Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Parque Dr. Enrique Falco Lichtemberger where Albion FC play host to Defensor Sporting. A crowd of 17,308 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Defensor Sporting appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sixto Brown.


0.00
The first half starts with Albion FC kicking off!
4.14
Ezequiel Salas makes a simple pass to Santiago Nava. Santiago Nava whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Moreno. Francisco Hacembruch Moreno outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Marcus Cooper easily punches it away to safety.
10.31
Gelmin Vizcarrondo brings the ball forward. Gelmin Vizcarrondo tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.24
Gelmin Vizcarrondo flicks the ball to his team mate, Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.39
With imagination, Gelmin Vizcarrondo picks a pass forward to Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
24.16
Favio Romo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emilio Castro. Emilio Castro decides to run forward with the ball. Emilio Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Moreno. Francisco Hacembruch Moreno powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Gabriel San Martín and the loose ball is cleared up field.
27.15
Tressor Villegas passes the ball forward to Ignacio Reyes. Ignacio Reyes hits a low pass to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
28.46
Ignacio Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Sean Jackson who brings the ball neatly under control. Sean Jackson shoots from distance but is denied by Louis Rendon. Excellent save.
32.11
Gabriel San Martín flicks the ball to his team mate, Gelmin Vizcarrondo. Gelmin Vizcarrondo passes the ball forward to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.53
Santino Kapo knocks the ball to his team mate, Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson tries a spectacular long range effort. Louis Rendon gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
39.27
Ignacio Reyes takes the throw-in. Santino Kapo flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Joyce who brings the ball under control. Edgar Joyce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Favio Romo.
40.22
Santino Kapo makes a probing pass to Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson plays a quick one-two with Diego Leyva and rushes in on goal... Sean Jackson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
42.41
Gabriel San Martín sweeps the ball up the wings. Sean Jackson shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.37
Ezequiel Salas takes it forward alone. Ezequiel Salas makes a defence splitting pass to Santiago Nava. Santiago Nava looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
Favio Romo breaks forward. Favio Romo threads a neat ball through to Francisco Hacembruch Moreno. Francisco Hacembruch Moreno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tressor Villegas.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion FC appear unchanged since the first half. Defensor Sporting also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Defensor Sporting kick off and get the second half underway!
47.58
Bruno Gallardo clumsily knocks into Gelmin Vizcarrondo. Bruno Gallardo is given a warning by the referee! Gelmin Vizcarrondo runs off the knock.
49.01
Favio Romo threads a neat ball through to Bruno Gallardo. Bruno Gallardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Nava. Santiago Nava shoots from outside the area but is denied by Marcus Cooper. Excellent save.
53.17
Salvador Carmona flicks the ball to his team mate, Gelmin Vizcarrondo. Seeing a gap ahead, Gelmin Vizcarrondo plays the ball forward to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Louis Rendon!
54.39
Gabriel San Martín sees Gelmin Vizcarrondo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gelmin Vizcarrondo passes the ball forward to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.13
Ignacio Reyes knocks the ball forward to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva knocks in a cross ball towards Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Mateo Vidal Salas is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
60.05
It's a corner kick. Santino Kapo loops the ball over to the far post. Louis Rendon drops low and scoops up the ball.
63.02
Favio Romo decides to run forward with the ball. Favio Romo kicks a strong pass forward to Santiago Nava. Santiago Nava kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Hacembruch Moreno but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.40
Gelmin Vizcarrondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.27
Gelmin Vizcarrondo hits a low pass to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Favio Romo.
69.21
Cristian Retamoso makes a probing pass to Gelmin Vizcarrondo. Gelmin Vizcarrondo threads a neat ball through to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Louis Rendon.
70.18
Corner kick to Albion FC. Santino Kapo plays it out to the edge of the box. Hamilton Delatorre reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
71.58
Tressor Villegas threads a neat ball through to Santino Kapo. Santino Kapo threads a neat ball through to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.35
Cristian Retamoso knocks the ball to his team mate, Gelmin Vizcarrondo. Gelmin Vizcarrondo flicks a high pass forward. Sean Jackson controls it well on his chest. Sean Jackson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Joyce but he's offside!
78.16
Joaquín Guzmán passes the ball forward to Santiago Nava. Santiago Nava knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.18
Gelmin Vizcarrondo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gelmin Vizcarrondo tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Louis Rendon.
85.33
Cristian Retamoso knocks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Reyes. Ignacio Reyes threads a neat ball through to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce plays a one-two with Sean Jackson and advances towards the goal... Edgar Joyce rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Hamilton Delatorre. Excellent block.
87.18
Gelmin Vizcarrondo passes the ball forward to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Gelmin Vizcarrondo knocks the ball forward to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
12
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.6%
34.4%
Play Area
22.2%
43.3%
34.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gelmin Vizcarrondo of Albion FC

Match Ratings