Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at José Amalfitani where Vélez Sarsfield play host to Huracán. A crowd of 11,813 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vélez Sarsfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Huracán appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio P. Vega.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vélez Sarsfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Huracán appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio P. Vega.
0.00
Vélez Sarsfield get the match underway!
2.21
Federico Paz flicks the ball to his team mate, Lukas Valenzuela. Lukas Valenzuela flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Soto collects the pass. Fernando Soto lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Juan Bautista Galletti.
3.15
Manuel Martinez takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Juan Bautista Galletti jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
8.47
Mauro Turdo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Smith. Nuno Smith whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Iglesias. Alejandro Iglesias knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Luciano Bassedas reads it well. Good save!
9.52
Lukas Valenzuela comes in with a late challenge on Mauro Turdo. Lukas Valenzuela is warned by the referee! Mauro Turdo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.36
Mauricio Molina flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Turdo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauro Turdo advances with the ball. Mauro Turdo knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Smith. Nuno Smith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
14.08
Federico Paz flicks a high ball forward to Lukas Valenzuela who takes it down. Lukas Valenzuela flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Soto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Soto finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.27
Arthur Asara hacks Narcise Olivier Arias from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Narcise Olivier Arias stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.30
With vision, Marco Trevino picks a pass forward to Dwight Cook. Dwight Cook plays a scrappy one-two with Nuno Smith and advances towards the goal... Dwight Cook tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Federico Paz.
27.37
Marco Trevino threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Iglesias. Alejandro Iglesias finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
38.32
Mauricio Molina flicks a high pass forward. Narcise Olivier Arias collects the pass. Narcise Olivier Arias passes the ball forward to Alejandro Iglesias. Alejandro Iglesias edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Alejandro Iglesias provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
40.27
Narcise Olivier Arias decides to run forward with the ball. Narcise Olivier Arias knocks in a cross ball towards Dwight Cook. Dwight Cook whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Luciano Bassedas had no chance!! Goal for Huracán!
44.11
Augusto Díaz sees Narcise Olivier Arias in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Narcise Olivier Arias threads a neat ball through to Nuno Smith. Nuno Smith tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vélez Sarsfield appear unchanged since the first half. Huracán also appear unchanged since the first half. The Huracán players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Huracán kicking off!
53.38
Lukas Valenzuela catches Marco Trevino on the ankles. The referee brings Lukas Valenzuela to one side and gives him another warning! Marco Trevino gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.10
Fabricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Flores collects the pass. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.53
Fabricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Simeone who brings the ball under control. Daniel Simeone shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.51
Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Facundo Ruiz replacing Fernando Soto .Huracán have made 2 substitutions with Aldo Pedro Pérez replacing Mauro Turdo and Fabricio Bianchi replacing Nuno Smith .
71.38
Marco Trevino knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabricio Bianchi. Fabricio Bianchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.15
Aldo Pedro Pérez makes a beautiful solo run. Aldo Pedro Pérez plays a scrappy one-two with Dwight Cook and advances towards the goal... Aldo Pedro Pérez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.44
Huracán have made a substitution with Julián Samuel replacing León Chitivia .
83.40
Lukas Valenzuela sees Facundo Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Facundo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.54
Sebastián Álvarez flicks a high pass forward to Lukas Valenzuela who brings the ball under control. Lukas Valenzuela flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Simeone easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Simeone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mariano Orsi.
85.31
Aldo Pedro Pérez flicks a high pass forward to Fabricio Bianchi who brings the ball neatly under control. Fabricio Bianchi shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.41
Lukas Valenzuela clumsily knocks into Aldo Pedro Pérez. Lukas Valenzuela is warned by the referee yet again! Aldo Pedro Pérez runs off the knock.
89.43
Aldo Pedro Pérez knocks the ball forward to Dwight Cook. Dwight Cook plays a one-two with Alejandro Iglesias and advances towards the goal... Federico Paz catches Dwight Cook on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
27.9%
47.1%
25%
Scorers
| Dwight Cook 40 Nuno Smith 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dwight Cook of Huracán |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luciano Bassedas (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sebastián Álvarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claudio D. Valdano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Federico Paz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Arthur Asara (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 6. | Fabricio Ruiz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lukas Valenzuela (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Manuel Martinez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Claudio Flores (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Soto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Simeone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Facundo Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Diego F. Sánchez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Federico Crespo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Juan Bautista Galletti (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | León Chitivia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Augusto Díaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mariano Orsi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauro Turdo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marco Trevino (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Narcise Olivier Arias (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Iglesias (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dwight Cook (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Nuno Smith (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Julián Samuel (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Aldo Pedro Pérez (GK) | 7 | |
| 14. | Fabricio Bianchi (DEF) | 6 | |











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