Match Report


River PlateRiver Plate     Godoy CruzGodoy Cruz
David ConnorDavid Connor Computer Player Computer Player
Luis AdvínculaL. Advíncula77
G
1captain
G
76Isaac CardosoI. Cardoso
Mauro TurdoM. Turdo38
G
2
D
73Juan Manuel GutiérrezJ. Gutiérrez
Avril VegaA. Vega32
D
3
D
70Kevin OrsiK. Orsi
Rafael PaganR. Pagan27
D
4
D
67Ryan LeonardoR. Leonardo
Renato DreerR. Dreer17
D
5
M
75Felipe VidalF. Vidal
Santiago CarecaS. Careca73
D
6
M
70Hernan GómezH. Gómez
Cauã AmauriC. Amauri34
D
captain7
M
68Juan Pablo AyalaJ. Ayala
Ramon ReedR. Reed36
M
8
M
68Dante PazD. Paz
Pedro ChávezP. Chávez80
M
9
A
69Claudio M. BlancoC. Blanco
Efren ReynosoE. Reynoso33
A
10
A
67Bruno MendozaB. Mendoza
Thomas CruzT. Cruz74
A
11
A
66Bautista BlancoB. Blanco
 
Bernardo BonillaB. Bonilla85
M
12
G
74Manuel CastromanM. Castroman
Diego SánchezD. Sánchez75
A
13
D
65Rúben RosalesR. Rosales
Joel ZambranoJ. Zambrano79
M
14
G
65Antonio Carlos DiasA. Dias

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Monumental Antonio V. Liberti where River Plate play host to Godoy Cruz. A crowd of 16,715 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
River Plate are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Godoy Cruz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Alonso.


0.00
The whistle blows and Godoy Cruz get the match underway!
2.32
Juan Pablo Ayala threads a neat ball through to Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Mendoza. Bruno Mendoza makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
3.55
Hernan Gómez picks a pass forward to Bruno Mendoza. Bruno Mendoza lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
6.45
Mauro Turdo catches Claudio M. Blanco on the ankles. Mauro Turdo is given a warning by the referee! Claudio M. Blanco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.36
Juan Pablo Ayala knocks the ball forward to Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
12.36
Ryan Leonardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dante Paz. Dante Paz hits a low pass to Bruno Mendoza. Bruno Mendoza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Pagan.
16.30
Ryan Leonardo knocks the ball forward to Juan Pablo Ayala. Juan Pablo Ayala takes it forward alone. Juan Pablo Ayala skips past Rafael Pagan! Juan Pablo Ayala makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
18.20
Hernan Gómez passes the ball forward to Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.33
Kevin Orsi knocks the ball forward to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal takes it forward alone. Felipe Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Mendoza. Bruno Mendoza makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
28.00
Juan Pablo Ayala controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Mendoza. Bruno Mendoza finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.43
Ryan Leonardo flicks a high pass forward. Juan Pablo Ayala collects the pass. Juan Pablo Ayala makes a beautiful solo run. Juan Pablo Ayala lofts in a cross ball towards Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luis Advíncula with no chance!! Goal for Godoy Cruz!
38.32
Claudio M. Blanco hacks Rafael Pagan from behind! The referee calls over Claudio M. Blanco and warns him to calm down! Rafael Pagan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.38
Juan Pablo Ayala chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Mendoza. Bruno Mendoza knocks in a cross ball towards Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
45.00
Juan Manuel Gutiérrez threads a neat ball through to Juan Pablo Ayala. Juan Pablo Ayala flicks a high ball forward to Claudio M. Blanco who gracefully takes it down. Claudio M. Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. River Plate appear unchanged since the first half. Godoy Cruz also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
River Plate kick off and get the second half underway!
47.31
Hernan Gómez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Advíncula who gathers it comfortably.
49.33
Juan Pablo Ayala threads a neat ball through to Bruno Mendoza. Bruno Mendoza knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Luis Advíncula.
50.20
Corner kick to Godoy Cruz. Juan Pablo Ayala plays it short to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal knocks the ball into the box. Renato Dreer chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
51.59
Renato Dreer hits a low pass to Santiago Careca. Santiago Careca threads the ball through to Efren Reynoso. Efren Reynoso knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Isaac Cardoso reads it well. Good save!
54.38
Hernan Gómez makes an attacking run forward. Hernan Gómez lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.35
Cauã Amauri comes in with a late challenge on Hernan Gómez. Cauã Amauri is warned by the referee! Hernan Gómez stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.01
Kevin Orsi sweeps the ball long. Claudio M. Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Mendoza. Bruno Mendoza directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Luis Advíncula manages to keep it out.
77.56
Ramon Reed flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Cruz collects the pass. Thomas Cruz rushes past Kevin Orsi! Some superb footwork from Thomas Cruz provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.45
Hernan Gómez chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Mendoza. Bruno Mendoza whips in a cross ball towards Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

River Plate

Godoy Cruz
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
0
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
22.6%
77.4%
Play Area
38.7%
41.9%
19.4%

Scorers
Thomas Cruz 78
Bruno Mendoza 28
Bautista Blanco 34
Claudio M. Blanco 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Pablo Ayala of Godoy Cruz

Match Ratings
1.Luis Advíncula (GK)
6
2.Mauro Turdo (GK)
5
3.Avril Vega (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Pagan (DEF)
6
5.Renato Dreer (DEF)
6
6.Santiago Careca (DEF)
6
7.Cauã Amauri (DEF)
5
8.Ramon Reed (MID)
6
9.Pedro Chávez (MID)
6
10.Efren Reynoso (ATT)
6
11.Thomas Cruz (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Bernardo Bonilla (MID)
0
13.Diego Sánchez (ATT)
0
14.Joel Zambrano (MID)
0

1.Isaac Cardoso (GK)
6
2.Juan Manuel Gutiérrez (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Orsi (DEF)
6
4.Ryan Leonardo (DEF)
6
5.Felipe Vidal (MID)
6
6.Hernan Gómez (MID)
7
7.Juan Pablo Ayala (MID)
9
8.Dante Paz (MID)
6
9.Claudio M. Blanco (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Bruno Mendoza (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Bautista Blanco (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Manuel Castroman (GK)
0
13.Rúben Rosales (DEF)
0
14.Antonio Carlos Dias (GK)
0