Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Mineirão where Cruzeiro play host to Oeste FC. A crowd of 12,408 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cruzeiro are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oeste FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Da S. Tostao.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cruzeiro get the match underway!
2.48
Raul Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Ronaldo. Anthony Ronaldo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.03
Anthony Aloisio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Raul Pereira.
6.48
Rúben Cribari 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 rushes past Sixto Soto! Marcos Vinicius Teixeira comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.12
Sergio Levesque hits a low pass to Antonio Rodrigues. Antonio Rodrigues controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Anthony Ronaldo through on goal. Some silky footwork from Anthony Ronaldo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
10.54
Enzo Gabriel Jorginho sees Iago Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Iago Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.02
Vinicius Araújo chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.15
Mauricio Vigil sees Iago Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Iago Ferreira runs straight at the defence! Iago Ferreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Francisco Da Silva gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
18.37
Raul Alves flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Ronaldo controls it well on his chest. Anthony Ronaldo flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiano Alvaréz controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Sebastiano Alvaréz tries a spectacular strike but somehow Franco Flores manages to keep it out.
20.29
Sergio Levesque makes a simple pass to Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Montes.
21.00
With a delightful solo run, Enzo Gabriel Jorginho stretches the opposition's defence. Enzo Gabriel Jorginho shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.04
Anthony Aloisio comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Vigil. The referee brings Anthony Aloisio to one side and gives him a warning! Mauricio Vigil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.29
Ian Montes threads a neat ball through to João Cavalcante. João Cavalcante threads the ball through to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by João Escobar.
33.36
João Escobar flicks the ball to his team mate, Vinicius Araújo. Vinicius Araújo flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiano Alvaréz collects the pass. Sebastiano Alvaréz shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
34.33
Anthony Aloisio knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rúben Cribari.
36.52
With vision, Rúben Cribari plays the ball forward to Facundo Sosa. Facundo Sosa flicks a high pass forward to Iago Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Iago Ferreira rushes past João Escobar! Iago Ferreira strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Francisco Da Silva gets down and covers it.
38.04
Raul Alves hits a low pass to Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Ronaldo. Anthony Ronaldo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Ronaldo!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cruzeiro appear unchanged since the first half. Oeste FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Oeste FC kick off!
48.11
Sergio Levesque hits a low pass to Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Willington Canales.
49.18
Mauricio Vigil comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Aloisio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Aloisio gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.46
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.54
Vinicius Araújo makes a simple pass to Antonio Rodrigues. Antonio Rodrigues shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Franco Flores easily smothers it!
60.36
Oeste FC have made a substitution with Martins Julinho replacing Anthony Ronaldo .
61.39
Anthony Aloisio kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz lofts in a cross ball towards Martins Julinho. Martins Julinho knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Franco Flores punches it away to safety.
67.33
Sergio Levesque knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Rodrigues. Antonio Rodrigues whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
71.44
Mauricio Vigil makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira plays a one-two with Marcos Vinicius Teixeira and advances towards the goal... Iago Ferreira shoots from just inside the box but Francisco Da Silva reads it well. Well saved!
72.11
Enzo Gabriel Jorginho makes a probing pass to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.26
Sergio Levesque makes a simple pass to Antonio Rodrigues. Antonio Rodrigues sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
78.37
Ian Montes laces a weighted ball forward to Enzo Gabriel Jorginho. Enzo Gabriel Jorginho makes an attacking run forward. Enzo Gabriel Jorginho passes the ball forward but Iago Ferreira is offside!
83.54
With imagination, Mauricio Vigil laces a through ball forward to Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira rushes past Sixto Soto! Some good footwork from Iago Ferreira provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.16
Fabio Alves Ednilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Levesque. Sergio Levesque hits a low pass to Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Montes.
89.03
Sixto Soto flicks a high pass forward. Raul Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raul Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Rodrigues. Antonio Rodrigues is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
27.2%
46.9%
25.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Iago Ferreira of Cruzeiro