Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Roberto Bettega where Tacuary FC play host to Sportivo Luqueño. A crowd of 18,239 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tacuary FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sportivo Luqueño appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Miranda.


0.00
Tacuary FC start the match!
8.42
Lloyd Gatt decides to run forward with the ball. Lloyd Gatt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luca Moreno.
14.41
Christian Arce catches João Lemus on the ankles. Christian Arce is given a warning by the referee! João Lemus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.52
Thiago Rivas decides to run forward with the ball. Thiago Rivas passes the ball forward to Mateus Marquez. Mateus Marquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but André Arredondo smothers it!
21.17
Camilo Santana threads the ball through to Daniel Serna. Daniel Serna runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Daniel Serna shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
24.43
Filipe Davila takes a short throw-in bringing Carlos Canales into play. Carlos Canales flicks a high pass forward. Mateus Marquez comfortably collects the pass. Mateus Marquez shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
26.44
Filipe Davila controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Gruenebaum. Ross Gruenebaum shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.18
Filipe Davila flicks a high ball forward to Ross Gruenebaum who takes it down. Ross Gruenebaum controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
36.51
With imagination, Leandro Muniz plays the ball forward to Daniel Serna. Daniel Serna makes a probing pass to Christian Arce. Christian Arce whips in a cross ball towards Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.17
Axel Zavala threads the ball through to Mateus Marquez. Mateus Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tacuary FC appear unchanged since the first half. Sportivo Luqueño also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Sportivo Luqueño kicking off!
49.34
Leonardo Rosales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Canales. Without breaking stride, Carlos Canales plays the ball forward to Ross Gruenebaum. Ross Gruenebaum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to André Arredondo who gathers it comfortably.
55.40
Luis Rodriguez threads the ball through to Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.25
Showing composure, Luca Moreno plays the ball forward to Filipe Davila. Filipe Davila threads a neat ball through to Mateus Marquez. Mateus Marquez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sportivo Luqueño!
63.39
Axel Zavala makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Gruenebaum. Ross Gruenebaum shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ross Gruenebaum!
67.59
Daniel Serna chips the ball to his team mate, Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dylan Muñoz who gathers it comfortably.
71.18
Filipe Davila flicks a high pass forward. Mateus Marquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mateus Marquez shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.16
Daniel Serna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.33
João Lemus hacks Jared Sippola from behind! The referee calls over João Lemus and shows him a yellow card! Jared Sippola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.11
Afonso Enriquez decides to run forward with the ball. Afonso Enriquez flicks a high pass forward. Christian Arce collects the pass. Christian Arce finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
78.15
Lloyd Gatt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Arce. Christian Arce lofts in a cross ball towards Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.57
Axel Zavala flicks a high pass forward to Santiago Colon who brings the ball under control. Santiago Colon shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.04
Filipe Davila flicks a high ball forward to Mateus Marquez who takes it down. Mateus Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Santiago Colon. Santiago Colon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. André Arredondo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.08
Luis Rodriguez decides to run forward with the ball. Luis Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dylan Muñoz who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Axel Zavala changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Axel Zavala controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow André Arredondo manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
28%
46.7%
25.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ross Gruenebaum of Sportivo Luqueño

Match Ratings
1.André Arredondo (GK)
6
2.João Camacho (DEF)
6
3.Camilo Santana (DEF)
6
4.Leandro Muniz (DEF)
6
5.Afonso Enriquez (DEF)
6
6.Carlos Dario Caniggia (MID)
6
7.Daniel Serna (MID)
6
8.Lloyd Gatt (MID)
6
9.Luis Rodriguez (MID)
6
10.Jared Sippola (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Christian Arce (ATT)
6
 
12.Vicente Alfaro (ATT)
0
13.Joe Parker (ATT)
0
14.Diego Arevalo (ATT)
0

1.Dylan Muñoz (GK)
6
2.Thiago Rivas (DEF)
6
3.Luca Moreno (DEF)
6
4.João Lemus (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Leonardo Rosales (DEF)
6
6.Axel Zavala (MID)
7
7.Carlos Canales (MID)
6
8.Filipe Davila (MID)
8
9.Santiago Colon (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Ross Gruenebaum (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Mateus Marquez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Miguel Becerra (GK)
0
13.Hugo Castaneda (MID)
0
14.Ruben Torres (DEF)
0