Match Report


Argentinos JuniorsArgentinos Juniors     Newells Old BoysNewells Old Boys
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Claudio P. AyalaC. Ayala69
G
1
G
69Walter MarinelliW. Marinelli
Luciano ChamotL. Chamot69
D
2
D
71Tobías SotoT. Soto
Francisco Hacembruch ColonF. Colon68
D
captain3
D
69Claude RobertsC. Roberts
Ezequiel BarreraE. Barrera67
D
4
D
68Jorge D. MoraJ. Mora
Fernando CastilloF. Castillo67
D
5
D
66Craig LassiterC. Lassiter
Mariano OteroM. Otero71
M
6
M
71Decio RiosD. Rios
Augusto BrancoA. Branco70
M
7
M
70Todd LassiterT. Lassiter
Yordy ReynaY. Reyna68
M
8
M
62Hayder CastanedaH. Castaneda
Ronnie SeversR. Severs67
M
9
A
73Cristian CorreaC. Correa
Diego CaniggiaD. Caniggia71
A
10
A
70José QuinteroJ. Quintero
Nestor GarayN. Garay69
A
11captain
A
69Claudio CáceresC. Cáceres
 
Arthur RibeiroA. Ribeiro65
M
12
A
60Adrian BennettA. Bennett
Santiago LorenzoS. Lorenzo61
D
13
A
58Diego AlvarezD. Alvarez
Mateo HernándezM. Hernández58
D
14
A
54Narcise Olivier IglesiasN. Iglesias

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Diego Armando Maradona where Argentinos Juniors play host to Newells Old Boys. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Argentinos Juniors are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Newells Old Boys appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Maximiliano Diaz.


0.00
Argentinos Juniors kick off and get the match underway!
6.36
Mariano Otero makes a probing pass to Nestor Garay. Nestor Garay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
12.32
Francisco Hacembruch Colon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Augusto Branco. With a delightful solo run, Augusto Branco stretches the opposition's defence. Augusto Branco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge D. Mora.
21.01
Yordy Reyna threads the ball through to Diego Caniggia. Diego Caniggia shoots from long range but somehow Walter Marinelli manages to keep it out.
22.19
Hayder Castaneda flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Cáceres who brings the ball under control. Claudio Cáceres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.04
Claude Roberts sees Decio Rios in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Decio Rios threads the ball through to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
26.39
Todd Lassiter barges into Augusto Branco. Todd Lassiter is given a warning by the referee! Augusto Branco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.55
With a delightful solo run, Decio Rios stretches the opposition's defence. Decio Rios shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.27
Francisco Hacembruch Colon breaks forward. Francisco Hacembruch Colon makes a probing pass to Nestor Garay. Nestor Garay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.15
Ronnie Severs threads the ball through to Diego Caniggia. Diego Caniggia tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
38.02
Hayder Castaneda clumsily knocks into Mariano Otero. The referee calls over Hayder Castaneda and shows him a yellow card! Mariano Otero runs off the knock.
42.09
Hayder Castaneda flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Argentinos Juniors appear unchanged since the first half. Newells Old Boys have changed their lineup with Adrian Bennett replacing Craig Lassiter and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Newells Old Boys kick off the second half!
53.24
Todd Lassiter threads the ball through to José Quintero. José Quintero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ezequiel Barrera.
59.22
Mariano Otero flicks a high pass forward. Nestor Garay collects the pass. Nestor Garay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Walter Marinelli who gathers it comfortably.
61.12
Claude Roberts darts forward. Claude Roberts flicks the ball to his team mate, José Quintero. José Quintero lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.16
José Quintero catches Ezequiel Barrera on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ezequiel Barrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.28
Yordy Reyna runs straight at the opposition's defence. Yordy Reyna lofts in a cross ball towards Nestor Garay. Nestor Garay fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Argentinos Juniors!
75.50
Tobías Soto flicks a high pass forward to Decio Rios who brings the ball under control. Decio Rios threads a neat ball through to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa skips past Francisco Hacembruch Colon! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Cristian Correa provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Claudio P. Ayala manages to gather it.
81.14
Ezequiel Barrera flicks a high pass forward to Augusto Branco who brings the ball under control. Augusto Branco sees Diego Caniggia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Caniggia runs straight at the defence! Diego Caniggia tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
85.03
Ronnie Severs flicks a high pass forward. Diego Caniggia controls it well on his chest. Diego Caniggia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.11
Ezequiel Barrera takes the throw-in. Fernando Castillo flicks a high ball forward to Yordy Reyna who takes it down. Yordy Reyna makes a beautiful solo run. Yordy Reyna lofts in a cross ball towards Nestor Garay. Nestor Garay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Yordy Reyna flicks a high pass forward. Nestor Garay controls it well on his chest. Nestor Garay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Walter Marinelli reads it well. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Argentinos Juniors

Newells Old Boys
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
23.9%
46.5%
29.6%

Scorers
Nestor Garay 72, 87
Claudio Cáceres 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nestor Garay of Argentinos Juniors

Match Ratings