Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Mineirão where Cruzeiro play host to Red Bull Bragantino. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cruzeiro are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Red Bull Bragantino appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Isaac Emerson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cruzeiro are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Red Bull Bragantino appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Isaac Emerson.
0.00
0-0Cruzeiro kick off and get the match underway!
3.35
0-0Mateo Vidal Peralta makes a probing pass to Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar whips in a cross ball towards Matheus Souza. Matheus Souza whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.30
0-0João Cavalcante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira rushes past Mateo Vidal Peralta! Marcos Vinicius Teixeira shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Luis A. Athirson. Excellent save.
8.44
0-0Marcos Vinicius Teixeira barges into Luiz Miguel Rocha. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira is shown the yellow card! Luiz Miguel Rocha runs off the knock.
16.19
0-0António Martins launches a long ball forward into the other half. Matheus Souza knocks the ball forward to Isaac Nguyen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.12
0-0Sebastiano Alvaréz chips the ball to his team mate, Matheus Souza. Matheus Souza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Montes.
24.36
Willington Canales chips the ball to his team mate, João Cavalcante. João Cavalcante sees Marcos Vinicius Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Luis A. Athirson. Excellent save.
28.07
Mauricio Vigil runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mauricio Vigil whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.51
Sebastiano Alvaréz passes the ball forward to Isaac Nguyen. Isaac Nguyen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Palma but he's offside!
33.43
João Cavalcante makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira shoots from long range but it flies wide!
36.27
Sebastiano Alvaréz flicks a high pass forward to Matheus Souza who brings the ball under control. Matheus Souza passes the ball forward to Ian Palma. Ian Palma comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.58
Luiz Miguel Rocha threads the ball through to Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Palma. Ian Palma shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.31
Andre Da Silva Correa threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz hits a low pass to Isaac Nguyen. Isaac Nguyen runs straight at the defence! Isaac Nguyen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Renan Pereira flicks a high pass forward. Isaac Nguyen controls it well on his chest. Isaac Nguyen shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Franco Flores.
45.00
0-0It's a corner kick. Renan Pereira loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Willington Canales reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cruzeiro appear unchanged since the first half. Red Bull Bragantino also appear unchanged since the first half. The Red Bull Bragantino players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Red Bull Bragantino kick off and get the second half underway!
51.34
Facundo Sosa kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira plays a one-two with Iago Ferreira and rushes in on goal... Marcos Vinicius Teixeira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Luis A. Athirson is on top of it.
55.01
Mateo Vidal Peralta flicks a high ball forward to Renan Pereira who takes it down. Renan Pereira makes an attacking run forward. Renan Pereira shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
60.45
0-0Sebastiano Alvaréz brings the ball forward. Sebastiano Alvaréz plays a one-two with Matheus Souza and rushes in on goal... Willington Canales hacks Sebastiano Alvaréz from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
63.17
Rúben Cribari brings the ball forward. Rúben Cribari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mateo Vidal Peralta.
71.10
Facundo Sosa clumsily knocks into Sebastiano Alvaréz. Facundo Sosa is shown the yellow card! Sebastiano Alvaréz stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.58
Renan Pereira makes a simple pass to Isaac Nguyen. Isaac Nguyen shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.27
Sebastiano Alvaréz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sebastiano Alvaréz makes a probing pass between the defence to Ian Palma. Ian Palma cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.37
Enzo Gabriel Jorginho flicks a high pass forward. Iago Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Iago Ferreira runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Iago Ferreira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Luis A. Athirson easily gets down and covers it.
84.07
Ian Montes sees Facundo Sosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Facundo Sosa brings the ball forward. Facundo Sosa knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Luis A. Athirson gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
87.20
Sebastiano Alvaréz flicks a high pass forward. Matheus Souza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matheus Souza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaac Nguyen but he's offside!
89.27
Sebastiano Alvaréz chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Palma. Ian Palma shoots from long range but Franco Flores reads it well. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
27.3%
44.3%
28.4%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sebastiano Alvaréz of Red Bull Bragantino |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Franco Flores (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Raul Pereira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ian Montes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rúben Cribari (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Willington Canales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Vigil (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Facundo Sosa (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | João Cavalcante (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Enzo Gabriel Jorginho (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcos Vinicius Teixeira (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Iago Ferreira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Rosas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rui Jorginho (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mateus Iñacio (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Luis A. Athirson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Andre Da Silva Correa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luiz Miguel Rocha (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mateo Vidal Peralta (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | António Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Renan Pereira (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sebastiano Alvaréz (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Matheus Souza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexandre Escobar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Isaac Nguyen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ian Palma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Róbinson Suarez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Faustino Ybarra (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gonçalo Dida (MID) | 0 | |