Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Orlando Scarpelli where Figueirense play host to Red Bull Bragantino. A crowd of 13,800 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Figueirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Red Bull Bragantino appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Pele.


0.00
Figueirense kick off and get the match underway!
4.56
Sebastiano Alvaréz knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.45
Fabricio Gallardo flicks a high pass forward. Augusto Teixeira collects the pass. Augusto Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Madrigal. Sergio Madrigal shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Luis A. Athirson manages to gather it easily.
8.49
Renan Pereira chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar shoots from 20 yards but Brian González is on top of it.
10.29
Andre Da Silva Correa receives the ball from a throw-in from Mateo Vidal Peralta. Andre Da Silva Correa hits a low pass to Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz makes a probing pass to Ian Palma. Ian Palma shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
12.58
Luiz Miguel Rocha passes the ball forward to Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.36
Augusto Teixeira makes a simple pass to Sergio Madrigal. Sergio Madrigal shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.32
Andre Da Silva Correa flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiano Alvaréz controls it well on his chest. Sebastiano Alvaréz knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaac Nguyen. Isaac Nguyen edges inside the box! Isaac Nguyen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.23
With a delightful solo run, Sebastiano Alvaréz stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastiano Alvaréz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
30.23
Renan Pereira makes a run forward as Sebastiano Alvaréz takes the throw-in. Renan Pereira skillfully chests the ball down. Renan Pereira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Renan Pereira whips in a cross ball towards Matheus Souza. Matheus Souza finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Brian González with no chance!! Goal for Red Bull Bragantino!
33.25
Fabricio Gallardo takes a short throw-in bringing Richard Moore into play. Richard Moore makes a simple pass to Augusto Teixeira. Augusto Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Dante Maldonado. Dante Maldonado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.01
Andre Da Silva Correa flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiano Alvaréz collects the pass. Sebastiano Alvaréz advances with the ball. Sebastiano Alvaréz cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Sebastiano Alvaréz provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
42.32
Fabricio Gallardo flicks a high pass forward. Dos Santos Thome controls it well on his chest. Dos Santos Thome surges forward with the ball. Dos Santos Thome shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Dos Santos Thome runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dos Santos Thome shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Figueirense appear unchanged since the first half. Red Bull Bragantino also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Red Bull Bragantino kick off!
47.17
Renan Pereira threads a neat ball through to Isaac Nguyen. Isaac Nguyen knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
49.56
Richard Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dos Santos Thome. Dos Santos Thome hits a low pass to Dante Maldonado. Dante Maldonado tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Luis A. Athirson!
51.21
Duarte Melo comes in with a late challenge on Andre Da Silva Correa. Duarte Melo is given a warning by the referee! Andre Da Silva Correa stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.59
With vision, D. Santos Siviglia laces a through ball forward to Augusto Teixeira. Augusto Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Melo who takes it down. Duarte Melo shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
57.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.02
Renan Pereira hits a low pass to Ian Palma. Ian Palma shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.12
Fabricio Gallardo threads the ball through to Marco Gomez. Marco Gomez flicks a high ball forward to Dante Maldonado who takes it down. Dante Maldonado shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Luis A. Athirson!
65.48
Dos Santos Thome brings the ball forward. Dos Santos Thome tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.54
John Ward threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
69.11
Marco Gomez takes it forward alone. Marco Gomez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.17
Andre Da Silva Correa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Renan Pereira. Showing composure, Renan Pereira laces a weighted ball forward to Ian Palma. Ian Palma finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.55
Sebastiano Alvaréz passes the ball forward to Ian Palma. Ian Palma plays a scrappy one-two with Matheus Souza and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ian Palma cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.57
Sebastiano Alvaréz kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Palma. Ian Palma knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Brian González didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.47
Augusto Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dante Maldonado. Dante Maldonado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis A. Athirson who gathers it comfortably.
81.53
Renan Pereira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.17
Andre Da Silva Correa comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Madrigal. Andre Da Silva Correa is warned by the referee! Sergio Madrigal runs off the knock.
84.17
Free kick to Figueirense just outside the area...
85.03
Dante Maldonado steps up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
87.46
Augusto Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Melo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duarte Melo shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
89.21
D. Santos Siviglia sees Augusto Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Augusto Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Duarte Melo. Duarte Melo plays a one-two with Sergio Madrigal and advances towards the goal... Duarte Melo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Luis A. Athirson manages to gather it.
90.00
Mateo Vidal Peralta flicks a high ball forward to Sebastiano Alvaréz who takes it down. Sebastiano Alvaréz kicks a strong pass forward to Matheus Souza. Matheus Souza lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Brian González has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
29.7%
41.8%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastiano Alvaréz of Red Bull Bragantino