Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Arena Corinthians where Corinthians Paulista play host to Avaí FC in this derby match. 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 Avaí FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Otávio Paganin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Corinthians Paulista are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Avaí FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Otávio Paganin.
0.00
0-0Corinthians Paulista kick off the first half!
3.37
0-0Xavier Carbajal passes the ball forward to Cauã Siviglia. Cauã Siviglia threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Alessandro Bilica provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.07
0-0Andrew Chandler darts forward. Andrew Chandler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Diego Alberto Gutiérrez.
7.53
Lucio Quinones takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Joseph Gore comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Diego Alberto Gutiérrez effortlessly gets down and covers it.
8.13
0-0Xavier Carbajal laces a weighted ball forward to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Signorelli who gathers it comfortably.
12.27
0-0Carlos Correa passes the ball forward to Cauã Siviglia. Cauã Siviglia makes a probing pass to Alessandro Bilica but he's offside!
18.53
1-0Lucio Quinones kicks a strong pass forward to Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos plays a one-two with Pablo Hurtado and rushes in on goal... Sixto Gallegos comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Diego Alberto Gutiérrez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.07
Albert Moore hits a low pass to Pablo Hurtado. Pablo Hurtado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
28.18
Oswaldo Contreras flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Lowry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With some swift thinking, Manuel Lowry plays the ball forward to Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes shoots from distance but is denied by Diego Alberto Gutiérrez. Excellent save.
33.16
Carlos Correa makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Correa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.55
Matías Leiva flicks a high pass forward. Cristián Ortiz collects the pass. Cristián Ortiz knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alessandro Bilica is offside!
44.38
Carlos Correa brings the ball forward. Carlos Correa plays a scrappy one-two with Alessandro Bilica and advances towards the goal... Carlos Correa shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlos Correa!
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. Avaí FC have changed their lineup with Amaral C. Gónzalez replacing Augusto Hugo, José Guzmán replacing David Bennett and Peter Montoya replacing Cristián Ortiz. The Avaí FC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Avaí FC start the second half!
47.12
2-1António Aloisio flicks the ball to his team mate, Matías Leiva. Matías Leiva flicks the ball to his team mate, Cauã Siviglia. Cauã Siviglia threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica shoots from just inside the box but somehow Oswaldo Contreras happens to be in the right place to block it.
53.29
António Aloisio flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Correa who takes it down. Carlos Correa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Montoya. Peter Montoya controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alessandro Bilica through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alessandro Bilica provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
54.13
Xavier Carbajal makes a probing pass to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Montoya. Peter Montoya whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
61.33
António Aloisio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Correa. Carlos Correa knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica advances inside the box! Alessandro Bilica looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Rafael Signorelli manages to gather it comfortably.
69.43
António Aloisio breaks forward. António Aloisio darts forward. António Aloisio hits a low pass to Alessandro Bilica. Some world-class footwork from Alessandro Bilica provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
72.45
2-1Joseph Gore passes the ball forward to Albert Moore. Albert Moore knocks the ball forward to Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes skips past José Guzmán! José Guzmán barges into Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
73.44
2-1Albert Moore barges into Xavier Carbajal. The referee calls over Albert Moore and shows him a yellow card! Xavier Carbajal stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.35
2-1António Aloisio catches Pablo Hurtado on the ankles. The referee brings António Aloisio to one side and gives him a warning! Pablo Hurtado stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.13
Xavier Carbajal sees Alessandro Bilica in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alessandro Bilica knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joseph Gore.
79.59
Lucio Quinones takes it forward alone. Lucio Quinones makes a great pass forward. Pablo Hurtado runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.04
Xavier Carbajal makes a probing pass to Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
84.41
José Guzmán clumsily knocks into Albert Moore. The referee warns José Guzmán to calm down! Albert Moore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.46
Andrew Chandler kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
28.2%
43.6%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Correa of Avaí FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Signorelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Johnnie Mitchell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oswaldo Contreras (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Joseph Gore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lucio Quinones (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albert Moore (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Andrew Chandler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Manuel Lowry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sixto Gallegos (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Pablo Hurtado (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Eric Reyes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Emiliano Olivares (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ysrael Gonzáles (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cesar Zico (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Diego Alberto Gutiérrez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oswaldo Contreras (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | António Aloisio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Augusto Hugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Bennett (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Correa (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Xavier Carbajal (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matías Leiva (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cristián Ortiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cauã Siviglia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alessandro Bilica (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Amaral C. Gónzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | José Guzmán (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Peter Montoya (ATT) | 6 | |