Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at José Amalfitani where Vélez Sarsfield play host to Racing Club de Avellaneda. A crowd of 13,047 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vélez Sarsfield and Racing Club de Avellaneda are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio P. Vega.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vélez Sarsfield and Racing Club de Avellaneda are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio P. Vega.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Racing Club de Avellaneda get the match underway!
4.28
0-0Emanuel Didi flicks a high pass forward. Axel Bordi controls it well on his chest. Axel Bordi finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
6.54
Chris Renteria advances with the ball. Chris Renteria kicks a strong pass forward to Agustin Trevino. Agustin Trevino shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.15
Matías Valenzuela pushes mid-way up the pitch. Matías Valenzuela flicks a high pass forward. Axel Bordi controls it well on his chest. Axel Bordi shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
9.13
0-0Emanuel Didi makes a probing pass to Agustin Trevino. Agustin Trevino shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
16.26
0-0Matías Valenzuela hacks Nahuel Bassedas from behind! Matías Valenzuela is shown the yellow card! Nahuel Bassedas runs off the knock.
18.03
0-0Claudio D. Valdano barges into Axel Bordi. The referee calls over Claudio D. Valdano and shows him a yellow card! Axel Bordi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.03
0-0Free kick to Racing Club de Avellaneda just outside the area...
19.24
Agustin Trevino takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
20.52
Facundo Ruiz clumsily knocks into Axel Bordi. The referee calls over Facundo Ruiz and shows him a yellow card! Axel Bordi gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
22.52
0-0Facundo Ruiz makes a probing pass to Johnnier Perez. Johnnier Perez makes a simple pass to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto whips in a cross ball towards Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Matías Valenzuela happens to be in the right place to block it.
26.51
0-0Without breaking stride, Federico Paz plays the ball forward to Johnnier Perez. Johnnier Perez passes the ball forward to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Markic.
30.19
Brian Vega catches Diego Paz on the ankles. The referee calls over Brian Vega and shows him a yellow card! Diego Paz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.43
0-1Matías Valenzuela flicks the ball to his team mate, Emanuel Didi. With wonderful vision, Emanuel Didi plays the ball forward to Lucas Pabón. Lucas Pabón skips past Facundo Ruiz! Some good footwork from Lucas Pabón provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.46
Matías Valenzuela flicks a high pass forward to Brian Vega who brings the ball under control. Brian Vega sees Agustin Trevino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Agustin Trevino shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
40.14
Johnnier Perez knocks the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vélez Sarsfield appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Club de Avellaneda also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vélez Sarsfield get the second half underway!
47.12
Rick Chandler darts forward. Rick Chandler finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Uruguay Pena!
49.09
Ricardo Markic sees Emanuel Didi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emanuel Didi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucas Pabón. Lucas Pabón plays a quick one-two with Axel Bordi and rushes in on goal... Lucas Pabón strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Uruguay Pena.
51.26
Claudio D. Valdano pushes mid-way up the pitch. Claudio D. Valdano flicks a high pass forward. Esteban Navarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Esteban Navarro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Saavedra who gathers it comfortably.
55.52
Patricio Gil makes a simple pass to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
59.29
Fernando Soto comes in with a late challenge on Chris Renteria. The referee calls over Fernando Soto and shows him a yellow card! Chris Renteria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.35
0-1Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Diego F. Sánchez replacing Nahuel Bassedas .
61.40
Emanuel Didi receives the ball from a throw-in from Brian Vega. Emanuel Didi takes it forward alone. Emanuel Didi makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Axel Bordi. Axel Bordi tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.34
Matías Valenzuela threads a neat ball through to Brian Vega. Brian Vega hits a low pass to Lucas Pabón. Lucas Pabón knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio D. Valdano.
66.12
Emanuel Didi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Emanuel Didi shoots from distance but is denied by Uruguay Pena. Excellent save.
69.35
Rick Chandler hits a low pass to Agustin Trevino. Agustin Trevino shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Uruguay Pena has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.16
0-3Patricio Gil knocks the ball forward to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto plays a quick one-two with Esteban Navarro and rushes in on goal... Matías Valenzuela hacks Fernando Soto from behind! Penalty not given!!
75.34
Johnnier Perez sees a break and surges forward. Johnnier Perez skips past Matías Valenzuela! Johnnier Perez tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.27
Emanuel Didi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Axel Bordi. Axel Bordi shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
81.24
Matías Valenzuela hits a low pass to Emanuel Didi. Emanuel Didi threads the ball through to Agustin Trevino. Agustin Trevino shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.07
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.1%
64.9%
Play Area
32.4%
43.2%
24.3%
Scorers
| Lucas Pabón 33 Axel Bordi 61 Agustin Trevino 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Emanuel Didi of Racing Club de Avellaneda |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Uruguay Pena (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Claudio D. Valdano (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Federico Paz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Facundo Ruiz (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Arthur Asara (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patricio Gil (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Johnnier Perez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Diego Paz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Esteban Navarro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nahuel Bassedas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fernando Soto (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Diego F. Sánchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Juan Sebastian Gil (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Federico Crespo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ricardo Saavedra (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Markic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Renteria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matías Valenzuela (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Brian Vega (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Emanuel Didi (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Rick Chandler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Salomón Benavente (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Agustin Trevino (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Axel Bordi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Lucas Pabón (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Carlos Cohen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brian Martín (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pedro Villalobos (MID) | 0 | |