Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ingeniero Raùl Goyenola where Tacuarembó Fútbol Club play host to Cerro Largo in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tacuarembó Fútbol Club are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cerro Largo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Beltran.


0.00
Cerro Largo start the match!
12.06
Manuel Valencia sees Nicolas Portillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Portillo lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Da Silva Renteria. What a great pair of hands!
14.47
Mauricio Montes flicks a high pass forward. Nick Murphy controls it well on his chest. Nick Murphy decides to run forward with the ball. Nick Murphy kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Villalba but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.53
Calvin Kissinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Orellana. Nicolás Orellana flicks a high pass forward to Ian Reggi who brings the ball under control. Ian Reggi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.25
José Gonzalez barges into Manuel Valencia. José Gonzalez is shown the yellow card! Manuel Valencia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.38
Mauricio Montes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sixto Montero. Sixto Montero threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Da Silva Renteria who gathers it comfortably.
27.30
Manuel Valencia plays the ball forward to Nicolas Portillo. Nicolas Portillo knocks the ball forward, putting Rodrigo Villalba through on goal. Rodrigo Villalba shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
28.04
Agustin Luna kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Murphy. Nick Murphy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Portillo. Nicolas Portillo knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Villalba. Rodrigo Villalba connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
33.32
Mauricio Montes flicks a high ball forward to Sixto Montero who takes it down. Sixto Montero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Portillo. Nicolas Portillo knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Da Silva Renteria manages to keep it out.
34.21
Roberto F. Ruggeri knocks the ball forward to Nick Murphy. Nick Murphy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nick Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Villalba. Rodrigo Villalba rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Da Silva Renteria had no chance!! Goal for Tacuarembó Fútbol Club!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tacuarembó Fútbol Club appear unchanged since the first half. Cerro Largo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cerro Largo players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Tacuarembó Fútbol Club kicking off!
49.11
Agustin Luna sees Nick Murphy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Murphy makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Villalba. Rodrigo Villalba knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Da Silva Renteria who gathers it comfortably.
55.11
Ian Reggi barges into Mauricio Montes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Montes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.39
Agustin Luna makes a simple pass to Nick Murphy. Nick Murphy makes a simple pass to Nicolas Portillo. Nicolas Portillo cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Nicolas Portillo provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.05
Tacuarembó Fútbol Club have made 2 substitutions with Felipe Quezada replacing Rodrigo Villalba and Aldo Pedro Vásquez replacing Sixto Montero .
61.10
Mauricio Montes flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Valencia who brings the ball under control. Manuel Valencia flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Quezada collects the pass. Felipe Quezada shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
63.06
Calvin Kissinger makes a strong solo run forward. Calvin Kissinger passes the ball forward to Ian Reggi. Ian Reggi shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.56
Louis Salazar barges into Nick Murphy. The referee calls over Louis Salazar and warns him to calm down! Nick Murphy runs off the knock.
66.34
Manuel Valencia flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Portillo who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Portillo runs straight at the defence! Nicolas Portillo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Nick Murphy laces a weighted ball forward to Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Portillo. Nicolas Portillo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
71.01
Manuel Valencia knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ángel Vargas.
73.04
Niche Lemus hacks Aldo Pedro Vásquez from behind! The referee brings Niche Lemus to one side and gives him a warning! Aldo Pedro Vásquez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.55
Aldo Pedro Vásquez flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Zepeda collects the pass. Nicolas Zepeda plays the ball forward to Felipe Quezada who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Felipe Quezada provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
77.52
Tacuarembó Fútbol Club have made a substitution with Paolo Marrero replacing Francisco Acosta .
79.04
Roberto F. Ruggeri threads the ball through to Manuel Valencia. Seeing a gap ahead, Manuel Valencia laces a weighted ball forward to Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Calvin Kissinger.
83.02
Agustin Luna surges forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Agustin Luna stretches the opposition's defence. Agustin Luna cuts inside the box! Agustin Luna tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Da Silva Renteria. Excellent save.
87.43
Roberto F. Ruggeri makes a run forward as Agustin Luna takes the throw-in. Roberto F. Ruggeri skillfully chests the ball down. Roberto F. Ruggeri chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Murphy. Nick Murphy sees Nicolas Portillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Portillo advances inside the box! Nicolas Portillo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.32
Paolo Marrero threads the ball through to Manuel Valencia. Manuel Valencia plays the ball forward to Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nicolas Zepeda provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Manuel Valencia barges into Nicolás Orellana. Manuel Valencia is warned by the referee! Nicolás Orellana stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
80.7%
19.3%
Play Area
25%
40.9%
34.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nick Murphy of Tacuarembó Fútbol Club

Match Ratings
1.Da Silva Renteria (GK)
7
2.Calvin Kissinger (DEF)
6
3.Fabricio Prieto (DEF)
6
4.Ángel Vargas (DEF)
6
5.Niche Lemus (MID)
6
6.Louis Salazar (MID)
5
7.José Gonzalez (MID)yellow card
5
8.Nicolás Orellana (MID)
6
9.Juan Carrasco (ATT)
6
10.Bruno Cruz (ATT)
6
11.Ian Reggi (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Rafael Ocampo (ATT)
0
13.Andres Navarro (ATT)
0
14.Ignacio Madrid (DEF)
0