Match Report


Defensa y JusticiaDefensa y Justicia     Crucero del NorteCrucero del Norte
Robert McfadyenRobert Mcfadyen David Jacobs David Jacobs
Felipe GruezoF. Gruezo82
G
1
G
52Matías MaradonaM. Maradona
Peter HughesP. Hughes75
D
2
D
68Agustin QuinteroA. Quintero
Enzo HugoE. Hugo71
D
3
D
71Jerome ReedJ. Reed
Cristian SánchezC. Sánchez77
D
4
D
70Giovanni RodriguesG. Rodrigues
Maximiliano RiveroM. Rivero74
D
5
M
78N. De Araujo IñacioN. Iñacio
Mateus RamosM. Ramos81
M
6captain
M
72Julian AllenJ. Allen
Leon SaadL. Saad82
M
7
M
66Christian L. LorenzoC. Lorenzo
Adrian MeramA. Meram77
M
8
M
71Luis Alberto SilvaL. Silva
Raúl RetamosoR. Retamoso80
A
9
A
69jonathan Blancoj. Blanco
Gastón ArdilesG. Ardiles81
A
10
A
69Danny WatsonD. Watson
Luca RamírezL. Ramírez79
A
captain11
A
78Enner DomínguezE. Domínguez
 
Miguel VacaM. Vaca86
M
12
D
69Eduardo JonesE. Jones
Jamie KasselJ. Kassel80
D
13
M
73Brett HeinemannB. Heinemann
Vernon AlesciV. Alesci83
A
14
A
74Ryan BeslerR. Besler

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Norberto Tomaghello where Defensa y Justicia play host to Crucero del Norte. 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 Crucero del Norte appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Alonso.


0.00
Crucero del Norte kick off and get the first half underway!
2.19
Giovanni Rodrigues advances with the ball. Giovanni Rodrigues threads a neat ball through to Danny Watson. Danny Watson rushes past Cristian Sánchez! Danny Watson shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
3.45
Adrian Meram flicks a high pass forward. Gastón Ardiles collects the pass. Gastón Ardiles cuts inside the box! Gastón Ardiles cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Matías Maradona manages to gather it effortlessly.
4.41
Jerome Reed knocks the ball to his team mate, N. De Araujo Iñacio. N. De Araujo Iñacio sees a break and surges forward. N. De Araujo Iñacio edges inside the box! N. De Araujo Iñacio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
8.41
Jerome Reed flicks a high ball forward to N. De Araujo Iñacio who takes it down. N. De Araujo Iñacio threads a neat ball through to Enner Domínguez. Enner Domínguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.26
Mateus Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Luca Ramírez provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.37
Luis Alberto Silva makes a probing pass to jonathan Blanco. jonathan Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Danny Watson. Danny Watson heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
16.26
Giovanni Rodrigues makes a strong solo run forward. Giovanni Rodrigues knocks the ball to his team mate, jonathan Blanco. jonathan Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Felipe Gruezo had no chance!! Goal for Crucero del Norte!
24.36
Peter Hughes flicks the ball to his team mate, Mateus Ramos. Mateus Ramos passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.48
Mateus Ramos makes a simple pass to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez whips in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. Giovanni Rodrigues catches Gastón Ardiles on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
28.15
Leon Saad threads a neat ball through to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
30.13
Crucero del Norte are dictating the run of play here today.
39.45
Cristian Sánchez clumsily knocks into Enner Domínguez. The referee calls over Cristian Sánchez and warns him to calm down! Enner Domínguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.01
Adrian Meram picks a pass forward to Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Defensa y Justicia appear unchanged since the first half. Crucero del Norte also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Defensa y Justicia kick off!
47.56
Leon Saad flicks a high pass forward. Gastón Ardiles holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gastón Ardiles knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez powers a header at goal. Matías Maradona is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.43
Leon Saad hacks Jerome Reed from behind! Leon Saad is warned by the referee! Jerome Reed stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.10
Leon Saad flicks a high ball forward to Luca Ramírez who takes it down. Luca Ramírez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matías Maradona who gathers it comfortably.
55.23
Jerome Reed breaks forward. Jerome Reed flicks the ball to his team mate, jonathan Blanco. jonathan Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Enner Domínguez. Enner Domínguez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Good keeping from Felipe Gruezo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
57.04
Adrian Meram knocks the ball to his team mate, Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso whips in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
60.47
Crucero del Norte have made a substitution with Ryan Besler replacing Danny Watson .
66.07
Mateus Ramos makes a simple pass to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Matías Maradona smothers it!
67.33
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
69.14
Peter Hughes breaks forward. Peter Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Raúl Retamoso controls it well on his chest. Raúl Retamoso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Ramírez but the linesman indicates offside!
71.16
Peter Hughes threads a neat ball through to Adrian Meram. Adrian Meram passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matías Maradona with no chance!! Goal for Defensa y Justicia! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
75.57
Luis Alberto Silva flicks a high pass forward. Enner Domínguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enner Domínguez shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.17
Crucero del Norte have made a substitution with Brett Heinemann replacing Christian L. Lorenzo .
78.25
Giovanni Rodrigues comes in with a late challenge on Luca Ramírez. The referee brings Giovanni Rodrigues to one side and gives him a warning! Luca Ramírez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.18
Agustin Quintero makes a probing pass to N. De Araujo Iñacio. N. De Araujo Iñacio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ryan Besler. Ryan Besler lofts in a cross ball towards Enner Domínguez. Enner Domínguez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Felipe Gruezo manages to gather it.
90.00
Peter Hughes takes a quick throw-in. Enzo Hugo plays the ball forward to Leon Saad. Leon Saad flicks a high pass forward. Raúl Retamoso controls it well on his chest. Raúl Retamoso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Defensa y Justicia

Crucero del Norte
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
26.7%
40%
33.3%

Scorers
Luca Ramírez 10, 48, 71
jonathan Blanco 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luca Ramírez of Defensa y Justicia

Match Ratings
1.Felipe Gruezo (GK)
6
2.Peter Hughes (DEF)
6
3.Enzo Hugo (DEF)
6
4.Cristian Sánchez (DEF)
5
5.Maximiliano Rivero (DEF)
6
6.Mateus Ramos (MID)
7
7.Leon Saad (MID)
6
8.Adrian Meram (MID)
7
9.Raúl Retamoso (ATT)
6
10.Gastón Ardiles (ATT)
7
11.Luca Ramírez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Miguel Vaca (MID)
0
13.Jamie Kassel (DEF)
0
14.Vernon Alesci (ATT)
0

1.Matías Maradona (GK)
7
2.Agustin Quintero (DEF)
6
3.Jerome Reed (DEF)
6
4.Giovanni Rodrigues (DEF)
7
5.N. De Araujo Iñacio (MID)
6
6.Julian Allen (MID)
6
7.Christian L. Lorenzo (MID)
6
8.Luis Alberto Silva (MID)
6
9.jonathan Blanco (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Danny Watson (ATT)
6
11.Enner Domínguez (ATT)
6
 
12.Eduardo Jones (DEF)
0
13.Brett Heinemann (MID)
6
14.Ryan Besler (ATT)
6