Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio Aderbal Ramos da Silva where Avaí FC play host to América. A crowd of 16,036 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Avaí FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while América appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sanchez Cribari.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Avaí FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while América appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sanchez Cribari.
0.00
0-0América get the match underway!
8.30
0-0António Aloisio brings the ball forward. António Aloisio flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
9.01
Matías Leiva passes the ball forward to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica flicks a high pass forward. Cristián Ortiz controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some world-class footwork from Cristián Ortiz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.32
0-1Gustavo Careca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, N. De Araujo Paganin. N. De Araujo Paganin flicks a high ball forward to Lance Nelson who takes it down. Lance Nelson edges inside the box! Lance Nelson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.50
Amaral C. Gónzalez plays the ball forward to Matías Leiva. Matías Leiva flicks a high pass forward. Cristián Ortiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristián Ortiz hits a low pass to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.45
Matias Cardoso flicks a high ball forward to Fabricio Cohen who takes it down. Fabricio Cohen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.51
0-2Avaí FC are keeping most of the possession.
28.28
0-2Matías Leiva makes a simple pass to Cristián Ortiz. Cristián Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Bilica but the linesman indicates offside!
32.39
0-2Xavier Carbajal chips the ball to his team mate, Cristián Ortiz. Cristián Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.13
0-2Jimmie Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
34.06
Matias Cardoso makes a probing pass to Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson plays a one-two with Fabricio Cohen and rushes in on goal... Lance Nelson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Diego Alberto Gutiérrez reads it well. Nice keeping!
44.24
Joaquim Oliveira threads a neat ball through to N. De Araujo Paganin. N. De Araujo Paganin threads a neat ball through to Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Diego Alberto Gutiérrez manages to keep it out.
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 José Guzmán replacing Oscar Almeyda. América appear unchanged since the first half. The Avaí FC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Avaí FC kick off!
51.17
Augusto Hugo makes a probing pass to Matías Leiva. Matías Leiva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pedro Henrique Nocera!
55.15
Amaral C. Gónzalez threads a neat ball through to Xavier Carbajal. Xavier Carbajal flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Bilica controls it well on his chest. Alessandro Bilica whips in a cross ball towards Cristián Ortiz. Cristián Ortiz makes a deft header. Pedro Henrique Nocera manages to gather it.
60.14
0-2Avaí FC have made 2 substitutions with Nathan Murphy replacing Amaral C. Gónzalez and Peter Montoya replacing Cauã Siviglia .
67.20
Nathan Murphy breaks forward. Nathan Murphy passes the ball forward to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica hits a low pass to Cristián Ortiz. Cristián Ortiz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
69.48
António Aloisio threads a neat ball through to Xavier Carbajal. Xavier Carbajal knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Montoya. Peter Montoya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joaquim Oliveira.
71.06
0-2N. De Araujo Paganin clumsily knocks into David Bennett. N. De Araujo Paganin is given a warning by the referee! David Bennett hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.30
0-2Jimmie Adams slams into Xavier Carbajal with his studs up. The referee motions to Jimmie Adams to come over. It's a red card!! Xavier Carbajal stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.30
0-2Gustavo Careca comes in with a late challenge on Cristián Ortiz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristián Ortiz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.10
Xavier Carbajal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristián Ortiz. Cristián Ortiz shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
81.06
David Bennett kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Montoya. Peter Montoya rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.37
Xavier Carbajal runs straight at the opposition's defence. Xavier Carbajal shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.19
António Aloisio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Xavier Carbajal. Xavier Carbajal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristián Ortiz. Cristián Ortiz deftly passes the ball to Peter Montoya, releasing him through on goal. Peter Montoya looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Augusto Hugo picks a pass forward to José Guzmán. José Guzmán knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
José Guzmán makes a probing pass to Peter Montoya. Peter Montoya shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
9
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
77.3%
22.7%
Play Area
21.3%
45.3%
33.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lance Nelson of América |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diego Alberto Gutiérrez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Amaral C. Gónzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | António Aloisio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Augusto Hugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Bennett (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oscar Almeyda (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Xavier Carbajal (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matías Leiva (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Cristián Ortiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cauã Siviglia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alessandro Bilica (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nathan Murphy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | José Guzmán (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Peter Montoya (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Pedro Henrique Nocera (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ramón Leyva (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joaquim Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gustavo Careca (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Claudio Ornelas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmie Adams (MID) |  | 3 |
| 7. | Matias Cardoso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | N. De Araujo Paganin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lance Nelson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Daniel Maldonado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fabricio Cohen (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ramón Gonzales (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martim Alvaréz (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Pelado (ATT) | 0 | |