Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Monumental Presidente José Fierro where Atlético Tucumán play host to Godoy Cruz. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético Tucumán are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Godoy Cruz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Santino Ortega.


0.00
Atlético Tucumán kick off and get the first half underway!
10.37
Martín Álvarez catches Federico Acosta on the ankles. The referee warns Martín Álvarez to calm down! Federico Acosta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.23
Martín Álvarez barges into Lautaro Hugo. Martín Álvarez is given another warning by the referee! Lautaro Hugo runs off the knock.
18.20
Ryan Leonardo flicks a high ball forward to Martín Álvarez who takes it down. Martín Álvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Hugo. Facundo Hugo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fede Acevedo but the linesman indicates offside!
20.41
Thomas Fabbri flicks a high ball forward to Federico Acosta who takes it down. Federico Acosta sees Marcus Janicki in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Janicki shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
21.07
Martín Álvarez threads a neat ball through to Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.20
Fabricio Samuel flicks a high ball forward to Federico Acosta who takes it down. Federico Acosta kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jorge D. Davila!
28.19
Terrence Schneider sees a break and surges forward. Terrence Schneider threads the ball through to Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco makes a defence splitting pass to Facundo Hugo. Facundo Hugo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Fabricio Medina. Excellent save.
30.44
Lautaro Hugo hits a low pass to Marcus Janicki. Marcus Janicki tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
32.06
Federico Acosta makes a simple pass to Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.52
Martín Álvarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.16
Gonzalo Bonilla flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Carlos Dias who gathers it comfortably.
44.56
Lautaro Hugo sees Jorge D. Davila in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge D. Davila shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Tucumán appear unchanged since the first half. Godoy Cruz also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Godoy Cruz kick off!
48.06
Martín Álvarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Fede Acevedo. Fede Acevedo whips the ball goalwards with his head. Juan Bautista Silva steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
49.47
Federico Acosta makes a probing pass to Brian Guly. Brian Guly shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Antonio Carlos Dias effortlessly smothers it!
55.51
Lautaro Hugo sees Marcus Janicki in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Janicki lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.38
Martín Álvarez makes a simple pass to Fede Acevedo. Fede Acevedo sees Claudio M. Blanco just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Claudio M. Blanco provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fabricio Medina gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.29
Atlético Tucumán have made 2 substitutions with Pablo Romano replacing Juan Bautista Silva and Julio Cáceres replacing Gonzalo Bonilla .
63.02
Terrence Schneider controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martín Álvarez. Martín Álvarez threads a neat ball through to Facundo Hugo. Facundo Hugo shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Fabricio Medina comfortably smothers it!
65.58
Felipe Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Fede Acevedo. Fede Acevedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.35
Thomas Fabbri gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Jorge D. Davila knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Guly. Brian Guly heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
72.23
Martín Álvarez advances with the ball. Martín Álvarez threads the ball through into the box. Facundo Hugo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
75.17
Juan Manuel Gutiérrez flicks a high pass forward to Martín Álvarez who brings the ball under control. Martín Álvarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Claudio M. Blanco provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Fabricio Medina manages to gather it comfortably.
77.10
Atlético Tucumán have made a substitution with Lucas Colombo replacing Marcus Janicki .
79.56
Francisco Ferreyra knocks the ball forward to Lautaro Hugo. Lautaro Hugo flicks a high pass forward. Brian Guly controls it well on his chest. Brian Guly tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
81.50
Pablo Romano comes in with a late challenge on Claudio M. Blanco. The referee brings Pablo Romano to one side and gives him a warning! Claudio M. Blanco runs off the knock.
83.04
Juan Manuel Gutiérrez darts forward. Juan Manuel Gutiérrez sees Claudio M. Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio M. Blanco advances inside the box! Claudio M. Blanco shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
27.6%
47.4%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jorge D. Davila of Atlético Tucumán