Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Marcelo Bielsa where Newells Old Boys play host to Boca Juniors. A crowd of 16,023 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Boca Juniors appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco G. Araújo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Boca Juniors appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco G. Araújo.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Newells Old Boys kicking off!
2.55
0-0Todd Lassiter flicks a high ball forward to Cristian Correa who takes it down. Cristian Correa deftly passes the ball to Edison Chávez, releasing him through on goal. Edison Chávez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Guy Powell!
9.27
0-0Silvio Villegas sees a break and surges forward. Silvio Villegas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.45
1-0Decio Rios flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Cáceres who takes it down. Claudio Cáceres whips in a cross ball towards Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.34
1-0Decio Rios flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Cáceres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Cáceres rushes past Roberto Carlos Martín! Claudio Cáceres tries a spectacular strike but Alessandro Suarez is on top of it.
20.43
Roberto Carlos Martín brings the ball forward. Roberto Carlos Martín threads a neat ball through to Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado cuts inside the box! Miguel Prado shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but Tobías Soto is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
21.53
Dylan Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Prado controls it well on his chest. Miguel Prado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
22.12
1-0Dylan Castillo hacks Decio Rios from behind! The referee warns Dylan Castillo to calm down! Decio Rios runs off the knock.
26.53
Decio Rios flicks a high pass forward. Edison Chávez collects the pass. Edison Chávez plays a scrappy one-two with Cristian Correa and stumbles forward towards the goal... Edison Chávez rockets a shot on goal. Alessandro Suarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
28.09
Yuri Adailton kicks a strong pass forward to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Alessandro Suarez smothers it!
32.30
1-0Yuri Adailton comes in with a late challenge on Narcise Olivier Varela. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Narcise Olivier Varela gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.26
Jesse Anderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Altidore. Andre Altidore runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andre Altidore plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Azevedo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andre Altidore cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Walter Marinelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.35
Decio Rios hits a low pass to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Alessandro Suarez. Excellent save.
45.00
Guy Powell drives a long ball upfield. Gonzalo Padilla whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newells Old Boys have changed their lineup with Vasco Cabrera replacing Craig Lassiter and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Boca Juniors appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Boca Juniors kick off!
51.30
Dylan Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Alex Azevedo collects the pass. Alex Azevedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
53.23
Roberto Carlos Martín flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Villegas who takes it down. Silvio Villegas threads the ball through to Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
55.55
1-1Roberto Carlos Martín barges into Cristian Correa. The referee calls over Roberto Carlos Martín and shows him a yellow card! Cristian Correa stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.03
1-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
60.12
1-1Boca Juniors have made a substitution with Patricio Romero replacing Dylan Castillo .
63.26
Decio Rios comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Romero. The referee brings Decio Rios to one side and gives him a warning! Patricio Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.23
Roberto Carlos Martín breaks forward. Roberto Carlos Martín threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Padilla. Gonzalo Padilla sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.18
Roberto Carlos Martín hits a low pass to Andre Altidore. Andre Altidore hits a low pass to Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Azevedo. Alex Azevedo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.11
Guy Powell threads a neat ball through to Silvio Villegas. Silvio Villegas runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Silvio Villegas shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Walter Marinelli.
77.02
Claude Roberts knocks the ball forward to Decio Rios. Decio Rios threads a neat ball through to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez whips in a cross ball towards Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Alessandro Suarez.
78.53
1-1It's a corner kick. Yuri Adailton loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Silvio Villegas reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
87.29
1-1Tobías Soto takes it forward alone. Tobías Soto flicks the ball to his team mate, Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Carlos Martín.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.1%
55.9%
Play Area
23.5%
44.1%
32.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andre Altidore of Boca Juniors |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Walter Marinelli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tobías Soto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Claude Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jorge D. Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Lassiter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Decio Rios (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Todd Lassiter (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Yuri Adailton (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Cristian Correa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Claudio Cáceres (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Edison Chávez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Vasco Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Hayder Castaneda (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adrian Bennett (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alessandro Suarez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Roberto Carlos Martín (DEF) | | 7 |
| 3. | Jesse Anderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Guy Powell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Narcise Olivier Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Silvio Villegas (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Andre Altidore (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Dylan Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Miguel Prado (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alex Azevedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gonzalo Padilla (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Axel Mateo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Patricio Romero (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jordon Price (DEF) | 0 | |