Match Report


River PlateRiver Plate     Boca JuniorsBoca Juniors
David ConnorDavid Connor Michael Douglas Michael Douglas
Luis AdvínculaL. Advíncula77
G
1captain
G
74Alessandro SuarezA. Suarez
Delio PaganD. Pagan72
D
2
D
67Stanley CoxS. Cox
Benjamin EvansB. Evans76
D
3
D
73Jordon PriceJ. Price
Santiago CarecaS. Careca73
D
4
D
70Manuel ChamotM. Chamot
Thomas FloresT. Flores70
M
5
D
72Mario AchilierM. Achilier
Bernardo BonillaB. Bonilla85
M
6
M
74Dylan CastilloD. Castillo
Joel ZambranoJ. Zambrano79
M
captain7
M
71Walter GrossmanW. Grossman
Rene EdwardsR. Edwards80
M
8
A
73Luke SaadL. Saad
Claudio M. ValdanoC. Valdano74
A
9
M
73Silvio VillegasS. Villegas
Diego SánchezD. Sánchez76
A
10
A
69Gonzalo PadillaG. Padilla
Thomas CruzT. Cruz74
A
11
A
75Rodrigo PonceR. Ponce
 
Cauã AmauriC. Amauri34
D
12
D
74Axel MateoA. Mateo
Mauro TurdoM. Turdo38
G
13
A
70Miguel PradoM. Prado
Ramon ReedR. Reed36
M
14
A
69Francisco AnayaF. Anaya

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Monumental Antonio V. Liberti where River Plate play host to Boca Juniors in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
River Plate are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Boca Juniors appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Benjamín Batistuta.


0.00
Boca Juniors kick off and get the match underway!
6.45
Santiago Careca hits a low pass to Bernardo Bonilla. Bernardo Bonilla knocks the ball forward to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.42
Benjamin Evans kicks a strong pass forward to Joel Zambrano. Joel Zambrano flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Cruz who brings the ball under control. Thomas Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
16.36
Santiago Careca flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Bonilla controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Bonilla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Cruz. With a superhuman jump, Thomas Cruz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Alessandro Suarez is on top of his game. Excellent save!
18.44
Manuel Chamot hacks Claudio M. Valdano from behind! Manuel Chamot is given a warning by the referee! Claudio M. Valdano gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.31
Jordon Price makes a simple pass to Walter Grossman. Walter Grossman kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Luis Advíncula is on top of it.
30.23
Stanley Cox breaks forward. Stanley Cox sees space and advances. Stanley Cox whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Villegas. Silvio Villegas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.55
Thomas Flores decides to run forward with the ball. Thomas Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alessandro Suarez easily punches it away to safety.
38.13
Walter Grossman kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
39.19
Walter Grossman threads a neat ball through to Silvio Villegas. Silvio Villegas lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Saad. Luke Saad is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
44.34
Bernardo Bonilla flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Alessandro Suarez manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. River Plate appear unchanged since the first half. Boca Juniors have changed their lineup with Miguel Prado replacing Luke Saad and Francisco Anaya replacing Silvio Villegas and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. The Boca Juniors players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and River Plate kick off!
48.34
Delio Pagan sees Thomas Flores in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Flores sees space and advances. Thomas Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz beats his man to it with a header but somehow Alessandro Suarez manages to keep it out.
49.47
Walter Grossman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Anaya. Francisco Anaya whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado connects with a diving header. Miguel Prado scores for Boca Juniors!!
55.40
Benjamin Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Flores. Thomas Flores passes the ball forward to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz plays a one-two with Claudio M. Valdano and rushes in on goal... Thomas Cruz shoots from just inside the box. Alessandro Suarez easily gets down and covers it.
57.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Bernardo Bonilla laces a weighted ball forward to Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alessandro Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
61.54
Jordon Price clumsily knocks into Thomas Cruz. Jordon Price is shown the yellow card! Thomas Cruz stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.58
Dylan Castillo passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.06
Rene Edwards makes a simple pass to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez whips in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but Mario Achilier blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
78.46
Joel Zambrano clumsily knocks into Walter Grossman. The referee calls over Joel Zambrano and warns him to calm down! Walter Grossman carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.40
Walter Grossman flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Padilla controls it well on his chest. Gonzalo Padilla lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Luis Advíncula is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.08
Bernardo Bonilla takes it forward alone. Bernardo Bonilla tries a spectacular long range effort but Alessandro Suarez is on top of it.
85.01
Bernardo Bonilla flicks a high ball forward to Claudio M. Valdano who takes it down. Claudio M. Valdano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jordon Price.
90.00
Walter Grossman knocks the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Padilla. Gonzalo Padilla finds some space and shoots from distance but Luis Advíncula is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

River Plate

Boca Juniors
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
22.2%
48.6%
29.2%

Scorers
Miguel Prado 49, 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Prado of Boca Juniors

Match Ratings
1.Luis Advíncula (GK)
6
2.Delio Pagan (DEF)
6
3.Benjamin Evans (DEF)
6
4.Santiago Careca (DEF)
6
5.Thomas Flores (MID)
7
6.Bernardo Bonilla (MID)
8
7.Joel Zambrano (MID)
6
8.Rene Edwards (MID)
6
9.Claudio M. Valdano (ATT)
6
10.Diego Sánchez (ATT)
6
11.Thomas Cruz (ATT)
7
 
12.Cauã Amauri (DEF)
0
13.Mauro Turdo (GK)
0
14.Ramon Reed (MID)
0

1.Alessandro Suarez (GK)
8
2.Stanley Cox (DEF)
7
3.Jordon Price (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Manuel Chamot (DEF)
5
5.Mario Achilier (DEF)
6
6.Dylan Castillo (MID)
6
7.Walter Grossman (MID)
7
8.Luke Saad (ATT)
6
9.Silvio Villegas (MID)
6
10.Gonzalo Padilla (ATT)
7
11.Rodrigo Ponce (ATT)
6
 
12.Axel Mateo (DEF)
0
13.Miguel Prado (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
14.Francisco Anaya (ATT)
6