Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Nuevo Monumental where Atlético de Rafaela play host to San Lorenzo de Almagro. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Rafaela are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while San Lorenzo de Almagro appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Cristian Ayala.


0.00
The whistle blows and San Lorenzo de Almagro get the match underway!
4.11
Franco Pablo Añor flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Torres collects the pass. Manuel Torres makes a simple pass to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but John Carlos Paredes manages to gather it.
6.14
Jose Antonio Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Juan Paris controls it well on his chest. Juan Paris shoots from 25 yards but somehow Sidney Gore manages to keep it out.
9.16
Manuel Torres brings the ball forward. Manuel Torres shoots from outside the area. John Carlos Paredes easily gets down and covers it.
10.38
Sebastián Méndez kicks a strong pass forward to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.04
Juan Guagua flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Torres collects the pass. Manuel Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
18.14
Sebastián Méndez knocks the ball forward to Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta edges inside the box! Ronald Acosta side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
20.07
Jose Antonio Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Máximo Vásquez. Máximo Vásquez whips in a cross ball towards Tomás Carrizo. Tomás Carrizo flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
21.07
Afonso Amador flicks a high pass forward to Erwin Torrico who brings the ball under control. Erwin Torrico shoots from outside the area. Solid save from John Carlos Paredes.
24.44
Ryan Adailton threads the ball through to Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Pablo Miranda.
26.57
Jose Antonio Delgado sees Mariano Labruna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mariano Labruna finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
27.14
Sebastián Méndez flicks a high pass forward to Juan Cruz Markic who brings the ball under control. Juan Cruz Markic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Carlos Paredes who gathers it comfortably.
28.50
Ryan Adailton makes a simple pass to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.38
Sebastián Méndez knocks the ball forward to Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Acosta. With a superhuman jump, Ronald Acosta connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from John Carlos Paredes!
42.48
Jose Antonio Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Carrizo. Tomás Carrizo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Juan Paris is offside!
45.00
Sebastián Méndez threads a neat ball through to Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by John Carlos Paredes!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Rafaela appear unchanged since the first half. San Lorenzo de Almagro also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Rafaela kick off!
47.44
With imagination, Felix Ortiz laces a through ball forward to Andrés Rivas. Without breaking stride, Andrés Rivas plays the ball forward to Tomás Carrizo. Tomás Carrizo threads the ball through into the box. Some awkward footwork from Mariano Labruna provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but somehow Sidney Gore manages to keep it out.
54.42
Jose Antonio Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Carrizo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomás Carrizo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Juan Paris is offside!
55.24
Afonso Amador chips the ball to his team mate, Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta rushes past Juan Pablo Miranda! Ronald Acosta rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! John Carlos Paredes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.32
Manuel Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic knocks in a cross ball towards Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico flicks the ball with his head but John Carlos Paredes reads it well. Fabulous stop!
60.00
Manuel Torres knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Agustin Salazar.
61.36
Sebastián Méndez flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Acosta collects the pass. Ronald Acosta tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
63.53
Andrés Rivas flicks a high ball forward to Juan Paris who gracefully takes it down. Juan Paris finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
75.04
Ryan Adailton flicks a high ball forward to Erwin Torrico who takes it down. Erwin Torrico whips in a cross ball towards Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
77.05
Ryan Adailton flicks a high pass forward. Juan Cruz Markic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Cruz Markic sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
78.31
Manuel Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.40
Franco Pablo Añor hits a low pass to Manuel Torres. Manuel Torres flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Torrico controls it well on his chest. Erwin Torrico shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
84.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Antonio Delgado plays the ball forward to Juan Paris. Juan Paris lofts in a cross ball towards Mariano Labruna. Mariano Labruna jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Sidney Gore had no chance!! Goal for San Lorenzo de Almagro!
89.57
Ryan Adailton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
90.00
With great vision, Agustin Salazar plays the ball forward to Jose Antonio Delgado. Jose Antonio Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Paris. Juan Paris lofts in a cross ball towards Tomás Carrizo. Tomás Carrizo heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.4%
30.6%
Play Area
19.4%
47.2%
33.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ronald Acosta of Atlético de Rafaela

Match Ratings
1.Sidney Gore (GK)
6
2.Franco Pablo Añor (DEF)
6
3.Guillermo Cabrera (DEF)
6
4.Juan Guagua (DEF)
6
5.Ryan Adailton (MID)
7
6.Sebastián Méndez (MID)
7
7.Manuel Torres (MID)
8
8.Afonso Amador (MID)
6
9.Juan Cruz Markic (ATT)
6
10.Erwin Torrico (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ronald Acosta (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Wuilker Túñez (DEF)
0
13.Rui Venegas (MID)
0
14.Jack Régis (ATT)
0

1.John Carlos Paredes (GK)
8
2.Alan Marino (DEF)
6
3.Felix Ortiz (DEF)
6
4.Agustin Salazar (DEF)
6
5.Juan Pablo Miranda (DEF)
6
6.Andrés Rivas (MID)
6
7.Jose Antonio Delgado (MID)
7
8.Tomás Carrizo (ATT)
6
9.Máximo Vásquez (ATT)
6
10.Mariano Labruna (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Juan Paris (ATT)
6
 
12.Lucio Ortega (DEF)
0
13.Lucio Taricco (MID)
0
14.Camilo Vela (ATT)
0