Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at General Pablo Rojas where Cerro Porteño play host to Club Atlético 3 de Febrero. A crowd of 12,432 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cerro Porteño and Club Atlético 3 de Febrero are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Calderon.


0.00
The first half starts with Club Atlético 3 de Febrero kicking off!
2.29
Raul Colon kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Rivas. Samuel Rivas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Herrera.
4.39
Raul Colon makes a simple pass to Samuel Rivas. Samuel Rivas knocks in a cross ball towards Valentín Ferreyra. Valentín Ferreyra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Matias Rico steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
6.53
Santiago Alarcón threads a neat ball through to Xavier Alvarado. Xavier Alvarado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Rivera who gathers it comfortably.
14.36
Salvador Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Carrillo collects the pass. Tomás Carrillo advances with the ball. Tomás Carrillo shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
26.33
Seeing Afonso Feliciano's run, Raul Colon quickly throws the ball into his path. Afonso Feliciano threads a neat ball through to Samuel Rivas. Samuel Rivas lofts in a cross ball towards Valentín Ferreyra. Valentín Ferreyra directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
28.36
Tomás Carrillo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tomás Carrillo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Aragon.
33.33
António Esparza catches Afonso Feliciano on the ankles. The referee brings António Esparza to one side and gives him a warning! Afonso Feliciano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.05
Afonso Feliciano threads a neat ball through to Samuel Rivas. Samuel Rivas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Herrera.
39.30
Luís Gomez decides to run forward with the ball. Luís Gomez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Luís Gomez passes the ball forward to Samuel Rivas. Samuel Rivas comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Club Atlético 3 de Febrero!
44.36
Afonso Yanez takes the throw-in. Matias Rico hits a low pass to Santiago Alarcón. Santiago Alarcón deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Alvarado. Xavier Alvarado heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cerro Porteño appear unchanged since the first half. Club Atlético 3 de Febrero also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cerro Porteño kick off and get the second half underway!
55.53
Afonso Yanez knocks the ball forward to António Esparza. António Esparza threads the ball through to Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo whips in a cross ball towards Xavier Alvarado. Xavier Alvarado finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
57.35
Santiago Alarcón catches Raul Colon on the ankles. The referee calls over Santiago Alarcón and shows him a yellow card! Raul Colon runs off the knock.
65.37
Manuel Carrillo hacks Raul Long from behind! The referee warns Manuel Carrillo to calm down! Raul Long hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.21
Juan Rangel flicks a high pass forward to Valentín Ferreyra who brings the ball under control. Valentín Ferreyra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.07
Club Atlético 3 de Febrero are dictating the run of play here today.
73.52
Santiago Alarcón laces a through ball forward to Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Alvarado. Xavier Alvarado rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Daniel Rivera easily punches it away to safety.
79.17
Matias Rico pushes mid-way up the pitch. Matias Rico makes a beautiful solo run. Matias Rico shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Daniel Rivera.
83.39
Salvador Carmona comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Carrillo. The referee brings Salvador Carmona to one side and gives him a warning! Manuel Carrillo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.17
Tomás Carrillo flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Rivas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Rivas lofts in a cross ball towards Valentín Ferreyra. Valentín Ferreyra powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vicente Arredondo with no chance!! Goal for Club Atlético 3 de Febrero!
87.35
Club Atlético 3 de Febrero are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
28.8%
45.2%
26%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Rivas of Club Atlético 3 de Febrero

Match Ratings
1.Vicente Arredondo (GK)
6
2.Carlos Aragon (DEF)
6
3.Afonso Yanez (DEF)
6
4.Matias Rico (DEF)
8
5.Pedro Herrera (DEF)
6
6.Gonçalo Delgado (MID)
6
7.António Esparza (MID)
6
8.Santiago Alarcón (MID)yellow card
6
9.Rafael Ponce (MID)
6
10.Manuel Carrillo (ATT)
7
11.Xavier Alvarado (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Luís Campos (GK)
0
13.Bruno Mendez (ATT)
0
14.Rúben Camacho (ATT)
0

1.Daniel Rivera (GK)
6
2.Afonso Chavez (DEF)
6
3.Salvador Carmona (DEF)
6
4.Raul Long (DEF)
6
5.Luís Gomez (DEF)
8
6.Juan Rangel (MID)
6
7.Afonso Feliciano (MID)
6
8.Raul Colon (MID)
6
9.Tomás Carrillo (MID)
7
10.Samuel Rivas (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Valentín Ferreyra (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Augusto Vásquez (GK)
0
13.Rafael Ramirez (ATT)
0
14.Tiago Arellano (DEF)
0