Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Parque Abraham Paladino where Progreso play host to Bella Vista. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Progreso are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bella Vista appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Barragan.


0.00
Progreso start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.15
Nicolas Cafù kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Castro. Tomás Castro whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Barrios. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Barrios connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
12.51
Juan Gonzales passes the ball forward to Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora knocks in a cross ball towards Favio Ortiz. Favio Ortiz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Favio Ortiz scores for Progreso!!
15.07
Bautista Rivero flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Burgos who brings the ball under control. Jorge Burgos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Barrios. Daniel Barrios shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Diego Hector Rojas as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.01
Nicolas Cafù takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Raul Gallegos. Raul Gallegos chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Daniel Barrios looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.24
Nahuel Vega clumsily knocks into Pablo Mora. The referee calls over Nahuel Vega and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.44
Agustin Carrasco makes a simple pass to Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
26.59
Luiz Otávio Amauri flicks a high ball forward to Juan Gonzales who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Juan Gonzales stretches the opposition's defence. Juan Gonzales whips in a cross ball towards Favio Ortiz. Favio Ortiz shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
28.31
Luiz Otávio Amauri kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Gonzales. Juan Gonzales passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora whips in a cross ball towards Favio Ortiz. Favio Ortiz makes a convincing header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.08
Juan Gonzales comes in with a late challenge on Terry Knighton. Juan Gonzales is shown the yellow card! Terry Knighton runs off the knock.
33.49
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.27
Bautista Rivero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Knighton. Terry Knighton flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Barrios collects the pass. Daniel Barrios lofts in a cross ball towards Raul Gallegos. Raul Gallegos connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.13
Daniel Velasquez sees Favio Ortiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Favio Ortiz shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
44.11
Daniel Velasquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Favio Ortiz. Favio Ortiz shoots from long range. Max Padila gets down and covers it.
45.00
Daniel Velasquez darts forward. Daniel Velasquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Progreso appear unchanged since the first half. Bella Vista also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bella Vista players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Bella Vista start the second half!
47.16
Pablo Nava threads a neat ball through to Jorge Burgos. Jorge Burgos flicks a high ball forward to Tomás Castro who takes it down. Tomás Castro shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.30
Agustin Carrasco sees a break and surges forward. Agustin Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nahuel Vega.
51.16
Bautista Rivero pushes mid-way up the pitch. Bautista Rivero flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Barrios. Daniel Barrios rushes past Jorge Mendoza! Some good footwork from Daniel Barrios provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.36
Bella Vista have made 2 substitutions with Joaquín Serna replacing Bautista Rivero and Sergio Amauri replacing Raul Gallegos .
63.25
Jorge Mendoza passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Favio Solis. Favio Solis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Favio Ortiz. Favio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.51
Daniel Velasquez hits a low pass to Favio Ortiz. Favio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.55
Jorge Burgos sees Daniel Barrios in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Barrios shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Diego Hector Rojas.
71.20
Jorge Burgos takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Favio Ortiz reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
73.21
With a delightful solo run, Jorge Burgos stretches the opposition's defence. Jorge Burgos shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
75.11
Terry Knighton brings the ball forward. Terry Knighton runs straight at the defence! Terry Knighton takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.11
Bella Vista have made a substitution with Pablo Lujan replacing Jorge Burgos .
78.06
Jorge Mendoza threads a neat ball through to Agustin Carrasco. Seeing a gap ahead, Agustin Carrasco plays the ball forward to Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora whips in a cross ball towards Favio Ortiz. Favio Ortiz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Luiz Otávio Amauri flicks a high pass forward. Favio Solis controls it well on his chest. Favio Solis makes a probing pass to Favio Ortiz. Favio Ortiz plays a scrappy one-two with Pablo Mora and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Favio Ortiz provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
22.7%
49.3%
28%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Terry Knighton of Bella Vista

Match Ratings
1.Max Padila (GK)
6
2.Pablo Huerta (DEF)
6
3.Bautista Rivero (DEF)
7
4.Nahuel Vega (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Pablo Nava (DEF)
6
6.Nicolas Cafù (MID)
6
7.Terry Knighton (MID)goal scored
9
8.Jorge Burgos (MID)
7
9.Tomás Castro (ATT)
6
10.Raul Gallegos (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Barrios (ATT)
7
 
12.Joaquín Serna (DEF)
6
13.Pablo Lujan (ATT)
6
14.Sergio Amauri (MID)
6