Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Coliseo Victoria where Tigre play host to River Plate. A crowd of 16,726 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tigre are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while River Plate appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Cruz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tigre are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while River Plate appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Cruz.
0.00
0-0Tigre start the match!
2.03
0-0Joel Zambrano makes a beautiful solo run. Joel Zambrano knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.39
0-0Mariano Balbo hacks Pedro Chávez from behind! The referee calls over Mariano Balbo and warns him to calm down! Pedro Chávez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.45
0-0Kenneth Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Luis Advíncula smothers it!
9.31
0-0Pedro Chávez knocks the ball forward to Ryan Callahan. Ryan Callahan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joaquín Ayala.
12.27
0-1Delio Pagan hits a low pass to Rene Edwards. Rene Edwards makes a probing pass to Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano lofts in a cross ball towards Ryan Callahan. Ryan Callahan directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.30
Gerson Carter flicks a high pass forward to Diego Sánchez who brings the ball under control. Diego Sánchez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Cristian Rey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.02
0-2Pedro Chávez sees Diego Sánchez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Sánchez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio M. Valdano but the linesman indicates offside!
21.43
Joaquín Ayala passes the ball forward to Kenneth Adams. Kenneth Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.23
Pedro Chávez sees Ryan Callahan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ryan Callahan finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
24.20
0-2Mariano Balbo hacks Pedro Chávez from behind! The referee calls over Mariano Balbo again and warns him to calm down! Pedro Chávez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.24
Esteban Carbonari flicks a high pass forward. Kenneth Adams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kenneth Adams changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kenneth Adams shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
36.53
Claudio Hurtado hits a low pass to Joel Zambrano. Joel Zambrano flicks a high pass forward to Diego Sánchez who brings the ball neatly under control. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lucas Valdez.
40.52
Kenneth Adams flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Careca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Careca lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Luis Advíncula.
42.21
0-2Corner kick to Tigre. Kenneth Adams chips it to the near post. Ryan Callahan jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
45.00
0-2Joaquín Ayala chips the ball to his team mate, Kenneth Adams. Kenneth Adams sees a break and surges forward. Kenneth Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Osorio. Delio Pagan catches Roberto Carlos Osorio on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tigre appear unchanged since the first half. River Plate also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and River Plate get the second half underway!
48.27
Mariano Balbo plays the ball forward to Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Luis Advíncula!
49.07
Claudio Hurtado flicks a high pass forward. Rene Edwards controls it well on his chest. Rene Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Diego Sánchez collects the pass. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball towards Ryan Callahan. Ryan Callahan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.10
Pedro Chávez threads the ball through to Ryan Callahan. Ryan Callahan shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
59.19
Mariano Balbo makes a probing pass to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca tries a spectacular long range effort. Luis Advíncula gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.37
Claudio Hurtado knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerson Carter. Gerson Carter hits a low pass to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.29
Seeing Delio Pagan's run, Carlos Advíncula quickly throws the ball into his path. Delio Pagan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joel Zambrano. Joel Zambrano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joel Zambrano knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
69.28
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.33
Esteban Carbonari flicks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Balbo. Mariano Balbo knocks the ball forward to Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio plays a one-two with Antonio Careca and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Roberto Carlos Osorio provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
72.03
With imagination, Pedro Chávez plays the ball forward to Ryan Callahan. Ryan Callahan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Cristian Rey!
73.43
Delio Pagan takes it forward alone. Delio Pagan brings the ball forward. Delio Pagan shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
75.25
Gerson Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ryan Callahan. Ryan Callahan shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
77.09
Esteban Carbonari takes it forward alone. Esteban Carbonari flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Carlos Osorio who brings the ball under control. Roberto Carlos Osorio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Advíncula.
79.52
Mariano Balbo flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Carlos Osorio collects the pass. Roberto Carlos Osorio shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
83.19
Mariano Balbo sees Dias De Almeida Roque Junior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Advíncula who gathers it comfortably.
85.09
Esteban Carbonari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uruguay Becerra. Uruguay Becerra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca cuts inside the box! Antonio Careca shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Luis Advíncula smothers it!
89.02
Gerson Carter makes a simple pass to Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano whips in a cross ball towards Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
90.00
0-2Uruguay Becerra brings the ball forward. Uruguay Becerra knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Claudio Hurtado is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
28%
45.2%
26.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudio M. Valdano of River Plate |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristian Rey (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Esteban Carbonari (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Joaquín Ayala (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lucas Valdez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Valentín Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Uruguay Becerra (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mariano Balbo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kenneth Adams (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Antonio Careca (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Roberto Carlos Osorio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dias De Almeida Roque Junior (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Claudio Uribe (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mateus Marquez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lucas Galletti (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Luis Advíncula (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Delio Pagan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Claudio Hurtado (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Carlos Advíncula (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gerson Carter (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Pedro Chávez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joel Zambrano (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rene Edwards (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ryan Callahan (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Diego Sánchez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Claudio M. Valdano (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Avril Vega (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Renato Dreer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Renan Montes (ATT) | 0 | |