Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ricardo Gregor where General Caballero CG play host to General Caballero. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both General Caballero CG and General Caballero are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Padilla.


0.00
The first half starts with General Caballero kicking off!
2.23
Scott Russell flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Montaño who brings the ball under control. Sergio Montaño makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Barnes but he's offside!
6.13
Carlos Banuelos makes a strong solo run forward. Carlos Banuelos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Ibarra who gathers it comfortably.
8.52
Nuno Amador barges into Simão Jorginho. Nuno Amador is shown the yellow card! Simão Jorginho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.04
Carlos Banuelos brings the ball forward. Carlos Banuelos flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Barnes who brings the ball under control. Thomas Barnes shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
16.32
Julio Ricardo Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Amador. Nuno Amador knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.12
Cristian Castillo flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Barnes who takes it down. Thomas Barnes knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.55
Scott Russell makes a probing pass to Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
27.28
Scott Russell kicks a strong pass forward to Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Barnes. Thomas Barnes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.01
Scott Russell brings the ball forward. Scott Russell shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.43
Bernardo Bonilla threads the ball through to Nuno Amador. Nuno Amador skips past Thomas Romero! Nuno Amador makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.38
Jair Ríos threads a neat ball through to Nuno Amador. Nuno Amador makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Cortez but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. General Caballero CG appear unchanged since the first half. General Caballero have changed their lineup with Alexis Boilvar replacing Patricio Carrizo. The General Caballero players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
General Caballero CG start the second half!
47.13
Julio Ricardo Romero flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Amador collects the pass. Nuno Amador lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Cortez. Miguel Cortez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Junior Gruezo.
48.44
Julio Ricardo Romero takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Junior Gruezo drops low and scoops up the ball.
53.35
Showing great composure, Bernardo Bonilla plays the ball forward to Miguel Cortez. Miguel Cortez advances inside the box! Miguel Cortez shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
59.22
Bernardo Bonilla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wilker Vizcarrondo. Wilker Vizcarrondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Quintanilla.
60.04
General Caballero have made a substitution with Francisco Cantu replacing Sergio Montaño .
65.15
Cristian Castillo hits a low pass to Francisco Cantu. Francisco Cantu plays a quick one-two with Ignacio Leiva and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Francisco Cantu provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.37
Julio Ricardo Romero threads the ball through to Wilker Vizcarrondo. Wilker Vizcarrondo advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Wilker Vizcarrondo provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Junior Gruezo!
73.57
Cristian Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Leiva collects the pass. Ignacio Leiva knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Ibarra.
77.53
General Caballero CG have made a substitution with Rodrigo Zamora replacing Nuno Amador .
79.17
Cristian Castillo takes the throw-in. Alexis Boilvar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Cantu. Francisco Cantu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Ibarra who gathers it comfortably.
81.49
Scott Russell takes a quick throw-in, which Alexis Boilvar takes on the chest. Alexis Boilvar sees Thomas Barnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Barnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Cantu. Francisco Cantu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Carlos Ibarra gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
83.01
Josh Green makes a strong solo run forward. Josh Green flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Cortez who brings the ball neatly under control. Miguel Cortez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Romero.
84.56
Julio Ricardo Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Zamora. Rodrigo Zamora controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Miguel Cortez through on goal. Some silky footwork from Miguel Cortez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
85.55
Bernardo Bonilla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Cortez. Miguel Cortez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
27.6%
48.7%
23.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Cantu of General Caballero

Match Ratings
1.Carlos Ibarra (GK)
6
2.Gelmin Acosta (DEF)
6
3.Felipe Ibarra (DEF)
6
4.Josh Green (DEF)
7
5.Jaime Noboa (DEF)
6
6.Julio Ricardo Romero (MID)
7
7.Jair Ríos (MID)
6
8.Bernardo Bonilla (MID)
7
9.Nuno Amador (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Miguel Cortez (ATT)
7
11.Wilker Vizcarrondo (ATT)
6
 
12.Diogo Leonardo (DEF)
0
13.Dave Bryant (MID)
0
14.Rodrigo Zamora (ATT)
6