Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at José Antonio Romero Feris where Santaní play host to Cerro Porteño. A crowd of 12,493 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Santaní and Cerro Porteño are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Afonso Rocha.


0.00
Santaní kick off!
3.01
With a delightful solo run, António Esparza stretches the opposition's defence. António Esparza whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.57
With great vision, António Esparza plays the ball forward to Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.44
Rafael Ponce makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Ponce threads the ball through to Leandro Ochoa but he's offside!
15.41
Leandro Ochoa comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Marrero. The referee brings Leandro Ochoa to one side and gives him a warning! Ricardo Marrero runs off the knock.
18.31
Santiago Alarcón controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.28
Nahuel Davis threads a neat ball through to Vicente Vazquez. Vicente Vazquez shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
22.27
Norberto Lopez decides to run forward with the ball. Norberto Lopez knocks the ball forward to Vicente Vazquez. Vicente Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards José Aleman. José Aleman rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Matias Rico sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
26.09
Alexandre Carrasco launches a long ball forward into the other half. José Aleman shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.47
Santaní are in full control of this game.
33.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Alexandre Carrasco plays the ball forward to Eduardo Trevino. Eduardo Trevino makes a probing pass to José Aleman. José Aleman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Afonso Yanez.
34.11
Eduardo Trevino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, José Aleman. José Aleman passes the ball forward but Vicente Vazquez is offside!
36.55
António Esparza chips the ball to his team mate, Leandro Ochoa. Leandro Ochoa kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Carrillo but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.35
Facundo Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Trevino. Eduardo Trevino runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eduardo Trevino whips in a cross ball towards Vicente Vazquez. Vicente Vazquez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Vicente Vazquez scores for Santaní!!
42.17
Gonçalo Delgado comes in with a late challenge on Gonçalo Juarez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gonçalo Juarez runs off the knock.
44.48
Vicente Vazquez barges into Carlos Aragon. The referee calls over Vicente Vazquez and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Aragon gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Eduardo Trevino decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Trevino tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Santaní appear unchanged since the first half. Cerro Porteño also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Cerro Porteño kicking off!
48.14
Eduardo Trevino kicks a strong pass forward to José Aleman. José Aleman lofts in a cross ball towards Vicente Vazquez. Vicente Vazquez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
54.18
Facundo Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Nahuel Davis collects the pass. Nahuel Davis makes a probing pass to Vicente Vazquez. Vicente Vazquez shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
57.19
Facundo Rodriguez sees Joaquín Padila in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joaquín Padila threads a neat ball through to José Aleman. José Aleman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matias Rico.
59.51
Nahuel Davis hits a low pass to José Aleman. José Aleman whips in a cross ball towards Vicente Vazquez. Vicente Vazquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Vicente Arredondo.
69.34
Joaquín Padila sees Vicente Vazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vicente Vazquez skips past Lourenço Orellana! Some good footwork from Vicente Vazquez provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fantastic reactions from Matias Rico blocks the shot!
71.02
Eduardo Trevino flicks the ball to his team mate, Vicente Vazquez. Vicente Vazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
73.44
Facundo Rodriguez sees a break and surges forward. Facundo Rodriguez sees José Aleman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. José Aleman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.43
Gonçalo Juarez advances with the ball. Gonçalo Juarez whips in a cross ball towards Vicente Vazquez. Vicente Vazquez makes a deft header. Fantastic reaction save from Vicente Arredondo!
79.17
Facundo Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Padila holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joaquín Padila makes an attacking run forward. Joaquín Padila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Afonso Yanez.
87.23
Norberto Lopez plays the ball forward to Eduardo Trevino. Eduardo Trevino flicks a high ball forward to José Aleman who takes it down. José Aleman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matias Rico.
90.00
Facundo Rodriguez drives a long ball upfield. Vicente Vazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
79.8%
20.2%
Play Area
29.2%
42.7%
28.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Trevino of Santaní

Match Ratings