Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Arena Joinville where Joinville Esporte Clube play host to Corinthians Paulista. A crowd of 18,906 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Joinville Esporte Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Corinthians Paulista appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Siviglia.


0.00
Joinville Esporte Clube start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.24
Oswaldo Contreras breaks forward. Oswaldo Contreras knocks the ball to his team mate, André Farfán. André Farfán knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to William Hall who gathers it comfortably.
10.34
Manuel Lowry runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Manuel Lowry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.20
Joseph Gore knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucio Quinones. Lucio Quinones deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes shoots from distance but it is tipped over by William Hall.
15.56
Lucio Quinones takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Francisco Amauri comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
27.49
Gabriel González sees Nicolás Romo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolás Romo knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Tostao. Hugo Tostao flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
28.14
Francisco Amauri kicks a strong pass forward to Otoniel Ventura. Otoniel Ventura advances with the ball. Otoniel Ventura rushes past Johnnie Mitchell! Otoniel Ventura muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Joinville Esporte Clube!
32.18
Andrew Chandler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow William Hall manages to keep it out.
38.42
Oswaldo Contreras flicks a high pass forward. Andrew Chandler collects the pass. Andrew Chandler threads the ball through to Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.31
Oswaldo Contreras knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucio Quinones. Lucio Quinones plays the ball forward to Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes cuts inside the box! Eric Reyes tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from William Hall.
40.31
Manuel Lowry makes a probing pass to André Farfán. André Farfán whips in a cross ball towards Nahuel Melendez. Nahuel Melendez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by William Hall!
45.00
Andrew Chandler makes a beautiful solo run. Andrew Chandler shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Joinville Esporte Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Corinthians Paulista also appear unchanged since the first half. The Corinthians Paulista players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Corinthians Paulista kicking off!
49.14
Bernardo Barrios makes a simple pass to Hugo Tostao. Hugo Tostao shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
51.25
With some swift thinking, Otoniel Ventura plays the ball forward to Virgil Gruenebaum. Virgil Gruenebaum shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
54.58
Gabriel González flicks a high pass forward. Nicolás Romo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolás Romo whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Tostao. Hugo Tostao makes a deft header. It's there!! Rafael Signorelli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.45
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
63.16
Gabriel González knocks the ball forward to Virgil Gruenebaum. Virgil Gruenebaum plays a quick one-two with Nicolás Romo and rushes in on goal... Virgil Gruenebaum side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
65.01
Bernardo Barrios threads a neat ball through to Hugo Tostao. Hugo Tostao shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.09
Albert Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.34
Albert Moore brings the ball forward. Albert Moore shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
77.45
Albert Moore passes the ball forward to Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Melendez. Matías Escobar catches Nahuel Melendez on the ankles. Nahuel Melendez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
87.38
Gabriel González barges into Albert Moore. The referee calls over Gabriel González and warns him to calm down! Albert Moore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
29.7%
45.9%
24.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Otoniel Ventura of Joinville Esporte Clube

Match Ratings
1.William Hall (GK)
8
2.Gustavo Reyna (DEF)
6
3.Francisco Amauri (DEF)
7
4.Matías Escobar (DEF)
7
5.Mateo Batistuta (DEF)
6
6.Otoniel Ventura (MID)goal scored
9
7.Bernardo Barrios (MID)
6
8.Gabriel González (MID)
6
9.Virgil Gruenebaum (ATT)
6
10.Hugo Tostao (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Nicolás Romo (ATT)
7
 
12.Dale Stewart (DEF)
0
13.Derrick Ferrari (ATT)
0
14.Thomas Leal (MID)
0

1.Rafael Signorelli (GK)
7
2.Johnnie Mitchell (DEF)
6
3.Oswaldo Contreras (DEF)
7
4.Joseph Gore (DEF)
6
5.Lucio Quinones (MID)
6
6.Albert Moore (MID)
7
7.Andrew Chandler (MID)
7
8.Manuel Lowry (MID)
7
9.Nahuel Melendez (ATT)
6
10.André Farfán (ATT)
6
11.Eric Reyes (ATT)
7
 
12.Emiliano Olivares (DEF)
0
13.Ricardo Alex (MID)
0
14.Cesar Zico (ATT)
0