Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Arq. Ricardo Etcheverri where Ferro Carril Oeste play host to River Plate. A crowd of 17,087 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ferro Carril Oeste are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while River Plate appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Cruz.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ferro Carril Oeste are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while River Plate appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Cruz.
0.00
0-0River Plate kick off and get the first half underway!
3.04
0-0Rene Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Cruz controls it well on his chest. Thomas Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Romero who gathers it comfortably.
6.24
0-0Benjamin Evans catches Walter Lauderdale on the ankles. The referee calls over Benjamin Evans and warns him to calm down! Walter Lauderdale hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.02
0-1Rene Edwards changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rene Edwards knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.43
Juan Blanco flicks a high ball forward to Cristián Navarrete who takes it down. Cristián Navarrete knocks the ball to his team mate, Andrés Cervantes. Andrés Cervantes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Delio Pagan.
20.12
Rene Edwards threads a neat ball through to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Thomas.
26.49
0-1Bernardo Bonilla hits a low pass to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.35
Ivan Thomas takes it forward alone. Ivan Thomas sees Walter Lauderdale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Walter Lauderdale whips in a cross ball towards Dax Heinemann. Dax Heinemann knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.13
Rene Edwards surges forward with the ball. Rene Edwards lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.12
1-2Benjamin Evans flicks the ball to his team mate, Joel Zambrano. Joel Zambrano knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Carlos Romero manages to gather it.
40.35
Joel Zambrano threads a neat ball through to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Carlos Romero.
41.43
1-2It's a corner kick. Joel Zambrano loops the ball in to towards the near post. Carlos Romero scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ferro Carril Oeste appear unchanged since the first half. River Plate also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ferro Carril Oeste players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Ferro Carril Oeste kick off and get the second half underway!
51.27
Jessie Ackley knocks the ball forward to Andrés Cervantes. Andrés Cervantes shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
54.53
With vision, Jessie Ackley laces a through ball forward to Andrés Cervantes. Andrés Cervantes whips in a cross ball towards Walter Lauderdale. Walter Lauderdale jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Luis Advíncula punches it away to safety.
55.22
1-2Jessie Ackley kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Lauderdale. Walter Lauderdale knocks in a cross ball towards Dax Heinemann. Dax Heinemann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Santiago Careca sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
57.54
Bernardo Bonilla threads the ball through to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Romero who gathers it comfortably.
59.44
Cristián Navarrete threads the ball through to Andrés Cervantes. Andrés Cervantes shoots from distance but Luis Advíncula is on top of it.
60.05
1-2Ferro Carril Oeste have made 2 substitutions with Humberto Duran replacing Cristián Navarrete and Nathan Heinemann replacing Dax Heinemann and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.08
Santiago Careca makes a beautiful solo run. Santiago Careca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.49
João Davis flicks a high pass forward. Yordy Zambrano controls it well on his chest. Yordy Zambrano sees Andrés Cervantes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andrés Cervantes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benjamin Evans.
66.48
Joel Zambrano knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Blanco.
67.44
Delio Pagan sees Thomas Flores in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Flores controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez runs straight at the defence! Diego Sánchez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Carlos Romero. Excellent save.
75.18
Rene Edwards plays the ball forward to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Thomas.
77.36
Ferro Carril Oeste have made a substitution with Rodrigo Maldonado replacing Juan Blanco .
81.09
Yordy Zambrano surges forward with the ball. Yordy Zambrano lofts in a cross ball towards Nathan Heinemann. Nathan Heinemann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.14
Showing composure, Santiago Careca plays the ball forward to Bernardo Bonilla. Without breaking stride, Bernardo Bonilla plays the ball forward to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez makes a looping header on goal. Carlos Romero gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
89.25
Thomas Flores flicks a high pass forward. Diego Sánchez controls it well on his chest. Diego Sánchez makes a defence splitting pass to Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Carlos Romero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
35.4%
41.8%
22.8%
Scorers
| Dax Heinemann 32 Nathan Heinemann 81 | Diego Sánchez 9, 36 Claudio M. Valdano 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Diego Sánchez of River Plate |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carlos Romero (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | João Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Libman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Thomas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan Blanco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yordy Zambrano (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Cristián Navarrete (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jessie Ackley (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dax Heinemann (MID) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Walter Lauderdale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andrés Cervantes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rodrigo Maldonado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Humberto Duran (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nathan Heinemann (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Luis Advíncula (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Delio Pagan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Benjamin Evans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Santiago Careca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Flores (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bernardo Bonilla (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joel Zambrano (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rene Edwards (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Claudio M. Valdano (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Diego Sánchez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Thomas Cruz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cauã Amauri (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mauro Turdo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ramon Reed (MID) | 0 | |