Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at River Plate where River Plate Asunción play host to Santaní. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
River Plate Asunción are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Santaní appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Bernardo Arellano.


0.00
The whistle blows and River Plate Asunción kick off!
3.08
Bruce Lowry hacks Vicente Negron from behind! The referee brings Bruce Lowry to one side and gives him a warning! Vicente Negron stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.16
Facundo Rodriguez sees Vicente Negron in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vicente Negron picks a pass forward to Vicente Vazquez. Vicente Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards David Colon. David Colon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Rodrigo Jaramillo had no chance!! Goal for Santaní!
12.57
Joaquín Padila darts forward. Joaquín Padila lofts in a cross ball towards David Colon. David Colon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Rodrigo Jaramillo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.37
Bruce Lowry flicks a high pass forward. Rúben Salazar collects the pass. Rúben Salazar rushes past Norberto Lopez! Some silky footwork from Rúben Salazar provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.22
Alexandre Carrasco comes in with a late challenge on Rúben Salazar. The referee calls over Alexandre Carrasco and warns him to calm down! Rúben Salazar grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.54
Eduardo Trevino flicks the ball to his team mate, David Colon. David Colon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.23
Norberto Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Vicente Negron controls it well on his chest. Vicente Negron threads the ball through to David Colon. David Colon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Jaramillo who gathers it comfortably.
28.15
Francisco Hacembruch Paz barges into Vicente Vazquez. The referee calls over Francisco Hacembruch Paz and shows him a yellow card! Vicente Vazquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.50
Francisco Hacembruch Paz flicks a high pass forward to Enzo Garrincha who brings the ball under control. Enzo Garrincha makes a probing pass to Vasco Solano. Vasco Solano knocks in a cross ball towards Rúben Salazar. Rúben Salazar jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
36.57
João Rico passes the ball forward to Bruce Lowry. Bruce Lowry flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Solano who brings the ball under control. Vasco Solano makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gustavo Lozano. Gustavo Lozano tries a spectacular strike. Diogo Velez effortlessly gets down and covers it.
38.25
Ricardo Marrero kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Trevino. Eduardo Trevino sees Vicente Vazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vicente Vazquez shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.39
Enzo Garrincha threads a neat ball through to Vasco Solano. Vasco Solano knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rúben Salazar is offside!
40.07
Joaquín Medrano flicks a high pass forward to Vicente Vazquez who brings the ball under control. Vicente Vazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. River Plate Asunción appear unchanged since the first half. Santaní also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Santaní kick off the second half!
47.20
David Colon clumsily knocks into Salvador Rico. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvador Rico runs off the knock.
48.48
Bruce Lowry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gustavo Lozano. Gustavo Lozano threads the ball through into the box. Rúben Salazar makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
51.38
Eduardo Trevino darts forward. Eduardo Trevino threads the ball through to David Colon but he's offside!
60.15
Bruce Lowry receives the ball from a throw-in from Enzo Garrincha. Bruce Lowry takes it forward alone. Bruce Lowry shoots from outside the area. Diogo Velez comfortably gets down and covers it.
61.18
Vicente Negron flicks a high pass forward. Vicente Vazquez controls it well on his chest. Vicente Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. David Colon controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Francisco Hacembruch Paz catches David Colon on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
65.28
Eduardo Trevino changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Trevino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Jaramillo who gathers it comfortably.
66.03
Joaquín Padila chips the ball to his team mate, Vicente Vazquez. Vicente Vazquez cuts inside the box! Vicente Vazquez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Rodrigo Jaramillo had no chance!! Goal for Santaní!
73.45
Vicente Negron hits a low pass to David Colon. David Colon shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.28
David Colon barges into Rodrigo Mercado. The referee brings David Colon to one side and gives him a warning! Rodrigo Mercado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.33
Bruce Lowry sees Gustavo Lozano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gustavo Lozano skips past Norberto Lopez! Gustavo Lozano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.53
Eduardo Trevino chips the ball to his team mate, David Colon. David Colon tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
41.6%
58.4%
Play Area
35.1%
45.5%
19.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vicente Vazquez of Santaní

Match Ratings