Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mario Alberto Kempes where Belgrano play host to Godoy Cruz. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belgrano are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Godoy Cruz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Goycochea.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belgrano are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Godoy Cruz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Goycochea.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Belgrano get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Felipe Vidal hits a low pass to Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.02
0-0Juan Manuel Gutiérrez kicks a strong pass forward to Hernan Gómez. Hernan Gómez threads a neat ball through to Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio M. Blanco but he's offside!
10.33
0-0Ryan Leonardo flicks a high pass forward to Hernan Gómez who brings the ball under control. Hernan Gómez makes a simple pass to Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
12.08
Pablo Horacio Di Stefano hits a low pass to Maximiliano Saldana. Maximiliano Saldana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ryan Leonardo.
15.54
0-0Felipe Vidal catches Juan Quiroz on the ankles. Felipe Vidal is shown the yellow card! Juan Quiroz stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.34
0-0Pablo Horacio Di Stefano plays the ball forward to Joaquín Mateo. Joaquín Mateo tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Antonio Carlos Dias manages to gather it.
20.16
Hernan Gómez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin plays a one-two with Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas and rushes in on goal... Gerald Martin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Luciano Blanco smothers it!
21.16
0-0Juan Quiroz darts forward. Juan Quiroz plays a one-two with Joaquín Mateo and advances towards the goal... Juan Manuel Gutiérrez catches Juan Quiroz on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
24.30
Joaquín Mateo hacks Juan Manuel Gutiérrez from behind! Joaquín Mateo is shown the yellow card! Juan Manuel Gutiérrez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.17
From the throw-in, Hernan Gómez picks out Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Gerald Martin controls it well on his chest. Gerald Martin flicks a high pass forward. Frederick Evans controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Frederick Evans takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.57
0-0Joaquín Mateo clumsily knocks into Juan Manuel Gutiérrez. Joaquín Mateo is warned by the referee! Juan Manuel Gutiérrez runs off the knock.
44.20
Yoiver Aragon comes in with a late challenge on Hernan Gómez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hernan Gómez runs off the knock.
45.00
Kevin Orsi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kevin Orsi makes a simple pass to Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin advances inside the box! Gerald Martin tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Luciano Blanco!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Belgrano appear unchanged since the first half. Godoy Cruz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Godoy Cruz kick off and get the second half underway!
48.50
Felipe Vidal sees Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
53.06
Hernan Gómez kicks a strong pass forward to Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans knocks the ball forward to Gerald Martin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
54.44
Juan Manuel Gutiérrez chips the ball to his team mate, Hernan Gómez. Hernan Gómez plays the ball forward to Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans shoots from distance but Luciano Blanco is on top of it.
57.04
1-0Oscar Almeyda pushes mid-way up the pitch. Oscar Almeyda takes it forward alone. Oscar Almeyda plays a one-two with Joaquín Mateo and rushes in on goal... Oscar Almeyda comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
71.17
Pablo Horacio Di Stefano hits a low pass to Joaquín Mateo. Joaquín Mateo shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
79.21
Hernan Gómez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas. Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas runs straight at the defence! Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.34
Hernan Gómez clumsily knocks into Claudio Rojas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudio Rojas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.41
Hernan Gómez darts forward. Hernan Gómez lofts in a cross ball towards Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Luciano Blanco had no chance!! Goal for Godoy Cruz!
90.00
Hernan Gómez flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas. Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas plays a scrappy one-two with Gerald Martin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.4%
60.6%
Play Area
25.8%
48.5%
25.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Almeyda of Belgrano |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luciano Blanco (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Humberto Melendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Horacio Acosta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claudio Rojas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oscar Almeyda (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Thomas Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Juan Quiroz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Yoiver Aragon (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Pablo Horacio Di Stefano (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joaquín Mateo (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Maximiliano Saldana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mauricio Chamot (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kaíque Leonardo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Morales (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Antonio Carlos Dias (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joaquim Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Manuel Gutiérrez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Orsi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ryan Leonardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Vidal (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Hernan Gómez (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Frederick Evans (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Gerald Martin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Claudio M. Blanco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pepe Guerrero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martín Álvarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bautista Blanco (ATT) | 0 | |