Match Report


InternacionalInternacional     Corinthians PaulistaCorinthians Paulista
Michael XavierMichael Xavier Matthew Dominey Matthew Dominey
Martins AlbertoM. Alberto68
G
1captain
G
70Pablo VargasP. Vargas
Carlos VásquezC. Vásquez74
D
2
D
85Johnnie MitchellJ. Mitchell
Dwayne LopezD. Lopez73
D
3
D
88Oswaldo ContrerasO. Contreras
Jerome ReedJ. Reed72
D
captain4
D
80Joseph GoreJ. Gore
Mauricio ArcaM. Arca69
M
5
M
79Ysrael GonzálesY. Gonzáles
Dos Santos AloisioD. Aloisio77
M
6
M
79Andrew ChandlerA. Chandler
Jerry AlesciJ. Alesci74
M
7
M
78Ricardo AlexR. Alex
Uruguay CaballeroU. Caballero72
M
8
M
81Manuel LowryM. Lowry
Gabriel SuárezG. Suárez78
A
9
A
87André FarfánA. Farfán
Andres AndradeA. Andrade74
A
10
A
85Pablo HurtadoP. Hurtado
Gustavo GarciaG. Garcia75
A
11
A
82Eric ReyesE. Reyes
 
Lucas PabónL. Pabón72
A
12
D
77Emiliano OlivaresE. Olivares
Marcos PeraltaM. Peralta51
A
13
M
82Albert MooreA. Moore
Daniel SalazarD. Salazar44
M
14
A
81Nahuel MelendezN. Melendez

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Beira-Rio where Internacional play host to Corinthians Paulista. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Internacional and Corinthians Paulista are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Ribeiro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Internacional kick off!
4.34
Jerry Alesci sees a break and surges forward. Jerry Alesci plays a one-two with Andres Andrade and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jerry Alesci provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
14.01
Oswaldo Contreras threads the ball through to Andrew Chandler. Andrew Chandler flicks a high pass forward. Eric Reyes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Reyes tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.41
Dos Santos Aloisio barges into Andrew Chandler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andrew Chandler runs off the knock.
20.38
Johnnie Mitchell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Lowry. Manuel Lowry brings the ball forward. Manuel Lowry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Martins Alberto as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
21.21
It's a corner kick which Ysrael Gonzáles takes quickly, playing the ball short to Oswaldo Contreras. Jerome Reed steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
26.10
Andrew Chandler flicks the ball to his team mate, André Farfán. André Farfán finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Martins Alberto.
27.40
Ysrael Gonzáles takes a quick corner, playing it short to Johnnie Mitchell. Johnnie Mitchell chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Pablo Hurtado muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.22
Dwayne Lopez hacks André Farfán from behind! Dwayne Lopez is shown the yellow card! André Farfán hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.46
Jerome Reed kicks a strong pass forward to Jerry Alesci. Jerry Alesci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.08
Oswaldo Contreras decides to run forward with the ball. Oswaldo Contreras kicks a strong pass forward to André Farfán. André Farfán edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from André Farfán provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but is denied by Martins Alberto. Excellent save.
36.47
With imagination, Ricardo Alex plays the ball forward to André Farfán. André Farfán knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Vásquez.
44.05
Jerome Reed advances with the ball. Jerome Reed flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Garcia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gustavo Garcia shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
Carlos Vásquez makes a probing pass to Dos Santos Aloisio. Dos Santos Aloisio laces a through ball forward to Andres Andrade. Andres Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Internacional appear unchanged since the first half. Corinthians Paulista also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Corinthians Paulista kick off!
47.19
Ricardo Alex flicks a high pass forward. André Farfán collects the pass. André Farfán shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
49.28
With imagination, Andrew Chandler plays the ball forward to Eric Reyes. Eric Reyes finds some space and shoots from distance. Eric Reyes scores for Corinthians Paulista!!
55.31
Ricardo Alex knocks the ball to his team mate, André Farfán. André Farfán passes the ball forward but Pablo Hurtado is offside!
57.27
Gabriel Suárez hacks Joseph Gore from behind! The referee brings Gabriel Suárez to one side and gives him a warning! Joseph Gore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.34
Jerry Alesci threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.59
Dos Santos Aloisio kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.52
Andrew Chandler barges into Jerry Alesci. Andrew Chandler is shown the yellow card! Jerry Alesci grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.19
Mauricio Arca hits a low pass to Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
78.38
Dos Santos Aloisio flicks a high pass forward. Andres Andrade collects the pass. Andres Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.16
Andrew Chandler sees Eric Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Reyes passes the ball forward but Pablo Hurtado is offside!
84.11
Joseph Gore barges into Gabriel Suárez. Joseph Gore is shown the yellow card! Gabriel Suárez runs off the knock.
85.55
Ysrael Gonzáles flicks a high pass forward. André Farfán controls it well on his chest. André Farfán tries a spectacular long range effort. Martins Alberto easily gets down and covers it.
89.01
Andrew Chandler comes in with a late challenge on Uruguay Caballero. The referee warns Andrew Chandler to calm down! Uruguay Caballero stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Internacional

Corinthians Paulista
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
7
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
30.6%
44.4%
25%

Scorers
Eric Reyes 14, 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eric Reyes of Corinthians Paulista

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

1.Pablo Vargas (GK)
6
2.Johnnie Mitchell (DEF)
6
3.Oswaldo Contreras (DEF)
6
4.Joseph Gore (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Ysrael Gonzáles (MID)
6
6.Andrew Chandler (MID)yellow card
7
7.Ricardo Alex (MID)
7
8.Manuel Lowry (MID)
6
9.André Farfán (ATT)
7
10.Pablo Hurtado (ATT)
6
11.Eric Reyes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Emiliano Olivares (DEF)
0
13.Albert Moore (MID)
0
14.Nahuel Melendez (ATT)
0