Match Report


Fortaleza Esporte ClubeFortaleza Esporte Clube     ChapecoenseChapecoense
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Chris GallardoC. Gallardo60
G
captain1
G
60Kevin AraújoK. Araújo
Alexandre CarecaA. Careca67
D
2
D
67Jose AlbertoJ. Alberto
Luiz Henrique RochaL. Rocha65
D
3
D
64Tomás JulinhoT. Julinho
Breno GónzalezB. Gónzalez56
D
4captain
D
60Cauã AlbertoC. Alberto
Henry DidiH. Didi47
D
5
D
53Rúben FernandesR. Fernandes
Leandro VelaL. Vela70
M
6
D
49Vítor Gabriel JulinhoV. Julinho
Luis Nazario DidaL. Dida69
M
7
M
70Miguel RoblesM. Robles
Mateus FernandezM. Fernandez65
M
8
M
61Agustín CostaA. Costa
Yuri OliveiraY. Oliveira61
A
9
A
63Diogo TeixeiraD. Teixeira
Santiago FerreiraS. Ferreira55
A
10
A
62Enzo Gabriel SchmidtE. Schmidt
Albeiro ArreolaA. Arreola49
A
11
A
61Alex AlmeidaA. Almeida
 
Francelino DíazF. Díaz64
M
12
A
58Paquito EdmundoP. Edmundo
Delio ValdezD. Valdez63
M
13
M
58Pinheiro L. RonaldoP. Ronaldo
Angelo De S. DidaA. Dida59
G
14
M
58Juan Martín DelgadoJ. Delgado

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Castelão where Fortaleza Esporte Clube play host to Chapecoense. A crowd of 11,622 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortaleza Esporte Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chapecoense appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Isaac Souza.


0.00
Chapecoense kick off and get the match underway!
8.58
Rúben Fernandes threads the ball through to Agustín Costa. Agustín Costa advances with the ball. Agustín Costa advances inside the box! Agustín Costa shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Chapecoense are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
16.39
Luis Nazario Dida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albeiro Arreola. Albeiro Arreola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.17
Luis Nazario Dida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albeiro Arreola. Albeiro Arreola knocks in a cross ball towards Santiago Ferreira. Santiago Ferreira makes a convincing header. Solid save from Kevin Araújo.
21.17
Tomás Julinho flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Robles who brings the ball under control. Miguel Robles threads a neat ball through to Alex Almeida. Alex Almeida shoots from outside the area. Chris Gallardo easily gets down and covers it.
22.15
Mateus Fernandez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mateus Fernandez shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.46
Breno Gónzalez sees Mateus Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Mateus Fernandez stretches the opposition's defence. Mateus Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.25
Rúben Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Agustín Costa. Agustín Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira runs straight at the defence! Diogo Teixeira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.51
Breno Gónzalez threads a neat ball through to Mateus Fernandez. Mateus Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Albeiro Arreola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albeiro Arreola kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri Oliveira but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.59
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.48
Agustín Costa catches Luis Nazario Dida on the ankles. The referee calls over Agustín Costa and shows him a yellow card! Luis Nazario Dida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.37
Rúben Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Agustín Costa controls it well on his chest. Agustín Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Enzo Gabriel Schmidt. Enzo Gabriel Schmidt 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!
44.11
With vision, Luis Nazario Dida plays the ball forward to Albeiro Arreola. Albeiro Arreola lofts in a cross ball towards Santiago Ferreira. Santiago Ferreira makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortaleza Esporte Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Chapecoense also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Fortaleza Esporte Clube start the second half!
47.30
Rúben Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Agustín Costa. Agustín Costa sees Alex Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Gallardo who gathers it comfortably.
53.53
Mateus Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Ferreira. Santiago Ferreira plays a one-two with Albeiro Arreola and rushes in on goal... Santiago Ferreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
54.23
Breno Gónzalez decides to run forward with the ball. Breno Gónzalez hits a low pass to Albeiro Arreola. Albeiro Arreola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.53
Leandro Vela comes in with a late challenge on Agustín Costa. Leandro Vela is shown the yellow card! Agustín Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.34
Mateus Fernandez makes a probing pass to Albeiro Arreola. Albeiro Arreola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Araújo who gathers it comfortably.
59.34
Leandro Vela knocks the ball forward to Albeiro Arreola. Albeiro Arreola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rúben Fernandes.
60.22
Fortaleza Esporte Clube have made a substitution with Delio Valdez replacing Leandro Vela .
61.24
Diogo Teixeira catches Luiz Henrique Rocha on the ankles. Diogo Teixeira is shown the yellow card! Luiz Henrique Rocha grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.09
Without breaking stride, Delio Valdez plays the ball forward to Albeiro Arreola. Albeiro Arreola lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Oliveira. With a superhuman jump, Yuri Oliveira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Kevin Araújo is on top of it.
65.06
Tomás Julinho hacks Santiago Ferreira from behind! Tomás Julinho is given a warning by the referee! Santiago Ferreira runs off the knock.
72.23
Luiz Henrique Rocha threads a neat ball through to Luis Nazario Dida. Luis Nazario Dida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Ferreira. Santiago Ferreira shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.53
Fortaleza Esporte Clube have made a substitution with Francelino Díaz replacing Luiz Henrique Rocha .
78.53
Luis Nazario Dida flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Oliveira. Yuri Oliveira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
79.34
Francelino Díaz threads the ball through to Delio Valdez. Delio Valdez flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Santiago Ferreira runs straight at the defence! Jose Alberto hacks Santiago Ferreira from behind! Penalty not given!!
81.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Vítor Gabriel Julinho plays the ball forward to Agustín Costa. Agustín Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Enzo Gabriel Schmidt. Enzo Gabriel Schmidt knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Almeida. Some awkward footwork from Alex Almeida provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Fortaleza Esporte Clube

Chapecoense
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
21%
48.1%
30.9%

Scorers
Alex Almeida 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Almeida of Chapecoense

Match Ratings