Match Report


Corinthians PaulistaCorinthians Paulista     FlamengoFlamengo
Matthew DomineyMatthew Dominey Maurice Joseph Cole Maurice Joseph Cole
Rafael SignorelliR. Signorelli88
G
captain1
G
87Mario BangueraM. Banguera
Johnnie MitchellJ. Mitchell85
D
2
D
72Gabriel RiveraG. Rivera
Oswaldo ContrerasO. Contreras88
D
3
D
79Tristan NovielloT. Noviello
Joseph GoreJ. Gore80
D
4
D
72Sal BeckermanS. Beckerman
Lucio QuinonesL. Quinones81
M
5
D
76Lucas BatistutaL. Batistuta
Albert MooreA. Moore82
M
6
M
79Andre Da S. PeladoA. Pelado
Andrew ChandlerA. Chandler79
M
7captain
M
79Oscar CaniggiaO. Caniggia
Manuel LowryM. Lowry81
M
8
A
76Henrique FrancoH. Franco
André FarfánA. Farfán87
A
9
A
77Matias CostaM. Costa
Pablo HurtadoP. Hurtado85
A
10
A
76Todd MoralesT. Morales
Eric ReyesE. Reyes82
A
11
A
71Nathan AlvesN. Alves
 
Emiliano OlivaresE. Olivares77
D
12
M
78Derek CarterD. Carter
Ricardo AlexR. Alex78
M
13
M
76Levi BrancoL. Branco
Nahuel MelendezN. Melendez81
A
14
A
69Wade CollinsW. Collins

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Arena Corinthians where Corinthians Paulista play host to Flamengo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Corinthians Paulista are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Flamengo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Siviglia.


0.00
Corinthians Paulista kick off the first half!
3.32
Manuel Lowry sees space and advances. Manuel Lowry whips in a cross ball towards Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes beats his man to it with a header. The ball comes off Lucas Batistuta and the loose ball is cleared up field.
6.34
Sal Beckerman pushes mid-way up the pitch. Sal Beckerman flicks a high pass forward. Todd Morales controls it well on his chest. Todd Morales shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.55
Lucio Quinones flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Hurtado who brings the ball under control. Pablo Hurtado shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
12.35
Albert Moore flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Hurtado. Pablo Hurtado finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
14.39
Tristan Noviello flicks a high pass forward. Andre Da S. Pelado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Da S. Pelado knocks the ball to his team mate, Nathan Alves. Nathan Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
20.38
Showing fabulous composure, Andre Da S. Pelado plays the ball forward to Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco chips the ball to his team mate, Todd Morales. Todd Morales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Rafael Signorelli. What a save!
21.24
Albert Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
28.57
André Farfán comes in with a late challenge on Sal Beckerman. The referee calls over André Farfán and shows him a yellow card! Sal Beckerman runs off the knock.
30.07
Andrew Chandler flicks a high pass forward to Eric Reyes who brings the ball under control. Eric Reyes edges inside the box! Eric Reyes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
34.34
Sal Beckerman kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Da S. Pelado. Andre Da S. Pelado flicks a high pass forward to Henrique Franco who brings the ball under control. Henrique Franco knocks in a cross ball towards Nathan Alves. Nathan Alves makes a convincing header. Rafael Signorelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
36.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Andre Da S. Pelado plays the ball forward to Nathan Alves. Nathan Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Matias Costa. Matias Costa heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Rafael Signorelli. Excellent save.
39.47
Tristan Noviello passes the ball forward to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia knocks the ball to his team mate, Nathan Alves. Nathan Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Matias Costa. Matias Costa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Rafael Signorelli is on top of it.
40.18
Joseph Gore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andrew Chandler. Andrew Chandler passes the ball forward to André Farfán. André Farfán controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
45.00
Andrew Chandler threads a neat ball through to André Farfán. André Farfán knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes makes a deft header but somehow Mario Banguera manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Corinthians Paulista appear unchanged since the first half. Flamengo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Corinthians Paulista players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Flamengo kick off and get the second half underway!
48.58
Oscar Caniggia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matias Costa. Matias Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Rafael Signorelli. What a great pair of hands!
54.49
Andrew Chandler flicks a high pass forward to Eric Reyes who brings the ball under control. Eric Reyes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sal Beckerman.
55.34
Tristan Noviello surges forward with the ball. Tristan Noviello flicks the ball to his team mate, Matias Costa. Matias Costa rushes past Johnnie Mitchell! Matias Costa strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Rafael Signorelli.
56.47
Oscar Caniggia takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Todd Morales. Todd Morales heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Oscar Caniggia shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.58
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.52
André Farfán comes in with a late challenge on Lucas Batistuta. André Farfán is given a warning by the referee! Lucas Batistuta runs off the knock.
61.43
Oscar Caniggia knocks the ball to his team mate, Matias Costa. Matias Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.53
Sal Beckerman pushes mid-way up the pitch. Sal Beckerman flicks a high pass forward. Nathan Alves controls it well on his chest. Nathan Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Matias Costa. Matias Costa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Rafael Signorelli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
78.27
Gabriel Rivera passes the ball forward to Andre Da S. Pelado. Andre Da S. Pelado kicks a strong pass forward to Todd Morales. Todd Morales deftly passes the ball to Henrique Franco, releasing him through on goal. Henrique Franco tries a spectacular strike. Rafael Signorelli easily gets down and covers it.
79.02
Albert Moore flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Hurtado who takes it down. Pablo Hurtado shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Mario Banguera manages to gather it.
83.42
Oscar Caniggia hacks Albert Moore from behind! Oscar Caniggia is shown the yellow card! Albert Moore stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.24
Corinthians Paulista are keeping most of the possession.
85.47
Oswaldo Contreras threads a neat ball through to Albert Moore. Albert Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Mario Banguera!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Corinthians Paulista

Flamengo
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
7
11
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
25%
43.2%
31.8%

Scorers
Todd Morales 6
Henrique Franco 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Signorelli of Corinthians Paulista

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Signorelli (GK)
9
2.Johnnie Mitchell (DEF)
6
3.Oswaldo Contreras (DEF)
6
4.Joseph Gore (DEF)
6
5.Lucio Quinones (MID)
6
6.Albert Moore (MID)
7
7.Andrew Chandler (MID)
6
8.Manuel Lowry (MID)
6
9.André Farfán (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Pablo Hurtado (ATT)
6
11.Eric Reyes (ATT)
7
 
12.Emiliano Olivares (DEF)
0
13.Ricardo Alex (MID)
0
14.Nahuel Melendez (ATT)
0

1.Mario Banguera (GK)
8
2.Gabriel Rivera (DEF)
6
3.Tristan Noviello (DEF)
7
4.Sal Beckerman (DEF)
8
5.Lucas Batistuta (DEF)
6
6.Andre Da S. Pelado (MID)
7
7.Oscar Caniggia (MID)yellow card
6
8.Henrique Franco (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Matias Costa (ATT)
8
10.Todd Morales (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nathan Alves (ATT)
7
 
12.Derek Carter (MID)
0
13.Levi Branco (MID)
0
14.Wade Collins (ATT)
0