Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Presidente Perón where Instituto de Córdoba play host to Racing Club de Avellaneda. A crowd of 13,950 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Instituto de Córdoba and Racing Club de Avellaneda are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Maximiliano Diaz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Instituto de Córdoba and Racing Club de Avellaneda are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Maximiliano Diaz.
0.00
0-0Racing Club de Avellaneda kick off!
2.02
0-0Hernan Ríos makes an attacking run forward. Hernan Ríos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Markic.
4.04
0-0Rui Andrade threads a neat ball through to Diego Acosta. Diego Acosta makes a probing pass to Gabriel Maldonado. Gabriel Maldonado runs straight at the defence! Gabriel Maldonado looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Ricardo Saavedra manages to gather it.
8.55
Hernan Ríos flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Ferreira. Sebastiano Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.56
Emanuel Didi sees space and advances. Emanuel Didi whips in a cross ball towards Agustin Trevino. Agustin Trevino finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
10.23
0-0Ramiro Batistuta threads a neat ball through to Tiziano Arias. Tiziano Arias whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Ferreira. With a superhuman jump, Sebastiano Ferreira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
15.19
0-1Brian Vega flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Pabón holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lucas Pabón lofts in a cross ball towards Agustin Trevino. Agustin Trevino makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.25
Emanuel Didi sees Agustin Trevino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Agustin Trevino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.44
Ramiro Batistuta advances with the ball. Ramiro Batistuta knocks in a cross ball towards Tiziano Arias. Tiziano Arias knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
21.00
Salomón Benavente flicks a high pass forward. Agustin Trevino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Agustin Trevino makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Lucas Pabón. Lucas Pabón cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
24.13
0-1Rui Andrade hacks Agustin Trevino from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Agustin Trevino runs off the knock.
26.16
Charles Osomo passes the ball forward to Diego Acosta. Diego Acosta flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiano Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Sebastiano Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Markic.
30.21
0-1Nicolas Santana hits a low pass to Rui Morantes. Rui Morantes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Arias. Tiziano Arias makes a probing pass to Sebastiano Ferreira but he's offside!
36.47
0-1Salomón Benavente barges into Ramiro Batistuta. The referee calls over Salomón Benavente and warns him to calm down! Ramiro Batistuta runs off the knock.
39.13
Matías Valenzuela flicks the ball to his team mate, Emanuel Didi. Emanuel Didi makes a simple pass to Lucas Pabón. Lucas Pabón shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
40.49
Salomón Benavente makes a simple pass to Lucas Pabón. Lucas Pabón plays a one-two with Agustin Trevino and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Lucas Pabón provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
42.07
Ramiro Batistuta makes a probing pass to Gabriel Maldonado. Gabriel Maldonado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.38
Rui Morantes knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Arias. Tiziano Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matías Valenzuela.
45.00
0-1Rui Morantes hacks Salomón Benavente from behind! The referee motions to Rui Morantes to come over. It's a red card!! Salomón Benavente runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Instituto de Córdoba appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Club de Avellaneda also appear unchanged since the first half. The Instituto de Córdoba players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Instituto de Córdoba kick off!
48.35
Brian Vega makes a probing pass to Agustin Trevino. Agustin Trevino shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
49.48
0-1Matías Valenzuela barges into Tiziano Arias. The referee calls over Matías Valenzuela and shows him a yellow card! Tiziano Arias gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.38
0-1Matías Valenzuela knocks the ball forward to Emanuel Didi. Emanuel Didi flicks a high pass forward. Axel Bordi collects the pass. Axel Bordi skips past Rui Andrade! Axel Bordi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Nicolas Santana's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
52.57
0-1Emanuel Didi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some good footwork from Axel Bordi provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
54.56
Salomón Benavente flicks a high ball forward to Agustin Trevino who takes it down. Agustin Trevino lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Pabón. Lucas Pabón directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.21
0-1Instituto de Córdoba have made a substitution with Narcise Olivier Molina replacing Gabriel Maldonado .
61.23
Hernan Ríos chips the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Arias. Tiziano Arias knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Ferreira. Sebastiano Ferreira rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.14
Brian Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Lucas Pabón. Lucas Pabón shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
75.21
Brian Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Agustin Trevino. Agustin Trevino shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
77.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Matías Valenzuela laces a weighted ball forward to Emanuel Didi. Emanuel Didi surges forward with the ball. Emanuel Didi knocks in a cross ball towards Axel Bordi. Axel Bordi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Axel Bordi!
81.27
Ricardo Markic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emanuel Didi. Showing composure, Emanuel Didi plays the ball forward to Lucas Pabón. Lucas Pabón shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
85.59
Narcise Olivier Molina catches Rick Chandler on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rick Chandler runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
26.9%
47.4%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Emanuel Didi of Racing Club de Avellaneda |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diego Orsi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Charles Osomo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Santana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rui Andrade (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Gabriel Maldonado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ramiro Batistuta (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Diego Acosta (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hernan Ríos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastiano Ferreira (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Tiziano Arias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Narcise Olivier Molina (DEF) | | 5 |
| 12. | Juan Cruz Di Stefano (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rui Morantes (MID) |  | 3 |
| 14. | Enrico Zé Maria (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) | 7 | |
| 6. | Emanuel Didi (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Rick Chandler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Salomón Benavente (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Agustin Trevino (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Axel Bordi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Lucas Pabón (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Carlos Cohen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brian Martín (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pedro Villalobos (MID) | 0 | |