Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Marcelo Bielsa where Newells Old Boys play host to Independiente Rivadavia. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Independiente Rivadavia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastián Hugo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Independiente Rivadavia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastián Hugo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newells Old Boys kick off!
2.22
0-0Christian L. Romero barges into Craig Lassiter. Christian L. Romero is warned by the referee! Craig Lassiter stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.32
0-0Vítor Hugo Amaral surges forward with the ball. Vítor Hugo Amaral plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Schiaffino and advances towards the goal... Vítor Hugo Amaral cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.57
Todd Lassiter chips the ball to his team mate, Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.38
0-0Todd Lassiter kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Bennett. Adrian Bennett knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres powers a header at goal. Andres Beltran manages to gather it.
22.03
Craig Lassiter flicks a high pass forward. Todd Lassiter controls it well on his chest. Todd Lassiter flicks a high ball forward to Cristian Correa who takes it down. Cristian Correa shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Andres Beltran!
26.57
Adrian Bennett hacks Facundo Sepúlveda from behind! Adrian Bennett is warned by the referee! Facundo Sepúlveda runs off the knock.
26.57
0-0Newells Old Boys are in full control of this game.
27.56
Claude Roberts brings the ball forward. Claude Roberts makes a probing pass to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa edges inside the box! Cristian Correa strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Andres Beltran!
30.47
1-0Decio Rios flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Cáceres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Cáceres whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Bennett. Adrian Bennett makes a deft header. It's there!! Andres Beltran has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.56
Dale Castillo decides to run forward with the ball. Dale Castillo sees space and advances. Dale Castillo plays a scrappy one-two with Christian L. Romero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dale Castillo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Independiente Rivadavia!
38.07
1-1Jorge D. Mora brings the ball forward. Jorge D. Mora runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jorge D. Mora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.11
1-1Hayder Castaneda passes the ball forward to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa knocks the ball forward to Adrian Bennett but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.35
Dale Castillo passes the ball forward to Vítor Hugo Amaral. Vítor Hugo Amaral passes the ball forward to Nicolas Schiaffino. Nicolas Schiaffino shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
44.58
Hayder Castaneda threads a neat ball through to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres shoots from outside the area but Andres Beltran reads it well. Great save!
45.00
1-1Jorge D. Mora barges into Christian L. Romero. Jorge D. Mora is shown the yellow card! Christian L. Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newells Old Boys have changed their lineup with Diego Alvarez replacing Craig Lassiter and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Independiente Rivadavia have changed their lineup with Alan Coloccini replacing Christian L. Romero and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation. The Newells Old Boys players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Independiente Rivadavia start the second half!
55.09
Dale Castillo comes in with a late challenge on Todd Lassiter. The referee calls over Dale Castillo and warns him to calm down! Todd Lassiter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.15
1-1Independiente Rivadavia have made a substitution with Gonzalo Lopez replacing Facundo Kempes .
69.37
Todd Lassiter knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Bennett. Adrian Bennett knocks in a cross ball towards Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Andres Beltran effortlessly punches it away to safety.
77.18
Decio Rios threads a neat ball through to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.22
1-1Jorge D. Mora comes in with a late challenge on Gonzalo Lopez. The referee brings Jorge D. Mora to one side and gives him a warning! Gonzalo Lopez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.01
Nicolas Schiaffino comes in with a late challenge on Tobías Soto. The referee warns Nicolas Schiaffino to calm down! Tobías Soto stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.27
With some swift thinking, Tiziano Ortiz plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Lopez. Gonzalo Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
29.2%
44.6%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dale Castillo of Independiente Rivadavia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Walter Marinelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tobías Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claude Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jorge D. Mora (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Craig Lassiter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Decio Rios (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Todd Lassiter (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Hayder Castaneda (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Cristian Correa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Claudio Cáceres (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Adrian Bennett (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Diego Alvarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Narcise Olivier Iglesias (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Facundo Vásquez (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andres Beltran (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Sonny Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dale Castillo (DEF) | | 9 |
| 4. | Facundo Sepúlveda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ricky Besler (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tiziano Ortiz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vítor Hugo Amaral (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mauricio Herrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Christian L. Romero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Schiaffino (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Facundo Kempes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Vidal (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alan Coloccini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gonzalo Lopez (MID) | 6 | |