Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Trapichão where Regatas Brasil play host to Flamengo. A crowd of 19,918 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Regatas Brasil 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 Melo.


0.00
Regatas Brasil start the game by kicking off the first half!
12.13
Lucas Batistuta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Levi Branco. Levi Branco flicks a high ball forward to Henrique Franco who takes it down. Henrique Franco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cauê Zago.
15.39
Levi Branco makes a simple pass to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.14
Oscar Caniggia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano makes a simple pass, allowing Todd Morales to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Todd Morales provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Flamengo!
21.43
Angelo De S. Bilica sees a break and surges forward. Angelo De S. Bilica knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.14
Levi Branco flicks the ball to his team mate, Todd Morales. Todd Morales plays a quick one-two with Matias Costa and rushes in on goal... Todd Morales makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.48
Angelo De S. Bilica threads the ball through to Blake Hayes. Blake Hayes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Luis Davino through on goal. Luis Davino takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.07
Sal Beckerman barges into Luiz Guilherme Zé Maria. The referee calls over Sal Beckerman and warns him to calm down! Luiz Guilherme Zé Maria runs off the knock.
30.36
With some swift thinking, Francisco Dida plays the ball forward to Blake Hayes. Blake Hayes plays a one-two with Luis Davino and rushes in on goal... Blake Hayes tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.46
Francisco Dida sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Dida shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
33.30
Cauê Zago clumsily knocks into Matias Costa. Cauê Zago is warned by the referee! Matias Costa runs off the knock.
36.22
Levi Branco knocks the ball forward to Matias Costa. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Cristian Valdez. Excellent save.
39.57
Levi Branco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Cristian Valdez.
44.03
Sal Beckerman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Levi Branco. Levi Branco kicks a strong pass forward to Todd Morales. Todd Morales whips in a cross ball towards Matias Costa. With a superhuman jump, Matias Costa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Cristian Valdez is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Regatas Brasil appear unchanged since the first half. Flamengo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Regatas Brasil players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Flamengo kick off!
47.50
Levi Branco brings the ball forward. Levi Branco makes a great pass forward. Henrique Franco runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.38
Lucas Batistuta flicks a high pass forward. Levi Branco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Levi Branco decides to run forward with the ball. Levi Branco lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
60.40
With imagination, Oscar Caniggia laces a through ball forward to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
61.02
Levi Branco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.32
Gabriel Rivera drives a long ball upfield. Juan Zambrano shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
69.16
Matheus Henrique Eriberto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Calebe Nocera. Calebe Nocera threads a neat ball through to Luiz Guilherme Zé Maria. Luiz Guilherme Zé Maria runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Luiz Guilherme Zé Maria provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Mario Banguera gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
71.05
Showing composure, Alessandro Cafù picks a pass forward to Levi Branco. Levi Branco brings the ball forward. Levi Branco plays a quick one-two with Henrique Franco and rushes in on goal... Levi Branco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Wesley Severs's outstretched leg.
72.36
Alessandro Cafù kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Cristian Valdez.
77.44
Regatas Brasil have made 3 substitutions with Luis Ramirez replacing Luiz Guilherme Zé Maria, Enrico Santos replacing Calebe Nocera and Ian Pacheco replacing Wesley Severs .Flamengo have made a substitution with Nathan Alves replacing Todd Morales .
78.48
Levi Branco flicks a high pass forward to Nathan Alves who brings the ball under control. Nathan Alves knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Matias Costa is offside!
84.50
Oscar Caniggia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano knocks in a cross ball towards Nathan Alves. Nathan Alves finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.17
Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Matias Costa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matias Costa shoots from outside the area but somehow Cristian Valdez manages to keep it out.
87.58
Sal Beckerman flicks a high pass forward. Levi Branco collects the pass. Levi Branco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matias Costa. Matias Costa whips in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Cristian Valdez effortlessly punches it away to safety.
90.00
Sal Beckerman threads the ball through to Levi Branco. Levi Branco picks a pass forward to Matias Costa. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristian Valdez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.6%
60.4%
Play Area
31.2%
42.7%
26%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Levi Branco of Flamengo

Match Ratings
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.Oscar Caniggia (MID)
7
7.Levi Branco (MID)
9
8.Henrique Franco (ATT)
6
9.Todd Morales (ATT)goal scored
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)
6