Match Report


FlamengoFlamengo     GrêmioGrêmio
Maurice Joseph ColeMaurice Joseph Cole John Ramsay John Ramsay
Mario BangueraM. Banguera87
G
1
G
72Gonçalo SantiagoG. Santiago
Gonzalo RedondoG. Redondo70
D
2
D
68Nuno BarraganN. Barragan
Tristan NovielloT. Noviello79
D
3
D
65Oscar UstruckO. Ustruck
Sal BeckermanS. Beckerman72
D
4captain
D
70Bernardo HurtadoB. Hurtado
Lucas BatistutaL. Batistuta76
D
5
D
69Patricio DelgadoP. Delgado
Andre Da S. PeladoA. Pelado79
M
6
M
75Nelson CabreraN. Cabrera
Oscar CaniggiaO. Caniggia80
M
7
M
73Benjamín BassedasB. Bassedas
Henrique FrancoH. Franco76
A
8
M
71Santiago LeonardoS. Leonardo
Matias CostaM. Costa77
A
9
A
73Renato AlmeidaR. Almeida
Todd MoralesT. Morales76
A
10
A
71Daniel FuentesD. Fuentes
Juan ZambranoJ. Zambrano77
A
captain11
A
71Anthony SuggsA. Suggs
 
Derek CarterD. Carter79
M
12
D
67Agustin BarajasA. Barajas
Levi BrancoL. Branco76
M
13
A
72Diego SalgadoD. Salgado
Nathan AlvesN. Alves72
A
14
D
74Luis KorbL. Korb

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Maracanã where Flamengo play host to Grêmio. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Flamengo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Grêmio appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Otávio Paganin.


0.00
Flamengo kick off and get the match underway!
4.50
Sal Beckerman surges forward with the ball. Sal Beckerman hits a low pass to Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Flamengo are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.40
Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward to Matias Costa who brings the ball under control. Matias Costa knocks the ball forward, putting Henrique Franco through on goal. Henrique Franco takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
9.24
With some swift thinking, Sal Beckerman plays the ball forward to Andre Da S. Pelado. Andre Da S. Pelado flicks a high pass forward. Juan Zambrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Zambrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.48
Santiago Leonardo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Santiago Leonardo threads a neat ball through to Daniel Fuentes. Daniel Fuentes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Mario Banguera manages to keep it out.
12.34
Bernardo Hurtado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Cabrera. Nelson Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Fuentes. Daniel Fuentes shoots from outside the area but somehow Mario Banguera manages to keep it out.
15.19
Nelson Cabrera clumsily knocks into Andre Da S. Pelado. The referee calls over Nelson Cabrera and shows him a yellow card! Andre Da S. Pelado runs off the knock.
18.43
Andre Da S. Pelado sees a break and surges forward. Andre Da S. Pelado lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano connects with a diving header. Juan Zambrano scores for Flamengo!!
24.08
Benjamín Bassedas makes a simple pass to Renato Almeida. Renato Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lucas Batistuta.
26.09
Gonzalo Redondo breaks forward. Gonzalo Redondo knocks the ball to his team mate, Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.21
Oscar Caniggia barges into Benjamín Bassedas. The referee brings Oscar Caniggia to one side and gives him a warning! Benjamín Bassedas stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.41
Oscar Caniggia knocks the ball forward to Todd Morales. Todd Morales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gonçalo Santiago.
29.58
Oscar Caniggia takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Matias Costa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
36.38
Oscar Caniggia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matias Costa. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Benjamín Bassedas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Fuentes. Daniel Fuentes tries a spectacular long range effort. Mario Banguera comfortably gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Flamengo appear unchanged since the first half. Grêmio also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Grêmio start the second half!
47.56
Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Matias Costa collects the pass. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gonçalo Santiago who gathers it comfortably.
51.51
Lucas Batistuta makes a strong solo run forward. Lucas Batistuta sees a break and surges forward. Lucas Batistuta whips in a cross ball towards Todd Morales. Todd Morales jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.32
Andre Da S. Pelado knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano lofts in a cross ball towards Matias Costa. Matias Costa connects with a diving header. Fantastic reaction save from Gonçalo Santiago!
60.12
Grêmio have made a substitution with Luis Korb replacing Santiago Leonardo .
66.50
Nuno Barragan makes a probing pass to Benjamín Bassedas. Benjamín Bassedas runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Benjamín Bassedas threads the ball through to Anthony Suggs but he's offside!
69.39
Andre Da S. Pelado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Todd Morales. Todd Morales cuts inside the box! Todd Morales looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Gonçalo Santiago.
75.33
Andre Da S. Pelado chips the ball to his team mate, Matias Costa. Matias Costa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
78.36
Oscar Caniggia comes in with a late challenge on Luis Korb. Oscar Caniggia is shown the yellow card! Luis Korb stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.03
Sal Beckerman makes a probing pass to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia advances with the ball. Oscar Caniggia shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Gonçalo Santiago. Excellent save.
83.04
Andre Da S. Pelado flicks a high pass forward. Matias Costa controls it well on his chest. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Todd Morales. Todd Morales beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
89.48
Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Juan Zambrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Zambrano whips in a cross ball towards Matias Costa. Matias Costa heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Flamengo

Grêmio
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
22.1%
44.1%
33.8%

Scorers
Juan Zambrano 18
Todd Morales 83
Matias Costa 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matias Costa of Flamengo

Match Ratings
1.Mario Banguera (GK)
7
2.Gonzalo Redondo (DEF)
6
3.Tristan Noviello (DEF)
6
4.Sal Beckerman (DEF)
7
5.Lucas Batistuta (DEF)
7
6.Andre Da S. Pelado (MID)
8
7.Oscar Caniggia (MID)yellow card
6
8.Henrique Franco (ATT)
6
9.Matias Costa (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Todd Morales (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Juan Zambrano (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Derek Carter (MID)
0
13.Levi Branco (MID)
0
14.Nathan Alves (ATT)
0

1.Gonçalo Santiago (GK)
7
2.Nuno Barragan (DEF)
6
3.Oscar Ustruck (DEF)
6
4.Bernardo Hurtado (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Delgado (DEF)
6
6.Nelson Cabrera (MID)yellow card
5
7.Benjamín Bassedas (MID)
6
8.Santiago Leonardo (MID)
6
9.Renato Almeida (ATT)
6
10.Daniel Fuentes (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Suggs (ATT)
6
 
12.Agustin Barajas (DEF)
0
13.Diego Salgado (ATT)
0
14.Luis Korb (DEF)
6