Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Único de la Plata where Estudiantes de la Plata play host to Atlético de Rafaela. A crowd of 19,212 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Estudiantes de la Plata and Atlético de Rafaela are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco G. Araújo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Estudiantes de la Plata and Atlético de Rafaela are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco G. Araújo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Estudiantes de la Plata kick off!
2.41
0-0Manuel Torres sees Devin Ross in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Devin Ross shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
4.10
0-0Manuel Torres knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic whips in a cross ball towards Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico makes a convincing header. Solid save from Martín Yllana.
6.01
Franco Muñoz makes an attacking run forward. Franco Muñoz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
8.11
1-0Henry Chandler chips the ball to his team mate, Franklin Meredith. With great vision, Franklin Meredith plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Ruggeri. Gonzalo Ruggeri whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria heads the ball goalwards. Sidney Gore is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.14
Brandon Palacio hits a low pass to Franco Muñoz. Franco Muñoz hits a low pass to Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria skips past Máximo Banguera! Pedro Soria comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.43
2-0Lucas Martínez kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Vera. Silvio Vera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Soria but he's offside!
30.03
2-0Ryan Adailton clumsily knocks into Franco Muñoz. The referee calls over Ryan Adailton and shows him a yellow card! Franco Muñoz runs off the knock.
33.37
Henry Chandler threads the ball through to Lucas Martínez. Lucas Martínez plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Ruggeri. Gonzalo Ruggeri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Soria but the linesman indicates offside!
34.37
Rui Venegas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico passes the ball forward but Juan Cruz Markic is offside!
39.55
Henry Chandler plays the ball forward to Lucas Martínez. Lucas Martínez knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Vera. Silvio Vera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
44.47
2-0Estudiantes de la Plata are in full control of this game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Estudiantes de la Plata appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Rafaela also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético de Rafaela players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Atlético de Rafaela kick off the second half!
48.41
Brandon Palacio barges into Devin Ross. Brandon Palacio is shown the yellow card! Devin Ross runs off the knock.
49.53
Ted Mitchell flicks the ball to his team mate, Franco Muñoz. Franco Muñoz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Ruggeri. Gonzalo Ruggeri edges inside the box! Gonzalo Ruggeri comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.25
Máximo Banguera sees space and advances. Máximo Banguera knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Martín Yllana.
52.08
2-0Corner kick to Atlético de Rafaela. Francisco Figueroa plays it short to Devin Ross. Devin Ross knocks the ball into the box. Lucas Martínez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
59.59
Rui Venegas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico whips in a cross ball towards Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.30
Manuel Torres passes the ball forward to Devin Ross. Devin Ross finds some space and shoots from distance. Martín Yllana gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
65.18
With some swift thinking, Wuilker Túñez plays the ball forward to Manuel Torres. Manuel Torres flicks a high ball forward to Juan Cruz Markic who takes it down. Juan Cruz Markic tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Martín Yllana had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Rafaela!
77.23
Warren Gatt makes a beautiful solo run. Warren Gatt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
78.14
Wuilker Túñez surges forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Wuilker Túñez stretches the opposition's defence. Wuilker Túñez puts a great ball through. Juan Cruz Markic runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.36
2-2Manuel Torres barges into Lucas Martínez. Manuel Torres is given a warning by the referee! Lucas Martínez runs off the knock.
85.12
Manuel Torres sees Erwin Torrico in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erwin Torrico lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atlético de Rafaela! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
89.25
Máximo Banguera flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Torres who takes it down. Manuel Torres hits a low pass to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
36.9%
40%
23.1%
Scorers
| Pedro Soria 8, 14 | Juan Cruz Markic 60, 65, 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan Cruz Markic of Atlético de Rafaela |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Martín Yllana (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Brandon Palacio (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Ted Mitchell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Henry Chandler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Warren Gatt (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lucas Martínez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Franco Muñoz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Franklin Meredith (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gonzalo Ruggeri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pedro Soria (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Silvio Vera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christian Rodríguez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Castro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hernan García (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sidney Gore (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Franco Pablo Añor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wuilker Túñez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Máximo Banguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ryan Adailton (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Rui Venegas (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Manuel Torres (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Francisco Figueroa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Cruz Markic (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Erwin Torrico (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Devin Ross (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guillermo Cabrera (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martín Diaz (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Federico Iglesias (ATT) | 0 | |