Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Monumental Presidente José Fierro where Atlético Tucumán play host to Independiente Rivadavia. A crowd of 12,082 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético Tucumán are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Independiente Rivadavia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tobías Vidal.


0.00
Independiente Rivadavia start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.46
Vítor Hugo Amaral knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carlos Fuertes. Roberto Carlos Fuertes shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Independiente Rivadavia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
3.28
Gonzalo Bonilla hacks Vítor Hugo Amaral from behind! Gonzalo Bonilla is given a warning by the referee! Vítor Hugo Amaral runs off the knock.
4.59
Vítor Hugo Amaral sees a break and surges forward. Vítor Hugo Amaral whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Fuertes. Roberto Carlos Fuertes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fabricio Medina punches it away to safety.
15.01
Lautaro Hugo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Janicki. Marcus Janicki lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
16.34
Vítor Hugo Amaral passes the ball forward to Mauricio Acosta. Mauricio Acosta plays a quick one-two with Roberto Carlos Fuertes and rushes in on goal... Juan Bautista Silva barges into Mauricio Acosta. Mauricio Acosta appeals for a penalty! Given!!
16.34
The referee points to the spot..
17.16
Mauricio Acosta takes a slow run up. The ball slams so fast into the top right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
20.35
Tiziano Ortiz advances with the ball. Tiziano Ortiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Carlos Fuertes but he's offside!
21.42
Lautaro Hugo plays the ball forward to Marcus Janicki. Marcus Janicki knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dale Castillo.
24.44
Gonzalo Bonilla makes a probing pass to Marcus Janicki. Marcus Janicki controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Francisco Vidal easily smothers it!
26.27
Fabricio Samuel passes the ball forward to Gonzalo Bonilla. Gonzalo Bonilla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila runs straight at the defence! Jorge D. Davila shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.05
Facundo Sepúlveda makes a beautiful solo run. Facundo Sepúlveda plays the ball forward to Roberto Carlos Fuertes. Roberto Carlos Fuertes shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Fabricio Medina!
28.50
Juan Bautista Silva threads a neat ball through to Federico Acosta. Federico Acosta knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Guly. Brian Guly shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.27
Gonzalo Bonilla hits a low pass to Brian Guly. Brian Guly shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.37
Lautaro Hugo threads a neat ball through to Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Facundo Sepúlveda.
33.13
Showing composure, Federico Acosta plays the ball forward to Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
38.47
Mauricio Herrera sees Mauricio Acosta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Acosta knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Fuertes. Roberto Carlos Fuertes flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
42.48
Atlético Tucumán are keeping most of the possession.
45.00
Mauricio Herrera hits a low pass to Roberto Carlos Fuertes. Roberto Carlos Fuertes plays a one-two with Nicolas Schiaffino and advances towards the goal... Roberto Carlos Fuertes shoots from just inside the box. Roberto Carlos Fuertes scores for Independiente Rivadavia!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Tucumán appear unchanged since the first half. Independiente Rivadavia have changed their lineup with Gonzalo Lopez replacing Nicolas Schiaffino and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation. The Atlético Tucumán players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético Tucumán kick off!
51.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Tiziano Ortiz plays the ball forward to Mauricio Acosta. Mauricio Acosta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.35
Federico Acosta flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Janicki. Marcus Janicki makes a deft header but it is miles over!
59.26
Gonzalo Bonilla makes a probing pass to Marcus Janicki. Marcus Janicki plays the ball forward to Brian Guly who has made a great run into the box. Brian Guly looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Francisco Vidal.
60.14
It's a corner kick. Gonzalo Bonilla loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Mauricio Herrera reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
60.14
Atlético Tucumán have made a substitution with Julio Cáceres replacing Gonzalo Bonilla .Independiente Rivadavia have made 2 substitutions with Alan Coloccini replacing Ricky Besler and Rodrigo Cabrera replacing Roberto Carlos Fuertes .
61.17
Tiziano Ortiz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tiziano Ortiz plays a one-two with Mauricio Acosta and rushes in on goal... Tiziano Ortiz rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
73.49
Federico Acosta comes in with a late challenge on Alan Coloccini. The referee warns Federico Acosta to calm down! Alan Coloccini stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.27
Juan Bautista Silva flicks a high ball forward to Lautaro Hugo who takes it down. Lautaro Hugo flicks a high pass forward. Jorge D. Davila controls it well on his chest. Jorge D. Davila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Vidal who gathers it comfortably.
81.12
Tiziano Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Cabrera. Rodrigo Cabrera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.52
Tiziano Ortiz makes a simple pass to Mauricio Acosta. Mauricio Acosta puts a great ball through. Rodrigo Cabrera races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
85.49
Julio Cáceres receives the ball from a throw-in from Lautaro Hugo. Julio Cáceres flicks a high pass forward. Brian Guly holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Guly shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
87.28
Tiziano Ortiz threads the ball through to Rodrigo Cabrera. Rodrigo Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
29.1%
48.8%
22.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Carlos Fuertes of Independiente Rivadavia