Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Estádio São Januário where Vasco da Gama play host to Sport Club do Recife in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vasco da Gama and Sport Club do Recife are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sanchez Cribari.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vasco da Gama and Sport Club do Recife are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sanchez Cribari.
0.00
0-0Vasco da Gama kick off!
2.25
0-0Emiliano Gonzalez barges into Thomas Valdano. The referee calls over Emiliano Gonzalez and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Valdano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
3.42
0-0Joaquín Jara knocks the ball to his team mate, Ysrael Cueva. Ysrael Cueva controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
6.10
Luca Rivero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio C. Melo. Sergio C. Melo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Osbaldo Pineida!
10.13
0-0Joaquín Jara barges into Roger Joyce. Joaquín Jara is shown the yellow card! Roger Joyce stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.21
Fernando Fuertes flicks a high pass forward. Cauê Pele controls it well on his chest. Cauê Pele lofts in a cross ball towards Ysrael Cueva. Ysrael Cueva makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Tressor Duarte!
14.32
0-0Luca Rivero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio C. Melo. Sergio C. Melo makes a simple pass to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Salgado but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.34
0-0Roger Joyce flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Salgado collects the pass. Claudio Salgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.03
Roger Joyce kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.59
Joaquín Jara kicks a strong pass forward to Ysrael Cueva. Ysrael Cueva sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Tressor Duarte gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
24.34
Luca Rivero threads a neat ball through to Emiliano Gonzalez. Emiliano Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Salgado controls it well on his chest. Claudio Salgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marzolini. Some silky footwork from Francisco Marzolini provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Osbaldo Pineida reads it well. Great keeping!
26.18
Emiliano Gonzalez surges forward with the ball. Emiliano Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.03
Sergio C. Melo takes it forward alone. Sergio C. Melo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.48
Roberto Carlos Martín pushes up the pitch. Roberto Carlos Martín flicks a high ball forward to Ysrael Cueva who takes it down. Ysrael Cueva whips in a cross ball towards Cauê Pele. Cauê Pele shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Tressor Duarte is on top of it.
42.22
Emiliano Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Salgado who brings the ball under control. Claudio Salgado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Charles Nguyen.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vasco da Gama appear unchanged since the first half. Sport Club do Recife also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sport Club do Recife players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sport Club do Recife get the second half underway!
47.05
Thomas Valdano passes the ball forward to Ysrael Cueva. Ysrael Cueva knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tressor Duarte who gathers it comfortably.
48.57
0-1Enner Martínez flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Valdano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Valdano knocks the ball to his team mate, Ysrael Cueva. Ysrael Cueva whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Hidalgo. Hugo Hidalgo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Tressor Duarte had no chance!! Goal for Sport Club do Recife!
53.41
Enner Martínez makes a simple pass to Joaquín Jara. Joaquín Jara changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joaquín Jara knocks in a cross ball towards Cauê Pele. Cauê Pele connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Tressor Duarte!
54.12
Andrés Faríñez catches Ysrael Cueva on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ysrael Cueva stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.00
Sergio C. Melo hits a low pass to Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Julio Muñoz is offside!
57.27
Pedro Noboa threads the ball through to Emiliano Gonzalez. Emiliano Gonzalez sees Julio Muñoz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julio Muñoz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Osbaldo Pineida who gathers it comfortably.
59.42
0-1Emiliano Gonzalez kicks a strong pass forward to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.47
0-1Sport Club do Recife have made 3 substitutions with Cauã Didi replacing Enner Martínez, Juan Barron replacing Fernando Fuertes and Tiago Hurtado replacing Hugo Hidalgo .
61.49
Joaquín Jara makes a simple pass to Tiago Hurtado. Tiago Hurtado sees Cauê Pele just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Cauê Pele muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Tressor Duarte manages to gather it easily.
63.25
0-1Charles Nguyen clumsily knocks into Julio Muñoz. Charles Nguyen is given a warning by the referee! Julio Muñoz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.59
Roger Joyce clumsily knocks into Joaquín Jara. Roger Joyce is shown the yellow card! Joaquín Jara hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.09
Thomas Valdano sees Tiago Hurtado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tiago Hurtado shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
77.07
Charles Nguyen clumsily knocks into Julio Muñoz. The referee calls over Charles Nguyen again and warns him to calm down! Julio Muñoz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.01
Juan Barron makes a beautiful solo run. Juan Barron lofts in a cross ball towards Cauê Pele. Cauê Pele rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Tressor Duarte had no chance!! Goal for Sport Club do Recife!
84.16
Tiago Hurtado comes in with a late challenge on Luca Rivero. The referee calls over Tiago Hurtado and shows him a yellow card! Luca Rivero stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.32
Roger Joyce receives the ball from a throw-in from Emiliano Gonzalez. Roger Joyce flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Salgado who brings the ball under control. Claudio Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Osbaldo Pineida who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Luca Rivero surges forward with the ball. Luca Rivero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini makes a great pass forward. Claudio Salgado runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
27.4%
47.6%
25%
Scorers
| Hugo Hidalgo 49 Cauê Pele 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cauê Pele of Sport Club do Recife |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tressor Duarte (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Andrés Faríñez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Pedro Noboa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luca Rivero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jon Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roger Joyce (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Sergio C. Melo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Emiliano Gonzalez (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Francisco Marzolini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julio Muñoz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Claudio Salgado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Manuel Chavez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sergio C. Junior (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Uruguay Cardenas (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Osbaldo Pineida (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Roberto Carlos Martín (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Enner Martínez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Charles Nguyen (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Alan Kallman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Thomas Valdano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fernando Fuertes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joaquín Jara (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Hugo Hidalgo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Ysrael Cueva (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Cauê Pele (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Cauã Didi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Juan Barron (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Tiago Hurtado (ATT) | | 5 |