Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio Independência where Atlético Mineiro play host to Atlético Clube Goianiens. A crowd of 13,943 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético Mineiro are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético Clube Goianiens appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Nazario Siviglia.


0.00
The whistle blows and Atlético Clube Goianiens kick off!
2.11
Cristián Silva makes a strong solo run forward. Cristián Silva flicks a high pass forward. De Jesus S. Branco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. De Jesus S. Branco tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.51
Bruno Aravena controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Altidore. Nelson Altidore sees Davi Jeda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Davi Jeda deftly passes the ball to Emanuel Alvaréz, releasing him through on goal. Emanuel Alvaréz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Bruno Munoz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.23
Nelson Altidore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franco Tapia. Franco Tapia rushes past Julio César Dias! Some good footwork from Franco Tapia provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.41
Derek Morales sees space and advances. Derek Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Davi Jeda. Davi Jeda directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
15.49
Derek Morales runs straight at the opposition's defence. Derek Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Davi Jeda. Davi Jeda heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Bruno Munoz. What a great pair of hands!
16.07
Javier Ardiles threads a neat ball through to De Jesus S. Branco. De Jesus S. Branco shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
18.20
Luiz Felipe Pontarollo flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Korb collects the pass. Gabriel Korb flicks a high ball forward to Emanuel Alvaréz who takes it down. Emanuel Alvaréz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.10
Gabriel Korb sees a break and surges forward. Gabriel Korb threads a neat ball through to Davi Jeda. Davi Jeda comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.23
Michael Price flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Altidore controls it well on his chest. Nelson Altidore plays the ball forward to Franco Tapia. Franco Tapia shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.11
Franklin Lauderdale pushes mid-way up the pitch. Franklin Lauderdale kicks a strong pass forward to Danilo Altafini. Danilo Altafini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luiz Felipe Pontarollo.
30.38
Derek Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emanuel Alvaréz. Emanuel Alvaréz chips the ball to his team mate, Davi Jeda. Davi Jeda looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Davi Jeda!
34.31
Gabriel Korb passes the ball forward to Davi Jeda. Davi Jeda shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.15
Derek Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Davi Jeda. Davi Jeda knocks in a cross ball towards Franco Tapia. Franco Tapia flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
40.30
Bruno Aravena threads a neat ball through to Alejo Luna. Alejo Luna takes it forward alone. Alejo Luna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.34
Mario Traynor passes the ball forward to De Jesus S. Branco. De Jesus S. Branco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luiz Felipe Pontarollo.
44.19
Gabriel Korb plays the ball forward to Davi Jeda. Davi Jeda rushes past Cristián Silva! Davi Jeda side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Alejo Luna threads the ball through to Emanuel Alvaréz. Emanuel Alvaréz lofts in a cross ball towards Franco Tapia. Franco Tapia heads the ball goalwards. Bruno Munoz gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Mineiro appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético Clube Goianiens have changed their lineup with Bernardo Jeda replacing Martim Didi and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético Mineiro kick off!
48.17
Mario Traynor knocks the ball forward to Bernardo Jeda. Bernardo Jeda shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
49.07
Bruno Aravena flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Korb collects the pass. Gabriel Korb flicks a high ball forward to Franco Tapia who takes it down. Franco Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Emanuel Alvaréz. Emanuel Alvaréz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Emanuel Alvaréz scores for Atlético Mineiro!!
53.43
Mario Traynor knocks the ball forward to De Jesus S. Branco. De Jesus S. Branco shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
54.56
Julio César Dias hacks Bruno Aravena from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Aravena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.29
Mario Traynor plays the ball forward to De Jesus S. Branco. De Jesus S. Branco knocks in a cross ball towards Javier Ardiles. Javier Ardiles beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.49
Atlético Clube Goianiens have made 2 substitutions with Luis A. Azevedo replacing Mario Traynor and Andre Augusto Carvalho replacing Danilo Altafini .
65.53
Murilo Pires Viera knocks the ball forward to Andre Augusto Carvalho. Andre Augusto Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dos Santos Pele who gathers it comfortably.
66.37
Bruno Aravena gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Emanuel Alvaréz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.03
Cristián Silva comes in with a very late challenge on Davi Jeda. The referee motions to Cristián Silva to come over. It's a red card!! Davi Jeda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.53
Bruno Aravena threads the ball through to Derek Morales. With great vision, Derek Morales plays the ball forward to Emanuel Alvaréz. Emanuel Alvaréz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
75.56
Nelson Altidore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emanuel Alvaréz. Emanuel Alvaréz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.22
Bruno Aravena flicks a high pass forward. Alejo Luna collects the pass. Alejo Luna sees a break and surges forward. Alejo Luna skips past Bernardo Jeda! Alejo Luna makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.46
Murilo Pires Viera catches Nelson Altidore on the ankles. The referee brings Murilo Pires Viera to one side and gives him a warning! Nelson Altidore stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.35
Julio César Dias makes a simple pass to Luis A. Azevedo. Luis A. Azevedo flicks a high pass forward to Javier Ardiles who brings the ball under control. Javier Ardiles knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luiz Felipe Pontarollo.
89.30
Nelson Altidore sees Franco Tapia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Franco Tapia makes a pass forward but Emanuel Alvaréz makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
90.00
Luis A. Azevedo flicks a high pass forward to Andre Augusto Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Andre Augusto Carvalho shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
26.1%
44.6%
29.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Emanuel Alvaréz of Atlético Mineiro

Match Ratings