Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Juan Carmelo Zerillo where Gimnasia y Esgrima play host to Boca Juniors. A crowd of 18,192 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gimnasia y Esgrima are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Boca Juniors appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Redondo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gimnasia y Esgrima are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Boca Juniors appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Redondo.
0.00
Boca Juniors kick off and get the match underway!
3.57
Bruno Rendon hacks Mario Achilier from behind! Bruno Rendon is given a warning by the referee! Mario Achilier carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.05
Mario Achilier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Villegas. Silvio Villegas flicks a high ball forward to Claudio D. Arca who takes it down. Claudio D. Arca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.25
Jesse Anderson flicks a high ball forward to Walter Grossman who takes it down. Walter Grossman makes a simple pass to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Saad. Luke Saad powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.39
Maximiliano Montero comes in with a late challenge on Walter Grossman. The referee brings Maximiliano Montero to one side and gives him a warning! Walter Grossman runs off the knock.
14.21
Gastón Marzolini brings the ball forward. Gastón Marzolini whips in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.01
Silvio Villegas chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Saad. Luke Saad controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
21.11
Jesse Anderson takes it forward alone. Jesse Anderson threads a neat ball through to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Luke Saad is offside!
24.44
Maximiliano Montero chips the ball to his team mate, Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
28.28
Pedro Villalobos catches Walter Grossman on the ankles. The referee brings Pedro Villalobos to one side and gives him a warning! Walter Grossman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.19
Maximiliano Montero knocks the ball forward to Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.27
Rodrigo Brown launches a long ball forward. Augusto Marino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jordon Price.
33.59
Jordon Price flicks a high pass forward. Walter Grossman controls it well on his chest. Walter Grossman knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Saad. Luke Saad lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. With a superhuman jump, Claudio D. Arca connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
38.38
Jesse Anderson sees Walter Grossman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Walter Grossman flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca runs straight at the defence! Claudio D. Arca shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ricardo Magana with no chance!! Goal for Boca Juniors!
42.05
Carlos Dario Núnez hits it upfield. Augusto Marino whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Rendon. Bruno Rendon makes a convincing header. Alessandro Suarez picks it out of the air!
44.48
Rodrigo Brown surges forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Rodrigo Brown plays the ball forward to Bruno Rendon. Bruno Rendon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alessandro Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Mario Achilier threads a neat ball through to Walter Grossman. Walter Grossman makes a simple pass to Luke Saad. Luke Saad threads the ball through to Miguel Prado but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gimnasia y Esgrima appear unchanged since the first half. Boca Juniors appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
Gimnasia y Esgrima kick off the second half!
48.58
Silvio Villegas makes a simple pass to Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.56
Yordy Zambrano comes in with a late challenge on Jordon Price. Yordy Zambrano is given a warning by the referee! Jordon Price hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.38
Jordon Price controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Grossman. With a delightful solo run, Walter Grossman stretches the opposition's defence. Walter Grossman shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.40
Walter Grossman flicks a high pass forward. Luke Saad controls it well on his chest. Luke Saad sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Ricardo Magana is on top of it.
60.33
Boca Juniors have made a substitution with Roberto Carlos Martín replacing Patricio Romero .
63.13
Benjamín Kempes comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Prado. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Prado gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.49
Maximiliano Montero flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Rendon who brings the ball under control. Bruno Rendon whips in a cross ball towards Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alessandro Suarez with no chance!! Goal for Gimnasia y Esgrima!
69.21
Pedro Villalobos threads a neat ball through to Yordy Zambrano. Yordy Zambrano lofts in a cross ball towards Augusto Marino. Augusto Marino outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.02
Gimnasia y Esgrima have made a substitution with Steve Hayes replacing Yordy Zambrano .
81.28
Pedro Villalobos flicks a high pass forward to Augusto Marino who brings the ball under control. Augusto Marino edges inside the box! Mario Achilier barges into Augusto Marino. Augusto Marino appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
89.47
Gastón Marzolini makes a simple pass to Bruno Rendon. Bruno Rendon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
25%
36.8%
38.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudio D. Arca of Boca Juniors |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Magana (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodrigo Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Dario Núnez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Benjamín Kempes (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | León Bernal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Villalobos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Maximiliano Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gastón Marzolini (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bruno Rendon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Augusto Marino (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Yordy Zambrano (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Christian L. Núnez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matheus Da Silva (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Hayes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alessandro Suarez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jordon Price (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jesse Anderson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mario Achilier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dylan Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Silvio Villegas (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Walter Grossman (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Patricio Romero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Claudio D. Arca (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Luke Saad (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Miguel Prado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guy Powell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Carlos Martín (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gonzalo Padilla (ATT) | 0 | |













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