Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Juan Carmelo Zerillo where Gimnasia y Esgrima play host to Boca Juniors. A crowd of 15,179 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gimnasia y Esgrima are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Boca Juniors appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Benjamín Batistuta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gimnasia y Esgrima are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Boca Juniors appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Benjamín Batistuta.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Gimnasia y Esgrima get the match underway!
4.20
0-0Narcise Olivier Varela clumsily knocks into Maximiliano Montero. Narcise Olivier Varela is warned by the referee! Maximiliano Montero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.37
0-0Rodrigo Brown hacks Claudio D. Arca from behind! Rodrigo Brown is warned by the referee! Claudio D. Arca grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.37
0-0Bruno Martin comes in with a late challenge on Axel Mateo. The referee calls over Bruno Martin and shows him a yellow card! Axel Mateo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.54
0-0Walter Grossman makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca connects with a diving header. Rodrigo Brown steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
18.15
0-0Floyd Moose makes a probing pass to Héctor González Arredondo. Héctor González Arredondo lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Alessandro Suarez.
22.12
Floyd Moose flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Martin controls it well on his chest. Bruno Martin shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Alessandro Suarez!
24.04
Maximiliano Montero hacks Narcise Olivier Varela from behind! The referee brings Maximiliano Montero to one side and gives him a warning! Narcise Olivier Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.24
0-0Dylan Castillo threads a neat ball through to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Dario Núnez.
28.23
0-0Jesse Anderson flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Romero who takes it down. Patricio Romero threads the ball through to Francisco Anaya. Francisco Anaya shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.24
0-0Jesse Anderson makes a simple pass to Walter Grossman. Walter Grossman makes a beautiful solo run. Walter Grossman kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Anaya but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.21
Benjamín Kempes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Perkins. Adrian Perkins takes it forward alone. Adrian Perkins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lionard Rubio.
45.00
0-1Lionard Rubio flicks a high pass forward to Dylan Castillo who brings the ball under control. Dylan Castillo threads a neat ball through to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Anaya. With a superhuman jump, Francisco Anaya connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Ricardo Magana has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gimnasia y Esgrima appear unchanged since the first half. Boca Juniors have changed their lineup with Jordon Price replacing Jesse Anderson and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
The whistle blows and Boca Juniors kick off!
47.40
Axel Mateo knocks the ball forward to Walter Grossman. Walter Grossman flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Ponce who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Ponce tries a spectacular long range effort. Ricardo Magana gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
48.42
Showing intelligent composure, Dylan Castillo laces a weighted ball forward to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Magana who gathers it comfortably.
51.54
Lionard Rubio makes a simple pass to Patricio Romero. Patricio Romero flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Ponce who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Ponce whips in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Ricardo Magana had no chance!! Goal for Boca Juniors!
54.25
Floyd Moose hits a low pass to Bruno Martin. Bruno Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Gimnasia y Esgrima!
57.55
Carlos Dario Núnez boots it upfield. Héctor González Arredondo shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.55
Floyd Moose controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Martin. Bruno Martin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
60.15
Narcise Olivier Varela catches Maximiliano Montero on the ankles. The referee brings Narcise Olivier Varela to one side and gives him another warning! Maximiliano Montero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.30
Rodrigo Brown knocks the ball forward to Adrian Perkins. Adrian Perkins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Martin. Bruno Martin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Alessandro Suarez is on top of it.
63.53
Axel Mateo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Romero. Patricio Romero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Patricio Romero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Ricardo Magana manages to keep it out.
65.06
Floyd Moose threads the ball through to Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.44
Floyd Moose kicks a strong pass forward to Héctor González Arredondo. Héctor González Arredondo lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes makes a deft header. Wonderful reactions from Alessandro Suarez keeps it out!
71.28
Patricio Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Ricardo Magana as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
72.49
1-2Corner kick to Boca Juniors. Francisco Anaya chips it to the near post. Adrian Perkins reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
73.29
Narcise Olivier Varela sees space and advances. Narcise Olivier Varela shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Ricardo Magana!
75.09
Rodrigo Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Montero. Maximiliano Montero flicks a high pass forward. Steve Hayes comfortably collects the pass. Steve Hayes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jordon Price.
77.29
1-2Gimnasia y Esgrima have made a substitution with Facundo Kapo replacing Bruno Martin .
83.41
Lionard Rubio chips the ball to his team mate, Walter Grossman. Walter Grossman advances with the ball. Walter Grossman lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Lionard Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Grossman. Walter Grossman hits a low pass to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca shoots from 25 yards but Ricardo Magana reads it well. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.9%
Scorers
| Steve Hayes 54 | Francisco Anaya 45 Claudio D. Arca 52, 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudio D. Arca of Boca Juniors |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Magana (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rodrigo Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Dario Núnez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Benjamín Kempes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | León Bernal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Floyd Moose (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Adrian Perkins (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Maximiliano Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steve Hayes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Héctor González Arredondo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bruno Martin (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Mariano Bassedas (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gastón Marzolini (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Facundo Kapo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alessandro Suarez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jesse Anderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lionard Rubio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Axel Mateo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Narcise Olivier Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Walter Grossman (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Patricio Romero (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dylan Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rodrigo Ponce (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Francisco Anaya (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Claudio D. Arca (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jordon Price (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Miguel Prado (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Silvio Villegas (MID) | 0 | |