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Heavy rain falls from above here at Serra Dourada where Goiás Esporte Clube play host to Avaí FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Goiás Esporte Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Avaí FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Otávio Paganin.


0.00
The first half starts with Goiás Esporte Clube kicking off!
3.54
Xavier Carbajal chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Esterilla. Arturo Esterilla sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.07
Emiliano Blanco barges into Russell Chandler. Emiliano Blanco is warned by the referee! Russell Chandler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.11
Carlos Correa comes in with a late challenge on Santiago Muniz. Carlos Correa is shown the yellow card! Santiago Muniz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.29
Russell Chandler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Esterilla. Arturo Esterilla whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Bilica. Alessandro Bilica powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.49
Emiliano Blanco barges into Russell Chandler. The referee brings Emiliano Blanco to one side and gives him another warning! Russell Chandler is taking some rough treatment out there!
22.59
Augusto Hugo flicks a high ball forward to Xavier Carbajal who takes it down. Xavier Carbajal passes the ball forward to Cauã Siviglia. Cauã Siviglia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
24.19
Adalberto Tapia clumsily knocks into Lourenço Rojas. Adalberto Tapia is warned by the referee! Lourenço Rojas stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.22
Emiliano Blanco takes it forward alone. Emiliano Blanco shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.42
Xavier Carbajal knocks the ball forward to Arturo Esterilla. Arturo Esterilla finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.10
Xavier Carbajal takes a long throw-in. Russell Chandler flicks the ball to his team mate, Cauã Siviglia. Cauã Siviglia plays a one-two with Arturo Esterilla and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Cauã Siviglia provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Luís Palacios makes a simple pass to Lourenço Rojas. Lourenço Rojas threads a neat ball through to Fernando Rivera. Fernando Rivera shoots from 20 yards. Diego Alberto Gutiérrez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Goiás Esporte Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Avaí FC have changed their lineup with Filipe Davila replacing Cauã Siviglia. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Avaí FC kick off the second half!
47.26
Adalberto Tapia flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Esterilla who takes it down. Arturo Esterilla controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
49.30
Lourenço Rojas flicks a high ball forward to Ian Cordero who takes it down. Ian Cordero knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Cantu. Jose Cantu finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Diego Alberto Gutiérrez with no chance!! Goal for Goiás Esporte Clube!
53.48
Oswaldo Contreras flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Carbajal collects the pass. Xavier Carbajal knocks the ball forward to Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Bilica controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alessandro Bilica makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
57.04
Emiliano Blanco flicks a high ball forward to Jose Cantu who takes it down. Jose Cantu shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Diego Alberto Gutiérrez!
59.11
Santiago Juarez makes a probing pass to Emiliano Blanco. Seeing a gap ahead, Emiliano Blanco plays the ball forward to Ian Cordero. Ian Cordero lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Rivera. Fernando Rivera jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
60.52
Avaí FC have made 2 substitutions with Nathan Murphy replacing Augusto Hugo and Matías Leiva replacing Adalberto Tapia .
63.00
Russell Chandler makes an attacking run forward. Russell Chandler shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.28
Emiliano Blanco sees a break and surges forward. Emiliano Blanco rushes past Amaral C. Gónzalez! Some superb footwork from Emiliano Blanco provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Diego Alberto Gutiérrez.
71.28
Russell Chandler brings the ball forward. Russell Chandler lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Esterilla. Arturo Esterilla directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Gabriel Leiva had no chance!! Goal for Avaí FC!
78.01
Santiago Muniz catches Carlos Correa on the ankles. The referee calls over Santiago Muniz and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Correa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.03
Luís Palacios deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Blanco. Emiliano Blanco hits a low pass to Jose Cantu. Jose Cantu finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Diego Alberto Gutiérrez. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
25.4%
47.9%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Esterilla of Avaí FC

Match Ratings