Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at La Bombonera where Boca Juniors play host to Temperley. A crowd of 16,154 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Boca Juniors and Temperley are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Cruz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Boca Juniors and Temperley are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Cruz.
0.00
Temperley start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.40
Walter Grossman hits a low pass to Luke Saad. Luke Saad plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Prado and stumbles forward towards the goal... Luke Saad cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.53
Walter Grossman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca cuts inside the box! Claudio D. Arca shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.43
Silvio Villegas kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado shoots from long range but somehow Johnathan Stewart manages to keep it out.
16.04
Manuel Chamot barges into Miguel Prado. The referee brings Manuel Chamot to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Prado runs off the knock.
20.27
Jesse Anderson makes a simple pass to Dylan Castillo. Dylan Castillo flicks a high pass forward to Claudio D. Arca who brings the ball under control. Claudio D. Arca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Esteban Ruiz.
24.26
Walter Grossman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.01
Silvio Villegas makes a simple pass to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
32.23
Jesse Anderson darts forward. Jesse Anderson knocks the ball forward to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
34.20
Patricio Romero comes in with a late challenge on Camilo Barrera. The referee warns Patricio Romero to calm down! Camilo Barrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.48
Randy Hernandez pushes up the pitch. Randy Hernandez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Randy Hernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
38.35
Walter Grossman passes the ball forward to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Johnathan Stewart gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
40.19
Esteban Ruiz takes it forward alone. Esteban Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jesse Anderson.
42.07
Silvio Villegas kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Saad. Luke Saad whips in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
With imagination, Esteban Ruiz laces a weighted ball forward to Ezequiel Álvarez. Ezequiel Álvarez flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Ponce collects the pass. Rodrigo Ponce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jordon Price.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Boca Juniors appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Temperley appear unchanged since the first half. The Temperley players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Boca Juniors kick off!
47.15
Patricio Romero passes the ball forward to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Superb reactions from Johnathan Stewart. What a save!
48.19
Santiago García knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce kicks a strong pass forward to Francelino Bilica but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.25
Patricio Romero knocks the ball forward to Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Saad. Luke Saad heads the ball goalwards but somehow Esteban Ruiz happens to be in the right place to block it.
51.44
Esteban Ruiz hits it upfield. Edder Amorebieta shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
53.50
Manuel Chamot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Santiago García. Santiago García knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce whips in a cross ball towards Edder Amorebieta. Edder Amorebieta is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Alessandro Suarez reads it well. Superb keeping!
59.09
Edder Amorebieta hacks Jordon Price from behind! The referee calls over Edder Amorebieta and shows him a yellow card! Jordon Price gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.34
Boca Juniors have made a substitution with Roberto Carlos Martín replacing Patricio Romero .
65.23
Santiago García kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce knocks the ball to his team mate, Francelino Bilica. Some silky footwork from Francelino Bilica provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.54
Walter Grossman makes a probing pass to Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
75.34
Jordon Price surges forward with the ball. Jordon Price makes a simple pass to Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Randy Hernandez.
83.01
Roberto Carlos Martín knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Johnathan Stewart!
84.37
Esteban Ruiz decides to run forward with the ball. Esteban Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Ponce. Rodrigo Ponce shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.41
Jesse Anderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Villegas. Silvio Villegas flicks a high pass forward to Claudio D. Arca who brings the ball under control. Claudio D. Arca shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Johnathan Stewart!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
25%
40.5%
34.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luke Saad of Boca Juniors |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alessandro Suarez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jordon Price (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jesse Anderson (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Mario Achilier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dylan Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Silvio Villegas (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Walter Grossman (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Patricio Romero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Claudio D. Arca (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Luke Saad (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Miguel Prado (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Guy Powell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Carlos Martín (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gonzalo Padilla (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Johnathan Stewart (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Manuel Chamot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Randy Hernandez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Esteban Ruiz (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Camilo Barrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Santiago García (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Julio Castroman (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ezequiel Álvarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edder Amorebieta (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 10. | Rodrigo Ponce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francelino Bilica (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Anaya (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Bautista Caniggia (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Warley Asara (GK) | 0 | |














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