Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio São Januário where Vasco da Gama play host to Internacional. 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 Internacional appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alves De S. Barbosa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vasco da Gama are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Internacional appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alves De S. Barbosa.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Internacional get the match underway!
2.17
0-1Dos Santos Aloisio makes a probing pass to Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez knocks in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Pelado. With a superhuman jump, Amaral C. Pelado connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.26
0-1From the throw-in, Dos Santos Aloisio picks out Mauricio Arca. Mauricio Arca makes a simple pass to Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Pelado. Amaral C. Pelado finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Daniel Bolaños.
10.40
0-1Corner kick to Internacional. Andres Andrade chips it to the near post. Norberto Lopez rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.41
0-1Claudio Salgado hacks Norberto Lopez from behind! Claudio Salgado is given a warning by the referee! Norberto Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.23
Roger Joyce decides to run forward with the ball. Roger Joyce knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Carlos Romero gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
15.31
0-1With some swift thinking, Roger Joyce plays the ball forward to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
16.45
Roger Joyce knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Carlos Romero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.11
1-1Sergio C. Melo flicks a high ball forward to Charles Escamilla who takes it down. Charles Escamilla knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Romero who gathers it comfortably.
26.46
Mauricio Arca flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Suárez who takes it down. Gabriel Suárez whips in a cross ball towards Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.44
Luca Rivero knocks the ball to his team mate, Roger Joyce. Roger Joyce makes a probing pass to Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.17
Dos Santos Aloisio catches Sergio C. Melo on the ankles. The referee calls over Dos Santos Aloisio and warns him to calm down! Sergio C. Melo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.59
Esteban Vera decides to run forward with the ball. Esteban Vera makes a probing pass to Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.54
Dos Santos Aloisio threads a neat ball through to Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Daniel Bolaños manages to keep it out.
42.52
Daniel Pérez makes a probing pass to Roger Joyce. Roger Joyce sees Claudio Salgado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Salgado lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Christian Figuera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Internacional also appear unchanged since the first half. The Internacional players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vasco da Gama get the second half underway!
51.46
Roger Joyce flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Salgado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Salgado lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.49
Pedro Noboa passes the ball forward to Roger Joyce. Roger Joyce changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Roger Joyce knocks in a cross ball towards Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carlos Romero with no chance!! Goal for Vasco da Gama!
59.33
Gustavo Garcia barges into Andrés Faríñez. Gustavo Garcia is given a warning by the referee! Andrés Faríñez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.47
Dos Santos Aloisio makes a probing pass to Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.07
Pedro Noboa flicks a high pass forward. Roger Joyce collects the pass. Roger Joyce flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Salgado who brings the ball under control. Claudio Salgado shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Carlos Romero!
71.28
Dos Santos Aloisio makes a simple pass to Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.04
Christian Figuera threads the ball through to Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Romero who gathers it comfortably.
85.39
Mauricio Arca threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez lofts in a cross ball towards Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
87.43
Dos Santos Aloisio threads a neat ball through to Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Daniel Bolaños picks it out of the air!
90.00
Dos Santos Aloisio hacks Christian Figuera from behind! The referee brings Dos Santos Aloisio to one side and gives him another warning! Christian Figuera stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
28.4%
48.6%
23%
Scorers
| Charles Escamilla 16, 54 Julio Muñoz 43, 51 | Amaral C. Pelado 2 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julio Muñoz of Vasco da Gama |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniel Bolaños (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andrés Faríñez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Noboa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Luca Rivero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Pérez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roger Joyce (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Christian Figuera (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sergio C. Melo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julio Muñoz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Claudio Salgado (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Charles Escamilla (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jon Lopez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Emiliano Gonzalez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Manuel Chavez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Carlos Romero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Norberto Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jerome Reed (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Esteban Vera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dwayne Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Arca (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dos Santos Aloisio (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gabriel Suárez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Andres Andrade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gustavo Garcia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Amaral C. Pelado (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Martins Alberto (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Clinton Korb (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcos Peralta (ATT) | 0 | |