Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Parque Dr. Enrique Falco Lichtemberger where Albion FC play host to Plaza Colonia. A crowd of 19,706 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Plaza Colonia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Robles.


0.00
The first half starts with Albion FC kicking off!
2.01
Cristian Retamoso makes a strong solo run forward. Cristian Retamoso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Pepe Nieto.
3.32
Corner kick to Albion FC. Frickson Noboa plays it to the near post. Avril Valenzuela gets to the ball and clears it up field.
6.35
Tressor Villegas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gelmin Vizcarrondo. Gelmin Vizcarrondo threads the ball through to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva lofts in a cross ball towards Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.03
Juan Velazquez clumsily knocks into Cristian Retamoso. The referee calls over Juan Velazquez and shows him a yellow card! Cristian Retamoso stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.17
Matías Balbo brings the ball forward. Matías Balbo shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Marcus Cooper!
20.13
Guilherme Castellanos makes a strong solo run forward. Guilherme Castellanos flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Diaz. Stephen Diaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.09
Frickson Noboa makes a beautiful solo run. Frickson Noboa shoots from long range but it flies wide!
22.31
Nuno Matuzalem flicks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Escobar. Alvaro Escobar passes the ball forward to Juan Velazquez. Juan Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marcus Cooper didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.44
Herbert Fucito hits a low pass to Alvaro Escobar. Alvaro Escobar makes an attacking run forward. Alvaro Escobar shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
28.34
Frickson Noboa threads the ball through to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Joyce but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.34
Peter Barron flicks the ball to his team mate, Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Velazquez. Juan Velazquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.51
Salvador Carmona flicks a high pass forward to Frickson Noboa who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Frickson Noboa plays the ball forward to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enzo Gabriel Leonardo but he's offside!
36.43
Edgar Joyce comes in with a late challenge on Herbert Fucito. Edgar Joyce is shown the yellow card! Herbert Fucito gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.43
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.02
Cristian Retamoso threads the ball through to Frickson Noboa. Frickson Noboa brings the ball forward. Frickson Noboa knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Pepe Nieto punches it away to safety.
40.44
Guilherme Castellanos kicks a strong pass forward to Alvaro Escobar. Alvaro Escobar decides to run forward with the ball. Alvaro Escobar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristian Retamoso.
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Peter Barron stretches the opposition's defence. Peter Barron knocks in a cross ball towards Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
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. Plaza Colonia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Plaza Colonia start the second half!
51.36
Santino Kapo threads a neat ball through to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
53.48
Santino Kapo brings the ball forward. Santino Kapo shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
55.36
Gelmin Vizcarrondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Pepe Nieto.
57.15
Guilherme Castellanos surges forward with the ball. Guilherme Castellanos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guilherme Castellanos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tressor Villegas.
61.55
Salvador Carmona hits a long diagonal ball forward. Diego Leyva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.33
Gelmin Vizcarrondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.42
Gelmin Vizcarrondo threads a neat ball through to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
67.50
Avril Valenzuela surges forward with the ball. Avril Valenzuela lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Diaz. Stephen Diaz connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but Jeremías Morales blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
71.38
Frickson Noboa flicks a high pass forward to Enzo Gabriel Leonardo who brings the ball under control. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
75.39
Gelmin Vizcarrondo chips the ball to his team mate, Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Pepe Nieto smothers it!
77.18
Albion FC have made a substitution with Ignacio Reyes replacing Gelmin Vizcarrondo .
81.35
Avril Valenzuela plays the ball forward to Stephen Diaz. Stephen Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.48
Peter Barron kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Velazquez. Juan Velazquez whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Diaz. Stephen Diaz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
25.3%
42.7%
32%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enzo Gabriel Leonardo of Albion FC

Match Ratings