Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Norberto Tomaghello where Defensa y Justicia play host to Newells Old Boys. A crowd of 20,096 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Defensa y Justicia and Newells Old Boys are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Axel Osorio.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Defensa y Justicia and Newells Old Boys are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Axel Osorio.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Defensa y Justicia get the match underway!
4.23
0-0Luca Ramírez hacks Jorge D. Mora from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jorge D. Mora runs off the knock.
6.37
0-0Cory Petrone threads a neat ball through to Bill Allen. Bill Allen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Lassiter.
8.12
0-0Mateus Ramos sees Vernon Alesci in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vernon Alesci knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Allen. Bill Allen flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.05
Manuel Lucena flicks a high ball forward to Mateus Ramos who takes it down. Mateus Ramos sees Bill Allen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bill Allen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobías Soto.
14.17
Craig Lassiter makes a probing pass to Todd Lassiter. Todd Lassiter flicks a high pass forward. Cristian Correa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristian Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Gruezo who gathers it comfortably.
16.46
Manuel Lucena knocks the ball forward to Leon Saad. Leon Saad knocks the ball forward to Bill Allen. Bill Allen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.45
0-0Cory Petrone hits a low pass to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci plays a scrappy one-two with Bill Allen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Vernon Alesci provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
26.20
Thomas Sanders chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Saad. Leon Saad decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Saad shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
27.13
0-1Claude Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Decio Rios. Decio Rios flicks a high ball forward to Cristian Correa who takes it down. Cristian Correa edges inside the box! Cristian Correa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.24
0-1Todd Lassiter threads a neat ball through to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres makes a deft header. The ball strikes Manuel Lucena's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
35.31
0-1Yuri Adailton takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Craig Lassiter shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.37
Tobías Soto makes a probing pass to Decio Rios. Decio Rios knocks the ball forward to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.18
Mateus Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Bill Allen collects the pass. Bill Allen shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
44.26
Mateus Ramos threads a neat ball through to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Allen. Bill Allen beats his man to it with a header. Walter Marinelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Defensa y Justicia appear unchanged since the first 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. The Newells Old Boys players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Newells Old Boys kick off!
47.51
Todd Lassiter knocks the ball to his team mate, Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.36
Decio Rios catches Cory Petrone on the ankles. Decio Rios is shown the yellow card! Cory Petrone runs off the knock.
51.11
Thomas Sanders flicks a high pass forward. Mateus Ramos controls it well on his chest. Mateus Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.43
Mateus Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Allen. Bill Allen shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.49
3-1Mateus Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Vernon Alesci who brings the ball under control. Vernon Alesci whips in a cross ball towards Luca Ramírez. Claude Roberts barges into Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
67.43
Yuri Adailton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Yuri Adailton plays a quick one-two with Claudio Cáceres and rushes in on goal... Yuri Adailton takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Felipe Gruezo smothers it!
69.15
Cory Petrone flicks a high ball forward to Bill Allen who takes it down. Bill Allen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge D. Mora.
71.01
Manuel Lucena kicks a strong pass forward to Mateus Ramos. Mateus Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez lofts in a cross ball towards Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.58
Cory Petrone knocks the ball to his team mate, Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge D. Mora.
78.32
Jorge D. Mora catches Vernon Alesci on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vernon Alesci stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.25
Todd Lassiter flicks a high pass forward to Cristian Correa who brings the ball under control. Cristian Correa tries a spectacular long range effort. Felipe Gruezo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
83.27
With some swift thinking, Leon Saad plays the ball forward to Bill Allen. Bill Allen shoots from 25 yards but Walter Marinelli reads it well. Well saved!
87.22
Todd Lassiter makes a simple pass to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez edges inside the box! Edison Chávez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Cory Petrone hits a low pass to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Walter Marinelli had no chance!! Goal for Defensa y Justicia!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
21.6%
44.3%
34.1%
Scorers
| Bill Allen 40, 44, 60 Vernon Alesci 71 Luca Ramírez 90 | Cristian Correa 27 Edison Chávez 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bill Allen of Defensa y Justicia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Felipe Gruezo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Thomas Sanders (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Enzo Hugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manuel Lucena (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Peter Hughes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mateus Ramos (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Cory Petrone (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leon Saad (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bill Allen (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Vernon Alesci (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Luca Ramírez (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Francisco Vitor Santiago (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Raúl Retamoso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Pereyra (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Walter Marinelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tobías Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claude Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jorge D. Mora (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Craig Lassiter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Decio Rios (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Todd Lassiter (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Yuri Adailton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cristian Correa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Claudio Cáceres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edison Chávez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Vasco Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Hayder Castaneda (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adrian Bennett (ATT) | 0 | |