00:19One of the great things about football is that no one knows for sure what's going to happen.
00:24Let's see what unfolds here tonight.
00:26I'm Derek Ray, and sitting alongside me here on the gantry, ready to provide all the tactical observations, is the
00:33former England international Sue Smith.
00:35And looking forward to the first assignment for these two clubs in the group stage of the Conmebol Libertadores.
00:42It's Vasco da Gama, and they face Coquimbo Unido.
00:45Yeah, it's important they get off to a good start, make sure that they've got that organisation off the ball,
00:50and show a threat going forward when they can.
00:52Hopefully it's a good match, though.
01:08Well, here is the line-up for the hosts today.
01:11It's a 4-5-1, or you could say a 4-2-3-1.
01:14This does offer plenty of threat going forward, with the three behind the central striker.
01:19We may see the wide midfielders cut in, and the full-backs push on, while the defence is still protected
01:25from the two holding.
01:38This is how the visitors will set up today.
01:41Well, it's very similar, isn't it?
01:43It's so important that the number nine isn't left isolated.
01:46Both teams are going to have to make sure that they get players in and around them when they get
01:49forward.
01:50We'll do it.
02:27So, off and running here, at the first half, underway.
02:40He made good progress there.
02:42Well, it came to nothing in the end.
02:51And Rodriguez.
02:58And the referee wasn't going to let that go.
03:09Well, it came to nothing in the end.
03:35Oh, okay.
03:45Well, let's go.
03:46Oh, yeah.
03:47Okay.
03:47Oh, yeah.
04:03You
04:04Ting them continue, but now it's going to be a booking. Yeah, you can see the rapid plot the file
04:08and was always going to go back to it
04:10Good officiating that
04:31This for the lead and a goal to open the scoring a very bright start to this one
04:48Well, this is a neat and tidy finish his movement is great
04:52He finds a yard of space and then it's so composed
05:10Now back on the way and 1-0 it is let's see what happens next
05:23Well, they're allowing him to run and run and run
05:28Running it back now looking to make headway
05:46And ultimately losing control of it. Well, they managed to snuff that out quickly didn't they?
05:55Decent idea
05:59He read the situation defensively and did his job
06:04And teammates around him
06:10Averley defended however
06:17Oh, they'll be disappointed it looked promising
06:28Well, he keeps going
06:30Nicely timed tackle
06:48And a good challenge to bring that attack to an end
06:56Now Rodriguez
07:04Well full marks for getting past him
07:08Really positive looking shape here
07:14They won't complain about having won the corner
07:16And maybe an opportunity to increase their advantage
07:34Now sending us in
07:36Well, not clear yet
07:38And has it now
07:40Well, he's no doubt relieved to get hold of it in the end
07:43But the initial save was absolutely outstanding
07:48Over the touch line for a throw in
08:01Doing well to win it back
08:02What can they do from here?
08:10It's with Johansson
08:13And couldn't keep possession
08:18And he has options available
08:21But nothing comes of it
08:23Ready to break perhaps
08:32And the managers will now deliver their half-time team talks
08:36We're at the end of 45 minutes in this game
08:39I think most fans would be pretty happy with this man's display so far
08:44Yeah, and I think he's had a really good first half
08:46Not only his goal, which he took well
08:48But his overall performance
08:50I'm sure he'll look to continue that in the second half
08:59And we're off
09:00The first half begins with plenty of anticipation in the air
09:04Whether he comes back right now
09:06But he'll be back with him
09:11Oh, boy!
09:46And off we go again.
09:48The second half has begun.
09:58Driving forward with Panache.
10:00Stopped them in their tracks.
10:11And he's through here.
10:16And foiled only by the crossbar.
10:22Well, I think they deserve to be level here.
10:25That's unfortunate.
10:26Hopefully they don't look back on the missed opportunity at the end of the game.
10:33Nothing to show for that attack.
10:36Yeah, the positioning was spot on there, wasn't it?
10:40Just have to make sure they don't get caught on the counter attack.
10:47Really good interception.
10:49And I'll tell you what, there is a confident footballer for you.
10:53The danger averted, thanks to his teammates.
11:05And bursting forward.
11:13Well, that effort was always going wide.
11:16He's not going to be best pleased with himself.
11:20So time for a substitution.
11:22And let's see if this helps them protect the league.
11:25Yeah, it makes sense, Derek.
11:26But there is still time for the equaliser, isn't there?
11:29They just need to make sure they don't drop too deep.
11:43Good run.
11:44Very much in control of the situation.
11:50They're running away.
11:52What an opportunity that was to increase their advantage.
11:55Well, you've got to at least test the goalkeeper from there.
11:58That's a real opportunity missed.
12:17Oh, he's lost possession of the ball.
12:19Taken by the keeper without any fuss.
12:31Oh, will he pay for that mistake?
12:33Oh, it could be costly, this.
12:37Oh, that's a really good run.
12:39And a goal!
12:41They've increased their lead.
12:42And they don't want to be throwing us away from here.
12:46Yeah.
12:54Well, if we take another look, he just glides past this man.
12:58The defender just can't live with him.
13:00And it's a brilliant finish.
13:02He strikes through the ball.
13:03The keeper has no chance.
13:05It's a superb finish.
13:18And the ball is moving again.
13:202-0 is how it stands.
13:30Possession one.
13:34This looks more than decent.
13:39Good for one back here.
13:42Oh, that's top-notch goalkeeping, you've got to say.
13:47Time for a change then.
14:07Over it comes.
14:09Making sure it wasn't problematic.
14:12Might do damage on the break.
14:17Can they use it to their advantage?
14:20Just lost a bit of their momentum.
14:23Yeah, they got back well.
14:25Just the challenge that was required.
14:31How do they let that attack come to an end?
14:37And it's going to be a free kick.
14:40He's been influential today,
14:42but the manager decides to make a personnel switch at this point.
14:51Good piece of anticipation.
14:57Well, an eye-catching piece of solo play.
15:03And now their turn to have the ball.
15:08Really calm pass.
15:10A lot still to do.
15:12And he passed the power test.
15:14Shame about the accuracy.
15:33And suddenly on the front foot,
15:41Oh, that is how to press your opponent.
15:44Yeah, they've done so well to win the ball high up there, haven't they?
15:52Oh, they'll be disappointed.
15:53It looked promising.
15:56And there goes the final whistle.
15:58Well, it hasn't gone to plan for the away team in this case.
16:01And they're going to have to make up for this in future games.
16:05Yeah, the fans do look frustrated, don't they?
16:07You always want to get off to a good start.
16:09I'm sure we'll see a response in the next game, though.
16:13Well, there's a good reason why we're highlighting him.
16:16Really dominant in attack in this game.
16:23What an opportunity that was to increase their advantage.
16:28What an opportunity that was to increase their advantage.
16:47What an opportunity that was to increase their advantage.
16:47What an opportunity that was to increase their advantage.
16:47What an opportunity that was to increase their advantage.
16:55What an opportunity that was to increase their advantage.
16:56You
