Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Mineirão where Cruzeiro play host to Fortaleza Esporte Clube. A crowd of 12,295 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cruzeiro are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fortaleza Esporte Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paquito Adailton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cruzeiro are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fortaleza Esporte Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paquito Adailton.
0.00
0-0Cruzeiro kick off the first half!
4.25
0-0Rúben Cribari knocks the ball forward to João Cavalcante. João Cavalcante kicks a strong pass forward to Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
8.42
0-0Breno Gónzalez threads the ball through to Leandro Vela. Leandro Vela brings the ball forward. Leandro Vela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rúben Cribari.
9.36
0-0Enzo Gabriel Jorginho catches Leandro Vela on the ankles. The referee calls over Enzo Gabriel Jorginho and shows him a yellow card! Leandro Vela stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.55
0-0Leandro Vela clumsily knocks into Enzo Gabriel Jorginho. The referee brings Leandro Vela to one side and gives him a warning! Enzo Gabriel Jorginho carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.09
0-0Ian Montes threads the ball through to Mauricio Vigil. Mauricio Vigil kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.23
João Cavalcante barges into Luis Nazario Dida. The referee calls over João Cavalcante and shows him a yellow card! Luis Nazario Dida grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.37
Rúben Cribari sees a break and surges forward. Rúben Cribari plays the ball forward to Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
33.09
Luis Nazario Dida threads the ball through to Santiago Ferreira. Santiago Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rúben Cribari.
38.10
João Cavalcante flicks a high pass forward. Iago Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Iago Ferreira rushes past Breno Gónzalez! Iago Ferreira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.14
Leandro Vela flicks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Ferreira. Santiago Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.27
João Cavalcante knocks the ball to his team mate, Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira plays a one-two with Marcos Vinicius Teixeira and advances towards the goal... Iago Ferreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cruzeiro appear unchanged since the first half. Fortaleza Esporte Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fortaleza Esporte Clube kick off the second half!
47.41
0-0João Cavalcante barges into Luis Nazario Dida. The referee calls over João Cavalcante and warns him to calm down! Luis Nazario Dida stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.32
Ian Montes knocks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Sosa. With imagination, Facundo Sosa plays the ball forward to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.36
0-0João Cavalcante passes the ball forward to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira puts a great ball through. Iago Ferreira runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.01
Luiz Henrique Rocha threads the ball through to Luis Nazario Dida. Luis Nazario Dida flicks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Ferreira. Santiago Ferreira shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
57.12
Facundo Sosa threads the ball through to Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
60.05
0-0Fortaleza Esporte Clube have made a substitution with Delio Valdez replacing Leandro Vela .
63.07
Mateus Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Santiago Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Yuri Oliveira. Yuri Oliveira makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
67.54
Delio Valdez flicks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Ferreira. Santiago Ferreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Franco Flores.
77.48
Fortaleza Esporte Clube have made a substitution with Francelino Díaz replacing Luiz Henrique Rocha .
81.51
Facundo Sosa barges into Mateus Fernandez. Facundo Sosa is shown the yellow card! Mateus Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.07
With imagination, Enzo Gabriel Jorginho plays the ball forward to Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira runs straight at the defence! Iago Ferreira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.23
Enzo Gabriel Jorginho passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Iago Ferreira. Iago Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Vinicius Teixeira. Marcos Vinicius Teixeira directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
21.8%
53.8%
24.4%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Iago Ferreira of Cruzeiro |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Franco Flores (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Raul Pereira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ian Montes (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Rúben Cribari (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Willington Canales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Vigil (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Facundo Sosa (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | João Cavalcante (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Enzo Gabriel Jorginho (MID) | | 6 |
| 10. | Marcos Vinicius Teixeira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Iago Ferreira (ATT) | 9 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Rosas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rui Jorginho (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mateus Iñacio (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Chris Gallardo (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Careca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luiz Henrique Rocha (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Breno Gónzalez (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Henry Didi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leandro Vela (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Luis Nazario Dida (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mateus Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Yuri Oliveira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Santiago Ferreira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Albeiro Arreola (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francelino Díaz (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Delio Valdez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Angelo De S. Dida (GK) | 0 | |