Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Arena Corinthians where Corinthians Paulista play host to Vasco da Gama. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Corinthians Paulista are playing in a 3-4-3 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 poor condition.
Corinthians Paulista are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vasco da Gama appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by João Gabriel Dedé.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Vasco da Gama kicking off!
2.04
1-0Albert Moore sees a break and surges forward. Albert Moore lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Hurtado. Pablo Hurtado powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.35
1-0Joseph Gore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ysrael Gonzáles. Ysrael Gonzáles makes an attacking run forward. Ysrael Gonzáles knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Pérez.
10.01
1-0Joseph Gore knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Moore. Albert Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
16.27
1-0Nuno Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Pablo Hurtado. Pablo Hurtado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Daniel Bolaños manages to gather it easily.
18.36
Christian Figuera makes a simple pass to Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla runs straight at the defence! Charles Escamilla side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
21.29
Andrés Faríñez knocks the ball forward to Sergio C. Melo. Sergio C. Melo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sergio C. Melo knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz beats his man to it with a header. Superb reactions from Rafael Signorelli. What a save!
27.41
Sergio C. Melo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sergio C. Melo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Signorelli who gathers it comfortably.
33.43
1-0Sixto Gallegos hacks Luca Rivero from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luca Rivero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.52
Christian Figuera hits a low pass to Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Rafael Signorelli!
36.40
Roger Joyce flicks a high ball forward to Julio Muñoz who takes it down. Julio Muñoz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.45
Daniel Pérez advances with the ball. Daniel Pérez flicks the ball to his team mate, Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz shoots from long range but Rafael Signorelli reads it well. Great keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Corinthians Paulista appear unchanged since the first half. Vasco da Gama also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Corinthians Paulista start the second half!
47.04
1-0Charles Escamilla barges into Joseph Gore. The referee calls over Charles Escamilla and shows him a yellow card! Joseph Gore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.42
Albert Moore sees Pablo Hurtado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Hurtado shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Daniel Bolaños manages to gather it easily.
53.42
1-0Joseph Gore threads a neat ball through to Albert Moore. Albert Moore hits a low pass to Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos passes the ball forward but Eric Reyes is offside!
55.37
Albert Moore sees Pablo Hurtado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Hurtado shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
65.37
1-0Roger Joyce threads the ball through to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz edges inside the box! Johnnie Mitchell comes in with a late challenge on Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
66.52
Pedro Noboa threads a neat ball through to Roger Joyce. Roger Joyce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johnnie Mitchell.
71.10
Luca Rivero flicks a high pass forward. Christian Figuera collects the pass. Christian Figuera kicks a strong pass forward to Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.25
Roger Joyce knocks the ball forward to Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Signorelli who gathers it comfortably.
77.00
Ysrael Gonzáles sees Eric Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Reyes advances inside the box! Eric Reyes cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Daniel Bolaños gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
79.53
Nuno Aguilar sees Pablo Hurtado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Hurtado shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
83.23
Oswaldo Contreras kicks a strong pass forward to Ysrael Gonzáles. Ysrael Gonzáles kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Sixto Gallegos controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Sixto Gallegos shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.51
2-0Christian Figuera takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Sergio C. Melo. Sergio C. Melo kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado lofts in a cross ball towards Charles Escamilla. Oswaldo Contreras catches Charles Escamilla on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
90.00
Albert Moore flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Hurtado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Hurtado plays a scrappy one-two with Eric Reyes and advances towards the goal... Pablo Hurtado looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
25.6%
41%
33.3%
Scorers
| Pablo Hurtado 2, 90 Sixto Gallegos 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Hurtado of Corinthians Paulista |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Signorelli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Johnnie Mitchell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oswaldo Contreras (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joseph Gore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ysrael Gonzáles (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albert Moore (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Nuno Aguilar (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Manuel Lowry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sixto Gallegos (ATT) |   | 7 |
| 10. | Pablo Hurtado (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Eric Reyes (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Pablo Vargas (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Emiliano Olivares (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cesar Zico (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniel Bolaños (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andrés Faríñez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Noboa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 9. | Julio Muñoz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 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 | |