Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pedro Bidegain where San Lorenzo de Almagro play host to Defensa y Justicia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both San Lorenzo de Almagro and Defensa y Justicia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Alonso.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both San Lorenzo de Almagro and Defensa y Justicia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Alonso.
0.00
0-0San Lorenzo de Almagro get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Adrian Meram makes a probing pass to Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Carlos Paredes who gathers it comfortably.
9.47
0-0Leon Saad makes a probing pass to Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso makes a great pass forward. Gastón Ardiles runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.40
0-0Leon Saad makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.06
0-0Cristian Sánchez sees Adrian Meram in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Meram makes a probing pass to Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles lofts in a cross ball towards Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by John Carlos Paredes.
15.18
0-0It's a corner kick. Adrian Meram loops the ball in to towards the near post. Alan Marino reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
16.29
0-1Leon Saad plays the ball forward to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez knocks in a cross ball towards Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.50
Mateus Ramos advances with the ball. Mateus Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gastón Ardiles scores for Defensa y Justicia!!
26.32
Lourenço Rojas knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Paris. Juan Paris knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Labruna. Mariano Labruna flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.03
Enzo Hugo knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Meram. Adrian Meram flicks a high pass forward. Raúl Retamoso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raúl Retamoso lofts in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
32.54
Leon Saad threads a neat ball through to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez lofts in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. Juan Pablo Miranda clumsily knocks into Gastón Ardiles. Penalty not given!!
33.26
Enzo Hugo plays the ball forward to Mateus Ramos. Mateus Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso whips in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles makes a looping header on goal. Fantastic reaction save from John Carlos Paredes!
36.13
Cristian Sánchez sees Leon Saad in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Saad deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.33
Mateus Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. John Carlos Paredes easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
1-2Raúl Retamoso comes in with a late challenge on Alan Marino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alan Marino stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. San Lorenzo de Almagro appear unchanged since the first half. Defensa y Justicia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Defensa y Justicia get the second half underway!
48.50
Lucio Taricco flicks a high pass forward. Mariano Labruna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mariano Labruna plays a one-two with Juan Paris and rushes in on goal... Mariano Labruna side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
49.18
Lourenço Rojas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Máximo Vásquez. Máximo Vásquez shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.31
With imagination, Jose Antonio Delgado plays the ball forward to Juan Paris. Juan Paris runs straight at the defence! Juan Paris looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.28
2-2Cristian Sánchez barges into Máximo Vásquez. The referee warns Cristian Sánchez to calm down! Máximo Vásquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.08
Cristian Sánchez threads a neat ball through to Adrian Meram. Adrian Meram flicks a high pass forward. Gastón Ardiles collects the pass. Gastón Ardiles knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Carlos Paredes who gathers it comfortably.
59.27
Jose Antonio Delgado catches Leon Saad on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Saad stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.43
Cristian Sánchez threads a neat ball through to Adrian Meram. Adrian Meram passes the ball forward to Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso plays a one-two with Gastón Ardiles and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Raúl Retamoso provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
66.08
67.05
Jose Antonio Delgado takes a quick throw-in. Lucio Taricco chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Paris. Juan Paris plays a scrappy one-two with Mariano Labruna and stumbles forward towards the goal... Juan Paris takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
73.30
Adrian Meram threads a neat ball through to Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles whips in a cross ball towards Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Defensa y Justicia!
79.58
Lourenço Rojas flicks a high pass forward. Máximo Vásquez controls it well on his chest. Máximo Vásquez hits a low pass to Mariano Labruna. Mariano Labruna rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Felipe Gruezo!
89.57
Lourenço Rojas catches Mateus Ramos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mateus Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
33.3%
45.3%
21.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luca Ramírez of Defensa y Justicia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Carlos Paredes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Juan Pablo Miranda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Felix Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Santiago Villegas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alan Marino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lucio Taricco (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Antonio Delgado (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Lourenço Rojas (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Máximo Vásquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mariano Labruna (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Juan Paris (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Agustin Salazar (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pavel Galindo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Camilo Vela (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Felipe Gruezo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Peter Hughes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Enzo Hugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cristian Sánchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Maximiliano Rivero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mateus Ramos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leon Saad (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Adrian Meram (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Raúl Retamoso (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Gastón Ardiles (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Luca Ramírez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Miguel Vaca (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jamie Kassel (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vernon Alesci (ATT) | 0 | |