Match Report


FlamengoFlamengo     Joinville Esporte ClubeJoinville Esporte Clube
Maurice Joseph ColeMaurice Joseph Cole Robert Ursell Robert Ursell
Mario BangueraM. Banguera87
G
1
G
64Ezequiel ParisE. Paris
Gonzalo RedondoG. Redondo70
D
2
D
71Dale StewartD. Stewart
Alessandro CafùA. Cafù68
D
3captain
D
74Mateo BatistutaM. Batistuta
Sal BeckermanS. Beckerman72
D
4
D
82Gustavo ReynaG. Reyna
Lucas BatistutaL. Batistuta76
D
5
D
74Francisco AmauriF. Amauri
Russell ChandlerR. Chandler78
M
6
M
72Santiago MunizS. Muniz
Oscar CaniggiaO. Caniggia79
M
7
M
71Thomas LealT. Leal
Henrique FrancoH. Franco75
A
8
M
74Gabriel GonzálezG. González
Todd MoralesT. Morales75
A
9
A
73Virgil GruenebaumV. Gruenebaum
Matias CostaM. Costa76
A
10
A
77Arturo EsterillaA. Esterilla
Juan ZambranoJ. Zambrano77
A
captain11
A
80Rinaldo SánchezR. Sánchez
 
Derek CarterD. Carter78
M
12
D
33Luiz Otávio CorreaL. Correa
Levi BrancoL. Branco76
M
13
M
45Dias De Almeida SilvaD. Silva
Nathan AlvesN. Alves70
A
14
A
43Vítor PachecoV. Pacheco

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Maracanã where Flamengo play host to Joinville Esporte Clube. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Flamengo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Joinville Esporte Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Otávio Paganin.


0.00
Joinville Esporte Clube start the match!
2.33
Oscar Caniggia knocks the ball forward to Todd Morales. Todd Morales whips in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Ezequiel Paris.
6.47
Gabriel González deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Esterilla. Arturo Esterilla puts a great ball through but Virgil Gruenebaum is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
9.21
Gabriel González knocks the ball to his team mate, Rinaldo Sánchez. Rinaldo Sánchez shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Mario Banguera.
10.57
Santiago Muniz takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Gustavo Reyna tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
12.30
Santiago Muniz darts forward. Santiago Muniz shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.37
Oscar Caniggia flicks the ball to his team mate, Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.42
Oscar Caniggia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano plays a one-two with Matias Costa and rushes in on goal... Juan Zambrano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Flamengo!
18.19
Thomas Leal hits a low pass to Rinaldo Sánchez. Rinaldo Sánchez rushes past Gonzalo Redondo! Rinaldo Sánchez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Joinville Esporte Clube are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
20.16
Gonzalo Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Russell Chandler. Russell Chandler plays the ball forward to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mateo Batistuta.
22.51
Henrique Franco catches Francisco Amauri on the ankles. The referee warns Henrique Franco to calm down! Francisco Amauri runs off the knock.
24.47
Russell Chandler makes a probing pass to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.41
Gonzalo Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia threads a neat ball through to Todd Morales. Todd Morales whips in a cross ball towards Matias Costa. Matias Costa connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matias Costa!
33.43
Alessandro Cafù drives a long ball upfield. Henrique Franco whips in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
34.48
With vision, Gabriel González plays the ball forward to Rinaldo Sánchez. Rinaldo Sánchez shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
39.58
Oscar Caniggia flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano 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. He makes it look easy!
44.06
Lucas Batistuta sees Russell Chandler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Russell Chandler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Russell Chandler makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Matias Costa. Matias Costa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matias Costa!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Flamengo appear unchanged since the first half. Joinville Esporte Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Flamengo kick off!
51.22
Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Matias Costa controls it well on his chest. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ezequiel Paris who gathers it comfortably.
53.49
Lucas Batistuta flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Caniggia. Seeing a gap ahead, Oscar Caniggia plays the ball forward to Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mateo Batistuta.
55.05
Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Juan Zambrano easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Zambrano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ezequiel Paris gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
59.07
Oscar Caniggia flicks the ball to his team mate, Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.54
Santiago Muniz passes the ball forward to Rinaldo Sánchez. Rinaldo Sánchez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
65.49
Oscar Caniggia sees Todd Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Todd Morales cuts inside the box! Todd Morales takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Flamengo!
69.54
Gonzalo Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia sees Henrique Franco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henrique Franco tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.14
Russell Chandler hacks Gabriel González from behind! Russell Chandler is shown the yellow card! Gabriel González stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.15
Thomas Leal hits a low pass to Virgil Gruenebaum. Virgil Gruenebaum shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
Oscar Caniggia makes a simple pass to Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Todd Morales through on goal. Some good footwork from Todd Morales provides some space. He shoots at goal but Gustavo Reyna is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Flamengo

Joinville Esporte Clube
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.3%
31.7%
Play Area
25%
45%
30%

Scorers
Juan Zambrano 15
Henrique Franco 24
Matias Costa 27, 44
Todd Morales 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matias Costa of Flamengo

Match Ratings