaac Didi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tomás Araújo (MID) | 0 | |