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Heavy rain falls from above here at Serra Dourada where Goiás Esporte Clube play host to São Paulo. A crowd of 20,131 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Goiás Esporte Clube are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while São Paulo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luiz Gustavo Lucas.


0.00
Goiás Esporte Clube kick off!
3.37
Luis A. Rivelino flicks a high ball forward to Joaquín Zanetti who takes it down. Joaquín Zanetti kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Leiva who gathers it comfortably.
12.21
Santiago Muniz chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Redondo. Tiago Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.31
Ronald Baroja threads a neat ball through to Tiago Redondo. Tiago Redondo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Gilbert Carlos Arce reads it well. Well saved!
16.33
Luis A. Rivelino darts forward. Luis A. Rivelino runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Luis A. Rivelino runs straight at the defence! Luis A. Rivelino shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
20.12
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.48
Joaquín Zanetti flicks a high pass forward. Brad Schneider controls it well on his chest. Brad Schneider shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
22.18
Emiliano Blanco hits a low pass to Jose Cantu. Jose Cantu plays a one-two with Tiago Redondo and advances towards the goal... Jose Cantu side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
26.52
Mauricio Gil brings the ball forward. Mauricio Gil flicks a high pass forward. Brad Schneider controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Brad Schneider takes a shot at goal. Gabriel Leiva gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
27.38
Simón Figueroa barges into Emiliano Blanco. Simón Figueroa is given a warning by the referee! Emiliano Blanco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.31
Joaquín Zanetti chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers makes a simple pass, allowing Brad Schneider to run into the box. Brad Schneider cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.17
Simón Figueroa threads a neat ball through to Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Marcos Veron through on goal. Marcos Veron shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.09
Mauricio Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Brad Schneider. Brad Schneider knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Leiva who gathers it comfortably.
42.24
Damir Gutiérrez pushes up the pitch. Damir Gutiérrez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brad Schneider. Brad Schneider whips in a cross ball towards Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers connects with a diving header. Santiago Juarez clears it off the line with his head!
44.45
Luis A. Rivelino knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Gil. Mauricio Gil surges forward with the ball. Mauricio Gil shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Joaquín Zanetti flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Veron collects the pass. Marcos Veron whips in a cross ball towards Brad Schneider. Brad Schneider finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Gabriel Leiva has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Goiás Esporte Clube appear unchanged since the first half. São Paulo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Goiás Esporte Clube players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
São Paulo kick off and get the second half underway!
51.20
Tiago Redondo hacks Damir Gutiérrez from behind! The referee calls over Tiago Redondo and warns him to calm down! Damir Gutiérrez runs off the knock.
54.36
Lourenço Rojas sees a break and surges forward. Lourenço Rojas shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.28
Santiago Juarez knocks the ball forward to Ronald Baroja. Ronald Baroja makes a simple pass to Tiago Redondo. Tiago Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.44
Ronald Baroja makes a beautiful solo run. Ronald Baroja whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Siviglia. Bernardo Siviglia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Gilbert Carlos Arce.
61.49
Corner kick to Goiás Esporte Clube. Ronald Baroja chips it to the near post. Gilbert Carlos Arce scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
65.20
Mauricio Gil threads the ball through to Marcos Veron. Marcos Veron plays a quick one-two with Mike Rogers and rushes in on goal... Marcos Veron shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Gabriel Leiva effortlessly gets down and covers it.
69.29
Mauricio Gil makes a simple pass to Mike Rogers. Mike Rogers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Bernhardt.
71.29
Santiago Juarez catches Mike Rogers on the ankles. Santiago Juarez is given a warning by the referee! Mike Rogers stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.39
Emiliano Blanco changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Emiliano Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Redondo. Tiago Redondo powers a header at goal. Gilbert Carlos Arce is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.28
Goiás Esporte Clube have made 3 substitutions with Luís Palacios replacing Carlos Cruz, Ian Cordero replacing Jose Cantu and Fernando Rivera replacing Tiago Redondo .
78.29
Ronald Baroja passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ian Cordero. Ian Cordero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.06
Luís Palacios receives the ball from a throw-in from Santiago Juarez. Luís Palacios makes a simple pass to Ronald Baroja. Ronald Baroja hits a low pass to Ian Cordero. Ian Cordero tries a spectacular long range effort but Gilbert Carlos Arce is on top of it.
81.47
Bernardo Siviglia barges into Damir Gutiérrez. Bernardo Siviglia is warned by the referee! Damir Gutiérrez stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.42
Santiago Muniz flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Rivera controls it well on his chest. Fernando Rivera shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.09
Santiago Muniz flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cordero controls it well on his chest. Ian Cordero knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Rivera. Fernando Rivera directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Sebastian Franco.
86.34
Ronald Baroja takes a quick corner, playing it short to Santiago Juarez. Santiago Juarez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Gilbert Carlos Arce is on top of it.
89.51
Sergio Bernhardt flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Muniz collects the pass. With great vision, Santiago Muniz plays the ball forward to Bernardo Siviglia. Bernardo Siviglia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
25.6%
44.2%
30.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brad Schneider of São Paulo

Match Ratings
1.Gabriel Leiva (GK)
6
2.Sergio Bernhardt (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Cruz (DEF)
6
4.Santiago Juarez (DEF)
7
5.Emiliano Blanco (MID)
7
6.Ronald Baroja (MID)
8
7.Lourenço Rojas (MID)
6
8.Santiago Muniz (MID)
7
9.Jose Cantu (ATT)
6
10.Tiago Redondo (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Bernardo Siviglia (ATT)
7
 
12.Luís Palacios (DEF)
6
13.Ian Cordero (ATT)
6
14.Fernando Rivera (ATT)
6