Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Complejo Deportivo Rentistas where Boston River play host to Torque. A crowd of 17,116 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boston River are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torque appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Quiroz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boston River are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torque appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Quiroz.
0.00
0-0Boston River start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.29
1-0Carlos Moreno threads a neat ball through to Marco Friedenreich. Marco Friedenreich shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.29
1-0Maximiliano Pagan makes an attacking run forward. Maximiliano Pagan knocks the ball forward to Avril Vela but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.45
1-0Gustavo Cabrera hacks Avril Varela from behind! Gustavo Cabrera is shown the yellow card! Avril Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.23
1-0Alvaro Ayala flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Moreno who takes it down. Carlos Moreno makes a simple pass to Carvalho Azevedo. Carvalho Azevedo rushes past Juan Velasco! Carvalho Azevedo rockets a shot on goal but Dylan Artime reads it well. Well saved!
15.09
1-0Marco Alvarez flicks a high pass forward to Andres Silva who brings the ball under control. Andres Silva knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dinis Hurtado who gathers it comfortably.
20.49
1-0Carlos Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Carvalho Azevedo. Carvalho Azevedo advances inside the box! Carvalho Azevedo takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
22.19
Juan Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Alvarez. Marco Alvarez threads the ball through to Andres Silva. Andres Silva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.49
Marco Alvarez hits a low pass to Avril Vela. Avril Vela flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Esparza controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Nicolas Esparza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.10
With great vision, Juan Velasco plays the ball forward to Fernando Campbell. Fernando Campbell hits a low pass to Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Silva. Andres Silva takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.43
Eduardo Valenzuela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Campbell. Seeing a gap ahead, Fernando Campbell plays the ball forward to Andres Silva. Andres Silva edges inside the box! Andres Silva shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
44.25
Gustavo Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maximiliano Pagan. Showing composure, Maximiliano Pagan plays the ball forward to Andres Silva. Andres Silva sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Boston River appear unchanged since the first half. Torque have changed their lineup with Sebastiano Bilica replacing Fernando Campbell and Jorge Betancourt replacing Nicolas Esparza. The Boston River players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Torque start the second half!
48.52
Santos Dedé barges into Andres Silva. The referee calls over Santos Dedé and shows him a yellow card! Andres Silva runs off the knock.
51.54
Marco Alvarez chips the ball to his team mate, Avril Vela. Avril Vela cuts inside the box! Avril Vela cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
53.08
With a delightful solo run, Carlos Moreno stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Salinas. Duarte Salinas makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
55.10
Marco Alvarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Silva. Andres Silva plays a one-two with Avril Vela and advances towards the goal... Andres Silva cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Dinis Hurtado. Excellent save.
57.03
Ian Díaz makes a simple pass to Carlos Moreno. With great vision, Carlos Moreno plays the ball forward to Marco Friedenreich. Marco Friedenreich makes a pass forward but Francisco Reyes makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
60.01
1-2Santos Dedé barges into Andres Silva. The referee warns Santos Dedé to calm down! Andres Silva hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.55
Ian Díaz clumsily knocks into Jorge Betancourt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jorge Betancourt runs off the knock.
72.22
Avril Varela catches Marco Alvarez on the ankles. Avril Varela is shown the yellow card! Marco Alvarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.23
Alvaro Ayala flicks a high pass forward. Avril Varela collects the pass. Avril Varela knocks the ball forward to Marco Friedenreich. Marco Friedenreich shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
81.46
Jorge Betancourt comes in with a late challenge on Alexandre Pina. The referee warns Jorge Betancourt to calm down! Alexandre Pina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.59
Carlos Moreno makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Moreno knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Velasco.
89.11
Sebastiano Bilica knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Betancourt. Jorge Betancourt tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.6%
69.4%
Play Area
27.1%
47.1%
25.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andres Silva of Torque |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dinis Hurtado (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alvaro Ayala (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexandre Pina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Santos Dedé (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Ian Díaz (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Avril Varela (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Carlos Moreno (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Duarte Salinas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marco Friedenreich (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Carvalho Azevedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Reyes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Curtis Miller (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gastón Rivero (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Claudio Velazquez (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dylan Artime (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francisco Siri Aleman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Valenzuela (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gustavo Cabrera (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Maximiliano Pagan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marco Alvarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Fernando Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Avril Vela (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Andres Silva (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nicolas Esparza (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Glen Ackley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastiano Bilica (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jorge Betancourt (MID) | 5 | |