Match Report


Santa CruzSanta Cruz     Club Athletico ParanaenseClub Athletico Paranaense
Ralf TillieRalf Tillie Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas RubioN. Rubio76
G
1
G
69Facundo PradoF. Prado
Ezequiel RubioE. Rubio70
D
2
D
68Ryan LeonardoR. Leonardo
Bernardo De SouzaB. De Souza71
D
captain3
D
64Richard SchilawskiR. Schilawski
Lucas ValdezL. Valdez68
D
4
D
60Gustavo VenegasG. Venegas
Roberto Carlos MéndezR. Méndez71
M
5
D
59António ThomeA. Thome
Virgil BedoyaV. Bedoya70
M
6
M
69Néstor SernaN. Serna
D. Santos MartinsD. Martins70
M
7captain
M
65Maximiliano DavisM. Davis
Carlos MarinoC. Marino69
M
8
M
58Cauê CésarC. César
Nahuel CastanedaN. Castaneda68
A
9
A
72Francisco G. PaquitoF. Paquito
Mauricio CruzM. Cruz71
A
10
A
66Alan VillalbaA. Villalba
Amaro BustamanteA. Bustamante68
A
11
A
63Mateo OrtegaM. Ortega
 
Alejo MateoA. Mateo67
D
12
G
63Neves Capucho JuniorN. Junior
Alessandro ZunigaA. Zuniga69
M
13
M
56Cauê PachecoC. Pacheco
Ted NoonanT. Noonan68
A
14
A
56Alejandro ReynaA. Reyna

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio do Arruda where Santa Cruz play host to Club Athletico Paranaense. A crowd of 18,806 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Santa Cruz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Club Athletico Paranaense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matheus Henrique Fernandes.


0.00
Santa Cruz start the match!
2.24
Showing composure, Virgil Bedoya laces a through ball forward to Mauricio Cruz. Mauricio Cruz deftly passes the ball to Nahuel Castaneda, releasing him through on goal. Nahuel Castaneda cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
6.28
With a delightful solo run, Maximiliano Davis stretches the opposition's defence. Maximiliano Davis whips in a cross ball towards Francisco G. Paquito. Francisco G. Paquito directs the ball goalwards with his head but Nicolas Rubio is on top of it.
8.47
Lucas Valdez flicks a high pass forward to Virgil Bedoya who brings the ball under control. Virgil Bedoya makes a probing pass to Mauricio Cruz. Mauricio Cruz plays a scrappy one-two with Amaro Bustamante and advances towards the goal... Mauricio Cruz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Facundo Prado is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.41
Ryan Leonardo flicks a high pass forward. Néstor Serna collects the pass. Néstor Serna decides to run forward with the ball. Néstor Serna whips in a cross ball towards Francisco G. Paquito. Francisco G. Paquito connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
14.10
Roberto Carlos Méndez comes in with a late challenge on Cauê César. Roberto Carlos Méndez is given a warning by the referee! Cauê César grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.33
Cauê César sees Mateo Ortega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mateo Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.55
Maximiliano Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Mateo Ortega. Mateo Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Villalba. Alan Villalba fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Club Athletico Paranaense!
21.29
D. Santos Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Amaro Bustamante. Amaro Bustamante shoots from 25 yards. Amaro Bustamante scores for Santa Cruz!!
27.45
Bernardo De Souza makes a probing pass to Roberto Carlos Méndez. Roberto Carlos Méndez kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Cruz. Mauricio Cruz cuts inside the box! Mauricio Cruz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.30
Cauê César surges forward with the ball. Cauê César knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ezequiel Rubio.
33.48
Ezequiel Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Carlos Méndez collects the pass. Roberto Carlos Méndez makes a probing pass to Mauricio Cruz. Mauricio Cruz deftly passes the ball to Nahuel Castaneda, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Nahuel Castaneda provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
34.54
Lucas Valdez hits a low pass to Virgil Bedoya. Virgil Bedoya sees a break and surges forward. Virgil Bedoya plays a scrappy one-two with Nahuel Castaneda and stumbles forward towards the goal... Virgil Bedoya shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.14
Maximiliano Davis knocks the ball forward to Alan Villalba. Alan Villalba whips in a cross ball towards Mateo Ortega. Mateo Ortega outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Nicolas Rubio effortlessly punches it away to safety.
40.47
Lucas Valdez comes in with a late challenge on Francisco G. Paquito. Lucas Valdez is warned by the referee! Francisco G. Paquito runs off the knock.
44.03
Gustavo Venegas sweeps the ball long. Alan Villalba tries a spectacular long range effort. Nicolas Rubio gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
45.00
Maximiliano Davis kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco G. Paquito. Francisco G. Paquito shoots from distance but is denied by Nicolas Rubio. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Santa Cruz appear unchanged since the first half. Club Athletico Paranaense also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Club Athletico Paranaense kick off the second half!
47.48
Richard Schilawski catches Nahuel Castaneda in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Nahuel Castaneda carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.10
Virgil Bedoya changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Virgil Bedoya plays a scrappy one-two with Amaro Bustamante and advances towards the goal... Virgil Bedoya comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
57.12
D. Santos Martins clumsily knocks into Maximiliano Davis. D. Santos Martins is shown the yellow card! Maximiliano Davis stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.54
Santa Cruz have made 3 substitutions with Alejo Mateo replacing Lucas Valdez, Alessandro Zuniga replacing D. Santos Martins and Ted Noonan replacing Amaro Bustamante .
61.55
Bernardo De Souza passes the ball forward to Alessandro Zuniga. Alessandro Zuniga flicks a high ball forward to Nahuel Castaneda who takes it down. Nahuel Castaneda plays a scrappy one-two with Ted Noonan and advances towards the goal... Nahuel Castaneda shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
66.21
Cauê César flicks a high pass forward to Alan Villalba who brings the ball under control. Alan Villalba shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.21
Bernardo De Souza threads a neat ball through to Carlos Marino. Carlos Marino passes the ball forward to Ted Noonan. Ted Noonan runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Ted Noonan provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Ted Noonan scores for Santa Cruz!!
72.55
Alessandro Zuniga makes a simple pass to Mauricio Cruz. Mauricio Cruz puts a great ball through but Nahuel Castaneda is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
75.28
Cauê César runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cauê César knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.52
Alessandro Zuniga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nahuel Castaneda. Nahuel Castaneda knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Cruz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.00
Bernardo De Souza plays a long ball forward. Mauricio Cruz plays a quick one-two with Nahuel Castaneda and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mauricio Cruz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Facundo Prado.
80.17
It's a corner kick. Roberto Carlos Méndez loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some world-class footwork from Nahuel Castaneda provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies wide!
83.20
Gustavo Venegas barges into Ted Noonan. Gustavo Venegas is shown the yellow card! Ted Noonan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.55
António Thome hacks Mauricio Cruz from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Cruz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.49
Ezequiel Rubio kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Zuniga. Alessandro Zuniga flicks the ball to his team mate, Ted Noonan. Ted Noonan plays a one-two with Mauricio Cruz and advances towards the goal... Ted Noonan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Santa Cruz

Club Athletico Paranaense
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
29.8%
40.5%
29.8%

Scorers
Mauricio Cruz 8
Amaro Bustamante 21
Virgil Bedoya 35
Ted Noonan 69, 85
Alan Villalba 19

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ted Noonan of Santa Cruz

Match Ratings