Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Roberto Natalio Carminatti where Club Olimpo play host to Defensa y Justicia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Club Olimpo and Defensa y Justicia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yoximar Nunez.


0.00
Club Olimpo get the match underway!
2.09
Mateus Ramos plays the ball forward to Kaíque Souza. Kaíque Souza lofts in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. With a superhuman jump, Gastón Ardiles connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.00
Thomas Lassiter laces a weighted ball forward to Santiago Miranda. Santiago Miranda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Farías. Luis Farías whips in a cross ball towards Terrance Russell. Terrance Russell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.43
Luis Ruidíaz flicks a high pass forward to Kaíque Souza who brings the ball under control. Kaíque Souza whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Vitor Santiago. Francisco Vitor Santiago jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Rúben Silva gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
22.56
Miguel Vaca barges into Sal Hayes. The referee warns Miguel Vaca to calm down! Sal Hayes stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.18
Ignacio Aragon flicks a high pass forward. Allan Lee controls it well on his chest. Allan Lee knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Farías. Luis Farías shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.49
Thomas Lassiter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Miranda. Santiago Miranda knocks the ball to his team mate, Librado Martínez. Librado Martínez knocks the ball forward to Terrance Russell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.33
Allan Lee flicks a high ball forward to Luis Farías who takes it down. Luis Farías skips past Jamie Kassel! Luis Farías strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Felipe Gruezo.
32.02
Miguel Vaca comes in with a late challenge on Sal Hayes. Miguel Vaca is warned by the referee again! Sal Hayes stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.26
Mateus Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Vitor Santiago. Francisco Vitor Santiago knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.19
Cauê Pontarollo gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Luis Farías shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Club Olimpo appear unchanged since the first half. Defensa y Justicia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Defensa y Justicia players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Defensa y Justicia kick off!
47.33
Thomas Lassiter flicks a high ball forward to Allan Lee who takes it down. Allan Lee knocks the ball to his team mate, Terrance Russell. Terrance Russell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
54.41
Santiago Miranda surges forward with the ball. Santiago Miranda knocks in a cross ball towards Librado Martínez. Librado Martínez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Felipe Gruezo.
55.09
Santiago Miranda takes a quick corner, playing it short to Allan Lee. Allan Lee deftly flicks the ball on. Cauê Pontarollo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
61.30
Santiago Miranda threads a neat ball through to Terrance Russell. Terrance Russell lofts in a cross ball towards Librado Martínez. Librado Martínez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Jamie Kassel happens to be in the right place to block it.
63.03
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.22
Sal Hayes receives the ball from a throw-in from Santiago Miranda. Sal Hayes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Farías. Luis Farías lofts in a cross ball towards Terrance Russell. Terrance Russell connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.36
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
69.33
Allan Lee flicks a high pass forward. Luis Farías controls it well on his chest. Luis Farías finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.10
Peter Hughes makes a simple pass to Mateus Ramos. Mateus Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Kaíque Souza. Kaíque Souza shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.24
Miguel Vaca flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Vitor Santiago who brings the ball under control. Francisco Vitor Santiago shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Rúben Silva!
79.21
Miguel Vaca changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Vaca whips in a cross ball towards Kaíque Souza. Kaíque Souza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Rúben Silva manages to gather it.
83.58
Cauê Pontarollo threads the ball through to Allan Lee. Allan Lee makes a probing pass to Luis Farías. Luis Farías plays a scrappy one-two with Terrance Russell and advances towards the goal... Luis Farías muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Felipe Gruezo. Excellent save.
87.54
Miguel Vaca hits a low pass to Francisco Vitor Santiago. Francisco Vitor Santiago lofts in a cross ball towards Kaíque Souza. With a superhuman jump, Kaíque Souza connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kaíque Souza!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
28.6%
44.3%
27.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kaíque Souza of Defensa y Justicia

Match Ratings