Match Report


Defensa y JusticiaDefensa y Justicia     Boca UnidosBoca Unidos
Robert McfadyenRobert Mcfadyen Steve Bullock Steve Bullock
Felipe GruezoF. Gruezo82
G
1captain
G
68Ronnie WrightR. Wright
Enzo HugoE. Hugo73
D
2
D
69Germán BacaG. Baca
Cristian SánchezC. Sánchez77
D
3
D
63Alan QuirogaA. Quiroga
Manuel LucenaM. Lucena82
D
4
D
66Maximiliano ScaroneM. Scarone
Maximiliano RiveroM. Rivero75
D
5
D
67Peter MurilloP. Murillo
Luis RuidíazL. Ruidíaz85
M
6
M
63Juan Bautista GarayJ. Garay
Cory PetroneC. Petrone83
M
captain7
M
70Walter KempesW. Kempes
Leon SaadL. Saad82
M
8
M
71Henrique JairzinhoH. Jairzinho
Bill AllenB. Allen83
A
9
A
68Bradley FerrariB. Ferrari
Vernon AlesciV. Alesci83
A
10
A
71Ian CorderoI. Cordero
Luca RamírezL. Ramírez79
A
11
A
65Nicolás GonzálezN. González
 
Francisco Vitor SantiagoF. Vitor Santiago82
A
12
D
68Duarte MarreroD. Marrero
Raúl RetamosoR. Retamoso80
A
13
M
61Samuel QuiñónezS. Quiñónez
Christian PereyraC. Pereyra76
M
14
A
66Luciano SandovalL. Sandoval

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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 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.
Both Defensa y Justicia and Boca Unidos are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Antonio Ponce.


0.00
Boca Unidos kick off and get the first half underway!
2.49
Maximiliano Rivero darts forward. Maximiliano Rivero makes a probing pass to Bill Allen. Bill Allen shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
3.35
Cristian Sánchez comes in with a late challenge on Ian Cordero. The referee calls over Cristian Sánchez and warns him to calm down! Ian Cordero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.26
Cristian Sánchez hits a low pass to Cory Petrone. Cory Petrone flicks a high pass forward. Luca Ramírez controls it well on his chest. Luca Ramírez threads the ball through to Bill Allen but he's offside!
15.51
Enzo Hugo flicks a high pass forward. Luis Ruidíaz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Ruidíaz flicks a high pass forward. Luca Ramírez collects the pass. Luca Ramírez whips in a cross ball towards Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
18.56
Bill Allen clumsily knocks into Alan Quiroga. Bill Allen is shown the yellow card! Alan Quiroga runs off the knock.
20.29
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.16
Leon Saad advances with the ball. Leon Saad tries a spectacular long range effort but Ronnie Wright is on top of his game. Nice save!
26.25
Enzo Hugo volleys a long ball forward. Luca Ramírez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vernon Alesci but the linesman indicates offside!
30.12
Leon Saad controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.17
Cristian Sánchez flicks a high pass forward. Leon Saad collects the pass. Leon Saad hits a low pass to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez knocks in a cross ball towards Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ronnie Wright with no chance!! Goal for Defensa y Justicia!
36.29
Leon Saad flicks a high pass forward. Vernon Alesci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vernon Alesci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Quiroga.
38.07
Germán Baca flicks a high pass forward. Walter Kempes controls it well on his chest. Walter Kempes takes it forward alone. Walter Kempes shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Felipe Gruezo!
44.07
Cristian Sánchez plays the ball forward to Luis Ruidíaz. Luis Ruidíaz flicks a high pass forward. Vernon Alesci controls it well on his chest. Vernon Alesci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Defensa y Justicia appear unchanged since the first half. Boca Unidos also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Defensa y Justicia kick off the second half!
48.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Walter Kempes plays the ball forward to Bradley Ferrari. Bradley Ferrari plays a quick one-two with Nicolás González and rushes in on goal... Bradley Ferrari tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Boca Unidos!
51.53
Manuel Lucena chips the ball to his team mate, Cory Petrone. Cory Petrone flicks a high pass forward. Luca Ramírez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luca Ramírez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Wright who gathers it comfortably.
53.22
Leon Saad kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Allen. Bill Allen edges inside the box! Bill Allen takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.09
Boca Unidos have made 2 substitutions with Samuel Quiñónez replacing Juan Bautista Garay and Luciano Sandoval replacing Nicolás González .
61.19
Maximiliano Scarone catches Cory Petrone on the ankles. Maximiliano Scarone is shown the yellow card! Cory Petrone grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.04
Luis Ruidíaz kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Allen. Bill Allen whips in a cross ball towards Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
66.28
Germán Baca chips the ball to his team mate, Walter Kempes. Walter Kempes flicks a high pass forward to Luciano Sandoval who brings the ball under control. Luciano Sandoval makes a defence splitting pass to Ian Cordero. Ian Cordero strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
69.19
Samuel Quiñónez passes the ball forward to Bradley Ferrari. Bradley Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cordero controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ian Cordero rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.29
Cory Petrone changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cory Petrone rushes past Germán Baca! Cory Petrone strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
75.51
Defensa y Justicia are keeping most of the possession.
77.50
Walter Kempes sees space and advances. Walter Kempes finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Felipe Gruezo. Excellent save.
84.44
Cristian Sánchez kicks a strong pass forward to Cory Petrone. Cory Petrone hits a low pass to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Allen. Bill Allen makes a deft header but somehow Ronnie Wright manages to keep it out.
85.31
Showing composure, Leon Saad laces a weighted ball forward to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez plays a one-two with Vernon Alesci and advances towards the goal... Luca Ramírez shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luca Ramírez!
90.00
Luis Ruidíaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maximiliano Scarone.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Defensa y Justicia

Boca Unidos
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
26.5%
41%
32.5%

Scorers
Vernon Alesci 33
Bill Allen 53
Luca Ramírez 85
Bradley Ferrari 48
Ian Cordero 66, 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Cordero of Boca Unidos

Match Ratings