Match report
America Mineiro Secures Crucial Win Over Santa Cruz in Serie B
Santa Cruz
0–1
FT
America Mineiro
Oct 7, 2017
America Mineiro secured a vital away win against Santa Cruz in the Serie B, with Matheusinho's goal in the 78th minute being the difference. The match was marred by several yellow cards and saw multiple substitutions from both sides.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Santa Cruz 0–1 America Mineiro
- • Goal: Matheusinho (78') for America Mineiro
- • Yellow Cards: Derley (44'), Norberto Neto (45'), Matheusinho (59') for America Mineiro; Pará (90')
- • Substitutions: Bruno Paulo for André Luís (58'), Grafite for Ricardo Bueno (60'), Wellington for Natan (78') for Santa Cruz; Ruy for Renan Oliveira (69'), Ceará for Norberto Neto (79'), Zé Ricardo for Matheusinho (86') for America Mineiro
Lineups
Santa Cruz
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Júlio César (G)
- 4 Anderson Salles (D)
- 21 Guilherme Mattis
- 14 Wellington
- 8 Derley (M)
- 93 Thiago Primão
- 28 Joao Paulo (M)
- 17 Yuri (D)
- 23 Grafite (F)
- 75 Nininho
- 97 André Luis (M)
Substitutes
- 36 Bruno Paulo
- 99 Ricardo Bueno
- 10 Natan
- 15 Walber
- 3 Bruno Silva
- 7 João Ananias
- 11 William Barbio
- 20 Williams Luz
- 33 Julio Cesar
- 72 Lucas Silva
- 9 Halef
- 13 Jeremais
America Mineiro
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 João Ricardo (G)
- 3 Rafael Lima
- 19 Ernandes (D)
- 2 Norberto Neto (D)
- 6 Pará
- 4 Messias (D)
- 21 Ruy (M)
- 8 Juninho (M)
- 11 Luan (M)
- 9 Bill
- 10 Matheusinho (M)
Substitutes
- 23 Renan Oliveira
- 20 Ceará
- 5 Zé Ricardo
- 17 Gerson Magrão
- 14 Lima
- 12 Fernando Leal
- 22 Mike
- 18 Edno
- 16 Neto
Timeline
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44' Santa Cruz Card · Yellow CardDerley
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45' America Mineiro Card · Yellow CardNorberto Neto
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58' Santa Cruz subst · Substitution 1Off: André Luís · On: Bruno Paulo
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59' America Mineiro Card · Yellow CardMatheusinho
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60' Santa Cruz subst · Substitution 2Off: Grafite · On: Ricardo Bueno
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69' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 1Off: Ruy · On: Renan Oliveira
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78' Santa Cruz subst · Substitution 3Off: Wellington · On: Natan
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78' America Mineiro Goal · Normal GoalMatheusinho · Assist: Renan Oliveira
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79' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 2Off: Norberto Neto · On: Ceará
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86' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 3Off: Matheusinho · On: Zé Ricardo
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90' America Mineiro Card · Yellow CardPará
Match Stats
| Stat | Santa Cruz | America Mineiro |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 70% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 569 | 297 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Accurate Passes | 482 | 207 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 6 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game's turning point was Matheusinho's goal in the 78th minute, sealing America Mineiro's lead and securing a crucial away win in Serie B.
- ▸ Substitutions by both teams, particularly the introduction of Grafite and Zé Ricardo, played a key role in maintaining momentum and sustaining pressure throughout the match.