Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at República de Mataderos where Nueva Chicago play host to Vélez Sarsfield. A crowd of 11,145 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nueva Chicago are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vélez Sarsfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mariano Colombo.


0.00
Nueva Chicago kick off and get the first half underway!
2.33
Johnnier Perez makes a probing pass to Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.31
Johnnier Perez threads a neat ball through to Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Cáceres.
6.25
Marco Contreras flicks a high pass forward. Ángel Herrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ángel Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Uruguay Pena who gathers it comfortably.
15.35
Mauricio Pereyra catches Diego Paz on the ankles. Mauricio Pereyra is warned by the referee! Diego Paz runs off the knock.
16.28
Mauricio Pereyra flicks a high pass forward to Ángel Herrera who brings the ball under control. Ángel Herrera runs straight at the defence! Ángel Herrera muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.15
Facundo Ruiz makes a simple pass to Arthur Asara. Arthur Asara threads a neat ball through to Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Soto and advances towards the goal... Nahuel Bassedas shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.43
João Paulo Junior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Santiago Ibáñez. Santiago Ibáñez runs straight at the defence! Santiago Ibáñez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.47
Arthur Asara takes a quick throw-in. Sebastián Gómez brings the ball forward. Sebastián Gómez tries a spectacular long range effort but Thomas Maradona is on top of it.
30.15
João Paulo Junior comes in with a late challenge on Diego Paz. The referee calls over João Paulo Junior and shows him a yellow card! Diego Paz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.01
Johnnier Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro sees Nahuel Bassedas just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Diego Cruz clumsily knocks into Nahuel Bassedas. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
33.52
Johnnier Perez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Johnnier Perez skips past Diego Cruz! Some good footwork from Johnnier Perez provides some space. He shoots at goal. Thomas Maradona gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
34.37
Mauricio Pereyra threads a neat ball through to Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Uruguay Pena who gathers it comfortably.
36.38
Facundo Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Johnnier Perez who takes it down. Johnnier Perez threads a neat ball through to Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.38
Claudio D. Valdano flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Asara collects the pass. Arthur Asara flicks a high pass forward. Nahuel Bassedas controls it well on his chest. Nahuel Bassedas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Maradona who gathers it comfortably.
44.32
Ian Cáceres flicks a high pass forward. Marco Contreras holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Contreras plays the ball forward to Ángel Herrera. Ángel Herrera lofts in a cross ball towards Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Vélez Sarsfield kick off!
49.51
Johnnier Perez advances with the ball. Johnnier Perez shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
57.07
Federico Paz flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Paz. Diego Paz chips the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.03
Johnnier Perez hits a low pass to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto whips in a cross ball towards Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Ian Cáceres. Excellent block.
60.42
Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Diego F. Sánchez replacing Nahuel Bassedas .
63.41
Marco Contreras makes a probing pass to Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo makes a great pass forward. Santiago Ibáñez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
65.09
Diego Cruz makes a simple pass to João Paulo Junior. João Paulo Junior advances with the ball. João Paulo Junior lofts in a cross ball towards Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo flicks the ball with his head but Uruguay Pena is on top of it.
66.35
Mauricio Pereyra sees Santiago Ibáñez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Santiago Ibáñez tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.30
Diego Cruz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Pereyra. Mauricio Pereyra knocks the ball to his team mate, Ángel Herrera. Ángel Herrera shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.34
Diego Paz passes the ball forward to Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.48
Nueva Chicago have made a substitution with Nestor Rojas replacing João Paulo Junior .
78.54
Fabricio Fabbri makes a strong solo run forward. Fabricio Fabbri passes the ball forward to Santiago Ibáñez. Santiago Ibáñez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Uruguay Pena who gathers it comfortably.
81.33
Mauricio Pereyra plays the ball forward to Santiago Ibáñez. Santiago Ibáñez finds some space and shoots from distance. Uruguay Pena gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
84.36
Mauricio Pereyra receives the ball from a throw-in from Marco Contreras. Mauricio Pereyra advances with the ball. Mauricio Pereyra shoots from outside the area but somehow Uruguay Pena manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
26.7%
46.5%
26.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Santiago Ibáñez of Nueva Chicago

Match Ratings