Match Report


BelgranoBelgrano     Vélez SarsfieldVélez Sarsfield
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luciano BlancoL. Blanco71
G
1
G
57Luciano BassedasL. Bassedas
Humberto MelendezH. Melendez79
D
2
D
76Sebastián ÁlvarezS. Álvarez
Horacio AcostaH. Acosta66
D
3
D
63Claudio D. ValdanoC. Valdano
Claudio RojasC. Rojas60
D
4
D
60Federico PazF. Paz
Oscar AlmeydaO. Almeyda57
D
5captain
M
64Arthur AsaraA. Asara
Thomas MorenoT. Moreno56
D
6
M
61Fabricio RuizF. Ruiz
Juan QuirozJ. Quiroz64
M
captain7
M
54Lukas ValenzuelaL. Valenzuela
Yoiver AragonY. Aragon62
M
8
M
53Manuel MartinezM. Martinez
Pablo Horacio Di StefanoP. Di Stefano60
M
9
A
68Claudio FloresC. Flores
Joaquín MateoJ. Mateo71
A
10
A
59Fernando SotoF. Soto
Maximiliano SaldanaM. Saldana59
A
11
A
52Daniel SimeoneD. Simeone
 
Mauricio ChamotM. Chamot62
G
12
D
60Facundo RuizF. Ruiz
Kaíque LeonardoK. Leonardo56
A
13
D
59Diego F. SánchezD. Sánchez
Fernando MoralesF. Morales55
D
14
D
58Federico CrespoF. Crespo

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mario Alberto Kempes where Belgrano play host to Vélez Sarsfield. A crowd of 11,411 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belgrano are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Vélez Sarsfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dylan Gallardo.


0.00
Belgrano start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
Fabricio Ruiz makes a simple pass to Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
4.50
Federico Paz sees Lukas Valenzuela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lukas Valenzuela threads the ball through to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
6.59
Humberto Melendez flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Horacio Di Stefano controls it well on his chest. Pablo Horacio Di Stefano hits a low pass to Maximiliano Saldana. Maximiliano Saldana edges inside the box! Maximiliano Saldana looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
12.50
With imagination, Federico Paz laces a through ball forward to Manuel Martinez. Manuel Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Simeone collects the pass. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.05
Fabricio Ruiz hits a low pass to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
15.31
Claudio Rojas passes the ball forward to Yoiver Aragon. Yoiver Aragon flicks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Saldana. Maximiliano Saldana threads the ball through to Joaquín Mateo but he's offside!
20.29
Pablo Horacio Di Stefano comes in with a late challenge on Fabricio Ruiz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabricio Ruiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.34
Sebastián Álvarez sees Arthur Asara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arthur Asara hits a low pass to Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Blanco who gathers it comfortably.
24.03
Juan Quiroz comes in with a late challenge on Federico Paz. The referee warns Juan Quiroz to calm down! Federico Paz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.56
Claudio D. Valdano flicks a high pass forward. Fabricio Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Fabricio Ruiz picks a pass forward to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Moreno.
28.29
Juan Quiroz takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Pablo Horacio Di Stefano. Pablo Horacio Di Stefano makes a simple pass to Maximiliano Saldana. Maximiliano Saldana runs straight at the defence! Maximiliano Saldana makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Luciano Bassedas.
30.16
Vélez Sarsfield are dictating the run of play here today.
34.25
Oscar Almeyda flicks the ball to his team mate, Yoiver Aragon. Yoiver Aragon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maximiliano Saldana. Maximiliano Saldana plays a quick one-two with Joaquín Mateo and rushes in on goal... Maximiliano Saldana side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Luciano Bassedas manages to gather it easily.
38.33
Fabricio Ruiz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Fabricio Ruiz cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Fabricio Ruiz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
42.43
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Vélez Sarsfield kicking off!
47.33
Lukas Valenzuela catches Juan Quiroz on the ankles. The referee warns Lukas Valenzuela to calm down! Juan Quiroz stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.06
Lukas Valenzuela catches Yoiver Aragon on the ankles. Lukas Valenzuela is warned by the referee again! Yoiver Aragon gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.03
Horacio Acosta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yoiver Aragon. Yoiver Aragon makes a simple pass to Maximiliano Saldana. Maximiliano Saldana lofts in a cross ball towards Joaquín Mateo. Joaquín Mateo makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.50
Lukas Valenzuela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Blanco who gathers it comfortably.
55.42
Without breaking stride, Lukas Valenzuela plays the ball forward to Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Blanco who gathers it comfortably.
60.26
Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Federico Crespo replacing Federico Paz .
61.30
Oscar Almeyda kicks a strong pass forward to Yoiver Aragon. Yoiver Aragon hits a low pass to Joaquín Mateo. Joaquín Mateo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.32
Sebastián Álvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabricio Ruiz. Fabricio Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.59
Oscar Almeyda chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Quiroz. Juan Quiroz knocks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Saldana. Maximiliano Saldana cuts inside the box! Maximiliano Saldana shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Luciano Bassedas!
72.27
Federico Crespo sees space and advances. Federico Crespo flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Simeone controls it well on his chest. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Blanco who gathers it comfortably.
73.32
Pablo Horacio Di Stefano hits a low pass to Joaquín Mateo. Joaquín Mateo plays a scrappy one-two with Maximiliano Saldana and advances towards the goal... Joaquín Mateo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Federico Crespo is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
78.32
With vision, Arthur Asara laces a through ball forward to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Blanco who gathers it comfortably.
89.06
Yoiver Aragon makes a probing pass to Maximiliano Saldana. Maximiliano Saldana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastián Álvarez.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Belgrano

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

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
33.3%
41.4%
25.3%

Scorers
Fabricio Ruiz 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fabricio Ruiz of Vélez Sarsfield

Match Ratings