Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ilha do Retiro where Sport Club do Recife play host to Internacional. A crowd of 19,226 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sport Club do Recife are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Internacional appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Fernandez.


0.00
Sport Club do Recife kick off!
3.26
Charles Nguyen knocks the ball forward to Fernando Fuertes. Fernando Fuertes makes a probing pass to Cauê Pele. Cauê Pele makes a simple pass, allowing Ysrael Cueva to run into the box. Ysrael Cueva shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Martins Alberto manages to keep it out.
4.08
Jerome Reed catches Tiago Hurtado on the ankles. Jerome Reed is warned by the referee! Tiago Hurtado stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.40
Jerry Alesci flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Suárez collects the pass. Gabriel Suárez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alessandro Paquito.
16.53
Charles Nguyen kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Fuertes. Fernando Fuertes threads a neat ball through to Ysrael Cueva. Ysrael Cueva knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Hurtado. With a superhuman jump, Tiago Hurtado connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
20.33
Alessandro Paquito sees Fernando Fuertes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Fuertes passes the ball forward to Cauê Pele. Cauê Pele shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
21.32
Juan Barron flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Hurtado collects the pass. Tiago Hurtado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
22.16
Alan Kallman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fuertes. Fernando Fuertes flicks a high pass forward. Ysrael Cueva controls it well on his chest. Ysrael Cueva shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
26.24
Juan Barron threads a neat ball through to Cauê Pele. Cauê Pele edges inside the box! Cauê Pele muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.01
Charles Nguyen threads the ball through to Joao Batista Díaz. Joao Batista Díaz sees Tiago Hurtado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tiago Hurtado shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
32.09
Juan Barron knocks the ball forward to Ysrael Cueva. Ysrael Cueva knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martins Alberto who gathers it comfortably.
33.59
Jerry Alesci chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Osbaldo Pineida manages to keep it out.
38.05
Charles Nguyen flicks a high pass forward. Joao Batista Díaz collects the pass. Joao Batista Díaz passes the ball forward to Cauê Pele. Cauê Pele whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Hurtado. Tiago Hurtado heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
39.20
Mauricio Arca passes the ball forward to Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
40.36
Mauricio Arca flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Suárez collects the pass. Gabriel Suárez shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
44.38
Esteban Vera flicks a high pass forward. Jerry Alesci collects the pass. Jerry Alesci makes a simple pass to Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade powers a header at goal but Osbaldo Pineida is on top of it.
45.00
Esteban Vera knocks the ball forward to Dos Santos Aloisio. Dos Santos Aloisio threads a neat ball through to Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gustavo Garcia!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sport Club do Recife appear unchanged since the first half. Internacional also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Internacional kick off!
48.41
Juan Barron surges forward with the ball. Juan Barron tries a spectacular long range effort. Juan Barron scores for Sport Club do Recife!!
53.39
Carlos Vásquez darts forward. Carlos Vásquez sees Andres Andrade in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.23
Dos Santos Aloisio clumsily knocks into Joao Batista Díaz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joao Batista Díaz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.51
Juan Barron makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cauê Pele. Cauê Pele controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Martins Alberto manages to keep it out.
59.09
Dos Santos Aloisio chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
60.17
Sport Club do Recife have made 2 substitutions with Cauã Didi replacing Roberto Carlos Martín and Guilherme Zapata replacing Ysrael Cueva .
61.18
Fernando Fuertes takes it forward alone. Fernando Fuertes makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Guilherme Zapata. Some good footwork from Guilherme Zapata provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
65.41
Cauã Didi flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Fuertes who brings the ball under control. Fernando Fuertes flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Zapata who takes it down. Guilherme Zapata shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.14
Gabriel Suárez hacks Alan Kallman from behind! Gabriel Suárez is warned by the referee! Alan Kallman stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.41
Joao Batista Díaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Hurtado. Tiago Hurtado shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.36
Esteban Vera comes in with a high challenge, catching Cauê Pele with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Cauê Pele stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.48
Jerry Alesci flicks a high pass forward. Andres Andrade holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andres Andrade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.32
Fernando Fuertes plays the ball forward to Tiago Hurtado. Tiago Hurtado shoots from long range. Martins Alberto is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.20
Gustavo Garcia hits a low pass to Dos Santos Aloisio. Dos Santos Aloisio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alessandro Paquito.
87.03
Jerry Alesci hits a low pass to Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Charles Nguyen.
89.32
Fernando Fuertes comes in with a late challenge on Jerry Alesci. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jerry Alesci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
27.7%
43.4%
28.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Barron of Sport Club do Recife

Match Ratings
1.Martins Alberto (GK)
7
2.Carlos Vásquez (DEF)
6
3.Esteban Vera (DEF)red card
3
4.Jerome Reed (DEF)
6
5.Mauricio Arca (MID)
6
6.Dos Santos Aloisio (MID)yellow card
6
7.Jerry Alesci (MID)
6
8.Uruguay Caballero (MID)
6
9.Gabriel Suárez (ATT)
6
10.Andres Andrade (ATT)
6
11.Gustavo Garcia (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Lucas Pabón (ATT)
0
13.Marcos Peralta (ATT)
0
14.Dwayne Lopez (DEF)
0