Match Report


Ceará SCCeará SC     ABCABC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Perry GruenebaumP. Gruenebaum70
G
1
G
52Fabio Alves LeonardoF. Leonardo
Raul AlvesR. Alves68
D
2
D
67Manuel EspinosaM. Espinosa
Bob RamosB. Ramos67
D
3
D
66George PowellG. Powell
Erick AloisioE. Aloisio64
D
4captain
D
64Luis Nazario DíazL. Díaz
Alexandre AthirsonA. Athirson53
D
5
D
64Raul GarrinchaR. Garrincha
Afonso AldairA. Aldair73
M
6
M
65Uriel AcostaU. Acosta
Arthur AllenA. Allen71
M
7
M
58Sergio C. JairzinhoS. Jairzinho
Marcelo NavarroM. Navarro70
M
captain8
M
57Julián CarvajalJ. Carvajal
Dwight JohnsonD. Johnson69
A
9
A
70Rocha A. AlvarézR. Alvaréz
Gabriel NoceraG. Nocera68
A
10
A
64Alex DiasA. Dias
Joaquim IñacioJ. Iñacio63
A
11
A
59João Paulo TeixeiraJ. Teixeira
 
Corey HallC. Hall64
M
12
D
59Paul PowellP. Powell
Johnny AllenJ. Allen62
M
13
A
58Duarte PereiraD. Pereira
Da Conceiao CarvalhoD. Carvalho59
M
14
A
56Nicolas CarecaN. Careca

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Castelão where Ceará SC play host to ABC in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ceará SC and ABC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Barbosa.


0.00
ABC kick off!
2.52
Julián Carvajal threads the ball through to João Paulo Teixeira. João Paulo Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.53
Sergio C. Jairzinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Dias. Alex Dias knocks the ball forward, putting João Paulo Teixeira through on goal. João Paulo Teixeira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
9.15
Afonso Aldair makes a beautiful solo run. Afonso Aldair whips in a cross ball towards Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.40
Uriel Acosta sees Alex Dias in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Dias rushes past Erick Aloisio! Alex Dias comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Perry Gruenebaum is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.11
Uriel Acosta chips the ball to his team mate, João Paulo Teixeira. João Paulo Teixeira cuts inside the box! João Paulo Teixeira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.26
Sergio C. Jairzinho knocks the ball forward to João Paulo Teixeira. João Paulo Teixeira shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
20.01
Afonso Aldair runs straight at the opposition's defence. Afonso Aldair lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Nocera. Gabriel Nocera makes a convincing header. Gabriel Nocera scores for Ceará SC!!
24.30
George Powell catches Arthur Allen on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur Allen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.22
Julián Carvajal chips the ball to his team mate, João Paulo Teixeira. João Paulo Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Rocha A. Alvaréz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.41
Marcelo Navarro makes a probing pass to Dwight Johnson. Dwight Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.01
Marcelo Navarro barges into Uriel Acosta. The referee brings Marcelo Navarro to one side and gives him a warning! Uriel Acosta runs off the knock.
44.01
ABC are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
45.00
Uriel Acosta threads a neat ball through to João Paulo Teixeira. João Paulo Teixeira makes a probing pass between the defence to Alex Dias. Alex Dias takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Perry Gruenebaum manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ceará SC appear unchanged since the first half. ABC also appear unchanged since the first half. The ABC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ceará SC kick off!
51.09
Raul Garrincha chips the ball to his team mate, Uriel Acosta. Uriel Acosta darts forward. Uriel Acosta whips in a cross ball towards Rocha A. Alvaréz. Rocha A. Alvaréz powers a header at goal. Perry Gruenebaum comfortably punches it away to safety.
61.01
George Powell hits a low pass to Uriel Acosta. Uriel Acosta flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Dias. Alex Dias whips in a cross ball towards Rocha A. Alvaréz. Rocha A. Alvaréz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.13
Bob Ramos advances with the ball. Bob Ramos sees a break and surges forward. Bob Ramos shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Fabio Alves Leonardo!
75.39
Bob Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Allen collects the pass. Arthur Allen kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Nocera. Gabriel Nocera shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.08
Afonso Aldair knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Nocera. Gabriel Nocera knocks in a cross ball towards Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.59
Manuel Espinosa receives the ball from a throw-in from Luis Nazario Díaz. Manuel Espinosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Julián Carvajal. Julián Carvajal hits a low pass to Rocha A. Alvaréz. Rocha A. Alvaréz finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ceará SC

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

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
31%
49.3%
19.7%

Scorers
Joaquim Iñacio 9, 83
Gabriel Nocera 20
Alex Dias 12
Rocha A. Alvaréz 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joaquim Iñacio of Ceará SC

Match Ratings