Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Serra Dourada where Goiás Esporte Clube play host to América. A crowd of 19,129 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Goiás Esporte Clube are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while América appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sanchez Cribari.
The pitch is in good condition.
Goiás Esporte Clube are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while América appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sanchez Cribari.
0.00
0-0América get the match underway!
3.30
1-0Ronald Baroja deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Siviglia. Bernardo Siviglia whips in a cross ball towards Jose Cantu. Jose Cantu rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.11
1-0Yoshimar Paulo Requena passes the ball forward to Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gabriel Leiva manages to gather it comfortably.
14.16
Emiliano Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernardo Siviglia. Bernardo Siviglia tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Pedro Henrique Nocera!
16.32
1-0Sergio Bernhardt makes a simple pass to Ronald Baroja. Ronald Baroja chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Cantu. Jose Cantu shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.49
1-0Ronald Baroja chips the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Siviglia. Bernardo Siviglia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.12
1-0Jesus Villanueva sees a break and surges forward. Jesus Villanueva runs straight at the defence! Jesus Villanueva rockets a shot on goal. Ramón Leyva steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
22.16
Matias Cardoso passes the ball forward to Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson rushes past Santiago Juarez! Lance Nelson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gabriel Leiva is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.22
Jimmie Adams threads a neat ball through to Fabricio Cohen. Fabricio Cohen cuts inside the box! Fabricio Cohen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.01
Sergio Bernhardt hits a low pass to Jesus Villanueva. Jesus Villanueva passes the ball forward to Tiago Redondo. Tiago Redondo shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
36.28
Gustavo Careca makes a probing pass to Matias Cardoso. Matias Cardoso threads a neat ball through to Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Ronald Baroja runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ronald Baroja advances inside the box! Ronald Baroja comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Goiás Esporte Clube appear unchanged since the first half. América also appear unchanged since the first half. The Goiás Esporte Clube players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Goiás Esporte Clube get the second half underway!
49.03
Emiliano Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernardo Siviglia. Bernardo Siviglia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Pedro Henrique Nocera gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
55.20
Jesus Villanueva flicks a high pass forward. Jose Cantu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Cantu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ramón Leyva.
60.34
1-2Goiás Esporte Clube have made a substitution with Lourenço Rojas replacing Jesus Villanueva .
71.50
Ronald Baroja kicks a strong pass forward to Bernardo Siviglia. Bernardo Siviglia lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Cantu. Jose Cantu whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.53
Goiás Esporte Clube have made 2 substitutions with Fernando Rivera replacing Bernardo Siviglia and Ian Cordero replacing Tiago Redondo .
81.54
Ronald Baroja flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Cantu. Jose Cantu shoots from distance but it is miles over!
84.11
1-2América are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
89.56
Emiliano Blanco chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Cordero. Ian Cordero controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Fernando Rivera through on goal. Fernando Rivera side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ramón Leyva.
90.00
Santiago Juarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Muniz. Santiago Muniz surges forward with the ball. Santiago Muniz knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Rivera. Fernando Rivera gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Pedro Henrique Nocera manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
20.8%
45.8%
33.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lance Nelson of América |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gabriel Leiva (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sergio Bernhardt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Cruz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Santiago Juarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Emiliano Blanco (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jesus Villanueva (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ronald Baroja (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Santiago Muniz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Cantu (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Tiago Redondo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bernardo Siviglia (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Lourenço Rojas (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Fernando Rivera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ian Cordero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Pedro Henrique Nocera (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ramón Leyva (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ramón Gonzales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gustavo Careca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claudio Ornelas (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jimmie Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Yoshimar Paulo Requena (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matias Cardoso (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Lance Nelson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Daniel Maldonado (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Fabricio Cohen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joaquim Oliveira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Pelado (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joaquim Almeida (DEF) | 0 | |