Match Report


San Lorenzo de AlmagroSan Lorenzo de Almagro     River PlateRiver Plate
James DunlopJames Dunlop David Connor David Connor
John Carlos ParedesJ. Carlos Paredes77
G
1
G
77Luis AdvínculaL. Advíncula
Agustin SalazarA. Salazar66
D
2
D
72Delio PaganD. Pagan
Felix OrtizF. Ortiz70
D
3
D
76Benjamin EvansB. Evans
Santiago VillegasS. Villegas68
D
4
D
73Santiago CarecaS. Careca
Alan MarinoA. Marino73
D
5
M
77Gerson CarterG. Carter
Lucio TariccoL. Taricco68
M
6captain
M
80Pedro ChávezP. Chávez
Jose Antonio DelgadoJ. Delgado71
M
7
M
85Bernardo BonillaB. Bonilla
Lourenço RojasL. Rojas67
M
8
M
80Rene EdwardsR. Edwards
Tomás CarrizoT. Carrizo67
A
captain9
A
74Claudio M. ValdanoC. Valdano
Mariano LabrunaM. Labruna76
A
10
A
76Diego SánchezD. Sánchez
Juan ParisJ. Paris73
A
11
A
74Thomas CruzT. Cruz
 
Juan Pablo MirandaJ. Miranda69
D
12
D
32Avril VegaA. Vega
Pavel GalindoP. Galindo67
M
13
M
36Ramon ReedR. Reed
Camilo VelaC. Vela68
A
14
A
35Renan MontesR. Montes

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Pedro Bidegain where San Lorenzo de Almagro play host to River Plate. A crowd of 19,900 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
San Lorenzo de Almagro are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while River Plate appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Alonso.


0.00
River Plate kick off and get the match underway!
9.25
Pedro Chávez darts forward. Pedro Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano makes a convincing header. Fantastic reaction save from John Carlos Paredes!
12.20
Bernardo Bonilla surges forward with the ball. Bernardo Bonilla lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
15.14
Lucio Taricco hits a low pass to Tomás Carrizo. Tomás Carrizo lofts in a cross ball towards Mariano Labruna. Mariano Labruna makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
20.35
Delio Pagan flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Chávez controls it well on his chest. Pedro Chávez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pedro Chávez rushes past Santiago Villegas! Pedro Chávez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.25
Lucio Taricco makes a probing pass to Tomás Carrizo. Tomás Carrizo whips in a cross ball towards Mariano Labruna. Mariano Labruna connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Luis Advíncula manages to keep it out.
28.29
Juan Paris hacks Delio Pagan from behind! The referee warns Juan Paris to calm down! Delio Pagan runs off the knock.
32.58
With great vision, Bernardo Bonilla plays the ball forward to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.01
Santiago Villegas chips the ball to his team mate, Lucio Taricco. Lucio Taricco passes the ball forward to Tomás Carrizo. Tomás Carrizo edges inside the box! Tomás Carrizo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Luis Advíncula!
39.25
Rene Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Cruz controls it well on his chest. Thomas Cruz shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by John Carlos Paredes!
40.59
Jose Antonio Delgado makes a probing pass to Tomás Carrizo. Tomás Carrizo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Luis Advíncula.
42.36
Jose Antonio Delgado takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Claudio M. Valdano gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
44.42
With vision, Pedro Chávez plays the ball forward to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez whips in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Felix Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lourenço Rojas. Lourenço Rojas flicks a high ball forward to Mariano Labruna who takes it down. Mariano Labruna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. San Lorenzo de Almagro appear unchanged since the first half. River Plate also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
San Lorenzo de Almagro kick off the second half!
47.56
With a delightful solo run, Gerson Carter stretches the opposition's defence. Gerson Carter tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from John Carlos Paredes.
49.49
Felix Ortiz flicks a high pass forward to Lourenço Rojas who brings the ball under control. Lourenço Rojas kicks a strong pass forward to Mariano Labruna. Mariano Labruna edges inside the box! Mariano Labruna side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Luis Advíncula is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.18
Delio Pagan plays the ball forward to Rene Edwards. Rene Edwards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Carlos Paredes with no chance!! Goal for River Plate!
57.07
Delio Pagan comes in with a late challenge on Mariano Labruna. The referee brings Delio Pagan to one side and gives him a warning! Mariano Labruna runs off the knock.
61.41
Lourenço Rojas chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Paris. Juan Paris sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.33
Santiago Careca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Chávez. Showing composure, Pedro Chávez plays the ball forward to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez plays a quick one-two with Thomas Cruz and rushes in on goal... Diego Sánchez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from John Carlos Paredes!
69.29
Lucio Taricco kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Paris. Juan Paris sees Mariano Labruna just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mariano Labruna cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.16
Bernardo Bonilla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
73.54
Gerson Carter plays the ball forward to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by John Carlos Paredes!
79.07
Pedro Chávez makes a simple pass to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felix Ortiz.
83.51
Benjamin Evans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerson Carter. Gerson Carter makes a simple pass to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.57
Delio Pagan kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Chávez. Pedro Chávez hits a low pass to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Carlos Paredes who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Delio Pagan knocks the ball forward to Bernardo Bonilla. Bernardo Bonilla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

San Lorenzo de Almagro

River Plate
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
33.8%
40.5%
25.7%

Scorers
Mariano Labruna 49, 69
Pedro Chávez 20
Thomas Cruz 33
Claudio M. Valdano 54
Diego Sánchez 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Diego Sánchez of River Plate

Match Ratings
1.John Carlos Paredes (GK)
7
2.Agustin Salazar (DEF)
6
3.Felix Ortiz (DEF)
6
4.Santiago Villegas (DEF)
6
5.Alan Marino (DEF)
6
6.Lucio Taricco (MID)
6
7.Jose Antonio Delgado (MID)
6
8.Lourenço Rojas (MID)
6
9.Tomás Carrizo (ATT)
6
10.Mariano Labruna (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Juan Paris (ATT)
6
 
12.Juan Pablo Miranda (DEF)
0
13.Pavel Galindo (MID)
0
14.Camilo Vela (ATT)
0

1.Luis Advíncula (GK)
6
2.Delio Pagan (DEF)
7
3.Benjamin Evans (DEF)
6
4.Santiago Careca (DEF)
6
5.Gerson Carter (MID)
6
6.Pedro Chávez (MID)goal scored
9
7.Bernardo Bonilla (MID)
6
8.Rene Edwards (MID)
6
9.Claudio M. Valdano (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Diego Sánchez (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Thomas Cruz (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Avril Vega (DEF)
0
13.Ramon Reed (MID)
0
14.Renan Montes (ATT)
0