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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at General Adrián Jara where General Díaz play host to Tacuary FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
General Díaz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tacuary FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Filipe Valadez.


0.00
General Díaz kick off the first half!
2.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Thomas Miranda plays the ball forward to Christian Arce. Christian Arce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.14
Rafael Mora changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Mora makes a probing pass to Tomás Castro but he's offside!
8.54
Rafael Mora flicks a high pass forward. Dinis Quezada collects the pass. Dinis Quezada tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
15.54
Francisco Anaya catches Leandro Muniz on the ankles. Francisco Anaya is shown the yellow card! Leandro Muniz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.36
Felix Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ramiro Bordi. Ramiro Bordi flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Castro collects the pass. Tomás Castro flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Anaya controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Francisco Anaya takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
18.39
Afonso Enriquez sees Thomas Miranda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Miranda runs straight at the opposition's defence. Thomas Miranda shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
20.42
Thomas Miranda makes a simple pass to Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.21
Gianni Becerra flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramiro Bordi. With a delightful solo run, Ramiro Bordi stretches the opposition's defence. Ramiro Bordi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Francisco Anaya through on goal. Francisco Anaya muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.14
Gonzalo Rangel chips the ball to his team mate, Tomás Castro. Tomás Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leandro Muniz.
34.32
Thomas Miranda threads a neat ball through to Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Arce. Christian Arce makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
38.17
Camilo Santana threads a neat ball through to Carlos Dario Caniggia. Carlos Dario Caniggia flicks a high ball forward to Jared Sippola who takes it down. Jared Sippola knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Cisneros.
39.40
Leandro Muniz flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Caniggia. Carlos Dario Caniggia hits a low pass to Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Arce. With a superhuman jump, Christian Arce connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Christian Arce scores for Tacuary FC!!
45.00
Camilo Santana catches Dinis Quezada on the ankles. The referee calls over Camilo Santana and shows him a yellow card! Dinis Quezada runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. General Díaz appear unchanged since the first half. Tacuary FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Tacuary FC get the second half underway!
51.55
Carlos Dario Caniggia flicks a high pass forward to Jared Sippola who brings the ball under control. Jared Sippola knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Arce. With a superhuman jump, Christian Arce connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Nuno Enriquez had no chance!! Goal for Tacuary FC!
55.13
Luis Rodriguez surges forward with the ball. Luis Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola connects with a diving header but somehow Nuno Enriquez manages to keep it out.
59.13
Francisco Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Arce. Christian Arce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.40
Thomas Miranda sees Christian Arce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Arce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nuno Enriquez!
72.13
Leandro Almeida makes a probing pass to Dinis Quezada. Dinis Quezada flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Anaya. Francisco Anaya makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving André Arredondo with no chance!! Goal for General Díaz!
79.14
Gonzalo Rangel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Anaya. Francisco Anaya makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Dinis Quezada. Dinis Quezada cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.24
Leandro Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dinis Quezada. Dinis Quezada tries a spectacular long range effort but André Arredondo is on top of it.
87.05
Carlos Dario Caniggia sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Dario Caniggia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
28.2%
43.5%
28.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Arce of Tacuary FC

Match Ratings
1.Nuno Enriquez (GK)
7
2.Carlos Cisneros (DEF)
6
3.Gianni Becerra (DEF)
6
4.Felix Watson (DEF)
6
5.Ramiro Bordi (MID)
7
6.Gonzalo Rangel (MID)
6
7.Rafael Mora (MID)
6
8.Leandro Almeida (MID)
6
9.Dinis Quezada (ATT)
7
10.Tomás Castro (ATT)
6
11.Francisco Anaya (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Shawn Butler (DEF)
0
13.Narcise Olivier Chamot (DEF)
0
14.Jesús Rivas (DEF)
0