Match Report


CriciúmaCriciúma     São PauloSão Paulo
Cristi AnghelCristi Anghel Will Sully Will Sully
Gabriel AzconaG. Azcona79
G
1captain
G
79Gilbert Carlos ArceG. Carlos Arce
Gianni ValenciaG. Valencia79
D
2
D
75Carlos BetancourtC. Betancourt
Damian ZamoraD. Zamora78
D
3
D
72Rafael DelacruzR. Delacruz
Oscar MendozaO. Mendoza78
D
captain4
D
71Agustin MurilloA. Murillo
Alvaro GonzalesA. Gonzales85
D
5
D
73Sebastian FrancoS. Franco
Servando MartinezS. Martinez83
M
6
M
78Joaquín ZanettiJ. Zanetti
Salvador FierroS. Fierro81
M
7
M
80Mauricio GilM. Gil
Javier CortesJ. Cortes82
M
8
M
77Simón FigueroaS. Figueroa
Brandon OrtizB. Ortiz84
A
9
A
77Bob AduB. Adu
Julio BrooksJ. Brooks78
A
10
A
77Marcos VeronM. Veron
Alvin RamirezA. Ramirez77
A
11
A
74Mike RogersM. Rogers
 
Johnny MeredithJ. Meredith37
D
12
D
72Luis A. RivelinoL. Rivelino
Bernard ArnouxB. Arnoux26
M
13
M
76Gordon MooseG. Moose
Agustin TrevinoA. Trevino69
A
14
A
72Delio HernandezD. Hernandez

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Heriberto Hülse where Criciúma play host to São Paulo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Criciúma and São Paulo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matheus Henrique Fernandes.


0.00
Criciúma kick off!
3.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Joaquín Zanetti laces a weighted ball forward to Bob Adu. Bob Adu finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gabriel Azcona comfortably smothers it!
6.45
Oscar Mendoza kicks a strong pass forward to Salvador Fierro. Salvador Fierro takes it forward alone. Salvador Fierro puts a great ball through. Brandon Ortiz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
8.42
Oscar Mendoza flicks the ball to his team mate, Servando Martinez. Servando Martinez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gilbert Carlos Arce who gathers it comfortably.
15.01
Mauricio Gil catches Salvador Fierro on the ankles. The referee calls over Mauricio Gil and shows him a yellow card! Salvador Fierro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.20
Damian Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Servando Martinez controls it well on his chest. Servando Martinez surges forward with the ball. Servando Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gilbert Carlos Arce. Excellent save.
22.05
Salvador Fierro passes the ball forward to Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks lofts in a cross ball towards Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.01
Damian Zamora threads a neat ball through to Javier Cortes. Javier Cortes passes the ball forward to Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gilbert Carlos Arce who gathers it comfortably.
27.00
Joaquín Zanetti threads a neat ball through to Bob Adu. Bob Adu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Mendoza.
28.30
Carlos Betancourt flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. With a superhuman jump, Marcos Veron connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.18
Javier Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Ortiz collects the pass. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Gilbert Carlos Arce had no chance!! Goal for Criciúma!
36.42
Agustin Murillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simón Figueroa. Seeing a gap ahead, Simón Figueroa plays the ball forward to Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damian Zamora.
45.00
Salvador Fierro knocks the ball forward to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and São Paulo kick off!
49.57
Joaquín Zanetti chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
51.35
Damian Zamora threads a neat ball through to Javier Cortes. Javier Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Agustin Murillo.
54.15
Simón Figueroa threads a neat ball through to Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianni Valencia.
55.35
Servando Martinez makes an attacking run forward. Servando Martinez whips in a cross ball towards Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.27
Damian Zamora advances with the ball. Damian Zamora threads a neat ball through to Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gilbert Carlos Arce who gathers it comfortably.
60.36
Joaquín Zanetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gabriel Azcona.
61.30
Simón Figueroa takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Salvador Fierro gets to the ball and clears it up field.
65.49
Agustin Murillo plays the ball forward to Mauricio Gil. Mauricio Gil passes the ball forward to Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.36
Damian Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Javier Cortes controls it well on his chest. Javier Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
73.12
Servando Martinez flicks a high ball forward to Brandon Ortiz who takes it down. Brandon Ortiz shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Gilbert Carlos Arce.
74.15
Corner kick to Criciúma. Servando Martinez plays it to the far post. Bob Adu reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.49
With some swift thinking, Javier Cortes plays the ball forward to Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gilbert Carlos Arce who gathers it comfortably.
78.35
Mauricio Gil flicks a high pass forward. Bob Adu collects the pass. Bob Adu whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for São Paulo!
83.02
Servando Martinez flicks the ball to his team mate, Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks whips in a cross ball towards Alvin Ramirez. With a superhuman jump, Alvin Ramirez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Gilbert Carlos Arce.
84.35
Servando Martinez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Gilbert Carlos Arce gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
87.24
Javier Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks whips in a cross ball towards Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Criciúma

São Paulo
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
27.6%
44.7%
27.6%

Scorers
Julio Brooks 32
Brandon Ortiz 55
Alvin Ramirez 87
Marcos Veron 28, 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Veron of São Paulo

Match Ratings
1.Gabriel Azcona (GK)
7
2.Gianni Valencia (DEF)
6
3.Damian Zamora (DEF)
7
4.Oscar Mendoza (DEF)
6
5.Alvaro Gonzales (DEF)
6
6.Servando Martinez (MID)
8
7.Salvador Fierro (MID)
7
8.Javier Cortes (MID)
7
9.Brandon Ortiz (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Julio Brooks (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alvin Ramirez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Johnny Meredith (DEF)
0
13.Bernard Arnoux (MID)
0
14.Agustin Trevino (ATT)
0

1.Gilbert Carlos Arce (GK)
7
2.Carlos Betancourt (DEF)
6
3.Rafael Delacruz (DEF)
6
4.Agustin Murillo (DEF)
6
5.Sebastian Franco (DEF)
6
6.Joaquín Zanetti (MID)
6
7.Mauricio Gil (MID)yellow card
6
8.Simón Figueroa (MID)
6
9.Bob Adu (ATT)
7
10.Marcos Veron (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Mike Rogers (ATT)
6
 
12.Luis A. Rivelino (DEF)
0
13.Gordon Moose (MID)
0
14.Delio Hernandez (ATT)
0