Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Beira-Rio where Internacional play host to Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Internacional are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Fernandez.


0.00
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras kick off and get the match underway!
12.13
Carlos Rojas runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Rojas knocks in a cross ball towards Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.04
Juan Ignacio Colombo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Esterilla. Daniel Esterilla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.55
Jerome Reed chips the ball to his team mate, Dos Santos Aloisio. Dos Santos Aloisio hits a low pass to Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade threads a neat ball through to Amaral C. Pelado. Amaral C. Pelado takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Leonardo Ferreira!
22.29
Tomás Araújo makes a simple pass to Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras!
28.09
Mauricio Arca knocks the ball forward to Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade shoots from outside the area. Leonardo Ferreira gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
33.48
Dos Santos Aloisio flicks a high pass forward. Amaral C. Pelado collects the pass. Amaral C. Pelado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Ferreira who gathers it comfortably.
34.10
Tomás Araújo flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Reyna who brings the ball under control. Pedro Reyna finds some space and shoots from distance but Carlos Romero is on top of it.
36.25
Tomás Araújo hits a low pass to Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón lofts in a cross ball towards Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Carlos Romero. Excellent save.
39.40
Juan Ignacio Colombo catches Dos Santos Aloisio on the ankles. Juan Ignacio Colombo is warned by the referee! Dos Santos Aloisio stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.54
Dos Santos Aloisio clumsily knocks into Daniel Esterilla. Dos Santos Aloisio is shown the yellow card! Daniel Esterilla stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.23
Juan Ignacio Colombo flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Esterilla holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Esterilla threads a neat ball through to Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
44.18
Daniel Esterilla flicks a high pass forward to Rudy Marteli who brings the ball under control. Rudy Marteli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Vásquez.
45.00
Daniel Esterilla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Reyna. Pedro Reyna makes a deft header. Carlos Romero didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Internacional appear unchanged since the first half. Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Internacional players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Internacional kick off the second half!
47.20
Juan Ignacio Colombo hits a low pass to Tomás Araújo. Tomás Araújo takes it forward alone. Tomás Araújo whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Good keeping from Carlos Romero as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
48.37
Clayton Jenkins takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Esteban Vera chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
51.57
Daniel Esterilla threads the ball through to Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón cuts inside the box! Roberto Falcón comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Carlos Romero reads it well. Nice save!
53.06
Dos Santos Aloisio passes the ball forward to Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Leonardo Ferreira!
59.30
Jerome Reed makes a strong solo run forward. Jerome Reed knocks the ball forward to Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Leonardo Ferreira!
61.56
Carlos Rojas darts forward. Carlos Rojas lofts in a cross ball towards Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.22
Carlos Rojas flicks a high pass forward. Rudy Marteli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rudy Marteli whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Reyna. Pedro Reyna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras!
77.08
Clayton Jenkins flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Falcón comfortably collects the pass. Roberto Falcón knocks in a cross ball towards Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli makes a convincing header but Carlos Romero reads it well. Superb keeping!
78.34
Dos Santos Aloisio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dos Santos Aloisio lofts in a cross ball towards Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia makes a convincing header. Leonardo Ferreira gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
79.36
Edder Lucena threads a neat ball through to Carlos Rojas. Carlos Rojas passes the ball forward to Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Falcón. Roberto Falcón rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
83.57
Norberto Lopez breaks forward. Norberto Lopez flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Suárez who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Suárez knocks in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Pelado. With a superhuman jump, Amaral C. Pelado connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leonardo Ferreira with no chance!! Goal for Internacional!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
6
11
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.4%
65.6%
Play Area
31.2%
46.9%
21.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rudy Marteli of Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras

Match Ratings