Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estadio José Antonio Romero Feris where Boca Unidos play host to Boca Juniors. A crowd of 17,657 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boca Unidos are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Boca Juniors appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Cristian Ayala.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boca Unidos are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Boca Juniors appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Cristian Ayala.
0.00
0-0Boca Juniors start the match!
2.44
0-0Patricio Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Anaya. Francisco Anaya makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Irven Zuniga.
4.13
0-0Walter Kempes hacks Patricio Romero from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patricio Romero runs off the knock.
6.01
Walter Kempes chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolás González. Nicolás González controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Bradley Ferrari through on goal. Some silky footwork from Bradley Ferrari provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alessandro Suarez easily smothers it!
8.06
0-0Stanley Cox pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stanley Cox sees Luke Saad in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Saad knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Peter Murillo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
9.15
0-0Luke Saad takes a quick corner, playing it short to Dylan Castillo. Dylan Castillo takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
10.45
0-0Dylan Castillo hacks Santiago Johnson from behind! Dylan Castillo is given a warning by the referee! Santiago Johnson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.39
0-0Santiago Johnson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Cordero. Ian Cordero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jesse Anderson.
14.38
0-0Cristián Parra flicks a high pass forward. Nicolás González collects the pass. Nicolás González sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Boca Unidos are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.31
Germán Baca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Kempes. Walter Kempes flicks a high pass forward. Bradley Ferrari collects the pass. Bradley Ferrari shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
16.23
Germán Baca flicks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Balbo. Mariano Balbo flicks a high ball forward to Bradley Ferrari who takes it down. Bradley Ferrari shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
20.15
Patricio Romero makes a simple pass to Francisco Anaya. Francisco Anaya sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
21.54
Patricio Romero flicks a high pass forward. Luke Saad collects the pass. Luke Saad whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
22.54
0-0Mariano Balbo flicks a high pass forward to Ian Cordero who brings the ball under control. Ian Cordero passes the ball forward but Nicolás González is offside!
24.24
Walter Kempes flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cordero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Cordero plays a one-two with Nicolás González and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Ian Cordero provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
28.47
Nicolás González hacks Axel Mateo from behind! Nicolás González is warned by the referee! Axel Mateo stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.53
1-0Without breaking stride, Santiago Johnson plays the ball forward to Nicolás González. Nicolás González flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cordero controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Ian Cordero provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.57
Axel Mateo hits a low pass to Patricio Romero. Patricio Romero flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Saad. Luke Saad whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Anaya. Francisco Anaya heads the ball goalwards. Irven Zuniga manages to gather it easily.
44.53
Dylan Castillo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dylan Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Anaya. Francisco Anaya rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
Peter Murillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Kempes. Walter Kempes flicks a high pass forward. Nicolás González collects the pass. Nicolás González rushes past Mario Achilier! Nicolás González comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Boca Unidos appear unchanged since the first half. Boca Juniors have changed their lineup with Miguel Prado replacing Rodrigo Ponce and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. The Boca Juniors players seem much more motivated whilst the Boca Unidos players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Boca Unidos kick off the second half!
51.43
2-0Boca Unidos are in full control of this game.
53.14
Mariano Balbo flicks a high pass forward to Bradley Ferrari who brings the ball under control. Bradley Ferrari plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolás González and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Bradley Ferrari provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Alessandro Suarez manages to keep it out.
54.14
Patricio Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Anaya. Francisco Anaya shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
55.01
Patricio Romero passes the ball forward to Mike Fisher. Mike Fisher knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.11
Cristián Parra barges into Dylan Castillo. Cristián Parra is warned by the referee! Dylan Castillo runs off the knock.
60.14
2-1Boca Unidos have made 3 substitutions with Alan Quiroga replacing Germán Baca, Samuel Quiñónez replacing Mariano Balbo and Luciano Sandoval replacing Bradley Ferrari .
61.15
2-1Alan Quiroga hacks Luke Saad from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luke Saad gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.17
Walter Kempes threads a neat ball through to Ian Cordero. Ian Cordero makes a great pass forward. Luciano Sandoval runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.52
Patricio Romero threads the ball through to Luke Saad. Luke Saad knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Irven Zuniga. What a save!
77.57
Santiago Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Cordero. Ian Cordero knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolás González. With a superhuman jump, Nicolás González connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.53
Jesse Anderson comes in with a late challenge on Ian Cordero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Cordero runs off the knock.
85.41
Stanley Cox catches Luciano Sandoval on the ankles. The referee calls over Stanley Cox and shows him a yellow card! Luciano Sandoval hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.56
Jesse Anderson kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Romero. Patricio Romero makes a simple pass to Luke Saad. Luke Saad knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maximiliano Scarone.
89.57
Patricio Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
23.5%
48.2%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolás González of Boca Unidos |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Irven Zuniga (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Maximiliano Scarone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Germán Baca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Murillo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Cristián Parra (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mariano Balbo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Walter Kempes (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Santiago Johnson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bradley Ferrari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolás González (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Ian Cordero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alan Quiroga (DEF) | | 5 |
| 13. | Samuel Quiñónez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Luciano Sandoval (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alessandro Suarez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stanley Cox (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Jesse Anderson (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Axel Mateo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Achilier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dylan Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Patricio Romero (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rodrigo Ponce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mike Fisher (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Luke Saad (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Anaya (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jordon Price (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Prado (ATT) | | 8 |
| 14. | Walter Grossman (MID) | 0 | |