Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Hugo Bogado Vaceque where General Caballero play host to River Plate Asunción. A crowd of 19,400 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both General Caballero and River Plate Asunción are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Enzo Díaz.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both General Caballero and River Plate Asunción are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Enzo Díaz.
0.00
0-0General Caballero kick off!
3.29
0-0Thomas Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Castillo. Cristian Castillo threads the ball through to Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Leiva. With a superhuman jump, Ignacio Leiva connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Rodrigo Mercado steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
8.02
1-0Cristian Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Edemir Cardozo collects the pass. Edemir Cardozo knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.56
Without breaking stride, Patricio Carrizo plays the ball forward to Edemir Cardozo. Edemir Cardozo shoots from 20 yards. Rodrigo Jaramillo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.37
2-0Thomas Romero passes the ball forward to Patricio Carrizo. Patricio Carrizo flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Besler collects the pass. Aaron Besler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.45
2-0Bruce Lowry flicks the ball to his team mate, Rúben Salazar. Rúben Salazar skips past Carlos Banuelos! Diego Chamot catches Rúben Salazar on the ankles. Penalty for River Plate Asunción!!
28.45
2-0The referee points to the spot..
29.55
Gustavo Lozano slowly runs up. What a cracker!! Junior Gruezo had no chance!!
30.16
2-1Carlos Banuelos threads a neat ball through to Patricio Carrizo. Patricio Carrizo passes the ball forward to Edemir Cardozo. Edemir Cardozo shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Rodrigo Jaramillo.
31.19
2-1Corner kick to General Caballero. Patricio Carrizo plays it to the far post. Carlos Banuelos strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
33.46
2-1Thomas Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Carrizo. Patricio Carrizo flicks a high pass forward to Ignacio Leiva who brings the ball under control. Ignacio Leiva finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
34.58
Patricio Carrizo knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler makes a probing pass between the defence to Edemir Cardozo. Edemir Cardozo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Edemir Cardozo scores for General Caballero!!
38.02
Bruce Lowry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bruce Lowry plays a scrappy one-two with Vasco Solano and advances towards the goal... Bruce Lowry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
42.38
With great vision, João Rico plays the ball forward to Bruce Lowry. Bruce Lowry kicks a strong pass forward to Aldo Pedro Bruno. Aldo Pedro Bruno runs straight at the defence! Aldo Pedro Bruno side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
44.04
Patricio Carrizo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edemir Cardozo. Edemir Cardozo knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. General Caballero appear unchanged since the first half. River Plate Asunción also appear unchanged since the first half. The General Caballero players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with River Plate Asunción kicking off!
47.09
Patricio Carrizo advances with the ball. Patricio Carrizo lofts in a cross ball towards Edemir Cardozo. Edemir Cardozo beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.13
Patricio Carrizo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler whips in a cross ball towards Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.37
Bruce Lowry flicks a high pass forward. Rúben Salazar collects the pass. Rúben Salazar knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Lozano. Gustavo Lozano makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.58
Patricio Carrizo makes a probing pass to Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Rodrigo Jaramillo is on top of it.
59.15
Enzo Garrincha deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Solano. Vasco Solano shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Junior Gruezo!
60.02
4-1General Caballero have made a substitution with Vinicius Athirson replacing Joao Rojas Lopez .
66.24
Patricio Carrizo threads a neat ball through to Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva lofts in a cross ball towards Edemir Cardozo. Edemir Cardozo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for General Caballero!
72.27
With vision, Bruce Lowry laces a through ball forward to Vasco Solano. Vasco Solano hits a low pass to Rúben Salazar. Rúben Salazar shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.06
Enzo Garrincha runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Enzo Garrincha sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
84.40
Carlos Banuelos hits a low pass to Patricio Carrizo. Patricio Carrizo chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.44
Diego Chamot hits a low pass to Patricio Carrizo. Patricio Carrizo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva lofts in a cross ball towards Vinicius Athirson. Vinicius Athirson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Thomas Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Cristian Castillo. Cristian Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva whips in a cross ball towards Vinicius Athirson. Vinicius Athirson directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.5%
34.5%
Play Area
24.1%
39.7%
36.2%
Scorers
| Joao Rojas Lopez 8, 44 Edemir Cardozo 16, 35, 66 Vinicius Athirson 90 | Gustavo Lozano 30 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edemir Cardozo of General Caballero |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Junior Gruezo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Diego Chamot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Banuelos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thomas Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Heath Jackson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cristian Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Patricio Carrizo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Aaron Besler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edemir Cardozo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ignacio Leiva (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Paolo Quintanilla (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Russell (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vinicius Athirson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Rodrigo Jaramillo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | João Rico (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Francisco Hacembruch Paz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Mercado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matias Rojas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Enzo Garrincha (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bruce Lowry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gustavo Lozano (ATT) | | 6 |
| 9. | Aldo Pedro Bruno (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vasco Solano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rúben Salazar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Simão Dejesus (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincent Kissinger (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hugo Castaneda (GK) | 0 | |