Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Cludad de Lanús where Lanús play host to Vélez Sarsfield. A crowd of 12,436 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Lanús and Vélez Sarsfield are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Javier Artime.


0.00
The whistle blows and Vélez Sarsfield kick off!
2.34
With imagination, Diego F. Giménez plays the ball forward to Augusto Mateo. Augusto Mateo whips in a cross ball towards Juan Sebastian Redondo. Juan Sebastian Redondo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.16
Diego F. Giménez makes a probing pass to Maximiliano Markic. Maximiliano Markic lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Sebastian Redondo. Juan Sebastian Redondo connects with a diving header. The shot is on target but blocked by Claudio D. Valdano. That should have been a goal!
4.14
Nicolas Valencia plays the ball forward to Mauricio González. Mauricio González kicks a strong pass forward to Augusto Mateo. Augusto Mateo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
10.48
Diego F. Giménez flicks a high ball forward to Juan Sebastian Redondo who takes it down. Juan Sebastian Redondo shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
14.02
Emanuel Ortega makes a simple pass to Thiago Subiat. Thiago Subiat hits a low pass to Maximiliano Markic. Maximiliano Markic tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Lanús are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.25
Manuel Martinez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jairo Enriquez who gathers it comfortably.
26.19
Arthur Asara sees Claudio Flores in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
28.07
Sebastián Álvarez kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Martinez. Manuel Martinez advances with the ball. Manuel Martinez threads the ball through to Claudio Flores but he's offside!
30.31
Federico Paz makes a simple pass to Arthur Asara. Arthur Asara chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.51
Emanuel Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Thiago Subiat who brings the ball under control. Thiago Subiat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maximiliano Markic. Maximiliano Markic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Bassedas who gathers it comfortably.
34.50
Luciano López kicks a strong pass forward to Diego F. Giménez. With vision, Diego F. Giménez laces a through ball forward to Augusto Mateo. Augusto Mateo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Bassedas who gathers it comfortably.
39.26
Fabricio Ruiz hits a low pass to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
40.22
Nicolas Valencia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thiago Subiat. Thiago Subiat threads the ball through to Juan Sebastian Redondo. Juan Sebastian Redondo shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.56
Arthur Asara runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arthur Asara shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jairo Enriquez.
44.41
Sebastián Gómez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Sebastián Álvarez tries a spectacular strike but Jairo Enriquez is on top of it.
45.00
Arthur Asara chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Lanús kick off and get the second half underway!
51.06
Nicolas Valencia passes the ball forward to Diego F. Giménez. Diego F. Giménez kicks a strong pass forward to Augusto Mateo. Augusto Mateo shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
54.41
Sebastián Álvarez takes a long throw-in. Federico Paz sees Fabricio Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabricio Ruiz decides to run forward with the ball. Fabricio Ruiz shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.51
Diego F. Giménez sees a break and surges forward. Diego F. Giménez makes a great pass forward. Juan Sebastian Redondo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.47
Manuel Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Flores collects the pass. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.47
Lanús have made a substitution with Da Silva Saldana replacing Juan Sebastian Redondo .Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Federico Crespo replacing Federico Paz .
65.13
Mauricio González knocks the ball forward to Maximiliano Markic. Maximiliano Markic lofts in a cross ball towards Da Silva Saldana. Da Silva Saldana finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.41
Arthur Asara kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Jairo Enriquez is on top of it.
77.20
Manuel Martinez 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 but it is too close to Jairo Enriquez who gathers it comfortably.
83.56
Fabricio Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
84.04
Thiago Subiat makes a probing pass to Maximiliano Markic. Maximiliano Markic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.19
Fabricio Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emanuel Ortega.
87.10
Without breaking stride, Diego F. Giménez plays the ball forward to Augusto Mateo. Augusto Mateo shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
89.45
Diego F. Giménez brings the ball forward. Diego F. Giménez whips in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Markic. Maximiliano Markic makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Luciano Bassedas!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
30.5%
42.7%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Simeone of Vélez Sarsfield