Match Report


River PlateRiver Plate     Gimnasia y EsgrimaGimnasia y Esgrima
David ConnorDavid Connor Liam Rollings Liam Rollings
Luis AdvínculaL. Advíncula77
G
1captain
G
73Ricardo MaganaR. Magana
Delio PaganD. Pagan72
D
2
D
69Rodrigo BrownR. Brown
Benjamin EvansB. Evans76
D
3
D
63Carlos Dario NúnezC. Núnez
Santiago CarecaS. Careca73
D
4
D
65León BernalL. Bernal
Gerson CarterG. Carter77
M
5
M
68Maximiliano MonteroM. Montero
Pedro ChávezP. Chávez80
M
captain6
M
72Floyd MooseF. Moose
Bernardo BonillaB. Bonilla85
M
7
M
66Adrian PerkinsA. Perkins
Rene EdwardsR. Edwards80
M
8
M
65Gastón MarzoliniG. Marzolini
Claudio M. ValdanoC. Valdano74
A
9
A
60Steve HayesS. Hayes
Diego SánchezD. Sánchez76
A
10
A
60Facundo KapoF. Kapo
Thomas CruzT. Cruz74
A
11
A
58Bruno MartinB. Martin
 
Avril VegaA. Vega32
D
12
D
59Benjamín KempesB. Kempes
Ramon ReedR. Reed36
M
13
M
63Christian L. NúnezC. Núnez
Renan MontesR. Montes35
A
14
A
65Héctor González ArredondoH. Arredondo

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Monumental Antonio V. Liberti where River Plate play host to Gimnasia y Esgrima. A crowd of 19,475 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both River Plate and Gimnasia y Esgrima are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Husain.


0.00
Gimnasia y Esgrima get the match underway!
2.24
Bernardo Bonilla knocks the ball forward to Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano shoots from long range but somehow Ricardo Magana manages to keep it out.
3.00
Bernardo Bonilla makes a simple pass to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano flicks the ball with his head but Ricardo Magana is on top of it.
4.25
With a delightful solo run, Gerson Carter stretches the opposition's defence. Gerson Carter whips in a cross ball towards Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
10.56
Adrian Perkins flicks a high ball forward to Facundo Kapo who gracefully takes it down. Facundo Kapo whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Martin. Bruno Martin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Gimnasia y Esgrima are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
12.18
Claudio M. Valdano clumsily knocks into León Bernal. Claudio M. Valdano is shown the yellow card! León Bernal stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.53
Floyd Moose flicks a high pass forward. Steve Hayes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Hayes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.38
Gerson Carter hacks Gastón Marzolini from behind! Gerson Carter is given a warning by the referee! Gastón Marzolini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.44
Gastón Marzolini hits a low pass to Facundo Kapo. Facundo Kapo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.05
Pedro Chávez takes it forward alone. Pedro Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano beats his man to it with a header. Fantastic reaction save from Ricardo Magana!
30.28
Santiago Careca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerson Carter. Gerson Carter knocks the ball forward to Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Ricardo Magana smothers it!
36.11
Benjamin Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Bonilla. Bernardo Bonilla threads a neat ball through to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by León Bernal.
40.05
Maximiliano Montero catches Bernardo Bonilla on the ankles. Maximiliano Montero is given a warning by the referee! Bernardo Bonilla grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.20
Santiago Careca flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Chávez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Chávez passes the ball forward to Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Rene Edwards hits a low pass to Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Magana who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. River Plate appear unchanged since the first half. Gimnasia y Esgrima also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and River Plate get the second half underway!
54.49
Bernardo Bonilla sees Thomas Cruz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
55.12
Pedro Chávez makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Chávez whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Cruz. With a superhuman jump, Thomas Cruz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Ricardo Magana!
59.14
Adrian Perkins kicks a strong pass forward to Facundo Kapo. Facundo Kapo whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Martin. Bruno Martin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Luis Advíncula is on top of his game. Nice save!
61.51
Bernardo Bonilla knocks the ball forward to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Diego Sánchez. With a superhuman jump, Diego Sánchez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
63.35
Benjamin Evans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernardo Bonilla. Bernardo Bonilla threads a neat ball through to Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.39
Bernardo Bonilla hits a low pass to Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
67.26
Claudio M. Valdano barges into Carlos Dario Núnez. Claudio M. Valdano is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Dario Núnez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.35
Maximiliano Montero flicks a high pass forward. Steve Hayes controls it well on his chest. Steve Hayes lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Martin. Bruno Martin whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
73.15
Santiago Careca hoofs the ball up the pitch. Thomas Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Brown.
75.05
Showing composure, Rodrigo Brown plays the ball forward to Floyd Moose. Floyd Moose passes the ball forward to Bruno Martin. Bruno Martin whips in a cross ball towards Facundo Kapo. Facundo Kapo directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.17
Gimnasia y Esgrima have made a substitution with Héctor González Arredondo replacing Bruno Martin .
83.11
Rene Edwards sees a break and surges forward. Rene Edwards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.35
Bernardo Bonilla flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ricardo Magana picks it out of the air!
87.17
Floyd Moose threads a neat ball through to Facundo Kapo. Facundo Kapo knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Luis Advíncula had no chance!! Goal for Gimnasia y Esgrima!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

River Plate

Gimnasia y Esgrima
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
20.3%
45.9%
33.8%

Scorers
Steve Hayes 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Magana of Gimnasia y Esgrima

Match Ratings