Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at General Pablo Rojas where Cerro Porteño play host to Club Atlético 3 de Febrero. A crowd of 10,138 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cerro Porteño and Club Atlético 3 de Febrero are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Afonso Rocha.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cerro Porteño and Club Atlético 3 de Febrero are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Afonso Rocha.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Club Atlético 3 de Febrero kick off!
8.15
0-0Santiago Alarcón brings the ball forward. Santiago Alarcón shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.50
0-0With vision, Afonso Yanez plays the ball forward to Gonçalo Delgado. Gonçalo Delgado decides to run forward with the ball. Gonçalo Delgado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Carrasco.
10.41
Lourenço Orellana makes a probing pass to Rafael Ponce. Rafael Ponce threads a neat ball through to Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo lofts in a cross ball towards Leandro Ochoa. Leandro Ochoa makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
14.55
With a delightful solo run, António Esparza stretches the opposition's defence. António Esparza knocks in a cross ball towards Leandro Ochoa. Leandro Ochoa whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
15.49
Gonçalo Delgado darts forward. Gonçalo Delgado shoots from long range but it is miles over!
20.50
António Esparza makes a beautiful solo run. António Esparza shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.13
0-0Gonçalo Delgado barges into Juan Rangel. Gonçalo Delgado is shown the yellow card! Juan Rangel runs off the knock.
42.03
0-0Manuel Carrillo barges into Miguel Carrasco. The referee brings Manuel Carrillo to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Carrasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
0-0Luís Gomez passes the ball forward to Benício Leonardo. Benício Leonardo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Benício Leonardo knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Ramirez. Rafael Ramirez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cerro Porteño appear unchanged since the first half. Club Atlético 3 de Febrero also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cerro Porteño start the second half!
49.33
Afonso Yanez brings the ball forward. Afonso Yanez decides to run forward with the ball. Afonso Yanez rushes past Luís Gomez! Some silky footwork from Afonso Yanez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
54.48
Rafael Ponce flicks a high pass forward to Leandro Ochoa who brings the ball under control. Leandro Ochoa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Rivera who gathers it comfortably.
57.49
Tiago Arellano sees a break and surges forward. Tiago Arellano laces a through ball forward to Samuel Rivas. Samuel Rivas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Aragon.
60.34
Duarte Gonzales threads a neat ball through to Rafael Ramirez. Rafael Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Rivas. Samuel Rivas flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.01
Tiago Arellano flicks a high pass forward. Juan Rangel collects the pass. Juan Rangel chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Rivas. Samuel Rivas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.54
Santiago Alarcón clumsily knocks into Duarte Gonzales. The referee calls over Santiago Alarcón and shows him a yellow card! Duarte Gonzales stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.08
Matias Rico clumsily knocks into Rafael Ramirez. Matias Rico is shown the yellow card! Rafael Ramirez stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.06
0-0Miguel Carrasco breaks forward. Miguel Carrasco flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Rivas who takes it down. Samuel Rivas threads the ball through to Rafael Ramirez but he's offside!
83.38
Samuel Rivas catches Afonso Yanez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Afonso Yanez runs off the knock.
85.47
Miguel Carrasco barges into Leandro Ochoa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leandro Ochoa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.12
António Esparza flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo lofts in a cross ball towards Leandro Ochoa. Leandro Ochoa makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
1
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
25.7%
41.9%
32.4%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Afonso Yanez of Cerro Porteño |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vicente Arredondo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lourenço Orellana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Aragon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Afonso Yanez (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Matias Rico (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Gonçalo Delgado (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | António Esparza (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Santiago Alarcón (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Rafael Ponce (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Manuel Carrillo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leandro Ochoa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luís Campos (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Xavier Alvarado (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rúben Camacho (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniel Rivera (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Raul Long (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luís Gomez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Miguel Carrasco (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Tiago Arellano (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Benício Leonardo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duarte Gonzales (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Juan Rangel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Raul Colon (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Samuel Rivas (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Rafael Ramirez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gustavo Villegas (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simão Rivas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rui Felix (GK) | 0 | |