Match Report


TorqueTorque     Rampla JuniorsRampla Juniors
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dylan ArtimeD. Artime75
G
1
G
60Juan HernandezJ. Hernandez
Francisco Siri AlemanF. Aleman74
D
2
D
75Thomas OjedaT. Ojeda
Juan VelascoJ. Velasco71
D
3captain
D
65Luciano FerreyraL. Ferreyra
Eduardo ValenzuelaE. Valenzuela68
D
4
D
58Darryl MorganD. Morgan
Gustavo CabreraG. Cabrera63
D
5
D
58Favio AmayaF. Amaya
Maximiliano PaganM. Pagan73
M
6
M
72Da Silva PinedaD. Pineda
Marco AlvarezM. Alvarez72
M
7
M
63Camilo CarrascoC. Carrasco
Fernando CampbellF. Campbell65
M
8
M
61Francis CallahanF. Callahan
Avril VelaA. Vela77
A
9
M
56Nahuel IglesiasN. Iglesias
Andres SilvaA. Silva72
A
captain10
A
65Leon HarrisL. Harris
Nicolas EsparzaN. Esparza72
A
11
A
57Nestor NúnezN. Núnez
 
Glen AckleyG. Ackley67
A
12
D
57Favio EnriquezF. Enriquez
Sebastiano BilicaS. Bilica67
G
13
A
57Samuel TostaoS. Tostao
Jorge BetancourtJ. Betancourt63
M
14
G
57Camilo NietoC. Nieto

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Complejo Daniel Marsicano where Torque play host to Rampla Juniors. A crowd of 16,220 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torque are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rampla Juniors appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Beltran.


0.00
Torque start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.42
Darryl Morgan comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Esparza. The referee calls over Darryl Morgan and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Esparza grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.42
Free kick to Torque just outside the area...
7.36
Andres Silva slowly runs up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
8.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Camilo Carrasco plays the ball forward to Leon Harris. Leon Harris finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
9.44
Marco Alvarez flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Esparza who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Esparza cuts inside the box! Nicolas Esparza comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Juan Hernandez manages to keep it out.
12.24
Marco Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Avril Vela. Avril Vela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Hernandez who gathers it comfortably.
14.29
With imagination, Juan Velasco plays the ball forward to Maximiliano Pagan. Maximiliano Pagan threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
16.44
Marco Alvarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Avril Vela. Avril Vela deftly passes the ball to Andres Silva, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Andres Silva provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.08
Gustavo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Marco Alvarez collects the pass. Marco Alvarez threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza makes a probing pass to Avril Vela but he's offside!
21.50
Eduardo Valenzuela chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Alvarez. Marco Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Silva. Andres Silva knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darryl Morgan.
22.12
Avril Vela comes in with a late challenge on Darryl Morgan. The referee calls over Avril Vela and shows him a yellow card! Darryl Morgan stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.49
Francisco Siri Aleman takes a quick throw-in. Gustavo Cabrera hits a low pass to Fernando Campbell. Fernando Campbell hits a low pass to Avril Vela. Avril Vela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Esparza but he's offside!
30.37
Marco Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Esparza collects the pass. Nicolas Esparza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
34.08
Gustavo Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Alvarez. Marco Alvarez sees Avril Vela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Avril Vela tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.16
Maximiliano Pagan clumsily knocks into Nahuel Iglesias. The referee warns Maximiliano Pagan to calm down! Nahuel Iglesias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.38
Eduardo Valenzuela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Campbell. Fernando Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Silva. Andres Silva threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torque have changed their lineup with Sebastiano Bilica replacing Fernando Campbell and Jorge Betancourt replacing Nicolas Esparza. Rampla Juniors appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Rampla Juniors kicking off!
47.10
Juan Velasco hits a low pass to Marco Alvarez. Marco Alvarez threads a neat ball through to Jorge Betancourt. Seeing a gap ahead, Jorge Betancourt plays the ball forward to Andres Silva who has made a great run into the box. Andres Silva takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Juan Hernandez.
48.06
Marco Alvarez takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Jorge Betancourt cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.12
Maximiliano Pagan makes a high pass forward. Jorge Betancourt shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Jorge Betancourt makes a great pass forward. Avril Vela runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.41
Francis Callahan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nestor Núnez. Nestor Núnez cuts inside the box! Nestor Núnez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
61.13
Camilo Carrasco flicks a high pass forward to Leon Harris who brings the ball under control. Leon Harris finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
65.58
With a delightful solo run, Maximiliano Pagan stretches the opposition's defence. Maximiliano Pagan whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Betancourt. Jorge Betancourt powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jorge Betancourt!
73.55
Luciano Ferreyra makes a strong solo run forward. Luciano Ferreyra flicks a high pass forward. Nestor Núnez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nestor Núnez shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
75.49
Francisco Siri Aleman makes a probing pass to Sebastiano Bilica. Sebastiano Bilica threads a neat ball through to Andres Silva. Andres Silva finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Torque

Rampla Juniors
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
5
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.5%
30.5%
Play Area
25.3%
46.3%
28.4%

Scorers
Jorge Betancourt 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Betancourt of Torque

Match Ratings