Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Parque Maracaná where CS Cerrito play host to Central Español. A crowd of 20,808 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CS Cerrito are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Central Español appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Santiago Lemus.


0.00
CS Cerrito get the match underway!
3.27
Emiliano Nava hits a low pass to Maximiliano Anaya. Maximiliano Anaya lofts in a cross ball towards João Chacon. João Chacon connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
8.19
Damián Gutiérrez catches Francisco Siri Calderon on the ankles. Damián Gutiérrez is shown the yellow card! Francisco Siri Calderon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.31
Emiliano Nava flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Nunez controls it well on his chest. Paolo Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alvaro Trejo.
14.48
Theo Roque Junior flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Siri Calderon who takes it down. Francisco Siri Calderon threads a neat ball through to Marcos Mora. Marcos Mora shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Augusto Davis.
15.09
Corner kick to Central Español. Nelson Amador plays it out to the edge of the box. Paolo Nunez gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
16.24
Diego Anaya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emiliano Nava. Emiliano Nava flicks a high pass forward to Maximiliano Anaya who brings the ball under control. Maximiliano Anaya puts a great ball through. João Chacon runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
22.40
Isaac Roberts threads a neat ball through to Sixto Guerrero. Sixto Guerrero shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
24.36
With some swift thinking, Emiliano Nava plays the ball forward to Maximiliano Anaya. Maximiliano Anaya shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
26.56
Gonçalo Roque Junior knocks the ball forward to Nelson Amador. Nelson Amador takes it forward alone. Nelson Amador whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Esquivel. Francisco Esquivel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.13
Nahuel Lujan comes in with a late challenge on Marcos Mora. The referee warns Nahuel Lujan to calm down! Marcos Mora stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.13
Free kick to Central Español just outside the area...
33.21
Francisco Esquivel takes a short run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
34.44
Francisco Siri Calderon hits a low pass to Marcos Mora. Marcos Mora sees Sixto Guerrero just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Sixto Guerrero provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Augusto Davis.
36.17
With some swift thinking, Alvaro Davila plays the ball forward to Isaac Roberts. Isaac Roberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Mora. Marcos Mora makes a defence splitting pass to Francisco Esquivel. Francisco Esquivel muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.10
Damián Gutiérrez flicks a high ball forward to Maximiliano Anaya who takes it down. Maximiliano Anaya rushes past Gonçalo Roque Junior! Maximiliano Anaya makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Alvaro Diaz keeps it out!
44.47
Nelson Amador kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Esquivel. Francisco Esquivel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. CS Cerrito appear unchanged since the first half. Central Español also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Central Español kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Damián Gutiérrez knocks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Anaya. Maximiliano Anaya puts a great ball through. Paolo Nunez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
49.58
Isaac Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Esquivel. Francisco Esquivel kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Mora but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.33
Theo Roque Junior comes in with a late challenge on João Chacon. The referee brings Theo Roque Junior to one side and gives him a warning! João Chacon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.44
Diego Anaya hits a low pass to Emiliano Nava. Emiliano Nava sees Paolo Nunez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Nunez whips in a cross ball towards João Chacon. João Chacon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Gonçalo Roque Junior. Excellent block.
60.45
CS Cerrito have made a substitution with Fabian Portillo replacing João Chacon .Central Español have made a substitution with Peter Gil replacing Francisco Siri Calderon .
65.31
Diego Anaya threads a neat ball through to Emiliano Nava. Emiliano Nava brings the ball forward. Emiliano Nava whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Portillo. Fabian Portillo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
67.04
Peter Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Sixto Guerrero. Sixto Guerrero plays a one-two with Francisco Esquivel and rushes in on goal... Sixto Guerrero comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Sixto Guerrero scores for Central Español!!
77.55
CS Cerrito have made 2 substitutions with Róbinson Alonso replacing Diego Venegas and Paolo Castellanos replacing Juan Brown .Central Español have made 2 substitutions with Randy Meredith replacing Alvaro Davila and Joaquín Ibarra replacing Marcos Mora .
79.05
Randy Meredith catches Maximiliano Anaya on the ankles. Randy Meredith is given a warning by the referee! Maximiliano Anaya runs off the knock.
89.17
With some swift thinking, Theo Roque Junior plays the ball forward to Isaac Roberts. Isaac Roberts surges forward with the ball. Isaac Roberts shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
27%
44.6%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Esquivel of Central Español

Match Ratings