Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Mario Alberto Kempes where Belgrano play host to Vélez Sarsfield. A crowd of 12,340 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belgrano are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Vélez Sarsfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mateo Soria.


0.00
The whistle blows and Vélez Sarsfield kick off!
3.50
Juan Quiroz makes a beautiful solo run. Juan Quiroz knocks in a cross ball towards Joaquín Mateo. Joaquín Mateo makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.25
Facundo Ruiz clumsily knocks into Maximiliano Saldana. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Maximiliano Saldana gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.46
Fernando Morales knocks the ball forward to Juan Quiroz. Juan Quiroz flicks a high pass forward to Joaquín Mateo who brings the ball under control. Joaquín Mateo whips in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Saldana. Maximiliano Saldana connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
15.25
Patricio Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
21.04
Pablo Horacio Di Stefano makes an attacking run forward. Pablo Horacio Di Stefano lofts in a cross ball towards Joaquín Mateo. Joaquín Mateo heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
24.58
Yoiver Aragon passes the ball forward to Joaquín Mateo. Joaquín Mateo threads the ball through to Maximiliano Saldana but he's offside!
28.01
Juan Quiroz flicks a high pass forward to Joaquín Mateo who brings the ball under control. Joaquín Mateo rushes past Facundo Ruiz! Joaquín Mateo shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Uruguay Pena manages to gather it effortlessly.
32.03
Johnnier Perez flicks a high pass forward to Nahuel Bassedas who brings the ball under control. Nahuel Bassedas shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
33.56
Federico Paz makes a probing pass to Patricio Gil. Patricio Gil makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
36.25
Yoiver Aragon darts forward. Yoiver Aragon kicks a strong pass forward to Joaquín Mateo but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.56
Johnnier Perez flicks a high pass forward. Nahuel Bassedas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nahuel Bassedas edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nahuel Bassedas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Augusto Montenegro with no chance!! Goal for Vélez Sarsfield!
45.00
Pablo Horacio Di Stefano decides to run forward with the ball. Pablo Horacio Di Stefano passes the ball forward but Joaquín Mateo is offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Belgrano appear unchanged since the first half. Vélez Sarsfield also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Belgrano get the second half underway!
47.14
Arthur Asara hacks Pablo Horacio Di Stefano from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Horacio Di Stefano runs off the knock.
48.34
Yoiver Aragon kicks a strong pass forward to Joaquín Mateo. Joaquín Mateo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Uruguay Pena.
49.44
Juan Quiroz takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Federico Paz jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
55.13
Arthur Asara takes it forward alone. Arthur Asara lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fernando Soto!
60.13
Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Federico Crespo replacing Facundo Ruiz .
66.02
Yoiver Aragon flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Mateo controls it well on his chest. Joaquín Mateo lofts in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Saldana. Maximiliano Saldana jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Uruguay Pena with no chance!! Goal for Belgrano!
71.18
Johnnier Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
72.42
Sebastián Gómez makes a simple pass to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Augusto Montenegro who gathers it comfortably.
75.13
Federico Paz clumsily knocks into Maximiliano Saldana. The referee calls over Federico Paz and shows him a yellow card! Maximiliano Saldana stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.13
Free kick to Belgrano just outside the area...
76.21
Juan Quiroz takes a short run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
78.34
Oscar Almeyda hacks Fernando Soto from behind! The referee warns Oscar Almeyda to calm down! Fernando Soto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.59
Maximiliano Saldana hacks Federico Crespo from behind! Maximiliano Saldana is warned by the referee! Federico Crespo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.14
Pablo Horacio Di Stefano barges into Patricio Gil. Pablo Horacio Di Stefano is shown the yellow card! Patricio Gil gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nahuel Bassedas of Vélez Sarsfield