Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Martín Torres where Sportivo Iteño play host to Cerro Corá. A crowd of 20,805 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sportivo Iteño and Cerro Corá are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Filipe Valadez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sportivo Iteño and Cerro Corá are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Filipe Valadez.
0.00
0-0Cerro Corá kick off the first half!
4.33
0-0Andrew Foster threads a neat ball through to Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte hits a low pass to Sergio King. Sergio King knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Rubio.
8.06
0-0André Sanchez brings the ball forward. André Sanchez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.31
Lourenço Jeda decides to run forward with the ball. Lourenço Jeda plays the ball forward to Sergio King. Sergio King rushes past Porfirio Delatorre! Sergio King tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Alexis Duarte plays the ball forward to Martim Cordero. Martim Cordero tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
21.44
0-0André Sanchez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, José Luis Baez. José Luis Baez shoots from distance. Richard Pablo Añor gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
22.25
0-0Rick Gutierrez knocks the ball to his team mate, Martim Cordero. Martim Cordero threads the ball through to Sergio King but he's offside!
28.26
Andrew Foster sees space and advances. Andrew Foster passes the ball forward to David Carvajal. David Carvajal knocks in a cross ball towards Martim Cordero. Martim Cordero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Carlos Alvarado!
32.42
André Sanchez threads the ball through to David Cruz. David Cruz shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
36.49
Logan Levesque kicks a strong pass forward to Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte flicks a high pass forward. Martim Cordero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martim Cordero finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.50
0-1Lourenço Jeda threads a neat ball through to Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte kicks a strong pass forward to David Carvajal. David Carvajal runs straight at the defence! David Carvajal looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.01
Alexis Duarte plays the ball forward to Sergio King. Sergio King shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sportivo Iteño appear unchanged since the first half. Cerro Corá also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cerro Corá players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Sportivo Iteño kick off!
48.49
Showing composure, Rick Gutierrez plays the ball forward to Martim Cordero. Martim Cordero shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.23
Logan Levesque flicks a high ball forward to Rick Gutierrez who takes it down. Rick Gutierrez sees a break and surges forward. Rick Gutierrez shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Carlos Alvarado manages to gather it.
54.07
André Sanchez threads a neat ball through to José Luis Baez. José Luis Baez tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
59.58
André Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Burgos. Duarte Burgos shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.19
0-1Cerro Corá have made a substitution with Anthony Didi replacing Sergio King .
63.16
André Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, David Cruz. David Cruz shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.05
André Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Burgos. Duarte Burgos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lourenço Jeda.
72.24
Logan Levesque plays the ball forward to Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte threads a neat ball through to Iván Simeone. Iván Simeone plays a one-two with Anthony Didi and rushes in on goal... Iván Simeone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.30
Logan Levesque makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rick Gutierrez. Rick Gutierrez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Didi. Anthony Didi passes the ball forward but Martim Cordero is offside!
84.06
0-2André Sanchez hacks Rick Gutierrez from behind! The referee warns André Sanchez to calm down! Rick Gutierrez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.06
0-2Andres Diaz hacks Martim Cordero from behind! The referee brings Andres Diaz to one side and gives him a warning! Martim Cordero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.21
Rick Gutierrez sees David Carvajal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Carvajal rushes past Gabriel Rubio! David Carvajal rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cerro Corá!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.2%
68.8%
Play Area
28.6%
44.2%
27.3%
Scorers
| David Carvajal 39, 87 Iván Simeone 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Carvajal of Cerro Corá |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carlos Alvarado (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andres Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Porfirio Delatorre (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolás Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Camacho (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | André Sanchez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | José Luis Baez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jovan James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duarte Burgos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Cruz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jersson Dominguez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | José Lemus (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Diego Hector Fernández (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Richard Pablo Añor (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lucio Barragan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andrew Foster (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lourenço Jeda (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Logan Levesque (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexis Duarte (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Rick Gutierrez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Sergio King (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martim Cordero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Carvajal (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Iván Simeone (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Fernando Azogue (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aldo Rada (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Didi (ATT) | 7 | |