Match Report
| Avaí FC | Avaí FC |  |  | Flamengo | Flamengo | ||||||||||||||||
| Aleksandar Nikolov | Aleksandar Nikolov | Maurice Joseph Cole | Maurice Joseph Cole | ||||||||||||||||||
| Diego Alberto Gutiérrez | D. Alberto Gutiérrez |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 87 |  | Mario Banguera | M. Banguera | |||||||||
| Oswaldo Contreras | O. Contreras |  | 82 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Gabriel Rivera | G. Rivera | |||||||||
| António Aloisio | A. Aloisio |  | 78 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Alessandro Cafù | A. Cafù | |||||||||
| Augusto Hugo | A. Hugo |  | 74 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 |  | Sal Beckerman | S. Beckerman | |||||||||
| Oscar Almeyda | O. Almeyda | | 70 | M | | 5 | | D | 76 | | Lucas Batistuta | L. Batistuta | |||||||||
| Carlos Correa | C. Correa | | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 78 | | Russell Chandler | R. Chandler | |||||||||
| Xavier Carbajal | X. Carbajal |  | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 79 | | Oscar Caniggia | O. Caniggia | |||||||||
| Matías Leiva | M. Leiva | | 71 | M | | 8 | | A | 75 |  | Henrique Franco | H. Franco | |||||||||
| Cristián Ortiz | C. Ortiz | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Todd Morales | T. Morales | |||||||||
| Cauã Siviglia | C. Siviglia | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 76 | | Matias Costa | M. Costa | |||||||||
| Alessandro Bilica | A. Bilica | | 80 | A |  | | 11 | | | A | 77 |  | Juan Zambrano | J. Zambrano | |||||||
| Amaral C. Gónzalez | A. Gónzalez | | 74 | D | | 12 | | M | 78 |  | Derek Carter | D. Carter | |||||||||
| David Bennett | D. Bennett | | 69 | M | | 13 | | M | 76 | | Gelmin Santos | G. Santos | |||||||||
| Peter Montoya | P. Montoya |  | 70 | A | | 14 | | A | 70 | | Nathan Alves | N. Alves | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Estádio Aderbal Ramos da Silva where Avaí FC play host to Flamengo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Avaí FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Flamengo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Ribeiro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Avaí FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Flamengo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Ribeiro.
0.00
0-0Avaí FC start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.24
0-1Oscar Caniggia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco whips in a cross ball towards Matias Costa. Matias Costa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.57
0-1Oscar Caniggia flicks a high ball forward to Henrique Franco who takes it down. Henrique Franco plays a sublime one-two with Matias Costa and races in on goal... Henrique Franco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
14.32
0-1Xavier Carbajal plays the ball forward to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica cuts inside the box! Alessandro Bilica shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.01
0-1Oscar Caniggia knocks the ball forward to Matias Costa. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Augusto Hugo clears it off the line with his head!
20.39
0-1Russell Chandler flicks a high ball forward to Henrique Franco who takes it down. Henrique Franco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.45
Sal Beckerman knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Juan Zambrano collects the pass. Juan Zambrano shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Diego Alberto Gutiérrez!
30.31
Russell Chandler flicks a high pass forward. Matias Costa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matias Costa whips in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.05
Oscar Caniggia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matias Costa. Matias Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano makes a looping header on goal. Juan Zambrano scores for Flamengo!!
36.57
Oscar Almeyda makes a probing pass to Cristián Ortiz. Cristián Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Mario Banguera. What a save!
45.00
Augusto Hugo makes a probing pass to Carlos Correa. Carlos Correa kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sal Beckerman.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Avaí FC have changed their lineup with Amaral C. Gónzalez replacing Augusto Hugo. Flamengo appear unchanged since the first half. The Avaí FC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Flamengo kicking off!
48.24
Oscar Caniggia kicks a strong pass forward to Matias Costa. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Diego Alberto Gutiérrez.
54.20
Carlos Correa flicks a high pass forward. Cristián Ortiz collects the pass. Cristián Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.33
Oscar Caniggia makes a probing pass to Matias Costa. Matias Costa plays a one-two with Henrique Franco and rushes in on goal... Matias Costa shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Diego Alberto Gutiérrez gets down and covers it.
59.38
Sal Beckerman takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Lucas Batistuta. Lucas Batistuta passes the ball forward to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.02
0-2Avaí FC have made 2 substitutions with David Bennett replacing Oscar Almeyda and Peter Montoya replacing Cauã Siviglia .
61.06
Amaral C. Gónzalez makes a probing pass to Matías Leiva. Matías Leiva controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristián Ortiz. Cristián Ortiz shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
75.54
Oscar Caniggia sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Caniggia knocks the ball to his team mate, Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
78.34
Sal Beckerman makes a probing pass to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia plays the ball forward to Todd Morales. Todd Morales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.18
0-2António Aloisio makes a probing pass to Carlos Correa. Carlos Correa makes a simple pass to Peter Montoya. Peter Montoya whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Bilica. Lucas Batistuta catches Alessandro Bilica on the ankles. Alessandro Bilica appeals for a penalty! Given!!
81.18
0-2The referee points to the spot..
82.49
Alessandro Bilica takes a stuttering run up. It's in!! Mario Banguera had no chance!!
84.20
1-2Russell Chandler catches Carlos Correa on the ankles. The referee calls over Russell Chandler and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Correa runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
32%
42.7%
25.3%
Scorers
| Alessandro Bilica 82 (p) | Matias Costa 3 Juan Zambrano 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matias Costa of Flamengo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diego Alberto Gutiérrez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oswaldo Contreras (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | António Aloisio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Augusto Hugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oscar Almeyda (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Correa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Xavier Carbajal (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matías Leiva (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cristián Ortiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cauã Siviglia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alessandro Bilica (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Amaral C. Gónzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | David Bennett (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Peter Montoya (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Mario Banguera (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Rivera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alessandro Cafù (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sal Beckerman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lucas Batistuta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Russell Chandler (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Oscar Caniggia (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Henrique Franco (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Todd Morales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matias Costa (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Juan Zambrano (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Derek Carter (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gelmin Santos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nathan Alves (ATT) | 0 | |