Match Report


Vélez SarsfieldVélez Sarsfield     Douglas HaigDouglas Haig
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Uruguay PenaU. Pena72
G
1
G
60Drew RossD. Ross
Claudio D. ValdanoC. Valdano61
D
2
D
73Franco GoycocheaF. Goycochea
Federico PazF. Paz60
D
3
D
73Thiago RedondoT. Redondo
Facundo RuizF. Ruiz60
D
4
D
69Axel RomeroA. Romero
Arthur AsaraA. Asara64
M
captain5
M
72Daniel SantosD. Santos
Patricio GilP. Gil63
M
6
M
70Walter HertelW. Hertel
Johnnier PerezJ. Perez55
M
7
M
62Roberto F. FloresR. Flores
Diego PazD. Paz48
M
8
M
60Claudio M. BianchiC. Bianchi
Esteban NavarroE. Navarro69
A
9
M
58Diego Hector RomanoD. Romano
Nahuel BassedasN. Bassedas61
A
10
A
62Pablo IglesiasP. Iglesias
Fernando SotoF. Soto59
A
11captain
A
57Lucas ÁlvarezL. Álvarez
 
Diego F. SánchezD. Sánchez59
D
12
D
68Fernando MendozaF. Mendoza
Juan Sebastian GilJ. Gil58
A
13
D
60Dylan CarrizoD. Carrizo
Federico CrespoF. Crespo58
D
14
D
55Nuno AndradeN. Andrade

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at José Amalfitani where Vélez Sarsfield play host to Douglas Haig. A crowd of 13,506 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vélez Sarsfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Douglas Haig appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mariano Colombo.


0.00
Vélez Sarsfield kick off the first half!
2.04
Walter Hertel threads the ball through to Lucas Álvarez. Lucas Álvarez advances inside the box! Lucas Álvarez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Uruguay Pena. Excellent save.
3.12
Claudio D. Valdano laces a through ball forward to Patricio Gil. Patricio Gil threads the ball through to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
8.28
Arthur Asara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.42
Patricio Gil catches Diego Hector Romano on the ankles. The referee brings Patricio Gil to one side and gives him a warning! Diego Hector Romano runs off the knock.
10.33
Patricio Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.05
Diego Hector Romano sees space and advances. Diego Hector Romano flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Álvarez. Lucas Álvarez tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.19
Franco Goycochea flicks a high pass forward to Claudio M. Bianchi who brings the ball under control. Claudio M. Bianchi sees a break and surges forward. Claudio M. Bianchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Diego Paz laces a weighted ball forward to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto shoots from distance but it is miles over!
30.40
Patricio Gil flicks a high pass forward. Nahuel Bassedas controls it well on his chest. Nahuel Bassedas whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Soto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
36.33
Axel Romero flicks a high pass forward. Diego Hector Romano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego Hector Romano threads a neat ball through to Pablo Iglesias. Pablo Iglesias cuts inside the box! Pablo Iglesias shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Uruguay Pena. Excellent save.
42.27
Claudio D. Valdano sees Patricio Gil in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Gil flicks a high pass forward. Nahuel Bassedas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nahuel Bassedas whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
44.23
Franco Goycochea receives the ball from a throw-in from Thiago Redondo. Franco Goycochea kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Hertel. Walter Hertel threads a neat ball through to Lucas Álvarez. Lucas Álvarez shoots from outside the area but Uruguay Pena is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vélez Sarsfield appear unchanged since the first half. Douglas Haig also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Douglas Haig kick off!
48.32
Claudio D. Valdano kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Asara. Arthur Asara plays the ball forward to Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.10
Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Federico Crespo replacing Facundo Ruiz .
63.23
Johnnier Perez makes an attacking run forward. Johnnier Perez finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
65.55
Daniel Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucas Álvarez. Lucas Álvarez makes a great pass forward. Pablo Iglesias runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
66.01
Diego Paz knocks the ball forward to Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
67.40
Johnnier Perez catches Walter Hertel on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Walter Hertel runs off the knock.
69.19
Diego Paz makes a simple pass to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
75.56
Federico Crespo flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Gil who takes it down. Patricio Gil makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.51
Douglas Haig have made 3 substitutions with Nuno Andrade replacing Roberto F. Flores, Dylan Carrizo replacing Pablo Iglesias and Fernando Mendoza replacing Franco Goycochea .
81.21
Federico Paz plays the ball forward to Patricio Gil. Patricio Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
83.51
Patricio Gil makes a probing pass to Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.33
Walter Hertel runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Walter Hertel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Uruguay Pena is on top of it.
87.13
Diego Paz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Diego Paz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Vélez Sarsfield

Douglas Haig
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
9
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
21.5%
50.6%
27.8%

Scorers
Fernando Soto 48
Lucas Álvarez 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lucas Álvarez of Douglas Haig

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)
6
6.Patricio Gil (MID)
7
7.Johnnier Perez (MID)yellow card
5
8.Diego Paz (MID)
7
9.Esteban Navarro (ATT)
7
10.Nahuel Bassedas (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Soto (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Diego F. Sánchez (DEF)
0
13.Juan Sebastian Gil (ATT)
0
14.Federico Crespo (DEF)
6

1.Drew Ross (GK)
6
2.Franco Goycochea (DEF)
6
3.Thiago Redondo (DEF)
6
4.Axel Romero (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Santos (MID)
6
6.Walter Hertel (MID)
7
7.Roberto F. Flores (MID)
6
8.Claudio M. Bianchi (MID)
6
9.Diego Hector Romano (MID)
8
10.Pablo Iglesias (ATT)
6
11.Lucas Álvarez (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Fernando Mendoza (DEF)
6
13.Dylan Carrizo (DEF)
6
14.Nuno Andrade (DEF)
6