Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Independência where América play host to Ceará SC. A crowd of 17,993 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both América and Ceará SC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Souza.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both América and Ceará SC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Souza.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and América get the match underway!
3.23
0-0Joaquim Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Yoshimar Paulo Requena. Yoshimar Paulo Requena takes it forward alone. Yoshimar Paulo Requena edges inside the box! Yoshimar Paulo Requena strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Perry Gruenebaum manages to gather it.
6.16
0-0Jimmie Adams catches Marcelo Navarro on the ankles. The referee brings Jimmie Adams to one side and gives him a warning! Marcelo Navarro stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.10
0-0Jimmie Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pelado. Rodrigo Pelado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Raul Alves.
16.40
0-0Raul Alves sees Marcelo Navarro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With some swift thinking, Marcelo Navarro plays the ball forward to Gabriel Nocera. Gabriel Nocera whips in a cross ball towards Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
20.55
1-0Jimmie Adams hits a low pass to Lance Nelson. Seeing a gap ahead, Lance Nelson plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Pelado who has made a great run into the box. Rodrigo Pelado strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.57
N. De Araujo Paganin flicks a high pass forward. Lance Nelson controls it well on his chest. Lance Nelson shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
30.07
Ramón Leyva knocks the ball to his team mate, Yoshimar Paulo Requena. Yoshimar Paulo Requena makes a probing pass to Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.38
Raul Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Navarro. Marcelo Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Dwight Johnson. Dwight Johnson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Henrique Nocera.
35.17
Corner kick to Ceará SC. Marcelo Navarro plays it to the far post. Pedro Henrique Nocera drops low and scoops up the ball.
39.09
Afonso Aldair advances with the ball. Afonso Aldair knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Nocera. Gabriel Nocera outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
45.00
Yoshimar Paulo Requena hits a low pass to Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson deftly passes the ball to Rodrigo Pelado, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Rodrigo Pelado provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. América appear unchanged since the first half. Ceará SC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ceará SC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Ceará SC kicking off!
48.32
Bob Ramos knocks the ball forward to Arthur Allen. Arthur Allen kicks a strong pass forward to Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.24
Arthur Allen threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Nocera. Gabriel Nocera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matheus Henrique Da Silva.
53.02
Arthur Allen hits a low pass to Gabriel Nocera. Gabriel Nocera whips in a cross ball towards Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio makes a looping header on goal. Pedro Henrique Nocera is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.56
Afonso Aldair threads the ball through to Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
59.30
1-1Jimmie Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Maldonado. Daniel Maldonado advances inside the box! Raul Alves barges into Daniel Maldonado. Penalty not given!!
61.05
Jimmie Adams catches Marcelo Navarro on the ankles. Jimmie Adams is warned by the referee again! Marcelo Navarro runs off the knock.
65.15
1-1Joaquim Iñacio comes in with a very late challenge on Ramón Leyva. Joaquim Iñacio is shown the red card!! Ramón Leyva stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.58
1-1Arthur Allen barges into Yoshimar Paulo Requena. The referee calls over Arthur Allen and shows him a yellow card! Yoshimar Paulo Requena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.11
Without breaking stride, Afonso Aldair plays the ball forward to Dwight Johnson. Dwight Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.56
Marcelo Navarro sees a break and surges forward. Marcelo Navarro shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
73.54
1-1N. De Araujo Paganin knocks the ball forward to Lance Nelson. Lance Nelson makes a pass forward but Daniel Maldonado makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
77.46
1-1América have made 2 substitutions with Ricardo Almeida replacing Rodrigo Pelado and Claudio Ornelas replacing N. De Araujo Paganin .
78.54
Erick Aloisio threads the ball through to Arthur Allen. Arthur Allen knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Nocera. Gabriel Nocera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Henrique Nocera who gathers it comfortably.
89.59
Marcelo Navarro sees Dwight Johnson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dwight Johnson runs straight at the defence! Dwight Johnson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
28.9%
44.6%
26.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Pelado of América |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Henrique Nocera (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Joaquim Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joaquim Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ramón Leyva (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matheus Henrique Da Silva (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmie Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Yoshimar Paulo Requena (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | N. De Araujo Paganin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lance Nelson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rodrigo Pelado (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Daniel Maldonado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Claudio Ornelas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Luiz Miguel Gónzalez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Perry Gruenebaum (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Raul Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bob Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Erick Aloisio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Athirson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Afonso Aldair (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Arthur Allen (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Marcelo Navarro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dwight Johnson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gabriel Nocera (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Joaquim Iñacio (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 12. | Corey Hall (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Johnny Allen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Da Conceiao Carvalho (MID) | 0 | |