Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Parque Dr. Enrique Falco Lichtemberger where Albion FC play host to Defensor Sporting. A crowd of 18,758 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Albion FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Defensor Sporting appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Rosa.


0.00
Defensor Sporting kick off!
3.14
Frickson Noboa makes a simple pass to Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.52
Jeremías Morales knocks the ball forward to Santino Kapo. Santino Kapo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce shoots from 25 yards but Bruno Delatorre reads it well. Great save!
8.14
Joaquín Guzmán deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Moreno. Francisco Hacembruch Moreno flicks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Nava. Santiago Nava tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
10.08
Tressor Villegas gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Sean Jackson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mateo Vidal Salas.
12.31
Pablo Godoy passes the ball forward to Bruno Gallardo. Bruno Gallardo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bruno Gallardo threads a neat ball through to Santiago Nava. Jeremías Morales comes in with a late challenge on Santiago Nava. Santiago Nava appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
14.09
Santino Kapo makes a beautiful solo run. Santino Kapo shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
20.44
Santino Kapo passes the ball forward to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce rushes past Mateo Vidal Salas! Edgar Joyce shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.02
Ignacio Reyes knocks the ball forward to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce rushes past Mateo Vidal Salas! Edgar Joyce shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Bruno Delatorre reads it well. Superb keeping!
38.29
Frickson Noboa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sean Jackson. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Sean Jackson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.04
Santino Kapo sees Sean Jackson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sean Jackson plays a scrappy one-two with Edgar Joyce and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sean Jackson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Hamilton Delatorre!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion FC appear unchanged since the first half. Defensor Sporting also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Albion FC start the second half!
47.01
Tressor Villegas threads a neat ball through to Ignacio Reyes. Ignacio Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Edgar Joyce provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Bruno Delatorre has to pick the ball from the back of the net! Yet another for the new signing! He appears well at home with his new team.
51.40
With great vision, Cristian Retamoso plays the ball forward to Santino Kapo. Santino Kapo flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo comfortably collects the pass. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo plays a one-two with Sean Jackson and rushes in on goal... Enzo Gabriel Leonardo takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.02
Jeremías Morales barges into Francisco Hacembruch Moreno. The referee calls over Jeremías Morales and warns him to calm down! Francisco Hacembruch Moreno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.00
Albion FC have made a substitution with Gelmin Vizcarrondo replacing Frickson Noboa .
66.46
Favio Romo hacks Sean Jackson from behind! The referee warns Favio Romo to calm down! Sean Jackson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.16
Joaquín Guzmán flicks a high ball forward to Santiago Nava who takes it down. Santiago Nava knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to León Jara who gathers it comfortably.
77.38
Albion FC have made a substitution with Diego Leyva replacing Edgar Joyce .
79.38
Tressor Villegas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ignacio Reyes. Ignacio Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Godoy.
83.47
Cristian Retamoso knocks the ball forward to Santino Kapo. Santino Kapo threads a neat ball through to Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Favio Romo.
84.55
Mateo Vidal Salas kicks a strong pass forward to Joaquín Guzmán. Joaquín Guzmán flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Moreno who takes it down. Francisco Hacembruch Moreno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.00
Favio Romo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ezequiel Salas. Ezequiel Salas kicks a strong pass forward to Santiago Nava. Santiago Nava finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.50
Gelmin Vizcarrondo threads a neat ball through to Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
65%
35%
Play Area
22.5%
45%
32.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Joyce of Albion FC

Match Ratings