Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Monumental Presidente José Fierro where Atlético Tucumán play host to Vélez Sarsfield. A crowd of 11,962 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético Tucumán 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 Sebastián Hugo.


0.00
Vélez Sarsfield kick off the first half!
4.43
Andres Flores makes an attacking run forward. Andres Flores sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Uruguay Pena manages to keep it out.
6.21
Arthur Asara sees Nahuel Bassedas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nahuel Bassedas shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
9.37
Lautaro Hugo hits a low pass to Marcus Janicki. Marcus Janicki knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.00
Diego Paz decides to run forward with the ball. Diego Paz shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
12.53
Diego Paz catches Andres Flores on the ankles. Diego Paz is shown the yellow card! Andres Flores runs off the knock.
14.47
Andres Flores flicks a high pass forward. Jorge D. Davila comfortably collects the pass. Jorge D. Davila whips in a cross ball towards Brian Guly. Federico Paz barges into Brian Guly. Brian Guly appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
18.27
Juan Ignacio Paris flicks the ball to his team mate, Lautaro Hugo. Lautaro Hugo sees Marcus Janicki in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Janicki shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.45
Johnnier Perez threads a neat ball through to Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
21.12
Federico Paz makes a simple pass to Diego Paz. Diego Paz flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Soto controls it well on his chest. Fernando Soto shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
26.10
Máximo Godoy runs straight at the opposition's defence. Máximo Godoy shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
33.07
Dante Marzolini flicks the ball to his team mate, Máximo Godoy. Máximo Godoy flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Janicki who brings the ball under control. Marcus Janicki knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Federico Paz.
34.48
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.49
Johnnier Perez threads a neat ball through to Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro whips in a cross ball towards Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.10
Lautaro Hugo flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Janicki holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Janicki shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
42.33
Patricio Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
44.22
Andres Flores changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andres Flores shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Francisco Ferreyra sees Andres Flores in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Flores brings the ball forward. Andres Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Guly. Brian Guly finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Facundo Ruiz clears it off the line with his head!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Atlético Tucumán kick off the second half!
48.36
Patricio Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.30
Brian Guly comes in with a late challenge on Claudio D. Valdano. Brian Guly is given a warning by the referee! Claudio D. Valdano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.28
With great vision, Arthur Asara plays the ball forward to Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas lofts in a cross ball towards Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
57.36
Arthur Asara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Francisco Ferreyra steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
59.44
Claudio D. Valdano darts forward. Claudio D. Valdano makes a simple pass to Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Fabricio Medina is on top of it.
60.15
Atlético Tucumán have made a substitution with Gonzalo Bonilla replacing Máximo Godoy .Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Federico Crespo replacing Facundo Ruiz .
66.01
Juan Ignacio Paris knocks the ball forward to Andres Flores. Andres Flores surges forward with the ball. Andres Flores finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Uruguay Pena!
71.36
Gonzalo Bonilla takes it forward alone. Gonzalo Bonilla runs straight at the defence! Gonzalo Bonilla rockets a shot on goal but somehow Claudio D. Valdano happens to be in the right place to block it.
73.26
Andres Flores catches Johnnier Perez on the ankles. Andres Flores is given a warning by the referee! Johnnier Perez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.27
Andres Flores kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Janicki. Marcus Janicki shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.31
Andres Flores sees Brian Guly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Guly shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Uruguay Pena easily smothers it!
87.49
Patricio Gil knocks the ball forward to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.05
With some swift thinking, Lautaro Hugo plays the ball forward to Brian Guly. Brian Guly finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
29.1%
46.8%
24.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andres Flores of Atlético Tucumán

Match Ratings
1.Uruguay Pena (GK)
8
2.Claudio D. Valdano (DEF)
7
3.Federico Paz (DEF)
6
4.Facundo Ruiz (DEF)
6
5.Arthur Asara (MID)
7
6.Patricio Gil (MID)
7
7.Johnnier Perez (MID)
7
8.Diego Paz (MID)yellow card
6
9.Esteban Navarro (ATT)
7
10.Nahuel Bassedas (ATT)
7
11.Fernando Soto (ATT)
6
 
12.Diego F. Sánchez (DEF)
0
13.Juan Sebastian Gil (ATT)
0
14.Federico Crespo (DEF)
6