Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Nuevo Monumental where Atlético de Rafaela play host to Tigre. A crowd of 14,479 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Rafaela are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tigre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco G. Araújo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Rafaela are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tigre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco G. Araújo.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Rafaela get the match underway!
8.44
0-0Manuel Torres passes the ball forward to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Cristian Rey!
10.20
Rodrigo Olivares darts forward. Rodrigo Olivares kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic knocks in a cross ball towards Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Cristian Rey. Excellent save.
15.57
Guillermo Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Afonso Amador. Afonso Amador makes a simple pass to Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
16.47
0-0Valentín Navarro catches Erwin Torrico on the ankles. The referee warns Valentín Navarro to calm down! Erwin Torrico hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.34
0-0Uruguay Becerra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio rushes past Rodrigo Olivares! Roberto Carlos Osorio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.06
Franco Pablo Añor plays the ball forward to Ryan Adailton. Ryan Adailton threads the ball through to Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.59
Oscar Subiat darts forward. Oscar Subiat makes a simple pass, allowing Juan Cruz Markic to run into the box. Some good footwork from Juan Cruz Markic provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Cristian Rey manages to keep it out.
36.59
Uruguay Becerra makes a probing pass to Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
42.36
1-0Ryan Adailton flicks a high pass forward to Erwin Torrico who brings the ball under control. Erwin Torrico knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Rafaela appear unchanged since the first half. Tigre also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Tigre kicking off!
51.30
Lucas Valdez chips the ball to his team mate, Uruguay Becerra. Uruguay Becerra flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Antonio Careca scores for Tigre!!
57.00
1-1Mariano Balbo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franco Pablo Añor.
59.53
With great vision, Valentín Navarro plays the ball forward to Uruguay Becerra. Uruguay Becerra makes a probing pass to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca lofts in a cross ball towards Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.47
Rodrigo Olivares makes a simple pass to Afonso Amador. Afonso Amador hits a low pass to Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Rodrigo Olivares plays the ball forward to Manuel Torres. Manuel Torres darts forward. Manuel Torres whips in a cross ball towards Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.01
Oscar Subiat runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oscar Subiat knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.24
Oscar Subiat decides to run forward with the ball. Oscar Subiat plays a one-two with Juan Cruz Markic and rushes in on goal... Oscar Subiat looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Cristian Rey gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
79.54
Valentín Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kenneth Adams. Kenneth Adams flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Carlos Osorio who gracefully takes it down. Roberto Carlos Osorio whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
81.45
Uruguay Becerra advances with the ball. Uruguay Becerra shoots from 20 yards but Elías García reads it well. Great save!
89.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Manuel Torres plays the ball forward to Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
90.00
2-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
25.8%
42.4%
31.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Subiat of Atlético de Rafaela |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Elías García (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Franco Pablo Añor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Guillermo Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Olivares (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ryan Adailton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oscar Subiat (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Manuel Torres (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Afonso Amador (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Cruz Markic (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Erwin Torrico (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ronald Acosta (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Juan Bautista Passarella (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rui Venegas (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jack Régis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cristian Rey (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Esteban Carbonari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joaquín Ayala (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lucas Valdez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Valentín Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Uruguay Becerra (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mariano Balbo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kenneth Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Careca (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Roberto Carlos Osorio (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dias De Almeida Roque Junior (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Claudio Uribe (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mateus Marquez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lucas Galletti (DEF) | 0 | |