Match Report


FlamengoFlamengo     CriciúmaCriciúma
Maurice Joseph ColeMaurice Joseph Cole Cristi Anghel Cristi Anghel
Mario BangueraM. Banguera87
G
1
G
79Gabriel AzconaG. Azcona
Gabriel RiveraG. Rivera72
D
2
D
82Marion GonzalezM. Gonzalez
Tristan NovielloT. Noviello79
D
3
D
78Damian ZamoraD. Zamora
Sal BeckermanS. Beckerman72
D
4captain
D
79John HidalgoJ. Hidalgo
Lucas BatistutaL. Batistuta76
D
5
D
85Alvaro GonzalesA. Gonzales
Andre Da S. PeladoA. Pelado79
M
6
M
83Servando MartinezS. Martinez
Oscar CaniggiaO. Caniggia79
M
7
M
81Salvador FierroS. Fierro
Henrique FrancoH. Franco76
A
8
M
82Javier CortesJ. Cortes
Matias CostaM. Costa77
A
9
A
84Brandon OrtizB. Ortiz
Todd MoralesT. Morales76
A
10
A
78Julio BrooksJ. Brooks
Juan ZambranoJ. Zambrano77
A
captain11
A
77Alvin RamirezA. Ramirez
 
Derek CarterD. Carter78
M
12
D
37Johnny MeredithJ. Meredith
Levi BrancoL. Branco76
M
13
M
26Bernard ArnouxB. Arnoux
Nathan AlvesN. Alves71
A
14
A
69Agustin TrevinoA. Trevino

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Maracanã where Flamengo play host to Criciúma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Flamengo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Criciúma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Ribeiro.


0.00
The first half starts with Flamengo kicking off!
2.23
Servando Martinez flicks a high ball forward to Alvin Ramirez who takes it down. Alvin Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Mario Banguera is on top of it.
3.54
Javier Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.34
Salvador Fierro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Salvador Fierro shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
8.19
Gabriel Rivera threads a neat ball through to Oscar Caniggia. With some swift thinking, Oscar Caniggia plays the ball forward to Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Gabriel Azcona.
9.11
Sal Beckerman sees space and advances. Sal Beckerman sees Juan Zambrano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Zambrano plays the ball forward to Todd Morales who has made a great run into the box. Todd Morales takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.39
Oscar Caniggia makes a simple pass to Todd Morales. Todd Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gabriel Azcona gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
14.05
Oscar Caniggia sees Matias Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matias Costa rushes past John Hidalgo! Matias Costa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.54
Sal Beckerman takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Tristan Noviello. Tristan Noviello makes a beautiful solo run. Tristan Noviello flicks a high pass forward. Henrique Franco controls it well on his chest. Henrique Franco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.52
Oscar Caniggia hacks Salvador Fierro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvador Fierro stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.18
Oscar Caniggia kicks a strong pass forward to Todd Morales. Todd Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.54
Javier Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Rivera.
38.42
Juan Zambrano catches John Hidalgo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Hidalgo stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.01
Salvador Fierro flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Ortiz controls it well on his chest. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Andre Da S. Pelado takes a quick throw-in, which Oscar Caniggia takes on the chest. Oscar Caniggia makes a simple pass to Todd Morales. Todd Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Hidalgo.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Flamengo appear unchanged since the first half. Criciúma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Criciúma players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Criciúma get the second half underway!
49.24
Salvador Fierro passes the ball forward to Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks makes a pass forward but Brandon Ortiz is yards offside!
65.11
Salvador Fierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
66.03
Lucas Batistuta flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Caniggia controls it well on his chest. Oscar Caniggia sees Matias Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matias Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Gabriel Azcona!
69.37
Tristan Noviello passes the ball forward to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia sees Matias Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matias Costa tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
71.36
Oscar Caniggia barges into Salvador Fierro. The referee brings Oscar Caniggia to one side and gives him a warning! Salvador Fierro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.35
Tristan Noviello sees Oscar Caniggia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Caniggia plays the ball forward to Matias Costa. Matias Costa knocks the ball forward, putting Todd Morales through on goal. Some silky footwork from Todd Morales provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Gabriel Azcona is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.29
Marion Gonzalez threads the ball through to Servando Martinez. Servando Martinez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tristan Noviello.
85.06
Servando Martinez decides to run forward with the ball. Servando Martinez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sal Beckerman.
89.36
John Hidalgo sees Salvador Fierro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Salvador Fierro sees Alvin Ramirez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alvin Ramirez advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Alvin Ramirez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Flamengo

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

Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
30%
45%
25%

Scorers
Todd Morales 9, 75
Matias Costa 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Todd Morales of Flamengo

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

1.Gabriel Azcona (GK)
7
2.Marion Gonzalez (DEF)
6
3.Damian Zamora (DEF)
6
4.John Hidalgo (DEF)
6
5.Alvaro Gonzales (DEF)
6
6.Servando Martinez (MID)
6
7.Salvador Fierro (MID)
7
8.Javier Cortes (MID)
6
9.Brandon Ortiz (ATT)
6
10.Julio Brooks (ATT)
6
11.Alvin Ramirez (ATT)
6
 
12.Johnny Meredith (DEF)
0
13.Bernard Arnoux (MID)
0
14.Agustin Trevino (ATT)
0