Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Arena Corinthians where Corinthians Paulista play General Caballero in this second leg Copa Sudamericana game. Corinthians Paulista have the away goal advantage from the 2-2 first leg match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Corinthians Paulista are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while General Caballero appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Yoiver Nunez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Corinthians Paulista are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while General Caballero appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Yoiver Nunez.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with General Caballero kicking off!
6.52
0-0Albert Moore decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Moore shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.18
0-0Enner Angulo catches Albert Moore on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Moore runs off the knock.
15.00
0-0Enner Angulo passes the ball forward to Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by João Paulo Marco Aurelio.
16.02
0-0Enner Angulo flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Montaño who brings the ball under control. Sergio Montaño knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Barnes. Thomas Barnes makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
18.19
Carlos Banuelos sees Mauricio Paredes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Paredes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Barnes. Thomas Barnes lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Rafael Signorelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
26.55
1-0Albert Moore threads a neat ball through to André Farfán. André Farfán sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.04
Ricardo Alex threads a neat ball through to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí advances inside the box! Jefre Carabalí shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.18
Edder Lucena picks a pass forward to Andrew Chandler. Andrew Chandler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí cuts inside the box! Jefre Carabalí shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nicolas Rubio!
36.12
2-0João Paulo Adailton clumsily knocks into Lucio Quinones. João Paulo Adailton is warned by the referee! Lucio Quinones hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.53
Carlos Banuelos launches a long ball forward into the other half. Thomas Barnes whips in a cross ball towards Edemir Cardozo. Edemir Cardozo beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.44
With some swift thinking, João Paulo Adailton plays the ball forward to Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edder Lucena.
42.14
Simão Jorginho chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Paredes. Mauricio Paredes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edemir Cardozo. Edemir Cardozo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edder Lucena.
45.00
Ricardo Alex barges into João Paulo Adailton. Ricardo Alex is shown the yellow card! João Paulo Adailton runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Corinthians Paulista appear unchanged since the first half. General Caballero have changed their lineup with Agustín Guzmán replacing João Paulo Adailton. The General Caballero players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Corinthians Paulista start the second half!
49.20
Alvaro Casillas sees Agustín Guzmán in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Agustín Guzmán flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Montaño collects the pass. Sergio Montaño finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Rafael Signorelli manages to gather it.
51.10
2-0Oswaldo Contreras receives the ball from a throw-in from João Paulo Marco Aurelio. Oswaldo Contreras chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Moore. Albert Moore flicks a high pass forward. André Farfán controls it well on his chest. André Farfán threads the ball through to Pablo Hurtado but he's offside!
53.38
Andrew Chandler kicks a strong pass forward to Jefre Carabalí. Jefre Carabalí knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.11
2-0General Caballero have made a substitution with Ronald Nanchoff replacing Sergio Montaño .
61.12
Enner Angulo hits a low pass to Thomas Barnes. Thomas Barnes whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Nanchoff. Ronald Nanchoff finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
63.08
João Paulo Marco Aurelio flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Alex who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Ricardo Alex stretches the opposition's defence. Ricardo Alex makes a great pass forward. Pablo Hurtado runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
65.33
Lucio Quinones kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Hurtado. Pablo Hurtado shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
67.57
Heath Jackson threads the ball through to Agustín Guzmán. Agustín Guzmán hits a low pass to Edemir Cardozo. Edemir Cardozo shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.42
2-0Carlos Banuelos comes in with a high challenge, catching Albert Moore with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Albert Moore stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.11
Edemir Cardozo makes a beautiful solo run. Edemir Cardozo flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Nanchoff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronald Nanchoff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Signorelli who gathers it comfortably.
81.29
Edder Lucena makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Alex. With vision, Ricardo Alex laces a weighted ball forward to André Farfán. André Farfán plays a scrappy one-two with Pablo Hurtado and advances towards the goal... André Farfán shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Rubio easily smothers it!
89.06
Edemir Cardozo makes a beautiful solo run. Edemir Cardozo flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Barnes. Thomas Barnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jefre Carabalí of Corinthians Paulista |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Signorelli (GK)
7
2. João Paulo Marco Aurelio (DEF)
6
3. Oswaldo Contreras (DEF)
6
4. Edder Lucena (DEF)
6
5. Lucio Quinones (MID)
6
6. Ricardo Alex (MID)
6
7. Albert Moore (MID)
7
8. Andrew Chandler (MID)
6
9. Jefre Carabalí (ATT)
8
10. Pablo Hurtado (ATT)
6
11. André Farfán (ATT)
7
12. Joseph Gore (DEF)
0
13. Juan Manuel Guzmán (MID)
0
14. Eric Reyes (ATT)
0
1. Nicolas Rubio (GK)
6
2. Simão Jorginho (DEF)
6
3. Carlos Banuelos (DEF)
3
4. Alvaro Casillas (DEF)
6
5. Heath Jackson (DEF)
6
6. Mauricio Paredes (MID)
6
7. Enner Angulo (MID)
6
8. João Paulo Adailton (MID)
6
9. Sergio Montaño (ATT)
6
10. Thomas Barnes (ATT)
6
11. Edemir Cardozo (ATT)
6
12. Paolo Quintanilla (DEF)
0
13. Agustín Guzmán (MID)
6
14. Ronald Nanchoff (ATT)
6