Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Maracanã where Flamengo play host to Goiás Esporte Clube in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Flamengo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Goiás Esporte Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alves De S. Barbosa.
The pitch is in great condition.
Flamengo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Goiás Esporte Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alves De S. Barbosa.
0.00
0-0Goiás Esporte Clube kick off!
6.19
0-0Oscar Caniggia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano whips in a cross ball towards Todd Morales. Todd Morales connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gabriel Leiva effortlessly picks it out of the air!
10.18
0-1Emiliano Blanco plays the ball forward to Jose Cantu. Jose Cantu shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
15.32
0-1Ronald Baroja clumsily knocks into Russell Chandler. Ronald Baroja is shown the yellow card! Russell Chandler runs off the knock.
18.49
Daniel Pontarollo flicks a high pass forward. Emiliano Blanco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emiliano Blanco threads the ball through to Jose Cantu. Jose Cantu whips in a cross ball towards Bernabé Zamora. With a superhuman jump, Bernabé Zamora connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
20.14
Ronald Baroja makes a simple pass to Bernabé Zamora. Bernabé Zamora plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Cantu and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Bernabé Zamora provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Bernabé Zamora scores for Goiás Esporte Clube!!
30.20
0-2Oscar Caniggia advances with the ball. Oscar Caniggia threads a neat ball through to Todd Morales. Todd Morales strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.11
0-2Alessandro Cafù controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia knocks the ball forward to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano makes a probing pass to Henrique Franco but he's offside!
34.40
Ronald Baroja flicks a high pass forward. Jose Cantu collects the pass. Jose Cantu runs straight at the defence! Jose Cantu tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
36.23
0-2Oscar Caniggia flicks the ball to his team mate, Todd Morales. Todd Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.17
Emiliano Blanco makes a simple pass to Tiago Redondo. Tiago Redondo skips past Sal Beckerman! Tiago Redondo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
Russell Chandler knocks the ball to his team mate, Todd Morales. Todd Morales whips in a cross ball towards Matias Costa. Matias Costa heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matias Costa!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Flamengo have changed their lineup with Derek Carter replacing Lucas Batistuta and Gelmin Santos replacing Henrique Franco and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Goiás Esporte Clube appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Flamengo get the second half underway!
49.24
Emiliano Blanco makes a beautiful solo run. Emiliano Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Bernabé Zamora. Bernabé Zamora powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
51.01
Duarte Zico barges into Juan Zambrano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Zambrano stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.59
1-3Duarte Zico comes in with a late challenge on Matias Costa. The referee brings Duarte Zico to one side and gives him a warning! Matias Costa runs off the knock.
55.22
Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Todd Morales controls it well on his chest. Todd Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
59.46
Gabriel Rivera flicks a high pass forward to Russell Chandler who brings the ball under control. Russell Chandler kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.19
1-3Goiás Esporte Clube have made a substitution with Santiago Villalba replacing Bernabé Zamora .
61.29
Gelmin Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matias Costa. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.17
1-3Victor Bonilla runs straight at the opposition's defence. Victor Bonilla edges inside the box! Gabriel Rivera clumsily knocks into Victor Bonilla. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
65.39
Todd Morales catches Duarte Zico on the ankles. Todd Morales is shown the yellow card! Duarte Zico stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.14
Alessandro Cafù chips the ball to his team mate, Russell Chandler. Russell Chandler flicks a high pass forward. Matias Costa collects the pass. Matias Costa puts a great ball through. Juan Zambrano runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.35
Flamengo have made a substitution with Nathan Alves replacing Matias Costa .Goiás Esporte Clube have made 2 substitutions with Yoiver Quezada replacing Victor Bonilla and Kurt Campbell replacing Tiago Redondo .
81.24
Oscar Caniggia threads a neat ball through to Todd Morales. Todd Morales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
84.48
Emiliano Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Campbell. Kurt Campbell makes a defence splitting pass to Santiago Villalba. Santiago Villalba shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Mario Banguera!
85.55
Derek Carter flicks a high pass forward. Nathan Alves collects the pass. Nathan Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Todd Morales. Todd Morales whips the ball goalwards with his head. Gabriel Leiva easily punches it away to safety.
89.10
Yoiver Quezada kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Campbell. Kurt Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Santiago Villalba. Santiago Villalba connects with a diving header. Mario Banguera punches it away to safety.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
28.1%
45.3%
26.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Cantu of Goiás Esporte Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mario Banguera (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Rivera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alessandro Cafù (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sal Beckerman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lucas Batistuta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Russell Chandler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oscar Caniggia (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Henrique Franco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Todd Morales (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Matias Costa (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Juan Zambrano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Derek Carter (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gelmin Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nathan Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gabriel Leiva (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sergio Bernhardt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Pontarollo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duarte Zico (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Santiago Juarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ronald Baroja (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Emiliano Blanco (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Victor Bonilla (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jose Cantu (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Tiago Redondo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Bernabé Zamora (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Santiago Villalba (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Yoiver Quezada (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kurt Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |