Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Arena Joinville where Joinville Esporte Clube play host to Criciúma in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Joinville Esporte Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Criciúma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by João Gabriel Dedé.


0.00
The whistle blows and Joinville Esporte Clube get the match underway!
3.27
Servando Martinez decides to run forward with the ball. Servando Martinez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.30
Thomas Leal threads a neat ball through to Rinaldo Sánchez. Rinaldo Sánchez whips in a cross ball towards Derrick Ferrari. Derrick Ferrari finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Joinville Esporte Clube!
9.20
Gustavo Reyna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Otoniel Ventura. Otoniel Ventura threads a neat ball through to Rinaldo Sánchez. Rinaldo Sánchez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.51
Chester Ramirez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Chester Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but William Hall reads it well. Good keeping!
14.56
Marion Gonzalez sweeps the ball up the wings. Julio Brooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
15.49
Otoniel Ventura makes a beautiful solo run. Otoniel Ventura shoots from 25 yards but Gabriel Azcona is on top of it.
16.57
Oscar Mendoza hits a low pass to Chester Ramirez. Chester Ramirez makes a probing pass to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
18.58
Paolo Santana hits a low pass to Derrick Ferrari. Derrick Ferrari lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Tostao. Hugo Tostao powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hugo Tostao!
21.47
Damian Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Servando Martinez controls it well on his chest. Servando Martinez plays the ball forward to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca whips in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.41
Mike Sullivan makes a probing pass to Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks lofts in a cross ball towards Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.36
Rinaldo Sánchez hacks Damian Zamora from behind! Rinaldo Sánchez is shown the yellow card! Damian Zamora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.09
Francisco Amauri flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Santana. Paolo Santana flicks a high pass forward. Rinaldo Sánchez controls it well on his chest. Rinaldo Sánchez shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.24
Paolo Santana plays the ball forward to Hugo Tostao. Hugo Tostao knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.07
Mike Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.01
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.53
Otoniel Ventura kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Tostao. Hugo Tostao sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Gabriel Azcona. What a great pair of hands!
44.56
Gustavo Reyna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Santana. Paolo Santana sees space and advances. Paolo Santana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Joinville Esporte Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Criciúma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Criciúma players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Criciúma kick off!
48.48
Dale Stewart clumsily knocks into Antonio Careca. Dale Stewart is warned by the referee! Antonio Careca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.53
Damian Zamora flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Sullivan. Mike Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks flicks the ball with his head. William Hall picks it out of the air!
53.16
Gustavo Reyna makes a beautiful solo run. Gustavo Reyna makes a probing pass to Derrick Ferrari. Derrick Ferrari shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.24
Mike Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca rushes past Dale Stewart! Antonio Careca shoots from just inside the box but is denied by William Hall. Excellent save.
63.30
Chester Ramirez hits a low pass to Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca connects with a diving header but is denied by William Hall. Excellent save.
65.32
Gustavo Reyna takes it forward alone. Gustavo Reyna kicks a strong pass forward to Derrick Ferrari. Derrick Ferrari tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
69.26
Servando Martinez takes it forward alone. Servando Martinez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Amauri.
71.31
Showing composure, Damian Zamora laces a through ball forward to Servando Martinez. Servando Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Brandon Ortiz who brings the ball under control. Brandon Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gustavo Reyna.
73.29
Oscar Mendoza makes a simple pass to Javier Cortes. Javier Cortes sees space and advances. Javier Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. William Hall comfortably punches it away to safety.
77.50
Damian Zamora chips the ball to his team mate, Javier Cortes. Javier Cortes knocks the ball forward to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca chips the ball to his team mate, Brandon Ortiz. Brandon Ortiz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow William Hall manages to keep it out.
79.35
Gustavo Reyna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Otoniel Ventura. Otoniel Ventura flicks a high pass forward to Derrick Ferrari who brings the ball under control. Derrick Ferrari shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.22
Gustavo Reyna barges into Antonio Careca. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Careca gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.27
Mike Sullivan clumsily knocks into Thomas Leal. The referee calls over Mike Sullivan and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Leal stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Javier Cortes makes a probing pass to Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mateo Batistuta.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
31.8%
43.2%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Derrick Ferrari of Joinville Esporte Clube

Match Ratings