Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Obdulio Jacinto Varela where Platense play host to Atenas de San Carlos. A crowd of 18,970 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Platense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atenas de San Carlos appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luciano Maldonado.


0.00
Platense kick off the first half!
9.01
Pablo Peralta knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Lemus. Bernardo Lemus lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gustavo Silva gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
10.06
Clifton Lewis knocks the ball forward to Bernardo Lemus. Bernardo Lemus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Quiroga.
12.08
Faustino Roman plays the ball forward to Leo Ferrari. Leo Ferrari passes the ball forward to Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gustavo Silva!
14.57
Diego Bustamante makes a beautiful solo run. Diego Bustamante shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.28
Clifton Lewis threads a neat ball through to Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
20.02
Diego Bustamante kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Murphy. Ricardo Murphy lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Leyva. Daniel Leyva heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
22.18
Tiago Gallardo catches Clifton Lewis on the ankles. Tiago Gallardo is shown the yellow card! Clifton Lewis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.02
Clifton Lewis knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.21
Xavier De Souza chips the ball to his team mate, Clifton Lewis. Clifton Lewis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernardo Lemus. Bernardo Lemus whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Gustavo Silva keeps it out!
34.40
Matias Saenz runs forward with the ball. Matias Saenz threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Murphy. Ricardo Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Juarez. Daniel Juarez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.15
Zac Sanchez comes in with a late challenge on Salvador Velez. The referee brings Zac Sanchez to one side and gives him a warning! Salvador Velez stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.11
Pablo Peralta darts forward. Pablo Peralta knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Lemus. Bernardo Lemus flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
39.05
Leo Ferrari passes the ball forward to Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero plays the ball forward to Daniel Herrera who has made a great run into the box. Daniel Herrera looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Gustavo Silva gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
44.51
Dylan Sivori kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Bustamante. With imagination, Diego Bustamante laces a weighted ball forward to Daniel Juarez. Daniel Juarez knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Murphy. Ricardo Murphy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Leroy Wood gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
45.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Platense appear unchanged since the first half. Atenas de San Carlos also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atenas de San Carlos get the second half underway!
54.43
Tiago Gallardo kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Juarez. Daniel Juarez shoots from outside the area but Leroy Wood reads it well. Great save!
55.20
Clifton Lewis makes a probing pass to Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.58
Xavier De Souza flicks a high pass forward. Leo Ferrari easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leo Ferrari threads the ball through to Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dylan Sivori.
69.01
Diego Bustamante sees a break and surges forward. Diego Bustamante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.55
Zac Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Juarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Juarez passes the ball forward but Daniel Leyva is offside!
75.55
Leo Ferrari plays the ball forward to Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Lemus. Bernardo Lemus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
81.30
Leo Ferrari kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gustavo Silva!
89.02
Leo Ferrari flicks a high ball forward to Jean Guerrero who takes it down. Jean Guerrero shoots from long range. Gustavo Silva gets down and covers it.
90.00
Clifton Lewis picks a pass forward to Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Gustavo Silva.
90.00
It's a corner kick. Salvador Velez loops the ball in to towards the near post. Bernardo Lemus tries a spectacular strike. The ball strikes Matias Saenz's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
90.00
Salvador Velez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Daniel Leyva jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
33.3%
46.7%
20%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gustavo Silva of Platense

Match Ratings
1.Gustavo Silva (GK)
9
2.Mauricio Quiroga (DEF)
6
3.Pablo Martinez (DEF)
6
4.Matias Saenz (DEF)
7
5.Dylan Sivori (DEF)
6
6.Diego Bustamante (MID)
7
7.Tiago Gallardo (MID)yellow card
5
8.Zac Sanchez (MID)
6
9.Ricardo Murphy (ATT)
6
10.Daniel Leyva (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Juarez (ATT)
6
 
12.Felix Balboa (GK)
0
13.Francelino Alex (MID)
0
14.Mauricio Villegas (MID)
0

1.Leroy Wood (GK)
6
2.Tomás Paz (DEF)
6
3.Xavier De Souza (DEF)
6
4.Faustino Roman (DEF)
6
5.Salvador Velez (MID)
6
6.Clifton Lewis (MID)
7
7.Leo Ferrari (MID)
7
8.Pablo Peralta (MID)
7
9.Bernardo Lemus (ATT)
7
10.Daniel Herrera (ATT)
6
11.Jean Guerrero (ATT)
7
 
12.Davi Junior (DEF)
0
13.Gustavo Nieto (ATT)
0
14.Henrique Quiroz (ATT)
0