Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Jardines del Hipódromo where Danubio FC play host to Platense. A crowd of 19,014 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Danubio FC are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Platense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Agustin Cardenas.


0.00
Platense start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.50
Juan Manuel Guzmán sees a break and surges forward. Juan Manuel Guzmán shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.03
Kevin Peterson threads a neat ball through to Juan Manuel Guzmán. Juan Manuel Guzmán controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeffrén Lucena. Jeffrén Lucena skips past Pablo Martinez! Jeffrén Lucena shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Gustavo Silva.
9.21
Juan Manuel Guzmán takes a quick corner, playing it short to Alexander Bolaños. Some silky footwork from Alexander Bolaños provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Matias Saenz.
12.36
Paquito Asara flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Fernandes who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Duarte Fernandes plays the ball forward to Jeffrén Lucena. Jeffrén Lucena shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.32
Matias Saenz knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Bustamante. Diego Bustamante sees space and advances. Diego Bustamante lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Leyva. Daniel Leyva connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Pablo Lizio. Excellent save.
21.13
Tiago Gallardo clumsily knocks into Juan Manuel Guzmán. The referee calls over Tiago Gallardo and warns him to calm down! Juan Manuel Guzmán runs off the knock.
22.01
Duarte Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Iago Zago. Iago Zago knocks in a cross ball towards Jeffrén Lucena. Jeffrén Lucena 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!
26.11
Zac Sanchez makes a simple pass to Daniel Juarez. Daniel Juarez tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.49
Diego Bustamante flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Murphy. Ricardo Murphy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Lizio who gathers it comfortably.
32.42
Tiago Gallardo makes a probing pass to Daniel Leyva. Daniel Leyva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.03
Pablo Martinez hacks Jeffrén Lucena from behind! The referee warns Pablo Martinez to calm down! Jeffrén Lucena gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.38
With imagination, Duarte Fernandes picks a pass forward to Alexander Bolaños. Alexander Bolaños whips in a cross ball towards Jeffrén Lucena. Jeffrén Lucena connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Gustavo Silva had no chance!! Goal for Danubio FC!
44.44
Duarte Fernandes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duarte Fernandes shoots from outside the area but is denied by Gustavo Silva. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Danubio FC appear unchanged since the first half. Platense also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Danubio FC start the second half!
47.44
Paquito Asara sees Juan Manuel Guzmán in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Manuel Guzmán threads a neat ball through to Iago Zago. Iago Zago tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Gustavo Silva!
48.18
Kevin Peterson flicks a high ball forward to Juan Manuel Guzmán who takes it down. Juan Manuel Guzmán flicks a high ball forward to Jeffrén Lucena who takes it down. Jeffrén Lucena knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Bolaños. Alexander Bolaños flicks the ball with his head. Gustavo Silva manages to gather it.
49.29
Juan Manuel Guzmán flicks a high pass forward. Iago Zago collects the pass. Iago Zago whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Bolaños. Alexander Bolaños rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Gustavo Silva had no chance!! Goal for Danubio FC!
53.14
Diego Bustamante makes an attacking run forward. Diego Bustamante lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Juarez. Daniel Juarez makes a convincing header. Pablo Lizio gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.24
Juan Manuel Guzmán flicks the ball to his team mate, Humberto Pagan. Humberto Pagan lofts in a cross ball towards Jeffrén Lucena. Jeffrén Lucena outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but Matias Saenz blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
60.05
From the throw-in, Juan Manuel Guzmán picks out Duarte Fernandes. Duarte Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Iago Zago. Iago Zago controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
61.29
Zac Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Leyva. Daniel Leyva knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Lizio who gathers it comfortably.
63.13
Duarte Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bolaños. Alexander Bolaños plays a one-two with Jeffrén Lucena and advances towards the goal... Alexander Bolaños cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gustavo Silva smothers it!
67.06
Zac Sanchez flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Murphy who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Murphy shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
69.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Peterson plays the ball forward to Juan Manuel Guzmán. Juan Manuel Guzmán sees Humberto Pagan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Humberto Pagan shoots from distance but is denied by Gustavo Silva. Excellent save.
72.50
Zac Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Leyva. Daniel Leyva whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Juarez. Daniel Juarez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Pablo Lizio. Excellent save.
75.32
Kevin Peterson knocks the ball forward to Duarte Fernandes. Duarte Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Humberto Pagan. Humberto Pagan shoots from 25 yards. Gustavo Silva gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
77.43
Duarte Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Humberto Pagan. Humberto Pagan knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Bolaños. Alexander Bolaños rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
81.08
Kevin Peterson flicks a high pass forward. Juan Manuel Guzmán holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With imagination, Juan Manuel Guzmán plays the ball forward to Alexander Bolaños. Alexander Bolaños makes a simple pass, allowing Jeffrén Lucena to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jeffrén Lucena provides some space. He shoots at goal. Gustavo Silva is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
85.14
Kevin Peterson flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Duarte Fernandes flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Bolaños who brings the ball under control. Alexander Bolaños shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Juan Manuel Guzmán flicks a high pass forward to Jeffrén Lucena who brings the ball under control. Jeffrén Lucena whips in a cross ball towards Iago Zago. Dylan Sivori barges into Iago Zago. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
15
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
25.6%
45.3%
29.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jeffrén Lucena of Danubio FC

Match Ratings
1.Pablo Lizio (GK)
6
2.Tiago Ferreira (DEF)
6
3.Paquito Asara (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Peterson (DEF)
6
5.Rinaldo Chávez (DEF)
6
6.Duarte Fernandes (MID)
7
7.Juan Manuel Guzmán (MID)
7
8.Humberto Pagan (ATT)
6
9.Alexander Bolaños (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Iago Zago (ATT)
7
11.Jeffrén Lucena (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Pedro Solano (DEF)
0
13.Rodrigo Garza (MID)
0
14.Emerson Didi (ATT)
0

1.Gustavo Silva (GK)
8
2.Mauricio Quiroga (DEF)
6
3.Pablo Martinez (DEF)
6
4.Matias Saenz (DEF)
7
5.Dylan Sivori (DEF)
6
6.Diego Bustamante (MID)
6
7.Tiago Gallardo (MID)
6
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