Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Malvinas Argentinas where Godoy Cruz play host to Defensa y Justicia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Godoy Cruz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Defensa y Justicia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vieira Miguel Balbo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Godoy Cruz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Defensa y Justicia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vieira Miguel Balbo.
0.00
0-0Defensa y Justicia start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.46
0-0Mateus Ramos threads a neat ball through to Bill Allen. Bill Allen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
4.31
0-0Cory Petrone hits a low pass to Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ryan Leonardo.
6.14
Leon Saad knocks the ball to his team mate, Salomón Libman. Salomón Libman whips in a cross ball towards Bill Allen. Bill Allen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
8.47
0-1Leon Saad threads a neat ball through to Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso plays a scrappy one-two with Salomón Libman and advances towards the goal... Raúl Retamoso tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Isaac Cardoso with no chance!! Goal for Defensa y Justicia!
14.52
Dante Paz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Mendoza. Bruno Mendoza shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Felipe Gruezo.
16.32
0-1Dante Paz takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Raúl Retamoso reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
18.24
0-1Kevin Orsi pushes up the pitch. Kevin Orsi makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Orsi passes the ball forward but Bruno Mendoza is offside!
24.53
Leon Saad flicks a high pass forward. Salomón Libman controls it well on his chest. Salomón Libman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.29
Maximiliano Rivero knocks the ball to his team mate, Cory Petrone. Cory Petrone flicks a high ball forward to Salomón Libman who takes it down. Salomón Libman rushes past Kevin Orsi! Salomón Libman shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Isaac Cardoso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.51
With intelligent vision, Ryan Leonardo laces a weighted ball forward to Diego F. Hugo. Diego F. Hugo passes the ball forward to Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
33.03
Enzo Hugo flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Saad. Leon Saad flicks a high pass forward. Bill Allen collects the pass. Bill Allen lofts in a cross ball towards Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso makes a convincing header. Isaac Cardoso comfortably picks it out of the air!
34.03
Without breaking stride, Juan Manuel Gutiérrez plays the ball forward to Juan Pablo Ayala. Juan Pablo Ayala flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Mendoza. Bruno Mendoza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maximiliano Rivero.
36.03
0-2Cory Petrone comes in with a late challenge on Juan Pablo Ayala. The referee calls over Cory Petrone and warns him to calm down! Juan Pablo Ayala stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.33
0-2Ryan Leonardo sweeps the ball up the wings. Claudio M. Blanco shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.39
Enzo Hugo plays the ball forward to Leon Saad. Leon Saad flicks the ball to his team mate, Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso whips in a cross ball towards Salomón Libman. Salomón Libman heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
44.41
Bautista Blanco clumsily knocks into Peter Hughes. The referee brings Bautista Blanco to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Hughes runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Godoy Cruz appear unchanged since the first half. Defensa y Justicia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Godoy Cruz start the second half!
48.02
Diego F. Hugo flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.30
Diego F. Hugo sees a break and surges forward. Diego F. Hugo lofts in a cross ball towards Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Felipe Gruezo manages to keep it out.
55.10
Mateus Ramos knocks the ball forward to Salomón Libman. Salomón Libman lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Allen. Bill Allen makes a looping header on goal but Isaac Cardoso is on top of it.
57.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Orsi plays the ball forward to Dante Paz. Dante Paz knocks the ball forward to Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
60.24
Juan Manuel Gutiérrez flicks a high ball forward to Juan Pablo Ayala who takes it down. Juan Pablo Ayala threads a neat ball through to Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Lucena.
75.44
Manuel Lucena makes a simple pass to Leon Saad. Leon Saad deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso whips in a cross ball towards Salomón Libman. Salomón Libman outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
83.01
Cory Petrone flicks the ball to his team mate, Salomón Libman. Salomón Libman whips in a cross ball towards Bill Allen. Bill Allen whips the ball goalwards with his head. Isaac Cardoso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.12
Manuel Lucena flicks a high pass forward. Mateus Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mateus Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Salomón Libman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Salomón Libman lofts in a cross ball towards Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28%
41.5%
30.5%
Scorers
| Raúl Retamoso 8, 89 Salomón Libman 26 Bill Allen 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Salomón Libman of Defensa y Justicia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaac Cardoso (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Juan Manuel Gutiérrez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Orsi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ryan Leonardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Vidal (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dante Paz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Juan Pablo Ayala (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Diego F. Hugo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Claudio M. Blanco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bruno Mendoza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bautista Blanco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Manuel Castroman (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frederick Evans (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rúben Rosales (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Felipe Gruezo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Peter Hughes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Enzo Hugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manuel Lucena (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Maximiliano Rivero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mateus Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cory Petrone (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leon Saad (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bill Allen (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Raúl Retamoso (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Salomón Libman (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Adrian Meram (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jamie Kassel (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vernon Alesci (ATT) | 0 | |