Match Report


Gimnasia y EsgrimaGimnasia y Esgrima     Estudiantes de la PlataEstudiantes de la Plata
Liam RollingsLiam Rollings Greg Kneale Greg Kneale
Ricardo MaganaR. Magana73
G
captain1
G
71Martín YllanaM. Yllana
Rodrigo BrownR. Brown69
D
2
D
73Brandon PalacioB. Palacio
Carlos Dario NúnezC. Núnez63
D
3
D
72Ted MitchellT. Mitchell
Benjamín KempesB. Kempes59
D
4
D
70Henry ChandlerH. Chandler
León BernalL. Bernal65
D
5
M
68Warren GattW. Gatt
Floyd MooseF. Moose72
M
6
M
74Lucas MartínezL. Martínez
Adrian PerkinsA. Perkins66
M
7
M
76Franco MuñozF. Muñoz
Maximiliano MonteroM. Montero68
M
8
M
70Franklin MeredithF. Meredith
Steve HayesS. Hayes60
A
9
A
70Gonzalo RuggeriG. Ruggeri
Héctor González ArredondoH. Arredondo65
A
10
A
70Pedro SoriaP. Soria
Bruno MartinB. Martin58
A
11captain
A
71Silvio VeraS. Vera
 
Mariano BassedasM. Bassedas58
D
12
M
56Christian RodríguezC. Rodríguez
Gastón MarzoliniG. Marzolini65
M
13
A
41Kevin CastroK. Castro
Facundo KapoF. Kapo60
A
14
M
40Hernan GarcíaH. García

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Juan Carmelo Zerillo where Gimnasia y Esgrima play host to Estudiantes de la Plata in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gimnasia y Esgrima are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Estudiantes de la Plata appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tobías Domínguez.


0.00
Estudiantes de la Plata kick off the first half!
2.45
Ted Mitchell kicks a strong pass forward to Franco Muñoz. Franco Muñoz flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Ruggeri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gonzalo Ruggeri shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
4.06
Showing composure, Benjamín Kempes picks a pass forward to Floyd Moose. Floyd Moose makes a probing pass to Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martín Yllana who gathers it comfortably.
8.37
Lucas Martínez flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Soria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Soria kicks a strong pass forward to Gonzalo Ruggeri but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.19
Ted Mitchell makes a probing pass to Franco Muñoz. Franco Muñoz plays the ball forward to Silvio Vera. Silvio Vera whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Soria. Carlos Dario Núnez hacks Pedro Soria from behind! Pedro Soria appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
18.26
Franco Muñoz catches Adrian Perkins on the ankles. Franco Muñoz is warned by the referee! Adrian Perkins runs off the knock.
21.12
Ted Mitchell chips the ball to his team mate, Lucas Martínez. Lucas Martínez threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Ruggeri. Gonzalo Ruggeri rushes past Carlos Dario Núnez! Rodrigo Brown barges into Gonzalo Ruggeri. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
21.12
The referee points to the spot..
22.02
Gonzalo Ruggeri steps up but it's wide!
24.02
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.01
Lucas Martínez clumsily knocks into Adrian Perkins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adrian Perkins runs off the knock.
28.25
Adrian Perkins flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Martin who brings the ball under control. Bruno Martin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Martín Yllana.
29.13
It's a corner kick. Adrian Perkins loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Lucas Martínez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
30.26
Floyd Moose sees Bruno Martin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Martin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
34.03
With vision, Maximiliano Montero plays the ball forward to Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Martin. Bruno Martin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
38.59
Franco Muñoz plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Ruggeri. Gonzalo Ruggeri shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
42.37
Maximiliano Montero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Héctor González Arredondo. Héctor González Arredondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brandon Palacio.
44.20
Maximiliano Montero passes the ball forward to Héctor González Arredondo. Héctor González Arredondo shoots from distance but somehow Martín Yllana manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Gimnasia y Esgrima appear unchanged since the first half. Estudiantes de la Plata also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Gimnasia y Esgrima kick off!
49.41
Floyd Moose deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes whips in a cross ball towards Héctor González Arredondo. Héctor González Arredondo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
53.43
Franco Muñoz threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Ruggeri. Gonzalo Ruggeri lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.35
Maximiliano Montero barges into Warren Gatt. The referee brings Maximiliano Montero to one side and gives him a warning! Warren Gatt runs off the knock.
57.36
With imagination, Maximiliano Montero picks a pass forward to Bruno Martin. Bruno Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.29
Carlos Dario Núnez surges forward with the ball. Carlos Dario Núnez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Martin. Bruno Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Héctor González Arredondo but he's offside!
61.23
Lucas Martínez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lucas Martínez threads a neat ball through to Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
66.34
Floyd Moose makes a simple pass to Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes threads the ball through to Bruno Martin but he's offside!
67.55
Adrian Perkins threads the ball through to Bruno Martin. Bruno Martin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.08
Floyd Moose decides to run forward with the ball. Floyd Moose tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Martín Yllana manages to keep it out.
75.16
Adrian Perkins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Héctor González Arredondo. Héctor González Arredondo tries a spectacular long range effort. Martín Yllana gets down and covers it.
77.18
Gimnasia y Esgrima have made a substitution with Facundo Kapo replacing Bruno Martin .
78.27
Maximiliano Montero flicks a high ball forward to Facundo Kapo who takes it down. Facundo Kapo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
83.10
Henry Chandler threads the ball through to Franco Muñoz. Franco Muñoz makes an attacking run forward. Franco Muñoz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Magana who gathers it comfortably.
85.06
Benjamín Kempes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maximiliano Montero. Maximiliano Montero flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henry Chandler.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Gimnasia y Esgrima

Estudiantes de la Plata
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
24.4%
44.9%
30.8%

Scorers
Steve Hayes 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steve Hayes of Gimnasia y Esgrima

Match Ratings