Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Hugo Bogado Vaceque where General Caballero play host to Capiatá. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both General Caballero and Capiatá are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luís Montalvo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both General Caballero and Capiatá are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luís Montalvo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and General Caballero kick off!
2.54
0-0Mateo Vidal Francescoli hacks Joao Rojas Lopez from behind! The referee brings Mateo Vidal Francescoli to one side and gives him a warning! Joao Rojas Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.02
0-1Esteban Azcona surges forward with the ball. Esteban Azcona plays a one-two with Yordy Tapia and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Esteban Azcona provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Capiatá!
14.16
0-1Thomas Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Russell. Scott Russell laces a weighted ball forward to Thomas Barnes. Thomas Barnes knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ysrael Carrillo comfortably picks it out of the air!
18.08
0-1Jacobo González hacks Heath Jackson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Heath Jackson stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.47
0-1Federico Villalba receives the ball from a throw-in from Esteban Azcona. Federico Villalba passes the ball forward to Jacobo González. Jacobo González runs straight at the defence! Thomas Romero clumsily knocks into Jacobo González. Penalty not given!!
27.36
Thomas Romero flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Carrizo controls it well on his chest. Patricio Carrizo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Patricio Carrizo knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.37
1-1Esteban Azcona flicks a high pass forward. Paúl Colon collects the pass. Paúl Colon finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
32.49
Thomas Romero flicks a high ball forward to Scott Russell who takes it down. Scott Russell flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Barnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Barnes shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
34.17
Yordy Tapia barges into Thomas Romero. The referee calls over Yordy Tapia and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Romero stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.04
1-1Patricio Carrizo chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Barnes. Thomas Barnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ysrael Carrillo who gathers it comfortably.
39.14
Patricio Carrizo threads a neat ball through to Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.12
Heath Jackson passes the ball forward to Patricio Carrizo. Patricio Carrizo makes a probing pass to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Capiatá also appear unchanged since the first half. The Capiatá players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Capiatá kick off and get the second half underway!
48.18
Gabriel Rojas Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Federico Villalba holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With some swift thinking, Federico Villalba plays the ball forward to Yordy Tapia. Yordy Tapia shoots from long range. Junior Gruezo easily gets down and covers it.
51.28
Patricio Carrizo makes a probing pass to Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
55.50
Patricio Carrizo advances with the ball. Patricio Carrizo shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Ysrael Carrillo!
57.48
Gabriel Rojas Lopez takes a short throw-in bringing Mateo Vidal Francescoli into play. Mateo Vidal Francescoli passes the ball forward to Federico Villalba. Federico Villalba knocks the ball to his team mate, Paúl Colon. Paúl Colon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
65.23
With vision, Heath Jackson laces a weighted ball forward to Patricio Carrizo. Patricio Carrizo flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Besler collects the pass. Aaron Besler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Ysrael Carrillo. Excellent save.
67.56
Federico Villalba flicks a high pass forward to Yordy Tapia who brings the ball under control. Yordy Tapia shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Junior Gruezo!
69.27
2-1Gabriel Rojas Lopez catches Thomas Barnes on the ankles. Gabriel Rojas Lopez is given a warning by the referee! Thomas Barnes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.36
Thomas Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Russell. With a delightful solo run, Scott Russell stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Russell lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Barnes. Thomas Barnes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.20
Federico Villalba flicks a high pass forward to Yordy Tapia who brings the ball under control. Yordy Tapia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Junior Gruezo who gathers it comfortably.
77.57
3-1General Caballero have made 2 substitutions with Cristian Castillo replacing Patricio Carrizo and Duane Ward replacing Thomas Barnes .
78.58
Cristian Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.04
Thomas Romero knocks the ball forward to Scott Russell. Scott Russell hits a low pass to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
84.26
Federico Villalba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paúl Colon. Paúl Colon knocks in a cross ball towards Jacobo González. Jacobo González is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Junior Gruezo easily punches it away to safety.
85.35
Cristian Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Duane Ward controls it well on his chest. Duane Ward shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.17
Cristian Castillo threads the ball through to Aaron Besler. Aaron Besler whips in a cross ball towards Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
90.00
Paolo Quintanilla threads a neat ball through to Cristian Castillo. Cristian Castillo flicks a high ball forward to Duane Ward who takes it down. Duane Ward lofts in a cross ball towards Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Ysrael Carrillo manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.2%
28.7%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%
Scorers
| Ignacio Leiva 27, 39 Thomas Barnes 71 | Esteban Azcona 6 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ignacio Leiva of General Caballero |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Junior Gruezo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Diego Chamot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thomas Romero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Heath Jackson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paolo Quintanilla (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Russell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Patricio Carrizo (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Aaron Besler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ignacio Leiva (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thomas Barnes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Alvaro Casillas (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cristian Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duane Ward (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ysrael Carrillo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Yordy Gallese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Bautista Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Rojas Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mateo Vidal Francescoli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Esteban Azcona (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Federico Villalba (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jose Cantu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jacobo González (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Yordy Tapia (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Paúl Colon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hugo Villegas (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dean Ramirez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rúben Osorio (MID) | 0 | |