Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Parque Luis Méndez Piana where Miramar Misiones play host to River Plate Montevideo. A crowd of 11,535 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Miramar Misiones are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while River Plate Montevideo appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Ruiz.


0.00
River Plate Montevideo start the match!
2.21
Peter Barrios flicks a high ball forward to Ángel Zúñiga who takes it down. Ángel Zúñiga threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Santiago Villalobos provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Diego Ruiz manages to gather it.
10.48
Diego Cardenas surges forward with the ball. Diego Cardenas makes a simple pass to Luiz Fernando Leonardo. Luiz Fernando Leonardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
14.21
Pedro Donoso runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pedro Donoso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.06
Daniel Cardoso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Negron. Gonzalo Negron shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
24.25
Sixto Mejia makes a simple pass to Ángel Zúñiga. Ángel Zúñiga knocks in a cross ball towards Rocha A. Ribeiro. Rocha A. Ribeiro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Diego Ruiz with no chance!! Goal for Miramar Misiones!
30.54
Daniel Cardoso passes the ball forward to Gonzalo Negron. Gonzalo Negron whips in a cross ball towards Luiz Fernando Leonardo. Yoet Orrantía barges into Luiz Fernando Leonardo. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
33.31
With fabulous imagination, Steve Lauderdale plays the ball forward to Luiz Fernando Leonardo. Luiz Fernando Leonardo shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
36.52
Emesto Molina threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Negron. Gonzalo Negron shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Miramar Misiones appear unchanged since the first half. River Plate Montevideo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Miramar Misiones start the second half!
51.15
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.11
River Plate Montevideo are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
63.21
With a delightful solo run, Bernardo Varela stretches the opposition's defence. Bernardo Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Louis Quintanilla.
66.35
Claudio Quinones passes the ball forward to Sixto Mejia. Sixto Mejia sees Santiago Villalobos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Santiago Villalobos knocks the ball forward, putting Rocha A. Ribeiro through on goal. Peter Carmona catches Rocha A. Ribeiro on the ankles. Rocha A. Ribeiro appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
71.40
Gianni Aguirre catches Peter Barrios on the ankles. Gianni Aguirre is shown the yellow card! Peter Barrios hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.05
Gianni Aguirre flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Varela controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Luiz Fernando Leonardo. Luiz Fernando Leonardo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
79.01
Sixto Mejia decides to run forward with the ball. Sixto Mejia plays a quick one-two with Santiago Villalobos and rushes in on goal... Sixto Mejia side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Diego Ruiz had no chance!! Goal for Miramar Misiones!
84.45
Diego Cardenas clumsily knocks into Ángel Zúñiga. The referee calls over Diego Cardenas and shows him a yellow card! Ángel Zúñiga runs off the knock.
87.09
Sixto Mejia sees Santiago Villalobos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Santiago Villalobos plays a one-two with Rocha A. Ribeiro and advances towards the goal... Santiago Villalobos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Diego Ruiz!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
23.9%
52.1%
23.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sixto Mejia of Miramar Misiones

Match Ratings