Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at La Bombonera where Boca Juniors play host to Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy. A crowd of 17,240 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boca Juniors are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco G. Araújo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boca Juniors are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco G. Araújo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Boca Juniors get the match underway!
6.50
0-0Jesse Anderson flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Villegas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Villegas hits a low pass to Luke Saad. Luke Saad shoots from outside the area but is denied by Fernando Fedor. Excellent save.
8.54
0-0Pablo Navarro comes in with a late challenge on Walter Grossman. Pablo Navarro is given a warning by the referee! Walter Grossman stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.50
0-0Patricio Romero advances with the ball. Patricio Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Fedor who gathers it comfortably.
10.51
0-0Silvio Villegas passes the ball forward to Luke Saad. Luke Saad shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
14.13
Walter Grossman plays the ball forward to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
15.32
0-0Walter Grossman barges into Pablo Navarro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Navarro stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.46
Without breaking stride, Maximiliano Otero plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Benítez. Gonzalo Benítez flicks a high pass forward. Jefferson Callens controls it well on his chest. Jefferson Callens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.40
Axel Mateo knocks the ball to his team mate, Dylan Castillo. Dylan Castillo threads a neat ball through to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Fernando Fedor effortlessly smothers it!
22.22
Walter Grossman chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Saad. Luke Saad controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
24.03
Walter Grossman chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Saad. Luke Saad shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Fernando Fedor manages to gather it.
28.02
Walter Grossman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Saad. Luke Saad finds some space and shoots from distance but Fernando Fedor is on top of it.
30.17
Jordon Price brings the ball forward. With a delightful solo run, Jordon Price stretches the opposition's defence. Jordon Price knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Saad. Luke Saad connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
33.20
Patricio Romero threads a neat ball through to Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Fernando Fedor manages to keep it out.
38.26
Axel Mateo flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Romero collects the pass. Patricio Romero passes the ball forward to Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.46
Dylan Castillo knocks the ball forward to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
42.25
Pablo Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Pablo Kempes. Juan Pablo Kempes whips in a cross ball towards Christian Ayoví. Christian Ayoví directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Alessandro Suarez. Excellent save.
44.12
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Boca Juniors appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy appear unchanged since the first half. The Boca Juniors players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy kick off!
48.39
Axel Mateo threads a neat ball through to Silvio Villegas. Silvio Villegas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Saad. Luke Saad runs straight at the defence! Luke Saad takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Fernando Fedor!
49.06
0-1Pablo Navarro makes a beautiful solo run. Pablo Navarro whips in a cross ball towards Christian Ayoví. Christian Ayoví directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Alessandro Suarez had no chance!! Goal for Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy!
54.34
Walter Grossman chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca plays a sublime one-two with Luke Saad and races in on goal... Claudio D. Arca muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
55.39
Jesse Anderson chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Romero. Patricio Romero flicks a high ball forward to Luke Saad who takes it down. Luke Saad shoots from distance. Good keeping from Fernando Fedor as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
57.23
Maximiliano Otero flicks a high pass forward. Morris Perry controls it well on his chest. With great vision, Morris Perry plays the ball forward to Juan Pablo Kempes. Juan Pablo Kempes shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Alessandro Suarez.
59.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Patricio Romero plays the ball forward to Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Saad. Luke Saad is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fernando Fedor picks it out of the air!
60.02
0-1Boca Juniors have made a substitution with Narcise Olivier Varela replacing Patricio Romero .
63.52
Axel Mateo hits a low pass to Silvio Villegas. Silvio Villegas threads a neat ball through to Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado tries a spectacular long range effort. Fernando Fedor comfortably gets down and covers it.
69.40
Axel Mateo makes a simple pass to Silvio Villegas. Silvio Villegas chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.29
Silvio Villegas flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Prado controls it well on his chest. Miguel Prado skips past Juan Cruz Hugo! Some silky footwork from Miguel Prado provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
73.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Pablo Navarro plays the ball forward to Christian Ayoví. Christian Ayoví whips in a cross ball towards Jefferson Callens. With a superhuman jump, Jefferson Callens connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.08
Axel Mateo passes the ball forward to Silvio Villegas. Silvio Villegas flicks a high pass forward to Luke Saad who brings the ball under control. Luke Saad plays a quick one-two with Miguel Prado and rushes in on goal... Luke Saad shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.39
Dylan Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Luke Saad collects the pass. Luke Saad sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fernando Fedor gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
84.52
Gonzalo Benítez makes an attacking run forward. Gonzalo Benítez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Pablo Kempes. Juan Pablo Kempes whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.31
Gonzalo Benítez makes a beautiful solo run. Gonzalo Benítez whips in a cross ball towards Jefferson Callens. Jefferson Callens connects with a diving header. Alessandro Suarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
89.05
Silvio Villegas makes an attacking run forward. Silvio Villegas shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Jesse Anderson decides to run forward with the ball. Jesse Anderson 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 but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
13
4
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73.3%
26.7%
Play Area
20.9%
43%
36%
Scorers
| Luke Saad 77 | Christian Ayoví 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Fedor of Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alessandro Suarez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jordon Price (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jesse Anderson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Axel Mateo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dylan Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Silvio Villegas (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Walter Grossman (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Patricio Romero (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Claudio D. Arca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luke Saad (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Miguel Prado (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Guy Powell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Narcise Olivier Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Roberto Carlos Martín (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fernando Fedor (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Gonzalo Correa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Maximiliano Otero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Cruz Hugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Agustin Mejia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gonzalo Benítez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pablo Navarro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Morris Perry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Pablo Kempes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christian Ayoví (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jefferson Callens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nuno Pacheco (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Grenddy Rosales (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mariano Bordi (DEF) | 0 | |