Match Report


São PauloSão Paulo     Ceará SCCeará SC
Will SullyWill Sully Computer Player Computer Player
Gilbert Carlos ArceG. Carlos Arce79
G
captain1
G
70Perry GruenebaumP. Gruenebaum
Carlos BetancourtC. Betancourt75
D
2
D
68Raul AlvesR. Alves
Luis A. RivelinoL. Rivelino72
D
3
D
67Bob RamosB. Ramos
Damir GutiérrezD. Gutiérrez71
D
4
D
64Erick AloisioE. Aloisio
Sebastian FrancoS. Franco73
D
5
D
53Alexandre AthirsonA. Athirson
Joaquín ZanettiJ. Zanetti78
M
6
M
73Afonso AldairA. Aldair
Mauricio GilM. Gil80
M
7
M
71Arthur AllenA. Allen
Gordon MooseG. Moose76
M
8captain
M
70Marcelo NavarroM. Navarro
Bob AduB. Adu77
A
9
A
69Dwight JohnsonD. Johnson
Brad SchneiderB. Schneider71
A
10
A
68Gabriel NoceraG. Nocera
Mike RogersM. Rogers74
A
11
A
63Joaquim IñacioJ. Iñacio
 
Agustin MurilloA. Murillo71
D
12
M
64Corey HallC. Hall
Simón FigueroaS. Figueroa77
M
13
M
62Johnny AllenJ. Allen
Marcos VeronM. Veron77
A
14
M
59Da Conceiao CarvalhoD. Carvalho

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Morumbi where São Paulo play host to Ceará SC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both São Paulo and Ceará SC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Joaquim Rai.


0.00
São Paulo start the match!
2.51
Mauricio Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Brad Schneider. Brad Schneider threads the ball through into the box. Mike Rogers shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
12.19
Carlos Betancourt kicks a strong pass forward to Gordon Moose. Gordon Moose darts forward. Gordon Moose tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.22
Carlos Betancourt flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Gil makes a probing pass to Brad Schneider. Brad Schneider tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
15.48
Damir Gutiérrez threads a neat ball through to Gordon Moose. Gordon Moose flicks a high pass forward to Brad Schneider who brings the ball under control. Brad Schneider kicks a strong pass forward to Bob Adu but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.14
Marcelo Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.19
Gordon Moose flicks a high ball forward to Bob Adu who takes it down. Bob Adu knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Perry Gruenebaum reads it well. Nice keeping!
21.36
Gordon Moose threads the ball through to Brad Schneider. Brad Schneider whips in a cross ball towards Bob Adu. Bob Adu rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Perry Gruenebaum manages to gather it.
22.15
Mauricio Gil advances with the ball. Mauricio Gil skips past Erick Aloisio! Mauricio Gil tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.49
Raul Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Navarro. Marcelo Navarro makes a simple pass to Dwight Johnson. Dwight Johnson shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.02
Gordon Moose passes the ball forward to Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
33.26
Luis A. Rivelino knocks the ball forward to Gordon Moose. Gordon Moose flicks a high pass forward to Bob Adu who brings the ball under control. Bob Adu knocks in a cross ball towards Brad Schneider. Brad Schneider is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Perry Gruenebaum comfortably punches it away to safety.
34.29
Arthur Allen takes it forward alone. Arthur Allen plays a one-two with Gabriel Nocera and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Arthur Allen provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.53
Damir Gutiérrez pushes up the pitch. Damir Gutiérrez takes it forward alone. Damir Gutiérrez lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers powers a header at goal but is denied by Perry Gruenebaum. Excellent save.
40.10
Joaquín Zanetti runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joaquín Zanetti tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. São Paulo are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
42.52
Carlos Betancourt flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Zanetti controls it well on his chest. Joaquín Zanetti chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
44.44
São Paulo are in full control of this game.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. São Paulo have changed their lineup with Simón Figueroa replacing Gordon Moose. Ceará SC appear unchanged since the first half. The São Paulo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ceará SC kick off!
49.46
Arthur Allen makes a beautiful solo run. Arthur Allen knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Nocera. Gabriel Nocera finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
51.51
Marcelo Navarro barges into Joaquín Zanetti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joaquín Zanetti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.57
Simón Figueroa flicks a high pass forward to Brad Schneider who brings the ball under control. Brad Schneider makes a pass forward but Mike Rogers is yards offside!
54.02
São Paulo are in full control of this game.
59.49
Marcelo Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.56
São Paulo have made a substitution with Marcos Veron replacing Brad Schneider .
61.61
Luis A. Rivelino decides to run forward with the ball. Luis A. Rivelino flicks a high pass forward. Bob Adu collects the pass. Bob Adu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bob Ramos.
63.02
Simón Figueroa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simón Figueroa knocks in a cross ball towards Bob Adu. Bob Adu knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
65.33
With some swift thinking, Mauricio Gil plays the ball forward to Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
66.53
Marcelo Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Nocera. Gabriel Nocera lofts in a cross ball towards Dwight Johnson. With a superhuman jump, Dwight Johnson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.29
Damir Gutiérrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Gil. Mauricio Gil changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
71.45
Afonso Aldair clumsily knocks into Simón Figueroa. Afonso Aldair is given a warning by the referee! Simón Figueroa runs off the knock.
73.14
Mauricio Gil threads a neat ball through to Bob Adu. Bob Adu knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
78.23
Joaquín Zanetti sees Mike Rogers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Rogers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.03
Carlos Betancourt passes the ball forward to Joaquín Zanetti. Seeing a gap ahead, Joaquín Zanetti plays the ball forward to Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron lofts in a cross ball towards Bob Adu. Bob Adu makes a looping header on goal but Perry Gruenebaum is on top of it.
87.44
Luis A. Rivelino makes a simple pass to Joaquín Zanetti. With vision, Joaquín Zanetti plays the ball forward to Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Perry Gruenebaum. Excellent save.
89.34
Joaquín Zanetti flicks a high pass forward. Bob Adu collects the pass. Bob Adu lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Damir Gutiérrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Gil. Mauricio Gil flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Veron controls it well on his chest. Marcos Veron whips in a cross ball towards Bob Adu. Bob Adu makes a looping header on goal but Perry Gruenebaum is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

São Paulo

Ceará SC
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
12
3
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70%
30%
Play Area
22.2%
41.1%
36.7%

Scorers
Mike Rogers 3
Mauricio Gil 22
Dwight Johnson 26
Arthur Allen 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Gil of São Paulo

Match Ratings
1.Gilbert Carlos Arce (GK)
6
2.Carlos Betancourt (DEF)
6
3.Luis A. Rivelino (DEF)
6
4.Damir Gutiérrez (DEF)
7
5.Sebastian Franco (DEF)
6
6.Joaquín Zanetti (MID)
7
7.Mauricio Gil (MID)goal scored
9
8.Gordon Moose (MID)
7
9.Bob Adu (ATT)
7
10.Brad Schneider (ATT)
6
11.Mike Rogers (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Agustin Murillo (DEF)
0
13.Simón Figueroa (MID)
6
14.Marcos Veron (ATT)
6

1.Perry Gruenebaum (GK)
9
2.Raul Alves (DEF)
6
3.Bob Ramos (DEF)
6
4.Erick Aloisio (DEF)
6
5.Alexandre Athirson (DEF)
6
6.Afonso Aldair (MID)
5
7.Arthur Allen (MID)goal scored
8
8.Marcelo Navarro (MID)yellow card
6
9.Dwight Johnson (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Gabriel Nocera (ATT)
6
11.Joaquim Iñacio (ATT)
6
 
12.Corey Hall (MID)
0
13.Johnny Allen (MID)
0
14.Da Conceiao Carvalho (MID)
0