Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Maracanã where Flamengo play host to Goiás Esporte Clube in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Flamengo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Goiás Esporte Clube appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luiz Gustavo Lucas.


0.00
The first half starts with Flamengo kicking off!
2.28
With some swift thinking, Gabriel Rivera plays the ball forward to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia flicks a high ball forward to Todd Morales who takes it down. Todd Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Gabriel Leiva.
3.22
Corner kick to Flamengo. Oscar Caniggia plays it out to the edge of the box. Santiago Juarez steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
8.57
Andre Da S. Pelado sees a break and surges forward. Andre Da S. Pelado lofts in a cross ball towards Matias Costa. Matias Costa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Gabriel Leiva manages to keep it out.
15.47
Ronald Baroja runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ronald Baroja edges inside the box! Ronald Baroja cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
21.37
Gabriel Rivera flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Caniggia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Caniggia changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Caniggia lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
22.43
Ronald Baroja kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Redondo. Tiago Redondo deftly passes the ball to Bernardo Siviglia, releasing him through on goal. Bernardo Siviglia side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.25
With imagination, Carlos Cruz plays the ball forward to Lourenço Rojas. Lourenço Rojas makes an attacking run forward. Lourenço Rojas plays a scrappy one-two with Tiago Redondo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Lourenço Rojas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.30
Andre Da S. Pelado flicks a high pass forward. Juan Zambrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Zambrano shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.29
Ronald Baroja catches Oscar Caniggia on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Caniggia carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.04
Lucas Batistuta chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Da S. Pelado. Andre Da S. Pelado threads the ball through to Matias Costa. Matias Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
Andre Da S. Pelado 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 Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Flamengo!
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. Goiás Esporte Clube also appear unchanged since the first half. The Goiás Esporte Clube players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Goiás Esporte Clube kick off and get the second half underway!
47.04
Oscar Caniggia hits a low pass to Todd Morales. Todd Morales shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.41
Emiliano Blanco barges into Oscar Caniggia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Caniggia stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.35
Sergio Bernhardt knocks the ball forward to Lourenço Rojas. Lourenço Rojas changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lourenço Rojas cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Lourenço Rojas provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Mario Banguera has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.31
Andre Da S. Pelado threads a neat ball through to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano plays a one-two with Henrique Franco and advances towards the goal... Juan Zambrano strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Good keeping from Gabriel Leiva as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
56.47
It's a corner kick. Oscar Caniggia kicks a low ball out wide. Tristan Noviello is dispossessed by a tackle from Carlos Cruz.
57.42
Oscar Caniggia threads the ball through to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano whips in a cross ball towards Todd Morales. Todd Morales directs the ball goalwards with his head but Carlos Cruz is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
60.54
Lourenço Rojas runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lourenço Rojas shoots from long range. Mario Banguera comfortably gets down and covers it.
61.39
Oscar Caniggia catches Ronald Baroja on the ankles. The referee calls over Oscar Caniggia and shows him a yellow card! Ronald Baroja hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.59
Carlos Cruz breaks forward. Carlos Cruz knocks the ball forward to Jose Cantu. Jose Cantu skips past Lucas Batistuta! Some good footwork from Jose Cantu provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.29
Santiago Juarez barges into Todd Morales. The referee calls over Santiago Juarez and shows him a yellow card! Todd Morales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.16
Goiás Esporte Clube have made 3 substitutions with Luís Palacios replacing Carlos Cruz, Ian Cordero replacing Jose Cantu and Fernando Rivera replacing Tiago Redondo .
78.25
Santiago Muniz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Santiago Muniz knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Rivera. Fernando Rivera makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Mario Banguera. Excellent save.
79.36
Santiago Muniz threads a neat ball through to Ian Cordero. Ian Cordero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sal Beckerman.
81.45
Ronald Baroja knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Siviglia. Bernardo Siviglia deftly passes the ball to Fernando Rivera, releasing him through on goal. Fernando Rivera takes a shot at goal but Mario Banguera is on top of it.
83.40
Lourenço Rojas threads the ball through to Bernardo Siviglia. Bernardo Siviglia shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
84.43
Gabriel Rivera knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia flicks a high ball forward to Todd Morales who takes it down. Todd Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Santiago Muniz makes a probing pass to Ian Cordero. Ian Cordero knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Rivera. Fernando Rivera makes a deft header but Mario Banguera reads it well. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
31.9%
44.4%
23.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lourenço Rojas of Goiás Esporte Clube

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

1.Gabriel Leiva (GK)
7
2.Sergio Bernhardt (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Cruz (DEF)
7
4.Santiago Juarez (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Emiliano Blanco (MID)yellow card
5
6.Ronald Baroja (MID)yellow card
6
7.Lourenço Rojas (MID)goal scored
9
8.Santiago Muniz (MID)
6
9.Jose Cantu (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Tiago Redondo (ATT)
6
11.Bernardo Siviglia (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Luís Palacios (DEF)
6
13.Ian Cordero (ATT)
6
14.Fernando Rivera (ATT)
6