Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio São Januário where Vasco da Gama play host to Criciúma. A crowd of 19,780 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vasco da Gama and Criciúma are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Barbosa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vasco da Gama and Criciúma are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Barbosa.
0.00
0-0Vasco da Gama start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.32
0-0Pedro Noboa flicks a high ball forward to Christian Figuera who takes it down. Christian Figuera sees Francisco Marzolini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Marzolini lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
3.59
0-1Salvador Fierro chips the ball to his team mate, Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.06
0-1Chester Ramirez flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Careca who takes it down. Antonio Careca whips in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.24
Javier Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez shoots from outside the area but somehow Tressor Duarte manages to keep it out.
16.57
Chester Ramirez flicks a high pass forward to Alvin Ramirez who brings the ball under control. Alvin Ramirez shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
18.27
Christian Figuera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of 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 but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.51
0-1With great vision, Oscar Mendoza plays the ball forward to Salvador Fierro. Salvador Fierro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Salvador Fierro plays a scrappy one-two with Alvin Ramirez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Luca Rivero barges into Salvador Fierro. Penalty not given!!
24.21
Sergio C. Melo darts forward. Sergio C. Melo whips in a cross ball towards Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
26.22
0-1Andrés Faríñez hacks Alvin Ramirez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alvin Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.53
0-1Sergio C. Melo makes an attacking run forward. Sergio C. Melo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damian Zamora.
36.37
0-1Sergio C. Melo makes a beautiful solo run. Sergio C. Melo lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Muñoz. Damian Zamora hacks Julio Muñoz from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
38.10
Christian Figuera sees space and advances. Christian Figuera threads a neat ball through to Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz rockets a shot on goal. Gabriel Azcona gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
42.23
With a delightful solo run, Christian Figuera stretches the opposition's defence. Christian Figuera shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.02
Javier Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks lofts in a cross ball towards Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alvin Ramirez scores for Criciúma!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vasco da Gama appear unchanged since the first half. Criciúma also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Criciúma kicking off!
47.09
Christian Figuera flicks the ball to his team mate, Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Gabriel Azcona. Excellent save.
48.07
Sergio C. Melo knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.03
Pedro Noboa makes a strong solo run forward. Pedro Noboa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Salgado. Claudio Salgado directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.02
Roger Joyce decides to run forward with the ball. Roger Joyce shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Gabriel Azcona!
63.29
1-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
65.22
Salvador Fierro sees a break and surges forward. Salvador Fierro makes a probing pass between the defence to Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Tressor Duarte had no chance!! Goal for Criciúma!
69.37
Christian Figuera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julio Muñoz. Julio Muñoz skips past Gianni Valencia! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Julio Muñoz provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Gabriel Azcona gets down and covers it.
72.29
Roger Joyce chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marzolini. Francisco Marzolini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Mendoza.
78.02
Salvador Fierro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Salvador Fierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.02
Salvador Fierro kicks a strong pass forward to Alvin Ramirez. Alvin Ramirez runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Alvin Ramirez provides some space. He shoots at goal. Tressor Duarte easily gets down and covers it.
83.34
Damian Zamora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chester Ramirez. Chester Ramirez makes an attacking run forward. Chester Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Criciúma!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
23.7%
47.4%
28.9%
Scorers
| Claudio Salgado 51 | Antonio Careca 4, 83 Alvin Ramirez 44, 65 Julio Brooks 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alvin Ramirez of Criciúma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tressor Duarte (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andrés Faríñez (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Pedro Noboa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luca Rivero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jon Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roger Joyce (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christian Figuera (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sergio C. Melo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Francisco Marzolini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julio Muñoz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Claudio Salgado (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Emiliano Gonzalez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manuel Chavez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sergio C. Junior (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gabriel Azcona (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gianni Valencia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Damian Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar Mendoza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alvaro Gonzales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Chester Ramirez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Salvador Fierro (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Javier Cortes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Careca (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Julio Brooks (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Alvin Ramirez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Johnny Meredith (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bernard Arnoux (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paquito Pacheco (ATT) | 0 | |