Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Obdulio Jacinto Varela where Platense play host to River Plate Montevideo. A crowd of 12,811 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Platense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while River Plate Montevideo appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Emiliano Rosas.


0.00
River Plate Montevideo start the match!
3.29
Tiago Gallardo chips the ball to his team mate, Emanuel Athirson. Emanuel Athirson lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Leyva. Daniel Leyva makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
4.15
Dylan Sivori barges into Pedro Donoso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Donoso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.04
Daniel Cardoso flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Negron collects the pass. Gonzalo Negron knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dylan Sivori.
10.19
Peter Carmona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Lauderdale. Steve Lauderdale sees space and advances. Steve Lauderdale finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.30
Dylan Sivori makes a probing pass to Luiz Otávio Lucas. Luiz Otávio Lucas makes a probing pass to Jorge D. Rosado. Jorge D. Rosado knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Leyva. Daniel Leyva rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Diego Ruiz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.13
Diego Cardenas knocks the ball to his team mate, Emesto Molina. With a delightful solo run, Emesto Molina stretches the opposition's defence. Emesto Molina whips in a cross ball towards Luiz Fernando Leonardo. Luiz Fernando Leonardo knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.52
Tiago Gallardo makes a probing pass to Emanuel Athirson. Emanuel Athirson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Ruiz who gathers it comfortably.
24.04
Bernardo Varela makes a probing pass to Gonzalo Negron. Gonzalo Negron shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gustavo Silva.
25.20
Pedro Donoso takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Daniel Cardoso muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.11
Steve Lauderdale flicks the ball to his team mate, Luiz Fernando Leonardo. Luiz Fernando Leonardo plays a one-two with Gonzalo Negron and advances towards the goal... Luiz Fernando Leonardo rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.06
Luiz Otávio Lucas threads a neat ball through to Emanuel Athirson. Emanuel Athirson shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
33.40
Felipe Pacheco kicks a strong pass forward to Zac Sanchez. Zac Sanchez passes the ball forward to Jorge D. Rosado. Jorge D. Rosado lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Leyva. Daniel Leyva heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Diego Ruiz.
34.01
Zac Sanchez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Dylan Sivori rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
36.38
Diego Cardenas makes a simple pass to Pedro Donoso. Pedro Donoso sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Donoso shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.20
Tiago Gallardo hits a low pass to Emanuel Athirson. Emanuel Athirson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Ruiz who gathers it comfortably.
40.39
Luiz Otávio Lucas threads a neat ball through to Emanuel Athirson. Emanuel Athirson plays a scrappy one-two with Jorge D. Rosado and stumbles forward towards the goal... Emanuel Athirson shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
42.41
Bernardo Varela sees a break and surges forward. Bernardo Varela shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
44.26
River Plate Montevideo are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
Matias Saenz makes a simple pass to Luiz Otávio Lucas. Luiz Otávio Lucas threads a neat ball through to Daniel Leyva. Daniel Leyva knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Cardenas.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Platense kick off and get the second half underway!
47.08
With a delightful solo run, Luiz Otávio Lucas stretches the opposition's defence. Luiz Otávio Lucas knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge D. Rosado. Jorge D. Rosado directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.54
Felipe Pacheco hits it upfield. Jorge D. Rosado whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Leyva. Daniel Leyva makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Diego Ruiz with no chance!! Goal for Platense!
60.28
Luiz Fernando Leonardo catches Matias Saenz on the ankles. The referee calls over Luiz Fernando Leonardo and warns him to calm down! Matias Saenz stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.56
Luiz Otávio Lucas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emanuel Athirson. Emanuel Athirson lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge D. Rosado. With a superhuman jump, Jorge D. Rosado connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Gianni Aguirre is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
69.34
Peter Carmona catches Jorge D. Rosado on the ankles. The referee calls over Peter Carmona and shows him a yellow card! Jorge D. Rosado stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.12
Pedro Donoso sees Luiz Fernando Leonardo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luiz Fernando Leonardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.53
Emesto Molina laces a through ball forward to Gonzalo Negron. Gonzalo Negron controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Gustavo Silva as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
74.58
Corner kick to River Plate Montevideo. Pedro Donoso plays it to the near post. Gonzalo Negron comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it flies just wide!
83.48
Luiz Otávio Lucas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emanuel Athirson. Emanuel Athirson lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge D. Rosado. Jorge D. Rosado directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jorge D. Rosado scores for Platense!!
87.40
Luiz Otávio Lucas comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Donoso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Donoso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.38
Diego Cardenas catches Daniel Leyva on the ankles. Diego Cardenas is warned by the referee! Daniel Leyva stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
30%
45.7%
24.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jorge D. Rosado of Platense

Match Ratings