Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio São Januário where Vasco da Gama 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 Vasco da Gama and São Paulo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alves De S. Barbosa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vasco da Gama and São Paulo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alves De S. Barbosa.
0.00
0-0São Paulo kick off and get the match underway!
3.10
0-0Joaquín Zanetti threads the ball through to Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
9.08
0-0Joaquín Zanetti laces a weighted ball forward to Bob Adu. Bob Adu lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Jon Lopez. That should have been a goal!
10.51
0-0Roger Joyce sees Francisco Marzolini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Marzolini lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Salgado. Agustin Murillo comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
12.46
0-0Pedro Noboa threads a neat ball through to Roger Joyce. Roger Joyce makes a simple pass to Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.50
1-0Jon Lopez takes a quick throw-in. Luca Rivero chips the ball to his team mate, Roger Joyce. Roger Joyce chips the ball to his team mate, Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz runs straight at the defence! Julio Muñoz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.07
Mauricio Gil plays the ball forward to Bob Adu. Bob Adu knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron makes a convincing header. The shot is on target but blocked by Pedro Noboa. That should have been a goal!
20.59
Sergio C. Melo passes the ball forward to Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gilbert Carlos Arce who gathers it comfortably.
21.20
1-0Mauricio Gil runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mauricio Gil finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
24.39
Luca Rivero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio C. Melo. Sergio C. Melo flicks a high pass forward to Julio Muñoz who brings the ball under control. Julio Muñoz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gilbert Carlos Arce who gathers it comfortably.
26.41
Simón Figueroa threads a neat ball through to Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
27.20
Christian Figuera flicks a high ball forward to Julio Muñoz who takes it down. Julio Muñoz flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Salgado controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Claudio Salgado shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Vasco da Gama!
30.48
Agustin Murillo surges forward with the ball. Agustin Murillo passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers advances inside the box! Mike Rogers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
32.21
Andrés Faríñez sees Sergio C. Melo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio C. Melo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Delacruz.
33.56
Luca Rivero kicks a strong pass forward to Roger Joyce. Roger Joyce flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Salgado collects the pass. Claudio Salgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.19
Roger Joyce passes the ball forward to Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Delacruz.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vasco da Gama appear unchanged since the first half. São Paulo also appear unchanged since the first half. The São Paulo players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Vasco da Gama kick off and get the second half underway!
53.37
With some swift thinking, Simón Figueroa plays the ball forward to Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Tressor Duarte!
55.13
Christian Figuera threads a neat ball through to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Agustin Murillo.
57.20
Simón Figueroa makes a probing pass to Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron shoots from 25 yards. Tressor Duarte gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
60.55
2-0São Paulo have made a substitution with Luis A. Rivelino replacing Agustin Murillo .
63.08
Mauricio Gil makes a probing pass to Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers shoots from long range but somehow Tressor Duarte manages to keep it out.
65.44
2-0Carlos Betancourt threads the ball through to Mauricio Gil. Mauricio Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bob Adu is offside!
69.33
Christian Figuera kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gilbert Carlos Arce who gathers it comfortably.
71.24
Andrés Faríñez flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio C. Melo. Sergio C. Melo chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
78.41
Roger Joyce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Marzolini. With a superhuman jump, Francisco Marzolini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
79.16
Christian Figuera passes the ball forward to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.48
Roger Joyce knocks the ball forward to Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.43
Mauricio Gil kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers knocks in a cross ball towards Bob Adu. Bob Adu powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bob Adu!
89.46
Rafael Delacruz chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Gil. Mauricio Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Rogers. Luca Rivero comes in with a late challenge on Mike Rogers. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
27.4%
47.6%
25%
Scorers
| Julio Muñoz 14 Claudio Salgado 27 | Bob Adu 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julio Muñoz of Vasco da Gama |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tressor Duarte (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Andrés Faríñez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Noboa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luca Rivero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jon Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roger Joyce (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Christian Figuera (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sergio C. Melo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Marzolini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julio Muñoz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Claudio Salgado (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Emiliano Gonzalez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manuel Chavez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sergio C. Junior (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gilbert Carlos Arce (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simón Figueroa (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bob Adu (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Marcos Veron (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mike Rogers (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Luis A. Rivelino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gordon Moose (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Delio Hernandez (ATT) | 0 | |