Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Estadio Couto Pereira where Coritiba play host to Cruzeiro. A crowd of 13,478 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coritiba are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cruzeiro appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Da S. Tostao.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Coritiba are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cruzeiro appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Da S. Tostao.
0.00
0-0Coritiba kick off and get the first half underway!
3.01
0-0Lorenzo Paquito clumsily knocks into Dinis Lima. The referee calls over Lorenzo Paquito and shows him a yellow card! Dinis Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.31
0-0Enzo Gabriel Jorginho flicks a high ball forward to Iago Ferreira who takes it down. Iago Ferreira shoots from long range. Vítor Gabriel Pele gets down and covers it.
8.03
0-0Joaquim Aldair flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Bonilla who takes it down. Rafael Bonilla controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.38
0-0Mauricio Vigil passes the ball forward to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vítor Gabriel Pele who gathers it comfortably.
14.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Amaro Herrera plays the ball forward to Nestor Marzolini. Nestor Marzolini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
18.41
0-1Enzo Gabriel Jorginho makes a probing pass to Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira passes the ball forward to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vítor Gabriel Pele with no chance!! Goal for Cruzeiro!
21.28
João Ayala makes a simple pass to Dinis Lima. Dinis Lima sees Rafael Bonilla in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Bonilla shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Franco Flores manages to gather it easily.
26.17
Rúben Cribari makes a simple pass to Facundo Sosa. Facundo Sosa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Facundo Sosa knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.49
Joaquim Aldair hits a low pass to Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Franco Flores comfortably smothers it!
34.41
Dinis Lima hits a low pass to Sebastiano Taffarel. Sebastiano Taffarel finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
36.51
Felipe Oliveira barges into Iago Ferreira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Iago Ferreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.29
João Ayala threads a neat ball through to Joaquim Aldair. Joaquim Aldair flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiano Taffarel who brings the ball under control. Sebastiano Taffarel lofts in a cross ball towards Nestor Marzolini. Nestor Marzolini heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.03
Facundo Sosa changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Facundo Sosa cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Facundo Sosa provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.51
João Guilherme Alvaréz makes a strong solo run forward. João Guilherme Alvaréz passes the ball forward to Sebastiano Taffarel. Sebastiano Taffarel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rúben Cribari.
44.43
Joaquim Aldair knocks the ball forward to Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Coritiba appear unchanged since the first half. Cruzeiro also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cruzeiro start the second half!
47.13
0-2Felipe Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on Iago Ferreira. Felipe Oliveira is given a warning by the referee! Iago Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.02
Joaquim Aldair makes a probing pass to Sebastiano Taffarel. Sebastiano Taffarel shoots from long range but Franco Flores is on top of it.
54.33
Facundo Sosa sees a break and surges forward. Facundo Sosa finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.28
Amaro Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nestor Marzolini. Nestor Marzolini tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
63.54
With great vision, Joaquim Aldair plays the ball forward to Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franco Flores who gathers it comfortably.
67.14
Facundo Sosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.08
Amaro Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiano Taffarel. Sebastiano Taffarel shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
71.13
Rúben Cribari chips the ball to his team mate, Facundo Sosa. Facundo Sosa chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
75.31
0-2Cruzeiro are playing very defensively.
81.32
Joaquim Aldair takes it forward alone. Joaquim Aldair lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.18
Enzo Gabriel Jorginho sees Iago Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Iago Ferreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.36
João Ayala knocks the ball to his team mate, Dinis Lima. With great vision, Dinis Lima plays the ball forward to Rafael Bonilla. Rafael Bonilla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%
Scorers
| Rafael Bonilla 81 | Marcos Vinicius Teixeira 18, 26 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira of Cruzeiro |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vítor Gabriel Pele (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | João Ayala (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | João Guilherme Alvaréz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Ream (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Oliveira (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Dinis Lima (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joaquim Aldair (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Amaro Herrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nestor Marzolini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Bonilla (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Sebastiano Taffarel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Luis Rangel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Amoroso (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giovanni Schmidt (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Franco Flores (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Raul Pereira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ian Montes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rúben Cribari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Willington Canales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Vigil (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Facundo Sosa (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Enzo Gabriel Jorginho (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Lorenzo Paquito (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Marcos Vinicius Teixeira (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Iago Ferreira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Rosas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rui Jorginho (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mateus Iñacio (GK) | 0 | |