Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at La Bombonera where Boca Juniors play host to Ferro Carril Oeste. A crowd of 20,073 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Boca Juniors are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ferro Carril Oeste appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Husain.
The pitch is in good condition.
Boca Juniors are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ferro Carril Oeste appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Husain.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Boca Juniors kick off!
2.36
0-0Silvio Villegas flicks a high pass forward. Claudio D. Arca collects the pass. Claudio D. Arca shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Carlos Romero manages to gather it.
4.58
0-0Stanley Cox sweeps the ball up the wings. Claudio D. Arca shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
6.07
Showing composure, Cristián Navarrete picks a pass forward to Walter Lauderdale. Walter Lauderdale shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Alessandro Suarez. What a save!
8.47
Silvio Villegas flicks a high pass forward. Claudio D. Arca controls it well on his chest. Claudio D. Arca lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Anaya. Francisco Anaya outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
10.15
0-0Yordy Zambrano sees space and advances. Yordy Zambrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.17
Juan Blanco pushes mid-way up the pitch. Juan Blanco flicks a high ball forward to Dax Heinemann who takes it down. Dax Heinemann whips in a cross ball towards Walter Lauderdale. Walter Lauderdale finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Alessandro Suarez. Excellent save.
21.15
0-1With a delightful solo run, Jessie Ackley stretches the opposition's defence. Jessie Ackley whips in a cross ball towards Dax Heinemann. Dax Heinemann makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.55
Jessie Ackley flicks a high pass forward. Walter Lauderdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Lauderdale tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Alessandro Suarez comfortably smothers it!
30.55
Yordy Zambrano flicks a high pass forward. Walter Lauderdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Lauderdale shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
32.18
With some swift thinking, Patricio Romero plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.54
Cristián Navarrete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Lauderdale. Walter Lauderdale controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Alessandro Suarez.
36.09
Juan Blanco sees Yordy Zambrano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yordy Zambrano hits a low pass to Dax Heinemann. Dax Heinemann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Axel Mateo.
39.05
Silvio Villegas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Sornoza.
42.24
Lionard Rubio flicks the ball to his team mate, Narcise Olivier Varela. Narcise Olivier Varela darts forward. Narcise Olivier Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Anaya. Francisco Anaya connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
44.46
Cristián Navarrete passes the ball forward to Andrés Cervantes. Andrés Cervantes chips the ball to his team mate, Dax Heinemann. Dax Heinemann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Patricio Romero sees Rodrigo Ponce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Ponce shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Boca Juniors appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Ferro Carril Oeste appear unchanged since the first half. The Boca Juniors players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Ferro Carril Oeste kick off the second half!
47.42
Cristián Navarrete sees Andrés Cervantes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andrés Cervantes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stanley Cox.
49.14
0-1Showing composure, Yordy Zambrano plays the ball forward to Andrés Cervantes. Andrés Cervantes puts a great ball through. Walter Lauderdale runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.16
Dylan Castillo passes the ball forward to Francisco Anaya. Francisco Anaya whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Rodrigo Ponce scores for Boca Juniors!!
57.02
Patricio Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Carlos Romero!
59.15
Axel Mateo flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Villegas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Villegas flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca tries a spectacular long range effort but Carlos Romero reads it well. Great save!
60.27
1-1Ferro Carril Oeste have made 2 substitutions with Humberto Duran replacing Jessie Ackley and Nathan Heinemann replacing Andrés Cervantes and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
65.48
Dylan Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Anaya controls it well on his chest. Francisco Anaya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.32
Juan Sornoza volleys a long ball forward. Humberto Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Nathan Heinemann. Nathan Heinemann makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.02
Patricio Romero flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Anaya who brings the ball under control. Francisco Anaya lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca directs the ball goalwards with his head. Carlos Romero didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
73.48
1-1Walter Lauderdale comes in with a very late challenge on Lionard Rubio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Lionard Rubio stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.09
Ferro Carril Oeste have made a substitution with João Davis replacing Juan Blanco .
83.42
Cristián Navarrete flicks a high pass forward. Nathan Heinemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nathan Heinemann whips in a cross ball towards Dax Heinemann. Dax Heinemann heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.33
Patricio Romero flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Ponce controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Ponce lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Anaya. With a superhuman jump, Francisco Anaya connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carlos Romero with no chance!! Goal for Boca Juniors!
90.00
Lionard Rubio surges forward with the ball. Lionard Rubio runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lionard Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
31.6%
43%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Ponce of Boca Juniors |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alessandro Suarez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stanley Cox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lionard Rubio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Axel Mateo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Narcise Olivier Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Silvio Villegas (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Patricio Romero (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dylan Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rodrigo Ponce (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Francisco Anaya (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Claudio D. Arca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jordon Price (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Prado (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Walter Grossman (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Carlos Romero (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlos Libman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Sornoza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Thomas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan Blanco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yordy Zambrano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cristián Navarrete (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jessie Ackley (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dax Heinemann (MID) | | 7 |
| 10. | Walter Lauderdale (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 11. | Andrés Cervantes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | João Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nathan Heinemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Humberto Duran (ATT) | 6 | |