Match Report


Defensa y JusticiaDefensa y Justicia     River PlateRiver Plate
Robert McfadyenRobert Mcfadyen David Connor David Connor
Felipe GruezoF. Gruezo82
G
1
G
77Luis AdvínculaL. Advíncula
Peter HughesP. Hughes75
D
2
D
72Delio PaganD. Pagan
Manuel LucenaM. Lucena81
D
3
D
76Benjamin EvansB. Evans
Cristian SánchezC. Sánchez77
D
4
D
73Santiago CarecaS. Careca
Maximiliano RiveroM. Rivero74
D
5
M
77Gerson CarterG. Carter
Luis RuidíazL. Ruidíaz83
M
6captain
M
85Bernardo BonillaB. Bonilla
Mateus RamosM. Ramos81
M
7
M
79Joel ZambranoJ. Zambrano
Leon SaadL. Saad82
M
8
M
80Rene EdwardsR. Edwards
Raúl RetamosoR. Retamoso80
A
9
A
74Claudio M. ValdanoC. Valdano
Gastón ArdilesG. Ardiles81
A
10
A
76Diego SánchezD. Sánchez
Salomón LibmanS. Libman78
A
captain11
A
74Thomas CruzT. Cruz
 
Cory PetroneC. Petrone83
M
12
D
34Cauã AmauriC. Amauri
Jamie KasselJ. Kassel80
D
13
G
38Mauro TurdoM. Turdo
Vernon AlesciV. Alesci83
A
14
M
36Ramon ReedR. Reed

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Norberto Tomaghello where Defensa y Justicia play host to River Plate. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Defensa y Justicia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while River Plate appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Benjamín Batistuta.


0.00
Defensa y Justicia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.28
Leon Saad flicks a high pass forward. Salomón Libman controls it well on his chest. Salomón Libman lofts in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.01
Benjamin Evans flicks a high pass forward. Gerson Carter controls it well on his chest. Gerson Carter threads a neat ball through to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Lucena.
9.34
Joel Zambrano hits a low pass to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
10.04
Bernardo Bonilla makes an attacking run forward. Bernardo Bonilla lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
14.24
Maximiliano Rivero hits a low pass to Leon Saad. Leon Saad flicks a high ball forward to Gastón Ardiles who takes it down. Gastón Ardiles knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Advíncula who gathers it comfortably.
15.24
Peter Hughes sees Mateus Ramos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mateus Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salomón Libman. Salomón Libman advances inside the box! Salomón Libman comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.07
Joel Zambrano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joel Zambrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.04
Bernardo Bonilla kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz makes a probing pass to Diego Sánchez but he's offside!
21.34
Peter Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Luis Ruidíaz who brings the ball under control. Luis Ruidíaz knocks the ball forward to Salomón Libman. Salomón Libman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.07
Luis Ruidíaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salomón Libman. Salomón Libman lofts in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles beats his man to it with a header. Luis Advíncula gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
34.42
Rene Edwards passes the ball forward to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Felipe Gruezo. Excellent save.
38.17
Gerson Carter makes a probing pass to Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
39.20
Manuel Lucena makes a simple pass to Leon Saad. Leon Saad flicks a high pass forward to Salomón Libman who brings the ball under control. Salomón Libman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gastón Ardiles but the linesman indicates offside!
40.55
Manuel Lucena kicks a strong pass forward to Mateus Ramos. Without breaking stride, Mateus Ramos plays the ball forward to Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Advíncula who gathers it comfortably.
42.56
Luis Ruidíaz flicks a high pass forward. Gastón Ardiles holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gastón Ardiles whips in a cross ball towards Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Luis Advíncula is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
44.57
Maximiliano Rivero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mateus Ramos. Mateus Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Gerson Carter hits a low pass to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Defensa y Justicia appear unchanged since the first half. River Plate also appear unchanged since the first half. The Defensa y Justicia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and River Plate kick off!
47.39
Luis Ruidíaz threads a neat ball through to Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
49.24
Benjamin Evans takes it forward alone. Benjamin Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
55.43
Cristian Sánchez flicks a high pass forward. Luis Ruidíaz controls it well on his chest. Luis Ruidíaz passes the ball forward to Salomón Libman. Salomón Libman whips in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Delio Pagan.
56.51
Corner kick to Defensa y Justicia. Leon Saad plays it short to Salomón Libman. Santiago Careca steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
57.05
Mateus Ramos receives the ball from a throw-in from Leon Saad. Mateus Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Salomón Libman. Salomón Libman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.31
Mateus Ramos receives the ball from a throw-in from Luis Ruidíaz. Mateus Ramos knocks the ball forward to Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benjamin Evans.
61.18
With great vision, Maximiliano Rivero plays the ball forward to Luis Ruidíaz. Luis Ruidíaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles knocks in a cross ball towards Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.16
Leon Saad deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles lofts in a cross ball towards Salomón Libman. Salomón Libman flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
69.01
Peter Hughes threads a neat ball through to Luis Ruidíaz. Luis Ruidíaz flicks a high ball forward to Gastón Ardiles who takes it down. Gastón Ardiles tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
75.55
From the throw-in, Cristian Sánchez picks out Manuel Lucena. Manuel Lucena flicks a high pass forward. Leon Saad collects the pass. Leon Saad passes the ball forward to Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso whips in a cross ball towards Salomón Libman. Salomón Libman fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Luis Advíncula manages to keep it out.
83.16
Joel Zambrano sees Diego Sánchez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Gruezo who gathers it comfortably.
84.25
Luis Ruidíaz flicks a high ball forward to Raúl Retamoso who takes it down. Raúl Retamoso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Delio Pagan.
87.30
Mateus Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Salomón Libman. Salomón Libman whips in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles powers a header at goal. Luis Advíncula picks it out of the air!
89.21
Bernardo Bonilla kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Defensa y Justicia

River Plate
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.2%
35.8%
Play Area
31.6%
41.1%
27.4%

Scorers
Salomón Libman 15
Raúl Retamoso 61
Claudio M. Valdano 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Salomón Libman of Defensa y Justicia

Match Ratings
1.Felipe Gruezo (GK)
6
2.Peter Hughes (DEF)
6
3.Manuel Lucena (DEF)
6
4.Cristian Sánchez (DEF)
6
5.Maximiliano Rivero (DEF)
6
6.Luis Ruidíaz (MID)
8
7.Mateus Ramos (MID)
8
8.Leon Saad (MID)
7
9.Raúl Retamoso (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Gastón Ardiles (ATT)
8
11.Salomón Libman (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Cory Petrone (MID)
0
13.Jamie Kassel (DEF)
0
14.Vernon Alesci (ATT)
0

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