Match Report
| Flamengo | Flamengo |  |  | Vasco da Gama | Vasco da Gama | ||||||||||||||||
| Maurice Joseph Cole | Maurice Joseph Cole | Marcos Santana | Marcos Santana | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mario Banguera | M. Banguera |  | 87 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 | | Daniel Bolaños | D. Bolaños | |||||||||
| Gabriel Rivera | G. Rivera |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 80 |  | Andrés Faríñez | A. Faríñez | |||||||||
| Alessandro Cafù | A. Cafù |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 | | Pedro Noboa | P. Noboa | |||||||||
| Sal Beckerman | S. Beckerman |  | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 73 |  | Luca Rivero | L. Rivero | |||||||||
| Lucas Batistuta | L. Batistuta | | 76 | D | | 5 | | D | 72 | | Daniel Pérez | D. Pérez | |||||||||
| Russell Chandler | R. Chandler | | 78 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 78 | | Roger Joyce | R. Joyce | ||||||||
| Oscar Caniggia | O. Caniggia | | 79 | M | | 7 | | M | 73 | | Christian Figuera | C. Figuera | |||||||||
| Henrique Franco | H. Franco |  | 75 | A | | 8 | | M | 71 | | Sergio C. Melo | S. Melo | |||||||||
| Todd Morales | T. Morales | | 76 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Julio Muñoz | J. Muñoz | |||||||||
| Matias Costa | M. Costa | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 |  | Claudio Salgado | C. Salgado | |||||||||
| Juan Zambrano | J. Zambrano |  | 77 | A | | | 11 | | A | 69 |  | Charles Escamilla | C. Escamilla | ||||||||
| Derek Carter | D. Carter |  | 78 | M | | 12 | | D | 71 | | Jon Lopez | J. Lopez | |||||||||
| Gelmin Santos | G. Santos | | 76 | M | | 13 | | M | 70 | | Emiliano Gonzalez | E. Gonzalez | |||||||||
| Nathan Alves | N. Alves | | 70 | A | | 14 | | D | 70 |  | Manuel Chavez | M. Chavez | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Maracanã where Flamengo play host to Vasco da Gama in this derby match. 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 Vasco da Gama appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by João Gabriel Dedé.
The pitch is in great condition.
Flamengo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Vasco da Gama appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by João Gabriel Dedé.
0.00
0-0Vasco da Gama get the match underway!
2.08
0-0Oscar Caniggia flicks a high ball forward to Henrique Franco who takes it down. Henrique Franco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.02
0-0Oscar Caniggia makes a probing pass to Matias Costa. Matias Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Todd Morales. Todd Morales jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
6.42
0-0Charles Escamilla catches Lucas Batistuta on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lucas Batistuta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.56
Pedro Noboa clumsily knocks into Russell Chandler. Pedro Noboa is shown the yellow card! Russell Chandler runs off the knock.
16.40
0-0Alessandro Cafù passes the ball forward to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward to Juan Zambrano who brings the ball under control. Juan Zambrano shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.08
0-0Daniel Pérez knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio C. Melo. Sergio C. Melo flicks the ball to his team mate, Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz whips in a cross ball towards Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Gabriel Rivera blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
20.49
Roger Joyce threads the ball through to Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
24.16
Roger Joyce passes the ball forward to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alessandro Cafù.
27.40
Alessandro Cafù makes a simple pass to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia threads a neat ball through to Matias Costa. Matias Costa whips in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
28.51
1-0Gabriel Rivera threads a neat ball through to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano knocks in a cross ball towards Todd Morales. Todd Morales finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.17
Oscar Caniggia catches Christian Figuera on the ankles. Oscar Caniggia is shown the yellow card! Christian Figuera stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.42
Andrés Faríñez kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Figuera. Christian Figuera flicks a high pass forward. Charles Escamilla controls it well on his chest. Charles Escamilla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.01
Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Matias Costa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matias Costa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luca Rivero.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Flamengo appear unchanged since the first half. Vasco da Gama also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Flamengo kick off!
47.28
Without breaking stride, Sergio C. Melo plays the ball forward to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sal Beckerman.
49.38
With great vision, Russell Chandler plays the ball forward to Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.40
Oscar Caniggia kicks a strong pass forward to Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco whips in a cross ball towards Todd Morales. Todd Morales powers a header at goal. Daniel Bolaños gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
55.07
Alessandro Cafù sees space and advances. Alessandro Cafù threads a neat ball through to Todd Morales. Todd Morales whips in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. With a superhuman jump, Henrique Franco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.51
3-0Pedro Noboa hacks Juan Zambrano from behind! The referee calls over Pedro Noboa and warns him to calm down! Juan Zambrano runs off the knock.
65.59
Alessandro Cafù passes the ball forward to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Henrique Franco collects the pass. Henrique Franco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.56
Sal Beckerman hits a low pass to Russell Chandler. Russell Chandler passes the ball forward to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
75.40
Sergio C. Melo kicks a strong pass forward to Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.10
With a delightful solo run, Oscar Caniggia stretches the opposition's defence. Oscar Caniggia tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Daniel Bolaños!
83.57
Alessandro Cafù flicks the ball to his team mate, Russell Chandler. With a delightful solo run, Russell Chandler stretches the opposition's defence. Russell Chandler whips in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
87.46
Pedro Noboa chips the ball to his team mate, Roger Joyce. Roger Joyce sees Charles Escamilla in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Charles Escamilla controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
4-1Russell Chandler hits a low pass to Matias Costa. Matias Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henrique Franco but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.7%
34.3%
Play Area
29.9%
41.8%
28.4%
Scorers
| Todd Morales 29 Henrique Franco 49, 55, 72 | Julio Muñoz 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Henrique Franco of Flamengo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mario Banguera (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Rivera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alessandro Cafù (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Sal Beckerman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lucas Batistuta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Russell Chandler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Oscar Caniggia (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Henrique Franco (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Todd Morales (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Matias Costa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Juan Zambrano (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Derek Carter (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gelmin Santos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nathan Alves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniel Bolaños (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andrés Faríñez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Noboa (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Luca Rivero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Pérez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roger Joyce (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christian Figuera (MID) | 6 | |
| 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 | |