Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Arsenio Erico where Club Nacional Asuncion play host to Colegiales. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club Nacional Asuncion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Colegiales appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martim Bustamante.


0.00
Colegiales kick off!
3.30
Dinis Moreno threads the ball through to Hugo Jones. Hugo Jones knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Prado. Diego Prado lofts in a cross ball towards Christian L. Aguirre. Christian L. Aguirre is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
10.35
Tiago Amador flicks the ball to his team mate, Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.58
Dinis Moreno hacks Matias Barrios from behind! Dinis Moreno is shown the yellow card! Matias Barrios hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.04
Rodrigo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Diego Prado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego Prado shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
16.44
Eduardo Amoroso flicks a high pass forward. Matias Barrios collects the pass. Matias Barrios finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.15
Tiago Amador deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios plays a one-two with Mateus Castaneda and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Matias Barrios provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.11
Otoniel Rivera kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Marquez. Nicolas Marquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian L. Aguirre. Christian L. Aguirre lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Ochoa. Daniel Ochoa makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Tomás Marrero!
27.28
Rui Caballero makes a simple pass to Hugo Jones. Hugo Jones threads a neat ball through to Christian L. Aguirre. Christian L. Aguirre controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Rodrigo Negron!
28.34
With great vision, Eduardo Amoroso plays the ball forward to Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.50
Otoniel Rivera kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Jones. Hugo Jones plays the ball forward to Christian L. Aguirre. Christian L. Aguirre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.03
Eduardo Amoroso chips the ball to his team mate, Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.21
Eduardo Amoroso flicks the ball to his team mate, Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios whips in a cross ball towards Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! José Carrasco had no chance!! Goal for Club Nacional Asuncion!
42.43
Hugo Jones makes a probing pass to Christian L. Aguirre. Christian L. Aguirre shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Tomás Marrero catches Diego Prado on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diego Prado stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Club Nacional Asuncion appear unchanged since the first half. Colegiales also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Club Nacional Asuncion kick off!
47.17
Rodrigo Cabrera makes a simple pass to Christian L. Aguirre. Christian L. Aguirre controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.02
Eduardo Lugo makes a probing pass to Hugo Paredes. Hugo Paredes chips the ball to his team mate, Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda whips in a cross ball towards Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.04
Hugo Paredes knocks the ball forward to Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
71.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Amoroso plays the ball forward to Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios lofts in a cross ball towards Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.31
Guilherme Tellez makes a beautiful solo run. Guilherme Tellez knocks the ball to his team mate, Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
81.47
Otoniel Rivera hits a low pass to Nicolas Marquez. Nicolas Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Diego Prado who brings the ball under control. Diego Prado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Negron who gathers it comfortably.
84.56
Tomás Marrero threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Amoroso. Eduardo Amoroso flicks a high pass forward. Mateus Castaneda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mateus Castaneda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Carrasco who gathers it comfortably.
87.05
Rodrigo Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian L. Aguirre. Christian L. Aguirre shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Eduardo Amoroso flicks the ball to his team mate, Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.6%
45.4%
Play Area
22.7%
46.4%
30.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian L. Aguirre of Colegiales

Match Ratings
1.Rodrigo Negron (GK)
6
2.Guilherme Tellez (DEF)
6
3.Tomás Marrero (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Eduardo Lugo (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Lopez (DEF)
6
6.Tiago Amador (MID)
6
7.Hugo Paredes (MID)
7
8.Eduardo Amoroso (MID)
7
9.Rúben Caballero (MID)
6
10.Matias Barrios (ATT)
7
11.Mateus Castaneda (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Peter Nieto (GK)
0
13.Mateus Escobar (ATT)
0
14.Rafael Portillo (GK)
0

1.José Carrasco (GK)
6
2.Rui Caballero (DEF)
6
3.Dinis Moreno (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Otoniel Rivera (DEF)
7
5.Renato Jara (DEF)
6
6.Nicolas Marquez (MID)
6
7.Hugo Jones (MID)
7
8.Rodrigo Cabrera (MID)
7
9.Christian L. Aguirre (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Diego Prado (ATT)
7
11.Daniel Ochoa (ATT)
6
 
12.Vasco Ortega (ATT)
0
13.Luís Velazquez (ATT)
0
14.Nuno Ponce (GK)
0