Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Morumbi where São Paulo play host to Vasco da Gama. A crowd of 20,610 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both São Paulo and Vasco da Gama are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luiz Gustavo Melo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both São Paulo and Vasco da Gama are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luiz Gustavo Melo.
0.00
Vasco da Gama kick off and get the first half underway!
4.21
Christian Figuera barges into Mauricio Gil. Christian Figuera is warned by the referee! Mauricio Gil grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.34
Emiliano Gonzalez threads the ball through to Charles Escamilla. Charles Escamilla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.07
Francisco Marzolini catches Carlos Betancourt on the ankles. Francisco Marzolini is shown the yellow card! Carlos Betancourt stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.15
Pedro Noboa plays the ball forward to Roger Joyce. Roger Joyce sees space and advances. Roger Joyce lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Marzolini. With a superhuman jump, Francisco Marzolini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gilbert Carlos Arce is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.33
Luca Rivero passes the ball forward to Roger Joyce. Roger Joyce knocks the ball forward to Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.11
Christian Figuera comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Delacruz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Delacruz runs off the knock.
27.13
Andrés Faríñez flicks a high pass forward. Roger Joyce collects the pass. Roger Joyce sees Julio Muñoz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julio Muñoz makes a probing pass to Francisco Marzolini but he's offside!
30.22
Mauricio Gil threads a neat ball through to Bob Adu. Bob Adu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Bolaños who gathers it comfortably.
33.54
Joaquín Zanetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andrés Faríñez.
34.15
Sebastian Franco hits a low pass to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.20
Roger Joyce flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Muñoz. With a superhuman jump, Julio Muñoz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Vasco da Gama are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
38.09
Simón Figueroa threads the ball through to Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
39.40
With a delightful solo run, Emiliano Gonzalez stretches the opposition's defence. Emiliano Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Carlos Betancourt clears it off the line with his head!
40.23
Emiliano Gonzalez advances with the ball. Emiliano Gonzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Delacruz.
42.21
Christian Figuera slides along the wet ground into Joaquín Zanetti, catching him with his studs. The referee motions to Christian Figuera to come over. It's a red card!! Joaquín Zanetti carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Roger Joyce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. São Paulo appear unchanged since the first half. Vasco da Gama also appear unchanged since the first half. The São Paulo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with São Paulo kicking off!
47.15
Emiliano Gonzalez kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis A. Rivelino.
48.43
Simón Figueroa flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.57
Joaquín Zanetti barges into Emiliano Gonzalez. Joaquín Zanetti is shown the yellow card! Emiliano Gonzalez runs off the knock.
53.45
Carlos Betancourt makes a simple pass to Joaquín Zanetti. Joaquín Zanetti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.25
São Paulo have made a substitution with Damir Gutiérrez replacing Luis A. Rivelino .
67.14
Mauricio Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Bolaños who gathers it comfortably.
77.09
Roger Joyce advances with the ball. Roger Joyce finds some space and shoots from distance. Gilbert Carlos Arce gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
79.43
Joaquín Zanetti hits a low pass to Bob Adu. Bob Adu shoots from 20 yards. Daniel Bolaños gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
81.06
Simón Figueroa flicks a high pass forward to Mike Rogers who brings the ball under control. Mike Rogers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.07
Charles Escamilla knocks the ball forward to Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini whips in a cross ball towards Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Gilbert Carlos Arce is on top of it.
87.14
Luca Rivero barges into Marcos Veron. The referee calls over Luca Rivero and warns him to calm down! Marcos Veron stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
24.4%
47.6%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roger Joyce of Vasco da Gama |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gilbert Carlos Arce (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Betancourt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Delacruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis A. Rivelino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Franco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joaquín Zanetti (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Mauricio Gil (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simón Figueroa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bob Adu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcos Veron (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mike Rogers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Damir Gutiérrez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Lourenço Ribeiro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Delio Hernandez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniel Bolaños (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andrés Faríñez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Noboa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luca Rivero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Pérez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roger Joyce (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Christian Figuera (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 3 |
| 8. | Emiliano Gonzalez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Francisco Marzolini (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Julio Muñoz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Charles Escamilla (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jon Lopez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manuel Chavez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sergio C. Junior (MID) | 0 | |















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