Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Arena Corinthians where Corinthians Paulista play host to Flamengo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Corinthians Paulista are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Flamengo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luiz Gustavo Lucas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Corinthians Paulista are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Flamengo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luiz Gustavo Lucas.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Flamengo get the match underway!
14.12
0-0Oscar Caniggia kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano advances inside the box! Juan Zambrano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
15.49
0-0Oswaldo Contreras hacks Oscar Caniggia from behind! Oswaldo Contreras is warned by the referee! Oscar Caniggia runs off the knock.
16.56
Joseph Gore makes a probing pass to Ysrael Gonzáles. Ysrael Gonzáles chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Mario Banguera smothers it!
18.29
0-0Andrew Chandler hits a low pass to Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Sixto Gallegos provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Sal Beckerman. Excellent block.
22.29
Russell Chandler threads a neat ball through to Todd Morales. Todd Morales tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Rafael Signorelli. Excellent save.
28.56
Lucas Batistuta flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Caniggia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Caniggia flicks a high ball forward to Juan Zambrano who takes it down. Juan Zambrano shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Rafael Signorelli!
30.04
0-0Alessandro Cafù flicks a high ball forward to Russell Chandler who takes it down. Russell Chandler threads a neat ball through to Matias Costa. Matias Costa threads the ball through to Juan Zambrano but he's offside!
33.17
0-0Russell Chandler decides to run forward with the ball. Russell Chandler shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.04
0-1Alessandro Cafù sees a break and surges forward. Alessandro Cafù flicks a high pass forward. Juan Zambrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Zambrano lofts in a cross ball towards Todd Morales. Todd Morales directs the ball goalwards with his head. Todd Morales scores for Flamengo!!
38.57
Albert Moore laces a through ball forward to Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Mario Banguera!
39.15
0-1Oscar Caniggia kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.07
Albert Moore flicks the ball to his team mate, Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pablo Hurtado is offside!
42.11
0-1Russell Chandler clumsily knocks into Andrew Chandler. Russell Chandler is shown the yellow card! Andrew Chandler stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Corinthians Paulista appear unchanged since the first half. Flamengo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Corinthians Paulista players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Corinthians Paulista get the second half underway!
48.13
Joseph Gore arcs the ball upfield. Eric Reyes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
49.15
Lucas Batistuta punts the ball hopefully upfield. Juan Zambrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.08
Oscar Caniggia takes a short throw-in bringing Russell Chandler into play. Russell Chandler makes a probing pass to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.06
Russell Chandler threads a neat ball through to Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco lofts in a cross ball towards Matias Costa. Matias Costa directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Rafael Signorelli!
61.09
Joseph Gore makes a probing pass to Ysrael Gonzáles. Ysrael Gonzáles flicks a high ball forward to Eric Reyes who takes it down. Eric Reyes runs straight at the defence! Eric Reyes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
63.16
Sal Beckerman flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Caniggia who brings the ball under control. Oscar Caniggia knocks the ball to his team mate, Todd Morales. Todd Morales hits a low pass to Matias Costa. Matias Costa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Rafael Signorelli!
65.48
Albert Moore plays the ball forward to Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos makes a probing pass to Eric Reyes but he's offside!
69.54
Joseph Gore darts forward. Joseph Gore makes a beautiful solo run. Joseph Gore shoots from outside the area. Mario Banguera gets down and covers it.
73.16
Gonzalo Redondo flicks a high ball forward to Russell Chandler who takes it down. Russell Chandler flicks a high ball forward to Matias Costa who takes it down. Matias Costa plays a sublime one-two with Henrique Franco and races in on goal... Some good footwork from Matias Costa provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rafael Signorelli with no chance!! Goal for Flamengo!
78.41
Oscar Caniggia plays the ball forward to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano plays a sublime one-two with Matias Costa and races in on goal... Juan Zambrano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
79.07
Alessandro Cafù threads a neat ball through to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Todd Morales. Todd Morales makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Flamengo!
85.27
With a delightful solo run, Oscar Caniggia stretches the opposition's defence. Oscar Caniggia knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Rafael Signorelli.
86.54
0-3It's a corner kick. Russell Chandler loops the ball over to the far post. Joseph Gore reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
30.4%
39.2%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Todd Morales of Flamengo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Signorelli (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Johnnie Mitchell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oswaldo Contreras (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Joseph Gore (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Lucio Quinones (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ysrael Gonzáles (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Albert Moore (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andrew Chandler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sixto Gallegos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pablo Hurtado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eric Reyes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Emiliano Olivares (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nuno Aguilar (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cesar Zico (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mario Banguera (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gonzalo Redondo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alessandro Cafù (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Sal Beckerman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lucas Batistuta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Russell Chandler (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Oscar Caniggia (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Henrique Franco (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Todd Morales (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Matias Costa (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Juan Zambrano (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Derek Carter (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gelmin Santos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nathan Alves (ATT) | 0 | |