Match Report


Godoy CruzGodoy Cruz     Estudiantes de la PlataEstudiantes de la Plata
Abdouelillah LouniciAbdouelillah Lounici Computer Player Computer Player
Antonio Carlos DiasA. Dias65
G
captain1
G
71Martín YllanaM. Yllana
Joaquim FernandezJ. Fernandez56
D
2
D
74Ted MitchellT. Mitchell
Enzo BrunoE. Bruno58
D
3
D
72Scott DelassS. Delass
Hamilton PalomequeH. Palomeque65
D
4
D
71Henry ChandlerH. Chandler
Ryan LeonardoR. Leonardo68
D
5
M
76Franco MuñozF. Muñoz
Hernan GómezH. Gómez71
M
6
M
74Lucas MartínezL. Martínez
Juan Pablo AyalaJ. Ayala69
M
7
M
70Franklin MeredithF. Meredith
Frederick EvansF. Evans67
A
8
M
68Warren GattW. Gatt
Claudio M. BlancoC. Blanco70
A
9
A
72Pedro SoriaP. Soria
Louis QuirozL. Quiroz47
A
10
A
71Silvio VeraS. Vera
Bautista BlancoB. Blanco66
A
11captain
A
70Santiago NievesS. Nieves
 
Terrence SchneiderT. Schneider53
D
12
D
70Ignacio ArayaI. Araya
Felipe VidalF. Vidal76
M
13
A
65Claudio P. AriasC. Arias
Gerald MartinG. Martin54
A
14
M
56Christian RodríguezC. Rodríguez

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Malvinas Argentinas where Godoy Cruz play host to Estudiantes de la Plata. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Godoy Cruz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Estudiantes de la Plata appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Santino Ortega.


0.00
Estudiantes de la Plata kick off and get the first half underway!
3.32
Warren Gatt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Santiago Nieves. Santiago Nieves cuts inside the box! Santiago Nieves muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Santiago Nieves!
6.33
Hamilton Palomeque clumsily knocks into Silvio Vera. The referee warns Hamilton Palomeque to calm down! Silvio Vera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.55
Hernan Gómez chips the ball to his team mate, Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco cuts inside the box! Bautista Blanco tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.27
Juan Pablo Ayala flicks a high ball forward to Claudio M. Blanco who takes it down. Claudio M. Blanco runs straight at the defence! Claudio M. Blanco rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.22
Lucas Martínez threads the ball through to Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria plays a scrappy one-two with Santiago Nieves and advances towards the goal... Pedro Soria muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Antonio Carlos Dias had no chance!! Goal for Estudiantes de la Plata!
27.56
Joaquim Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Hernan Gómez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hernan Gómez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
28.43
Enzo Bruno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Pablo Ayala. Juan Pablo Ayala controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Louis Quiroz. Louis Quiroz whips in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.22
Franklin Meredith decides to run forward with the ball. Franklin Meredith whips in a cross ball towards Santiago Nieves. Santiago Nieves whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.34
Joaquim Fernandez advances with the ball. Joaquim Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans makes a simple pass, allowing Louis Quiroz to run into the box. Louis Quiroz takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.58
Scott Delass flicks a high pass forward. Franklin Meredith controls it well on his chest. Franklin Meredith surges forward with the ball. Franklin Meredith cuts inside the box! Franklin Meredith tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Antonio Carlos Dias easily smothers it!
45.00
Lucas Martínez flicks a high ball forward to Santiago Nieves who takes it down. Santiago Nieves plays a quick one-two with Pedro Soria and rushes in on goal... Santiago Nieves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Antonio Carlos Dias has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That's his third!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Godoy Cruz appear unchanged since the first half. Estudiantes de la Plata also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Godoy Cruz get the second half underway!
48.37
Hernan Gómez kicks a strong pass forward to Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco plays a scrappy one-two with Louis Quiroz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Bautista Blanco strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
49.55
Franco Muñoz kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Vera. Silvio Vera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.40
Juan Pablo Ayala darts forward. Juan Pablo Ayala plays a one-two with Frederick Evans and rushes in on goal... Juan Pablo Ayala tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Henry Chandler.
61.46
It's a corner kick. Juan Pablo Ayala kicks a low ball out wide. Santiago Nieves reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
65.39
Joaquim Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Juan Pablo Ayala who takes it down. Juan Pablo Ayala makes an attacking run forward. Juan Pablo Ayala sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.49
Franklin Meredith hits a low pass to Silvio Vera. Silvio Vera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
78.08
Hamilton Palomeque threads the ball through to Juan Pablo Ayala. Juan Pablo Ayala controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
79.34
Lucas Martínez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria plays a quick one-two with Santiago Nieves and rushes in on goal... Pedro Soria makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
81.33
Franco Muñoz clumsily knocks into Juan Pablo Ayala. The referee brings Franco Muñoz to one side and gives him a warning! Juan Pablo Ayala hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.01
Ted Mitchell makes a simple pass to Lucas Martínez. Lucas Martínez flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Nieves controls it well on his chest. Santiago Nieves plays a one-two with Silvio Vera and rushes in on goal... Santiago Nieves side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Antonio Carlos Dias has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Hernan Gómez catches Lucas Martínez on the ankles. Hernan Gómez is warned by the referee! Lucas Martínez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Godoy Cruz

Estudiantes de la Plata
Goals
3
6
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
31.4%
45.7%
22.9%

Scorers
Claudio M. Blanco 28
Louis Quiroz 39
Juan Pablo Ayala 65
Santiago Nieves 3, 33, 45, 87
Pedro Soria 21
Silvio Vera 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Santiago Nieves of Estudiantes de la Plata

Match Ratings