Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Estádio Independência where América play host to Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
América are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luiz Gustavo Melo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
América are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luiz Gustavo Melo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and América kick off!
4.44
0-0Daniel Maldonado hacks Nahuel Enriquez from behind! The referee brings Daniel Maldonado to one side and gives him a warning! Nahuel Enriquez runs off the knock.
6.29
0-0Yoshimar Paulo Requena flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.16
0-0With a delightful solo run, Yoshimar Paulo Requena stretches the opposition's defence. Yoshimar Paulo Requena plays a scrappy one-two with Lance Nelson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Yoshimar Paulo Requena tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.26
0-0Igor Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
24.57
Gustavo Careca flicks a high pass forward. Jimmie Adams controls it well on his chest. Jimmie Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Fabricio Cohen. Fabricio Cohen edges inside the box! Fabricio Cohen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
27.23
Tomás Araújo makes a simple pass to Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gustavo Careca.
32.04
Igor Carvalho hits a low pass to Pedro Reyna. Pedro Reyna skips past Matheus Henrique Da Silva! Pedro Reyna cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Pedro Henrique Nocera!
33.15
N. De Araujo Bernhardt flicks a high pass forward. Igor Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Igor Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gustavo Careca.
40.30
Tomás Araújo chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Reyna. Pedro Reyna deftly passes the ball to Rudy Marteli, releasing him through on goal. Rudy Marteli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
44.14
Igor Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
0-1Leandro Teixeira makes a probing pass to Rudy Marteli. Rudy Marteli knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Reyna. Pedro Reyna beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. América appear unchanged since the first half. Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras start the second half!
49.26
Igor Carvalho surges forward with the ball. Igor Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Isaac Didi. Isaac Didi rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Henrique Nocera.
50.54
0-1Corner kick to Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras. Leandro Teixeira plays it short to Nahuel Enriquez. Nahuel Enriquez flicks the ball on with his first touch. Tomás Araújo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
54.18
Yoshimar Paulo Requena knocks the ball to his team mate, Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson plays a one-two with Daniel Maldonado and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Lance Nelson provides some space. He shoots at goal. Leonardo Ferreira gets down and covers it.
55.51
Matias Cardoso knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
57.53
N. De Araujo Bernhardt kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Araújo. Tomás Araújo knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaac Didi. Isaac Didi rushes past Ramón Leyva! Some silky footwork from Isaac Didi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Pedro Henrique Nocera has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.25
Heitor Pele deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaac Didi. Isaac Didi whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Reyna. Pedro Reyna directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Reyna scores for Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras!!
65.23
Jimmie Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.29
Tomás Araújo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaac Didi. Isaac Didi knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Reyna. Pedro Reyna jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Reyna! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
77.20
0-4América have made 2 substitutions with Claudio Ornelas replacing Daniel Maldonado and Rodrigo Pelado replacing Matias Cardoso .
78.26
0-4There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
79.36
0-4Yoshimar Paulo Requena comes in with a late challenge on Tomás Araújo. The referee calls over Yoshimar Paulo Requena and shows him a yellow card! Tomás Araújo runs off the knock.
81.08
Igor Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Reyna who takes it down. Pedro Reyna finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
84.18
Heitor Pele flicks a high pass forward. Rudy Marteli collects the pass. Rudy Marteli lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Reyna. Pedro Reyna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.07
Ramón Leyva sees a break and surges forward. Ramón Leyva threads the ball through to Claudio Ornelas. Claudio Ornelas shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
31.7%
45%
23.3%
Scorers
| Pedro Reyna 45, 60, 66 Isaac Didi 58 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Reyna of Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Henrique Nocera (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gustavo Careca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ramón Gonzales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ramón Leyva (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matheus Henrique Da Silva (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmie Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Yoshimar Paulo Requena (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Matias Cardoso (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lance Nelson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daniel Maldonado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fabricio Cohen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Claudio Ornelas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Pelado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Joaquim Almeida (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Ferreira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nahuel Enriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomás Friedenreich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | N. De Araujo Bernhardt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leandro Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomás Araújo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Igor Carvalho (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Heitor Pele (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rudy Marteli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pedro Reyna (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Isaac Didi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Manuel Asara (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neves Capucho Cardoso (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Ronaldo (MID) | 0 | |