Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at José Amalfitani where Vélez Sarsfield play host to Atlético Tucumán. A crowd of 12,259 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vélez Sarsfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético Tucumán appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Caniggia.


0.00
Vélez Sarsfield start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.12
Federico Paz surges forward with the ball. Federico Paz chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.33
Federico Acosta flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Guly. Brian Guly shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
16.33
Sebastián Álvarez takes it forward alone. Sebastián Álvarez flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Simeone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.29
Manuel Martinez threads a neat ball through to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.43
Gonzalo Bonilla takes a quick throw-in, which Federico Acosta takes on the chest. Federico Acosta flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Janicki collects the pass. Marcus Janicki knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.34
Manuel Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.01
Federico Paz passes the ball forward to Arthur Asara. Arthur Asara picks a pass forward to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
28.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Fabricio Ruiz plays the ball forward to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.29
Juan Bautista Silva flicks a high pass forward. Lautaro Hugo controls it well on his chest. Lautaro Hugo chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Janicki. Marcus Janicki controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.14
Claudio D. Valdano darts forward. Claudio D. Valdano decides to run forward with the ball. Claudio D. Valdano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Fabbri.
34.57
Federico Acosta knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila runs straight at the defence! Jorge D. Davila strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Luciano Bassedas had no chance!! Goal for Atlético Tucumán!
38.36
With imagination, Sebastián Gómez laces a through ball forward to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Ferreyra.
39.34
Fabricio Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Simeone who takes it down. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vélez Sarsfield appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético Tucumán also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Atlético Tucumán kick off the second half!
47.15
Lautaro Hugo flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Janicki collects the pass. Marcus Janicki tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
48.24
Federico Paz flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Asara. Arthur Asara threads a neat ball through to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Fabbri.
51.43
Thomas Fabbri sees space and advances. Thomas Fabbri flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Janicki. Marcus Janicki shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
53.13
Sebastián Álvarez arcs the ball upfield. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.10
From the throw-in, Sebastián Álvarez picks out Federico Paz. Federico Paz hits a low pass to Fabricio Ruiz. Fabricio Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.49
Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Facundo Ruiz replacing Fernando Soto .Atlético Tucumán have made 2 substitutions with Pablo Romano replacing Juan Bautista Silva and Julio Cáceres replacing Gonzalo Bonilla .
63.57
Federico Acosta flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Janicki collects the pass. Marcus Janicki controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jorge D. Davila through on goal. Jorge D. Davila shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
65.35
Lautaro Hugo barges into Sebastián Gómez. Lautaro Hugo is given a warning by the referee! Sebastián Gómez runs off the knock.
73.38
Sebastián Álvarez threads a neat ball through to Fabricio Ruiz. Fabricio Ruiz surges forward with the ball. Fabricio Ruiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Fabbri.
77.43
Atlético Tucumán have made a substitution with Lucas Colombo replacing Marcus Janicki .
79.05
Federico Acosta makes an attacking run forward. Federico Acosta tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
81.18
Pablo Romano flicks a high pass forward. Federico Acosta collects the pass. Federico Acosta flicks a high pass forward to Jorge D. Davila who brings the ball under control. Jorge D. Davila puts a great ball through. Brian Guly runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
84.06
Fabricio Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.33
Francisco Ferreyra surges forward with the ball. Francisco Ferreyra changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Ferreyra shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
90.00
Lautaro Hugo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Guly. Brian Guly whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Colombo. With a superhuman jump, Lucas Colombo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
32.1%
40.7%
27.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Federico Acosta of Atlético Tucumán

Match Ratings