Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Independência where Atlético Mineiro play host to Corinthians Paulista. A crowd of 16,781 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético Mineiro are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Corinthians Paulista appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by João Gabriel Dedé.


0.00
The first half starts with Atlético Mineiro kicking off!
2.01
Albert Moore flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.14
Manuel Rossi threads the ball through to Emanuel Alvaréz. Emanuel Alvaréz shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.52
Albert Moore sees Eric Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
8.44
Eduardo Escamilla flicks the ball to his team mate, Franco Tapia. Franco Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Emanuel Alvaréz. Emanuel Alvaréz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Johnnie Mitchell is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
9.36
Lucio Quinones makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos plays a one-two with Pablo Hurtado and advances towards the goal... Luciano Sivori barges into Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos appeals for a penalty! Given!!
9.36
The referee points to the spot..
10.09
Eric Reyes takes a cautious run up. It's there!! Dos Santos Pele has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.52
Rui Jairzinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franco Tapia. Franco Tapia shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
21.33
Carlos Eduardo Vava flicks the ball to his team mate, Franco Tapia. Franco Tapia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Rafael Signorelli is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
22.33
Rui Jairzinho threads the ball through to Franco Tapia. Franco Tapia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joseph Gore.
26.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Andrew Chandler plays the ball forward to Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos knocks the ball forward to Pablo Hurtado but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.56
Andrew Chandler chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes plays a one-two with Pablo Hurtado and rushes in on goal... Eric Reyes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Dos Santos Pele. What a great pair of hands!
38.39
Luiz Felipe Pontarollo advances with the ball. Luiz Felipe Pontarollo threads the ball through to Franco Tapia. Franco Tapia finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Rafael Signorelli.
39.24
Corner kick to Atlético Mineiro. Alejo Luna plays it out to the edge of the box. Andrew Chandler reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
40.27
Andrew Chandler threads the ball through to Pablo Hurtado. Pablo Hurtado shoots from long range. Solid save from Dos Santos Pele.
42.13
Johnnie Mitchell hacks Franco Tapia from behind! Johnnie Mitchell is warned by the referee! Franco Tapia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Mineiro appear unchanged since the first half. Corinthians Paulista also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Corinthians Paulista start the second half!
48.33
Albert Moore catches Eduardo Escamilla on the ankles. Albert Moore is shown the yellow card! Eduardo Escamilla carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.56
Eduardo Escamilla makes a probing pass to Franco Tapia. Franco Tapia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
51.14
Alejo Luna hacks Manuel Lowry from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuel Lowry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.14
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
63.12
Eduardo Escamilla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franco Tapia. Franco Tapia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johnnie Mitchell.
66.13
Manuel Rossi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emanuel Alvaréz. Emanuel Alvaréz finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.40
Luiz Felipe Pontarollo clumsily knocks into Eric Reyes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eric Reyes stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.34
Albert Moore flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Hurtado controls it well on his chest. Pablo Hurtado cuts inside the box! Pablo Hurtado muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Dos Santos Pele.
70.33
Lucio Quinones takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Manuel Rossi reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
71.11
Luciano Sivori makes a simple pass to Alejo Luna. Alejo Luna sees space and advances. Alejo Luna whips in a cross ball towards Emanuel Alvaréz. Emanuel Alvaréz flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
73.20
Johnnie Mitchell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucio Quinones. Lucio Quinones plays the ball forward to Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
78.07
Manuel Lowry threads a neat ball through to Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
81.57
Bruno Aravena threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Escamilla. Eduardo Escamilla flicks a high pass forward. Franco Tapia collects the pass. Franco Tapia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Rafael Signorelli reads it well. Good keeping!
85.39
Bruno Aravena flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Rossi who brings the ball under control. Manuel Rossi makes a simple pass to Emanuel Alvaréz. Emanuel Alvaréz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Signorelli who gathers it comfortably.
87.22
Joseph Gore hits a low pass to Manuel Lowry. Manuel Lowry flicks a high pass forward. Eric Reyes collects the pass. Eric Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Hurtado. Pablo Hurtado whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
28.2%
47.1%
24.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Hurtado of Corinthians Paulista

Match Ratings