Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at La Arboleda where Rubio Ñu play host to Club Nacional Asuncion. A crowd of 13,804 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rubio Ñu are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Club Nacional Asuncion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duarte Valadez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rubio Ñu are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Club Nacional Asuncion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duarte Valadez.
0.00
0-0Rubio Ñu kick off!
3.17
0-0Mateus Nocera knocks the ball forward to Duarte Huerta. Duarte Huerta plays a one-two with João Olivares and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Duarte Huerta provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
4.45
0-0Daniel Lopez hits a low pass to Rúben Caballero. Rúben Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomás Otero.
14.15
Eduardo Lugo threads a neat ball through to Hugo Paredes. Hugo Paredes passes the ball forward to Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Varela.
18.13
0-0Luís Cafù hacks Hugo Paredes from behind! The referee calls over Luís Cafù and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Paredes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.45
Guilherme Tellez passes the ball forward to Hugo Paredes. Hugo Paredes takes it forward alone. Hugo Paredes shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.56
Francisco Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Luís Cafù. Luís Cafù controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Orellana. David Orellana tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.51
Eduardo Amoroso makes a simple pass to Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.59
Guilherme Tellez kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Paredes. Hugo Paredes sees Mateus Castaneda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mateus Castaneda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.22
0-0Duarte Huerta comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Lugo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Lugo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.27
Francisco Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Luís Cafù. Luís Cafù passes the ball forward to Duarte Huerta. Duarte Huerta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Negron who gathers it comfortably.
38.11
0-0With imagination, Luís Cafù plays the ball forward to David Orellana. David Orellana makes a probing pass to Duarte Huerta but he's offside!
42.28
Austin Powell comes in with a late challenge on Mateus Castaneda. Austin Powell is shown the yellow card! Mateus Castaneda stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
1-0Mateus Nocera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Huerta. Duarte Huerta knocks in a cross ball towards David Orellana. David Orellana is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rubio Ñu appear unchanged since the first half. Club Nacional Asuncion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Club Nacional Asuncion kick off!
53.40
1-0Hugo Paredes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Hugo Paredes knocks in a cross ball towards Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ivan Bernardo comfortably punches it away to safety.
54.43
Rúben Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Mateus Castaneda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mateus Castaneda makes a defence splitting pass to Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matias Barrios! That brings them back into the game!
59.03
Luís Cafù advances with the ball. Luís Cafù skips past Eduardo Lugo! Luís Cafù rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Rodrigo Negron manages to gather it easily.
60.54
Daniel Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Amador holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Amador flicks a high pass forward. Mateus Castaneda controls it well on his chest. Mateus Castaneda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Varela.
63.38
Clarence Cooper kicks a strong pass forward to João Olivares. João Olivares hits a low pass to David Orellana. David Orellana looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Rodrigo Negron. Excellent save.
67.09
Francisco Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mateus Nocera. Mateus Nocera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of João Olivares. João Olivares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.44
Austin Powell clumsily knocks into Matias Barrios. The referee warns Austin Powell to calm down! Matias Barrios grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.36
Eduardo Amoroso knocks the ball forward to Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios whips in a cross ball towards Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
73.24
Daniel Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Paredes. Hugo Paredes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios knocks the ball to his team mate, Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
75.46
Hugo Paredes flicks a high ball forward to Matias Barrios who takes it down. Matias Barrios shoots from long range but Ivan Bernardo reads it well. Well saved!
84.39
Hugo Paredes knocks the ball forward to Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Bernardo who gathers it comfortably.
85.38
Mateus Nocera threads the ball through to João Olivares. João Olivares shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Rodrigo Negron.
89.06
Eduardo Amoroso catches Mateus Nocera on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mateus Nocera runs off the knock.
90.00
Rúben Caballero sees Matias Barrios in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matias Barrios tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
29.1%
44.2%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matias Barrios of Club Nacional Asuncion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ivan Bernardo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tomás Otero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Austin Powell (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Francisco Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ricardo Burgos (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mateus Nocera (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Luís Cafù (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Clarence Cooper (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duarte Huerta (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | David Orellana (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | João Olivares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Thomas Brown (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | André Cavalcante (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Facundo González (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rodrigo Negron (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Tellez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomás Marrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Lugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Lopez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Tiago Amador (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hugo Paredes (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Amoroso (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Rúben Caballero (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matias Barrios (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Mateus Castaneda (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Peter Nieto (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mateus Escobar (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rafael Portillo (GK) | 0 | |