Match Report


São PauloSão Paulo     Sociedade Esportiva PalmeirasSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Will SullyWill Sully Derek Robson Derek Robson
Gilbert Carlos ArceG. Carlos Arce79
G
captain1
G
72Leonardo FerreiraL. Ferreira
Carlos BetancourtC. Betancourt75
D
2
D
73Juan Ignacio ColomboJ. Colombo
Rafael DelacruzR. Delacruz72
D
3captain
D
84Edder LucenaE. Lucena
Luis A. RivelinoL. Rivelino70
D
4
D
73Tomás FriedenreichT. Friedenreich
Sebastian FrancoS. Franco72
D
5
M
83Leandro TeixeiraL. Teixeira
Joaquín ZanettiJ. Zanetti78
M
6
M
74Clayton JenkinsC. Jenkins
Mauricio GilM. Gil79
M
7
M
76Tomás AraújoT. Araújo
Simón FigueroaS. Figueroa76
M
8
M
81Carlos RojasC. Rojas
Bob AduB. Adu77
A
9
A
83Rudy MarteliR. Marteli
Marcos VeronM. Veron77
A
10
A
78Pedro ReynaP. Reyna
Mike RogersM. Rogers74
A
11
A
83Roberto FalcónR. Falcón
 
Agustin MurilloA. Murillo69
D
12
D
72Lonnie ScottL. Scott
Gordon MooseG. Moose74
M
13
A
73Isaac DidiI. Didi
Delio HernandezD. Hernandez72
A
14
A
70Lorenzo RodriguesL. Rodrigues

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Morumbi where São Paulo play host to Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
São Paulo 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 João Gabriel Dedé.


0.00
São Paulo get the match underway!
2.05
Simón Figueroa takes it forward alone. Simón Figueroa whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron flicks the ball with his head. Leonardo Ferreira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.44
Juan Ignacio Colombo clumsily knocks into Bob Adu. Juan Ignacio Colombo is shown the yellow card! Bob Adu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.01
Joaquín Zanetti hits a low pass to Bob Adu. Bob Adu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.39
Tomás Araújo makes a probing pass to Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli plays a quick one-two with Pedro Reyna and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Rudy Marteli provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Gilbert Carlos Arce manages to gather it.
16.29
Simón Figueroa makes a beautiful solo run. Simón Figueroa plays a sublime one-two with Mike Rogers and races in on goal... Juan Ignacio Colombo comes in with a late challenge on Simón Figueroa. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
18.59
Tomás Araújo makes a simple pass to Pedro Reyna. Pedro Reyna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.41
Leandro Teixeira makes a probing pass to Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
21.20
Clayton Jenkins sees a break and surges forward. Clayton Jenkins finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
24.34
Simón Figueroa flicks a high pass forward to Mike Rogers who brings the ball under control. Mike Rogers tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Ferreira comfortably smothers it!
28.38
Tomás Araújo knocks the ball to his team mate, Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Gilbert Carlos Arce manages to gather it.
30.43
Edder Lucena passes the ball forward to Carlos Rojas. Carlos Rojas flicks a high pass forward. Rudy Marteli controls it well on his chest. Rudy Marteli knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón makes a deft header but Sebastian Franco is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
32.02
Clayton Jenkins brings the ball forward. Clayton Jenkins passes the ball forward to Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Gilbert Carlos Arce.
42.29
Mauricio Gil catches Clayton Jenkins on the ankles. Mauricio Gil is warned by the referee! Clayton Jenkins gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Mauricio Gil flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Veron controls it well on his chest. Marcos Veron knocks in a cross ball towards Bob Adu. Bob Adu jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. São Paulo 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 the second half!
47.58
Juan Ignacio Colombo clumsily knocks into Mike Rogers. The referee brings Juan Ignacio Colombo to one side and gives him a warning! Mike Rogers runs off the knock.
51.15
Sebastian Franco flicks a high pass forward to Simón Figueroa who brings the ball under control. Simón Figueroa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
53.11
Mauricio Gil threads the ball through to Bob Adu. Bob Adu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.25
Rafael Delacruz sees Joaquín Zanetti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joaquín Zanetti makes a simple pass to Bob Adu. Bob Adu lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
57.48
Tomás Araújo chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Reyna. Pedro Reyna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.50
Simón Figueroa threads a neat ball through to Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Leonardo Ferreira!
66.55
Tomás Araújo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Reyna. Pedro Reyna whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roberto Falcón!
69.46
Luis A. Rivelino breaks forward. Luis A. Rivelino sees Bob Adu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bob Adu finds some space and shoots from distance but Leonardo Ferreira is on top of it.
71.16
Rafael Delacruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa knocks the ball forward to Bob Adu. Bob Adu chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Rogers. Some silky footwork from Mike Rogers provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Tomás Friedenreich is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
72.54
Juan Ignacio Colombo chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Rojas. Carlos Rojas kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.01
Clayton Jenkins flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Reyna who brings the ball under control. Pedro Reyna lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
75.22
Clayton Jenkins threads a neat ball through to Pedro Reyna. Pedro Reyna knocks in a cross ball towards Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Gilbert Carlos Arce has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.02
Simón Figueroa sees Mike Rogers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Rogers plays a perfect one-two with Marcos Veron and rushes in on goal... Mike Rogers strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Ferreira comfortably smothers it!
83.20
Without breaking stride, Carlos Betancourt plays the ball forward to Joaquín Zanetti. Joaquín Zanetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron whips in a cross ball towards Bob Adu. Bob Adu whips the ball goalwards with his head. Leonardo Ferreira manages to gather it effortlessly.
84.36
Tomás Araújo chips the ball to his team mate, Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
85.57
Tomás Araújo picks a pass forward to Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Reyna. Pedro Reyna makes a deft header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
Luis A. Rivelino catches Pedro Reyna on the ankles. The referee warns Luis A. Rivelino to calm down! Pedro Reyna hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

São Paulo

Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
30.3%
44.9%
24.7%

Scorers
Marcos Veron 2
Roberto Falcón 67
Rudy Marteli 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rudy Marteli of Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras

Match Ratings