Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Nuevo Monumental where Atlético de Rafaela play host to Boca Unidos in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Rafaela are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Boca Unidos appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Husain.


0.00
Boca Unidos start the match!
2.33
Manuel Torres hacks Walter Kempes from behind! The referee warns Manuel Torres to calm down! Walter Kempes runs off the knock.
10.45
Wuilker Túñez runs up as Guillermo Cabrera takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Wuilker Túñez knocks the ball forward to Oscar Subiat. Oscar Subiat sees Juan Cruz Markic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Cruz Markic shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.27
Franco Pablo Añor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Subiat. With imagination, Oscar Subiat plays the ball forward to Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Ronnie Wright. What a save!
21.03
Walter Kempes knocks the ball forward to Luciano Sandoval. Luciano Sandoval skips past Guillermo Cabrera! Luciano Sandoval looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Sidney Gore smothers it!
26.03
Peter Murillo makes a simple pass to Henrique Jairzinho. Henrique Jairzinho flicks a high pass forward. Bradley Ferrari collects the pass. Bradley Ferrari flicks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Sandoval. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Luciano Sandoval provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Sidney Gore is on top of it.
27.33
Maximiliano Scarone passes the ball forward to Juan Bautista Garay. Juan Bautista Garay runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Juan Bautista Garay tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Sidney Gore easily smothers it!
32.18
Franco Pablo Añor catches Ian Cordero on the ankles. Franco Pablo Añor is given a warning by the referee! Ian Cordero stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.19
Guillermo Cabrera breaks forward. Guillermo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Torrico holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erwin Torrico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.07
Manuel Torres passes the ball forward to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.28
With a delightful solo run, Manuel Torres stretches the opposition's defence. Manuel Torres shoots from outside the area. Ronnie Wright gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Rafaela appear unchanged since the first half. Boca Unidos have changed their lineup with Nicolás González replacing Bradley Ferrari.

45.00
The second half starts with Atlético de Rafaela kicking off!
47.30
Henrique Jairzinho hacks Oscar Subiat from behind! The referee motions to Henrique Jairzinho to come over. It's a red card!! Oscar Subiat hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.34
Luciano Sandoval catches Ryan Adailton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ryan Adailton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.50
Germán Baca makes a simple pass to Juan Bautista Garay. Juan Bautista Garay sees Nicolás González in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolás González plays a one-two with Ian Cordero and rushes in on goal... Nicolás González strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.42
Manuel Torres threads the ball through to Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.21
Afonso Amador knocks the ball forward to Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.18
Ryan Adailton chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic plays a scrappy one-two with Erwin Torrico and advances towards the goal... Juan Cruz Markic shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
72.38
Manuel Torres catches Walter Kempes on the ankles. The referee brings Manuel Torres to one side and gives him another warning! Walter Kempes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.03
Oscar Subiat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Germán Baca.
77.27
Ryan Adailton hits a low pass to Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ronald Acosta!
81.36
Franco Pablo Añor makes a simple pass to Afonso Amador. Afonso Amador makes a simple pass to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico plays a scrappy one-two with Ronald Acosta and stumbles forward towards the goal... Erwin Torrico shoots from just inside the box. Wonderful reactions from Ronnie Wright keeps it out!
85.30
Manuel Torres makes a probing pass to Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Ronnie Wright.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
25%
47.5%
27.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ronald Acosta of Atlético de Rafaela

Match Ratings