Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Presbítero Bartolomé Grella where Patronato play host to Argentinos Juniors. A crowd of 12,834 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Patronato are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Argentinos Juniors appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Caniggia.


0.00
Patronato kick off the first half!
2.24
Matías Ezequiel Bassedas chips the ball to his team mate, Valentino Rossi. Valentino Rossi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego F. Sivori who gathers it comfortably.
3.56
Matias Zanetti threads the ball through to Matías Ezequiel Bassedas. Matías Ezequiel Bassedas flicks a high pass forward. Valentino Rossi collects the pass. Valentino Rossi lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Villalobos. Paolo Villalobos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
8.59
Matías Ezequiel Bassedas flicks the ball to his team mate, Valentino Rossi. Valentino Rossi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.57
Arthur Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Nestor Garay who brings the ball under control. Nestor Garay shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.22
Arthur Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Nestor Garay. Nestor Garay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.42
Ezequiel Barrera hits a low pass to Augusto Branco. Augusto Branco changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Augusto Branco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
16.40
Arthur Ribeiro makes an attacking run forward. Arthur Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Nestor Garay but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.27
Ronnie Severs catches Matías Ezequiel Bassedas on the ankles. The referee calls over Ronnie Severs and shows him a yellow card! Matías Ezequiel Bassedas runs off the knock.
22.15
Rodrigo Acosta hits a low pass to Claudio Hernandez. With some swift thinking, Claudio Hernandez plays the ball forward to Valentino Rossi. Valentino Rossi whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Villalobos. Paolo Villalobos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.13
Arthur Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Nestor Garay who brings the ball under control. Nestor Garay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Acosta.
33.05
Claudio Hernandez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Claudio Hernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
36.35
Matías Ezequiel Bassedas passes the ball forward to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado knocks the ball forward to Valentino Rossi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.05
Hernan Ferreyra chips the ball to his team mate, Matías Ezequiel Bassedas. Matías Ezequiel Bassedas hits a low pass to Valentino Rossi. Valentino Rossi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego F. Sivori who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Lucas Sánchez receives the ball from a throw-in from Matías Ezequiel Bassedas. Lucas Sánchez kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Villalobos. Paolo Villalobos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Patronato appear unchanged since the first half. Argentinos Juniors also appear unchanged since the first half. The Argentinos Juniors players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Argentinos Juniors start the second half!
51.56
Ronnie Severs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Fabbri. Mauricio Fabbri shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
63.12
Matias Zanetti passes the ball forward to Lucas Sánchez. Lucas Sánchez sees Valentino Rossi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Valentino Rossi knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Villalobos. With a superhuman jump, Paolo Villalobos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Diego F. Sivori is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.14
Claudio Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado lofts in a cross ball towards Valentino Rossi. Valentino Rossi makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
67.47
Matias Zanetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Hernandez. Claudio Hernandez flicks a high pass forward to Valentino Rossi who brings the ball under control. Valentino Rossi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.55
Claudio Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
71.46
Claudio Hernandez passes the ball forward to Paolo Villalobos. Paolo Villalobos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego F. Sivori who gathers it comfortably.
87.04
Arthur Ribeiro brings the ball forward. Arthur Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
25%
52.6%
22.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Villalobos of Patronato