Ituano and Sport Recife face off in a thrilling match, with Sport emerging victorious
Sport Recife triumphed over Ituano in a lively encounter that ended with a score of 3-2. The match was played at the Itaipava Arena Pernambuco, in Recife, Pernambuco, under the direction of referee Andre Luiz Skettino Policarpo Bento.
Ituano started strong and took the lead in the 1st minute with a goal from Jose Aldo, assisted by Thonny Anderson. However, Sport Recife responded quickly and tied the score in the 11th minute thanks to a goal by Chico.
The first half was characterized by intensity and a struggle for ball possession. Both teams received yellow cards: Chrystian Barletta and Felipe for Sport Recife, and Guilherme Mariano and Jose Aldo for Ituano.
In the second half, Sport Recife took control of the match and managed to turn the score around. Ze Roberto scored a penalty in the 69th minute and then scored another goal in the 86th minute, assisted by Chrystian Barletta.
Ituano tried to react and managed to discount in the 90th minute with a goal from Alvaro. However, they ran out of time to complete the comeback.
Sport Recife dominated ball possession (58% vs. 42% for Ituano) and generated more scoring opportunities (22 shots, 9 on target, vs. 7 shots, 3 on target for Ituano). Although Ituano had more fouls (12 vs. 10) and received fewer yellow cards (4 vs. 5), Sport Recife showed greater attacking effectiveness and took the victory.
Substitutions ituano: at minute 61 Joao Carlos came in and Bruno Xavier went out., at minute 61 Alvaro came in and Thonny Anderson went out., at minute 67 Yann Rolim came in and Jose Aldo went out., at minute 83 Leozinho came in and Vinicius Paiva went out., at minute 83 V. X. de Almeida J. came in and Rodrigo went out.
Substitutions sport recife: at minute 64 Ze Roberto came in and Gustavo Coutinho went out., at minute 85 Allyson came in and Igor Carius went out., at minute 90 Lenny Lobato came in and Wellington Silva went out., at minute 90 Luciano Castan came in and Rafael Thyere went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sport Recife
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