Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Arena do Grêmio where Grêmio play host to América. A crowd of 18,819 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Grêmio and América are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matheus Henrique Fernandes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Grêmio and América are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matheus Henrique Fernandes.
0.00
0-0América get the match underway!
3.10
0-0Oscar Ustruck flicks a high pass forward to Benjamín Bassedas who brings the ball under control. Benjamín Bassedas threads a neat ball through to Daniel Fuentes. Daniel Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs powers a header at goal. Pedro Henrique Nocera manages to gather it easily.
4.57
1-0Juan Pablo Solano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Renato Almeida. Renato Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Suggs. With a superhuman jump, Anthony Suggs connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.43
1-0Agustin Barajas hits a low pass to Benjamín Bassedas. Benjamín Bassedas knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Fuentes. Daniel Fuentes shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.39
1-0Patricio Delgado knocks the ball forward to Juan Pablo Solano. Juan Pablo Solano makes a probing pass to Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.20
Matias Cardoso surges forward with the ball. Matias Cardoso threads a neat ball through to Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.03
1-1Ramón Gonzales comes in with a late challenge on Benjamín Bassedas. The referee calls over Ramón Gonzales and shows him a yellow card! Benjamín Bassedas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.13
Santiago Leonardo sees Daniel Fuentes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Fuentes skips past Ramón Gonzales! Daniel Fuentes tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Pedro Henrique Nocera manages to gather it effortlessly.
30.53
Nuno Barragan sees Juan Pablo Solano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Pablo Solano threads the ball through to Renato Almeida. Renato Almeida plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Fuentes and advances towards the goal... Renato Almeida comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
36.11
Santiago Leonardo passes the ball forward to Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs shoots from distance but somehow Pedro Henrique Nocera manages to keep it out.
38.59
1-1Ramón Leyva hacks Daniel Fuentes from behind! The referee warns Ramón Leyva to calm down! Daniel Fuentes stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.59
1-1Free kick to Grêmio just outside the area...
40.07
Anthony Suggs takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grêmio appear unchanged since the first half. América also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Grêmio get the second half underway!
47.08
Lance Nelson hacks Nuno Barragan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Barragan stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.12
Benjamín Bassedas knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs knocks in a cross ball towards Renato Almeida. With a superhuman jump, Renato Almeida connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Pedro Henrique Nocera.
49.38
1-1Juan Pablo Solano takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Santiago Leonardo shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
57.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Oscar Ustruck plays the ball forward to Benjamín Bassedas. With great vision, Benjamín Bassedas plays the ball forward to Daniel Fuentes. Daniel Fuentes lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Suggs. Anthony Suggs heads the ball goalwards but Pedro Henrique Nocera is on top of his game. Good save!
60.26
1-1Grêmio have made a substitution with Nelson Cabrera replacing Juan Pablo Solano .
61.35
With great vision, Oscar Ustruck plays the ball forward to Santiago Leonardo. Santiago Leonardo decides to run forward with the ball. Santiago Leonardo edges inside the box! Santiago Leonardo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.35
Nelson Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Renato Almeida collects the pass. Renato Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Fuentes. Daniel Fuentes makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.15
Nelson Cabrera catches Jimmie Adams on the ankles. Nelson Cabrera is shown the yellow card! Jimmie Adams stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.45
3-1With great vision, Jimmie Adams plays the ball forward to Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson skips past Agustin Barajas! Lance Nelson rockets a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Agustin Barajas.
74.43
It's a corner kick which Fabricio Cohen takes quickly, playing the ball short to Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but is blocked by Patricio Delgado.
77.02
América have made 2 substitutions with Joaquim Oliveira replacing Daniel Maldonado and Matheus Henrique Da Silva replacing N. De Araujo Paganin .
78.03
Jimmie Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabricio Cohen. Fabricio Cohen knocks in a cross ball towards Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
83.33
Santiago Leonardo flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Fuentes comfortably collects the pass. Daniel Fuentes shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
23.1%
43.1%
33.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Santiago Leonardo of Grêmio |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gonçalo Santiago (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Agustin Barajas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nuno Barragan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar Ustruck (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Patricio Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Santiago Leonardo (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Benjamín Bassedas (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan Pablo Solano (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Renato Almeida (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Daniel Fuentes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Anthony Suggs (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Luis Korb (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diego Salgado (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nelson Cabrera (MID) |  | 6 |
| 1. | Pedro Henrique Nocera (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ramón Leyva (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ramón Gonzales (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Gustavo Careca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claudio Ornelas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmie Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matias Cardoso (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | N. De Araujo Paganin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lance Nelson (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Daniel Maldonado (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Fabricio Cohen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joaquim Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matheus Henrique Da Silva (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Pelado (ATT) | 0 | |