Match Report


Independiente RivadaviaIndependiente Rivadavia     BelgranoBelgrano
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Francisco VidalF. Vidal59
G
1
G
71Luciano BlancoL. Blanco
Sonny GomezS. Gomez67
D
2
D
79Humberto MelendezH. Melendez
Dale CastilloD. Castillo66
D
3
D
66Horacio AcostaH. Acosta
Facundo SepúlvedaF. Sepúlveda57
D
4
D
60Claudio RojasC. Rojas
Ricky BeslerR. Besler70
M
5
D
57Oscar AlmeydaO. Almeyda
Tiziano OrtizT. Ortiz66
M
6
D
56Thomas MorenoT. Moreno
Vítor Hugo AmaralV. Amaral60
M
captain7captain
M
64Juan QuirozJ. Quiroz
Mauricio HerreraM. Herrera56
M
8
M
62Yoiver AragonY. Aragon
Nicolas SchiaffinoN. Schiaffino69
A
9
M
60Pablo Horacio Di StefanoP. Di Stefano
Mauricio AcostaM. Acosta62
A
10
A
59Maximiliano SaldanaM. Saldana
Roberto Carlos FuertesR. Fuertes62
A
11
A
56Kaíque LeonardoK. Leonardo
 
Alan ColocciniA. Coloccini56
D
12
G
62Mauricio ChamotM. Chamot
Gonzalo LopezG. Lopez55
M
13
D
55Fernando MoralesF. Morales
Rodrigo CabreraR. Cabrera54
G
14
M
55Jose Antonio RuizJ. Ruiz

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bautista Gargantini where Independiente Rivadavia play host to Belgrano. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Independiente Rivadavia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Belgrano appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Batistuta.


0.00
Independiente Rivadavia get the match underway!
4.34
Oscar Almeyda catches Roberto Carlos Fuertes on the ankles. The referee calls over Oscar Almeyda and warns him to calm down! Roberto Carlos Fuertes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.39
Vítor Hugo Amaral changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vítor Hugo Amaral knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Horacio Acosta.
8.44
Oscar Almeyda plays the ball forward to Yoiver Aragon. Yoiver Aragon knocks the ball forward to Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Kaíque Leonardo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.12
Tiziano Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Carlos Fuertes collects the pass. Roberto Carlos Fuertes plays a scrappy one-two with Mauricio Acosta and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Roberto Carlos Fuertes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roberto Carlos Fuertes!
14.13
Tiziano Ortiz threads the ball through to Nicolas Schiaffino. Nicolas Schiaffino cuts inside the box! Nicolas Schiaffino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.07
Dale Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Herrera. Mauricio Herrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carlos Fuertes. Roberto Carlos Fuertes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Almeyda.
21.09
Humberto Melendez threads the ball through to Yoiver Aragon. Yoiver Aragon flicks a high pass forward. Maximiliano Saldana controls it well on his chest. Maximiliano Saldana edges inside the box! Maximiliano Saldana cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.10
Facundo Sepúlveda brings the ball forward. Facundo Sepúlveda flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Carlos Fuertes who takes it down. Roberto Carlos Fuertes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Rojas.
27.09
Horacio Acosta runs forward with the ball. Horacio Acosta sees space and advances. Horacio Acosta tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
30.48
Vítor Hugo Amaral flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Schiaffino comfortably collects the pass. Nicolas Schiaffino tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
32.26
Pablo Horacio Di Stefano kicks a strong pass forward to Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo rushes past Facundo Sepúlveda! Kaíque Leonardo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
36.21
Oscar Almeyda hits a long diagonal ball forward. Kaíque Leonardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.05
Vítor Hugo Amaral flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Acosta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Acosta knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Schiaffino. Nicolas Schiaffino beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Vítor Hugo Amaral chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Acosta. Mauricio Acosta shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Independiente Rivadavia have changed their lineup with Gonzalo Lopez replacing Nicolas Schiaffino and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation. Belgrano appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Belgrano kick off!
47.22
Maximiliano Saldana comes in with a late challenge on Facundo Sepúlveda. Maximiliano Saldana is shown the yellow card! Facundo Sepúlveda grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.31
Juan Quiroz flicks a high pass forward. Maximiliano Saldana controls it well on his chest. Maximiliano Saldana controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kaíque Leonardo through on goal. Kaíque Leonardo tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
54.01
Mauricio Herrera sees space and advances. Mauricio Herrera plays a perfect one-two with Roberto Carlos Fuertes and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Mauricio Herrera provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.29
Claudio Rojas flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Horacio Di Stefano who brings the ball under control. Pablo Horacio Di Stefano flicks a high pass forward. Maximiliano Saldana collects the pass. Maximiliano Saldana rushes past Facundo Sepúlveda! Maximiliano Saldana shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
60.45
Independiente Rivadavia have made 2 substitutions with Alan Coloccini replacing Ricky Besler and Rodrigo Cabrera replacing Roberto Carlos Fuertes .
71.12
Yoiver Aragon hits a low pass to Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Maximiliano Saldana is offside!
79.25
Yoiver Aragon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maximiliano Saldana. Maximiliano Saldana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Vidal who gathers it comfortably.
83.57
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
84.22
Mauricio Acosta barges into Horacio Acosta. The referee calls over Mauricio Acosta and warns him to calm down! Horacio Acosta runs off the knock.
85.09
Tiziano Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Acosta. Mauricio Acosta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Moreno.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Independiente Rivadavia

Belgrano
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
27.2%
42%
30.9%

Scorers
Roberto Carlos Fuertes 9
Nicolas Schiaffino 14
Maximiliano Saldana 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Schiaffino of Independiente Rivadavia

Match Ratings