Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Gigante de Arroyito where Rosario Central play host to Club Olimpo. A crowd of 18,617 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rosario Central are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Club Olimpo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Redondo.


0.00
The first half starts with Club Olimpo kicking off!
2.52
Valentino Bombarda threads the ball through to Miguel Zamora. Miguel Zamora kicks a strong pass forward to Joel Advíncula but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.35
Valentino Bombarda threads a neat ball through to Nelson Amador. Nelson Amador whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Zamora. Miguel Zamora knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
10.40
Sal Hayes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Farías. Luis Farías shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Juan Carabalí.
11.56
Sal Hayes takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Maximiliano Yllana reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
12.44
Allan Lee sees Luis Farías in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Farías deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terrance Russell but the linesman indicates offside!
14.26
Andres Rivas passes the ball forward to Joel Advíncula. Joel Advíncula shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.25
Cauê Pontarollo chips the ball to his team mate, Sal Hayes. Sal Hayes makes a simple pass to Luis Farías. Luis Farías plays a one-two with Terrance Russell and advances towards the goal... Luis Farías looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Juan Carabalí gets down and covers it.
21.57
Sal Hayes takes a long throw-in. Allan Lee kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Farías. Luis Farías shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
24.32
Allan Lee advances with the ball. Allan Lee threads the ball through to Librado Martínez but he's offside!
26.20
With vision, Valentino Bombarda laces a weighted ball forward to Joel Advíncula. Joel Advíncula tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
27.12
Allan Lee comes in with a late challenge on Uriel Reggi. The referee warns Allan Lee to calm down! Uriel Reggi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.52
Santiago Miranda hacks Valentino Bombarda from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Valentino Bombarda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.30
Allan Lee knocks the ball forward to Terrance Russell. Terrance Russell cuts inside the box! Terrance Russell takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.38
Ignacio Aragon hacks Miguel Zamora from behind! Ignacio Aragon is shown the yellow card! Miguel Zamora stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.36
Gastón Ramírez sees Juan Ignacio Álvarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Ignacio Álvarez flicks a high pass forward. Joel Advíncula collects the pass. Joel Advíncula knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jeffery Jones.
42.58
Gastón Ramírez pushes up the pitch. Gastón Ramírez flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Amador collects the pass. Nelson Amador shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.48
Maximiliano Yllana flicks a high pass forward. Uriel Reggi collects the pass. Uriel Reggi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Amador. Nelson Amador tries a spectacular long range effort. Rúben Silva gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rosario Central appear unchanged since the first half. Club Olimpo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rosario Central kick off!
51.24
Juan Ignacio Álvarez flicks a high pass forward. Joel Advíncula controls it well on his chest. Joel Advíncula advances inside the box! Ignacio Aragon barges into Joel Advíncula. Penalty not given!!
53.17
Santiago Miranda knocks the ball to his team mate, Terrance Russell. Terrance Russell advances inside the box! Terrance Russell shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.10
Juan Ignacio Álvarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Zamora. Miguel Zamora sees Joel Advíncula just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Joel Advíncula looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Rúben Silva manages to gather it.
60.16
Allan Lee knocks the ball forward to Terrance Russell. Terrance Russell makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Librado Martínez. Librado Martínez shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.56
Thomas Lassiter makes a simple pass to Sal Hayes. Sal Hayes makes a probing pass to Luis Farías. Luis Farías whips in a cross ball towards Librado Martínez. Librado Martínez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Juan Carabalí didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.19
Uriel Reggi makes a beautiful solo run. Uriel Reggi threads the ball through to Nelson Amador but he's offside!
67.35
Thomas Lassiter chips the ball to his team mate, Santiago Miranda. Santiago Miranda threads the ball through to Terrance Russell. Terrance Russell tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.07
Jeffery Jones flicks a high pass forward. Sal Hayes controls it well on his chest. Sal Hayes flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Farías. Luis Farías shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Juan Carabalí!
77.58
Thomas Lassiter passes the ball forward to Santiago Miranda. Santiago Miranda flicks a high pass forward. Librado Martínez controls it well on his chest. Librado Martínez lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Farías. Luis Farías is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.20
Arquímedes Manuel Velázquez clumsily knocks into Terrance Russell. The referee warns Arquímedes Manuel Velázquez to calm down! Terrance Russell stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Uriel Reggi flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Zamora controls it well on his chest. Miguel Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards Joel Advíncula. Joel Advíncula knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Rúben Silva had no chance!! Goal for Rosario Central!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
30%
45.6%
24.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Terrance Russell of Club Olimpo