Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadio José Antonio Romero Feris where Boca Unidos play host to Estudiantes de la Plata. A crowd of 17,568 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boca Unidos are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Estudiantes de la Plata appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Redondo.


0.00
Boca Unidos get the match underway!
9.26
Lucas Martínez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Ruggeri. Gonzalo Ruggeri rushes past Germán Baca! Gonzalo Ruggeri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Irven Zuniga is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.21
Lucas Martínez threads the ball through to Silvio Vera. Silvio Vera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.50
Ted Mitchell threads a neat ball through to Franklin Meredith. Franklin Meredith makes a probing pass to Federico Torres. Federico Torres edges inside the box! Federico Torres strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Irven Zuniga is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
24.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Peter Murillo plays the ball forward to Henrique Jairzinho. Henrique Jairzinho makes a probing pass to Bradley Ferrari. Bradley Ferrari shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
26.30
Lucas Martínez barges into Walter Kempes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Walter Kempes stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.19
Ignacio Araya flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Martínez collects the pass. Lucas Martínez sees Gonzalo Ruggeri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gonzalo Ruggeri whips in a cross ball towards Federico Torres. Federico Torres rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.42
Lucas Martínez flicks a high ball forward to Gonzalo Ruggeri who takes it down. Gonzalo Ruggeri knocks the ball forward to Federico Torres but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.04
Peter Murillo flicks a high pass forward to Walter Kempes who brings the ball under control. Walter Kempes flicks a high ball forward to Bradley Ferrari who takes it down. Bradley Ferrari tries a spectacular long range effort. Martín Yllana is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.47
Ted Mitchell flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Martínez. Lucas Martínez flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Ruggeri controls it well on his chest. Gonzalo Ruggeri plays a scrappy one-two with Silvio Vera and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gonzalo Ruggeri strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.31
Walter Kempes passes the ball forward to Bradley Ferrari. Bradley Ferrari puts a great ball through. Luciano Sandoval runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
Scott Delass makes a probing pass to Franklin Meredith. Franklin Meredith sees Silvio Vera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Vera shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Boca Unidos appear unchanged since the first half. Estudiantes de la Plata also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Estudiantes de la Plata kicking off!
48.49
Franklin Meredith passes the ball forward to Federico Torres. Federico Torres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Cristián Parra plays the ball forward to Ian Cordero. Ian Cordero passes the ball forward but Bradley Ferrari is offside!
51.46
Maximiliano Scarone comes in with a late challenge on Federico Torres. Maximiliano Scarone is shown the yellow card! Federico Torres stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.16
Franco Muñoz knocks the ball forward to Gonzalo Ruggeri. Gonzalo Ruggeri runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Gonzalo Ruggeri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
54.33
Walter Kempes threads a neat ball through to Ian Cordero. Ian Cordero kicks a strong pass forward to Bradley Ferrari but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.08
Cristián Parra sees Ian Cordero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Cordero shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Martín Yllana smothers it!
60.21
Boca Unidos have made 3 substitutions with Alan Quiroga replacing Maximiliano Scarone, Mariano Balbo replacing Cristián Parra and Nicolás González replacing Ian Cordero .
65.44
Mariano Balbo knocks the ball to his team mate, Bradley Ferrari. Bradley Ferrari makes a simple pass, allowing Luciano Sandoval to run into the box. Henry Chandler hacks Luciano Sandoval from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
69.34
Henrique Jairzinho flicks a high pass forward. Nicolás González controls it well on his chest. Nicolás González knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.15
Germán Baca chips the ball to his team mate, Santiago Johnson. Santiago Johnson knocks the ball forward to Bradley Ferrari. Bradley Ferrari plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolás González and advances towards the goal... Bradley Ferrari strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.06
Franklin Meredith passes the ball forward to Federico Torres. Federico Torres plays a perfect one-two with Gonzalo Ruggeri and rushes in on goal... Federico Torres makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.36
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
83.13
Mariano Balbo decides to run forward with the ball. Mariano Balbo shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
85.51
Federico Torres barges into Alan Quiroga. Federico Torres is given a warning by the referee! Alan Quiroga grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.15
Peter Murillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Walter Kempes. Walter Kempes threads a neat ball through to Luciano Sandoval. Luciano Sandoval shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
26.2%
44%
29.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gonzalo Ruggeri of Estudiantes de la Plata

Match Ratings
1.Martín Yllana (GK)
7
2.Scott Delass (DEF)
6
3.Ted Mitchell (DEF)
6
4.Henry Chandler (DEF)
6
5.Ignacio Araya (DEF)
6
6.Franklin Meredith (MID)
6
7.Lucas Martínez (MID)yellow card
7
8.Franco Muñoz (MID)
6
9.Gonzalo Ruggeri (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Federico Torres (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Silvio Vera (ATT)
6
 
12.Federico Reggi (ATT)
0
13.Kevin Castro (ATT)
0
14.Hernan García (MID)
0