Match Report


B.et
today's match is sponsored by B.et
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at La Bombonera where Boca Juniors play host to Atlético de Rafaela. A crowd of 19,105 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Boca Juniors are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Atlético de Rafaela appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ezequiel Fernández.


0.00
The whistle blows and Boca Juniors get the match underway!
8.53
Oscar Subiat sees space and advances. Oscar Subiat shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
24.23
Máximo Banguera volleys a long ball forward. Federico Iglesias shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alessandro Suarez manages to gather it easily.
26.17
Manuel Torres takes it forward alone. Manuel Torres whips in a cross ball towards Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Alessandro Suarez had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Rafaela!
33.48
Stanley Cox hits a low pass to Dylan Castillo. Dylan Castillo hits a low pass to Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Saad. Luke Saad is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Sidney Gore didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.37
Oscar Subiat knocks the ball forward to Federico Iglesias. Federico Iglesias shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.06
Ryan Adailton flicks a high pass forward. Juan Cruz Markic controls it well on his chest. Juan Cruz Markic shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Alessandro Suarez had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Rafaela!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Boca Juniors appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Atlético de Rafaela appear unchanged since the first half. The Boca Juniors players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Rafaela kick off!
47.59
Máximo Banguera flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Subiat who takes it down. Oscar Subiat chips the ball to his team mate, Federico Iglesias. Federico Iglesias makes a probing pass to Juan Cruz Markic but he's offside!
53.53
Dylan Castillo makes a simple pass to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca plays a one-two with Miguel Prado and advances towards the goal... Claudio D. Arca muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Sidney Gore easily smothers it!
57.47
Without breaking stride, Wuilker Túñez plays the ball forward to Ryan Adailton. Ryan Adailton flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.12
Franco Pablo Añor flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Subiat who takes it down. Oscar Subiat makes a probing pass to Federico Iglesias. Federico Iglesias tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
60.48
Boca Juniors have made a substitution with Rodrigo Ponce replacing Mike Fisher .
61.53
Dylan Castillo decides to run forward with the ball. Dylan Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Saad. Luke Saad is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.23
Franco Pablo Añor advances with the ball. Franco Pablo Añor chips the ball to his team mate, Federico Iglesias. Federico Iglesias passes the ball forward to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Stanley Cox steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
66.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Dylan Castillo laces a weighted ball forward to Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Saad. Luke Saad finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.08
Dylan Castillo comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Subiat. The referee calls over Dylan Castillo and shows him a yellow card! Oscar Subiat hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.47
Manuel Torres flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Torrico controls it well on his chest. Erwin Torrico finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.40
Dylan Castillo catches Oscar Subiat on the ankles. Dylan Castillo is warned by the referee! Oscar Subiat stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.37
Oscar Subiat surges forward with the ball. Oscar Subiat shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.18
With some swift thinking, Dylan Castillo plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
87.28
Dylan Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Luke Saad comfortably collects the pass. Luke Saad whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
89.28
Manuel Torres flicks a high pass forward. Juan Cruz Markic collects the pass. Juan Cruz Markic shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.2%
64.8%
Play Area
28.2%
43.7%
28.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Subiat of Atlético de Rafaela

Match Ratings
1.Alessandro Suarez (GK)
6
2.Stanley Cox (DEF)
6
3.Axel Mateo (DEF)
6
4.Lionard Rubio (DEF)
6
5.Mario Achilier (DEF)
6
6.Walter Grossman (MID)
6
7.Dylan Castillo (MID)yellow card
7
8.Miguel Prado (ATT)
6
9.Mike Fisher (ATT)
6
10.Claudio D. Arca (ATT)
6
11.Luke Saad (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jesse Anderson (DEF)
0
13.Rodrigo Ponce (ATT)
7
14.Francisco Anaya (ATT)
0