Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Libertadores de América where Independiente play host to Racing Club de Avellaneda in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Independiente are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Racing Club de Avellaneda appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ezequiel Fernández.
The pitch is in great condition.
Independiente are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Racing Club de Avellaneda appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ezequiel Fernández.
0.00
0-0Independiente start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.47
1-0Harvey Wright sees space and advances. Harvey Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Carrasco. Guilherme Carrasco shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Simón Carrasco with no chance!! Goal for Independiente!
12.40
1-0Lionard Rubio flicks a high ball forward to Rick Chandler who takes it down. Rick Chandler hits a low pass to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque skips past Agustín Medina! Franklin Levesque shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
21.31
Agustín Medina flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Castro. Mauricio Castro sees Guilherme Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Carrasco shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.58
Clayton Scott takes a quick throw-in. Tiago Ramírez threads a neat ball through to Earnest Bedoya. Earnest Bedoya rushes past Ricardo Markic! Earnest Bedoya looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
32.00
1-0Harvey Wright sees Lloyd Joyce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lloyd Joyce shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Simón Carrasco. What a save!
33.11
With great vision, Dias De Almeida Serginho plays the ball forward to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.25
Tiago Ramírez advances with the ball. Tiago Ramírez makes a simple pass, allowing Lloyd Joyce to run into the box. Lloyd Joyce tries a spectacular strike. Lloyd Joyce scores for Independiente!!
44.19
Tiago Ramírez makes a probing pass to Guilherme Carrasco. Guilherme Carrasco shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Independiente have changed their lineup with Davi Amaral replacing Tiago Ramírez. Racing Club de Avellaneda appear unchanged since the first half. The Racing Club de Avellaneda players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Racing Club de Avellaneda get the second half underway!
48.32
2-0Rick Chandler knocks the ball forward to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean Ruidíaz who gathers it comfortably.
53.26
Davi Amaral threads a neat ball through to Lloyd Joyce. Lloyd Joyce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.35
Cauê Thome flicks a high pass forward. Clayton Scott collects the pass. Clayton Scott takes it forward alone. Clayton Scott skips past Matías Valenzuela! Clayton Scott looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Simón Carrasco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.21
Lionard Rubio flicks a high pass forward to Rick Chandler who brings the ball under control. Rick Chandler advances with the ball. Rick Chandler shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
60.33
3-0Independiente have made a substitution with Frickson Larrea replacing Lloyd Joyce .
61.39
3-0Brian Vega comes in with a late challenge on Davi Amaral. Brian Vega is shown the yellow card! Davi Amaral hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.17
Rick Chandler makes a simple pass to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.05
3-0Dias De Almeida Serginho comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Castro. The referee calls over Dias De Almeida Serginho and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Castro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.26
Agustín Medina passes the ball forward to Davi Amaral. Davi Amaral threads a neat ball through to Earnest Bedoya. Earnest Bedoya shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Simón Carrasco!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
25%
47.1%
27.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Clayton Scott of Independiente |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jean Ruidíaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 2. | Agustín Medina (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Derek Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cauê Thome (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Mauricio Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Clayton Scott (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Tiago Ramírez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Harvey Wright (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Lloyd Joyce (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Guilherme Carrasco (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Earnest Bedoya (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Frickson Larrea (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Davi Amaral (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ray Baker (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simón Carrasco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Markic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lionard Rubio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matías Valenzuela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luís Leal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jorge de Nigris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ken Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 8. | Brian Vega (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Rick Chandler (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dias De Almeida Serginho (MID) | | 5 |
| 11. | Franklin Levesque (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Axel Bordi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Cohen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francisco Figueroa (MID) | 0 | |