Match Report


Newells Old BoysNewells Old Boys     Vélez SarsfieldVélez Sarsfield
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Walter MarinelliW. Marinelli69
G
1
G
72Uruguay PenaU. Pena
Tobías SotoT. Soto71
D
2
D
61Claudio D. ValdanoC. Valdano
Claude RobertsC. Roberts69
D
3
D
60Federico PazF. Paz
Jorge D. MoraJ. Mora68
D
4
D
60Facundo RuizF. Ruiz
Craig LassiterC. Lassiter66
D
5captain
M
64Arthur AsaraA. Asara
Decio RiosD. Rios71
M
6
M
63Patricio GilP. Gil
Todd LassiterT. Lassiter70
M
7
M
55Johnnier PerezJ. Perez
Hayder CastanedaH. Castaneda62
M
8
M
48Diego PazD. Paz
Cristian CorreaC. Correa73
A
9
A
69Esteban NavarroE. Navarro
Claudio CáceresC. Cáceres69
A
10
A
61Nahuel BassedasN. Bassedas
Edison ChávezE. Chávez65
A
captain11
A
59Fernando SotoF. Soto
 
Adrian BennettA. Bennett60
A
12
D
59Diego F. SánchezD. Sánchez
Diego AlvarezD. Alvarez58
A
13
A
58Juan Sebastian GilJ. Gil
Facundo VásquezF. Vásquez54
G
14
D
58Federico CrespoF. Crespo

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Marcelo Bielsa where Newells Old Boys play host to Vélez Sarsfield. A crowd of 12,813 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newells Old Boys 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 Juan Sebastian Rossi.


0.00
Vélez Sarsfield kick off and get the first half underway!
3.23
Claudio D. Valdano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Gil. Patricio Gil makes a probing pass to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.18
Patricio Gil kicks a strong pass forward to Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Walter Marinelli. What a save!
12.55
Patricio Gil catches Hayder Castaneda on the ankles. The referee calls over Patricio Gil and warns him to calm down! Hayder Castaneda stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.06
Decio Rios comes in with a late challenge on Johnnier Perez. The referee calls over Decio Rios and shows him a yellow card! Johnnier Perez runs off the knock.
16.15
Johnnier Perez makes a simple pass to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto finds some space and shoots from distance but Walter Marinelli is on top of it.
18.28
Todd Lassiter brings the ball forward. Todd Lassiter makes a probing pass between the defence to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.11
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.52
Patricio Gil makes an attacking run forward. Patricio Gil finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
26.33
With a delightful solo run, Patricio Gil stretches the opposition's defence. Patricio Gil whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Walter Marinelli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
27.31
Diego Paz flicks a high pass forward. Esteban Navarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Esteban Navarro whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.11
Hayder Castaneda hacks Arthur Asara from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur Asara runs off the knock.
39.09
Claudio D. Valdano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Asara. Arthur Asara takes it forward alone. Arthur Asara knocks in a cross ball towards Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Walter Marinelli.
40.53
Decio Rios runs straight at the opposition's defence. Decio Rios plays a sublime one-two with Cristian Correa and races in on goal... Decio Rios strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Uruguay Pena is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.18
Patricio Gil flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Soto who takes it down. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Lassiter.
45.00
Patricio Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro lofts in a cross ball towards Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Walter Marinelli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Newells Old Boys have changed their lineup with Adrian Bennett replacing Craig Lassiter and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Vélez Sarsfield appear unchanged since the first half. The Newells Old Boys players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Newells Old Boys kicking off!
47.19
Adrian Bennett sees a break and surges forward. Adrian Bennett knocks in a cross ball towards Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez heads the ball goalwards. The ball comes off Claudio D. Valdano and the loose ball is cleared up field.
48.17
Diego Paz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Diego Paz knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.52
Patricio Gil catches Todd Lassiter on the ankles. The referee warns Patricio Gil again to calm down! Todd Lassiter stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.40
Edison Chávez comes in with a late challenge on Federico Paz. The referee warns Edison Chávez to calm down! Federico Paz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.30
Decio Rios chips the ball to his team mate, Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa rushes past Claudio D. Valdano! Cristian Correa shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Uruguay Pena. Excellent save.
59.42
Claude Roberts hits a low pass to Hayder Castaneda. Hayder Castaneda runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hayder Castaneda plays a scrappy one-two with Claudio Cáceres and advances towards the goal... Hayder Castaneda makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Hayder Castaneda scores for Newells Old Boys!!
61.42
Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Diego F. Sánchez replacing Nahuel Bassedas .
66.02
Cristian Correa clumsily knocks into Claudio D. Valdano. Cristian Correa is shown the yellow card! Claudio D. Valdano gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.01
Claudio D. Valdano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Asara. With a delightful solo run, Arthur Asara stretches the opposition's defence. Arthur Asara knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.29
Todd Lassiter comes in with a late challenge on Johnnier Perez. The referee calls over Todd Lassiter and shows him a yellow card! Johnnier Perez runs off the knock.
75.18
Facundo Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Gil who brings the ball under control. Patricio Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto whips in a cross ball towards Diego F. Sánchez. With a superhuman jump, Diego F. Sánchez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Jorge D. Mora. That should have been a goal!
77.38
Claudio D. Valdano barges into Hayder Castaneda. The referee calls over Claudio D. Valdano and shows him a yellow card! Hayder Castaneda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.57
Arthur Asara catches Todd Lassiter on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Todd Lassiter stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.15
Cristian Correa hacks Facundo Ruiz from behind! Cristian Correa is given a warning by the referee! Facundo Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.45
Patricio Gil barges into Todd Lassiter. The referee calls over Patricio Gil and shows him a yellow card! Todd Lassiter grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.38
Diego F. Sánchez hacks Claude Roberts from behind! The referee calls over Diego F. Sánchez and shows him a yellow card! Claude Roberts gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.38
Adrian Bennett receives the ball from a throw-in from Decio Rios. Adrian Bennett threads the ball through to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Todd Lassiter passes the ball forward to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez advances inside the box! Edison Chávez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Edison Chávez scores for Newells Old Boys!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Newells Old Boys

Vélez Sarsfield
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
6
6
Yellow Cards
4
4
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
22.6%
45.2%
32.1%

Scorers
Decio Rios 41
Hayder Castaneda 59
Edison Chávez 91

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Decio Rios of Newells Old Boys

Match Ratings
1.Walter Marinelli (GK)
8
2.Tobías Soto (DEF)
6
3.Claude Roberts (DEF)
6
4.Jorge D. Mora (DEF)
6
5.Craig Lassiter (DEF)
6
6.Decio Rios (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
7.Todd Lassiter (MID)yellow card
7
8.Hayder Castaneda (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
9.Cristian Correa (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Claudio Cáceres (ATT)
6
11.Edison Chávez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Adrian Bennett (ATT)
6
13.Diego Alvarez (ATT)
0
14.Facundo Vásquez (GK)
0

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