Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at República de Mataderos where Nueva Chicago play host to Independiente Rivadavia. A crowd of 13,291 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nueva Chicago 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 Mariano Colombo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nueva Chicago 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 Mariano Colombo.
0.00
0-0Independiente Rivadavia get the match underway!
2.47
0-0Sonny Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Tiziano Ortiz who brings the ball under control. Tiziano Ortiz makes a simple pass to Christian L. Romero. Christian L. Romero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
3.41
0-0Dean Moose knocks the ball to his team mate, João Paulo Junior. João Paulo Junior threads a neat ball through to Ángel Herrera. Ángel Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Facundo Sepúlveda is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
4.55
0-0Kaíque Leonardo takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Dale Castillo reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
6.58
0-0Dean Moose clumsily knocks into Christian L. Romero. The referee warns Dean Moose to calm down! Christian L. Romero stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.02
0-0Marco Contreras brings the ball forward. Marco Contreras knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.54
0-0Mauricio Pereyra flicks a high pass forward to Kaíque Leonardo who brings the ball under control. Kaíque Leonardo knocks in a cross ball towards Ángel Herrera. Ángel Herrera powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.46
Ian Cáceres threads the ball through to Mauricio Pereyra. Mauricio Pereyra knocks the ball to his team mate, Ángel Herrera. Ángel Herrera shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
22.58
0-1Sonny Gomez hits a low pass to Vítor Hugo Amaral. Vítor Hugo Amaral passes the ball forward to Christian L. Romero. Christian L. Romero makes a probing pass between the defence to Facundo Kempes. Facundo Kempes tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Thomas Maradona has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.27
Vítor Hugo Amaral controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Schiaffino. Nicolas Schiaffino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.36
Tiziano Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Schiaffino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Schiaffino cuts inside the box! Nicolas Schiaffino makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Thomas Maradona!
36.17
Vítor Hugo Amaral kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Schiaffino. Nicolas Schiaffino shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
42.05
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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. 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 Nueva Chicago players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Nueva Chicago kick off!
53.13
0-1Mauricio Herrera comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Pereyra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Pereyra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.17
Seeing a gap ahead, João Paulo Junior plays the ball forward to Ángel Herrera. Ángel Herrera shoots from 25 yards. Andres Beltran gets down and covers it.
59.52
Dean Moose threads a neat ball through to Marco Contreras. Marco Contreras flicks a high ball forward to Kaíque Leonardo who gracefully takes it down. Kaíque Leonardo shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
60.54
0-1Independiente Rivadavia have made 2 substitutions with Francisco Vidal replacing Ricky Besler and Gonzalo Lopez replacing Facundo Kempes .
61.63
0-1Sonny Gomez threads the ball through to Alan Coloccini. Alan Coloccini sees a break and surges forward. Alan Coloccini knocks in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Lopez. Diego Cruz clumsily knocks into Gonzalo Lopez. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
69.33
Marco Contreras flicks a high pass forward to Santiago Ibáñez who brings the ball under control. Santiago Ibáñez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Facundo Sepúlveda.
72.55
Mauricio Pereyra passes the ball forward to Ángel Herrera. Ángel Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Kaíque Leonardo. With a superhuman jump, Kaíque Leonardo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Kaíque Leonardo scores for Nueva Chicago!!
77.54
Nueva Chicago have made a substitution with Nestor Rojas replacing João Paulo Junior .
87.42
Marco Contreras knocks the ball to his team mate, Ángel Herrera. Ángel Herrera skips past Dale Castillo! Ángel Herrera tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Andres Beltran.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
26.1%
46.4%
27.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kaíque Leonardo of Nueva Chicago |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Thomas Maradona (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dean Moose (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diego Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ian Cáceres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fabricio Fabbri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | João Paulo Junior (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Pereyra (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marco Contreras (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kaíque Leonardo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Santiago Ibáñez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ángel Herrera (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Brian Peralta (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nestor Rojas (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marcelo Fernández (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andres Beltran (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sonny Gomez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dale Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Christian L. Romero (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Schiaffino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Facundo Kempes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Francisco Vidal (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alan Coloccini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gonzalo Lopez (MID) | 6 | |