Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Mineirão where Cruzeiro play host to Botafogo. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cruzeiro are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Botafogo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matheus Ferreira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cruzeiro are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Botafogo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matheus Ferreira.
0.00
0-0Botafogo kick off and get the first half underway!
3.28
0-0Facundo Sosa comes in with a late challenge on Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro. The referee calls over Facundo Sosa and shows him a yellow card! Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.08
Byron Parker clumsily knocks into Warley Eriberto. Byron Parker is shown the yellow card! Warley Eriberto stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.39
0-0Luiz Fernando Santos makes a simple pass to Nahuel Cardona. Nahuel Cardona shoots from distance but is denied by Franco Flores. Excellent save.
14.44
0-0Yoximar Corona clumsily knocks into Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. The referee warns Yoximar Corona to calm down! Marcos Vinicius Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.30
0-0Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro sees a break and surges forward. Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro advances inside the box! Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.40
0-0Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Nahuel Cardona. Nahuel Cardona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franco Flores who gathers it comfortably.
22.19
Fabio Alves Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro. Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Eduardo Siviglia. Eduardo Siviglia whips in a cross ball towards Nahuel Cardona. Nahuel Cardona heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.36
Byron Parker threads the ball through to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Guillermo Talavera.
27.32
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
36.41
Facundo Sosa takes it forward alone. Facundo Sosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matias Almeida.
42.21
Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro surges forward with the ball. Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Siviglia and advances towards the goal... Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Franco Flores comfortably smothers it!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cruzeiro appear unchanged since the first half. Botafogo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cruzeiro kick off the second half!
47.10
Matias Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro stretches the opposition's defence. Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Marcos Assunçao. Amaral C. Marcos Assunçao directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
51.26
Luiz Fernando Santos threads the ball through to Nahuel Cardona. Nahuel Cardona knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rúben Cribari.
53.33
Luiz Fernando Santos makes a probing pass to Eduardo Siviglia. Eduardo Siviglia rushes past Ian Montes! Some good footwork from Eduardo Siviglia provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.53
Rúben Cribari flicks a high pass forward to Facundo Sosa who brings the ball under control. Facundo Sosa darts forward. Facundo Sosa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.49
0-0Botafogo have made a substitution with Otoniel Osomo replacing Eduardo Siviglia .
61.50
Mauricio Vigil plays the ball forward to Santos B.J. Cardoso. Santos B.J. Cardoso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.56
Matias Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro collects the pass. Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro hits a low pass to Otoniel Osomo. Otoniel Osomo shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
65.48
Facundo Sosa darts forward. Facundo Sosa shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Guillermo Talavera.
66.39
0-0Willington Canales takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Ian Montes tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
71.09
1-0With vision, Ian Montes picks a pass forward to Byron Parker. Byron Parker makes a simple pass to Santos B.J. Cardoso. Santos B.J. Cardoso plays a one-two with Marcos Vinicius Teixeira and rushes in on goal... Santos B.J. Cardoso side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guillermo Talavera with no chance!! Goal for Cruzeiro!
81.35
1-0Facundo Sosa flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira makes a pass forward but Santos B.J. Cardoso is yards offside!
83.38
Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro barges into Facundo Sosa. Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro is given a warning by the referee! Facundo Sosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Matias Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Otoniel Osomo. Otoniel Osomo lofts in a cross ball towards Nahuel Cardona. Nahuel Cardona makes a deft header but somehow Franco Flores manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
25.7%
48.6%
25.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro of Botafogo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Franco Flores (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Raul Pereira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ian Montes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Rúben Cribari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Willington Canales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Vigil (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Facundo Sosa (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Byron Parker (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | João Cavalcante (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcos Vinicius Teixeira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Santos B.J. Cardoso (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Rui Jorginho (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Iago Ferreira (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mateus Iñacio (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Guillermo Talavera (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Yoximar Corona (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Fabio Alves Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matias Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Narcise Olivier Russo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Warley Eriberto (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Luiz Fernando Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Amaral C. Marcos Assunçao (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nahuel Cardona (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eduardo Siviglia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Otoniel Osomo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Lucca Correa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sixto Arevalo (MID) | 0 | |