Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Profesor Alberto Suppici where Plaza Colonia play host to Bella Vista. A crowd of 19,552 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plaza Colonia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bella Vista appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Camilo Ayala.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plaza Colonia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bella Vista appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Camilo Ayala.
0.00
0-0Bella Vista kick off and get the first half underway!
2.56
0-0Nuno Matuzalem sees Avril Valenzuela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Avril Valenzuela knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Diaz. Stephen Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Santiago Rojas who gathers it comfortably.
3.27
0-0Terry Knighton comes in with a late challenge on Matías Balbo. The referee warns Terry Knighton to calm down! Matías Balbo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.50
0-0Pablo Huerta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Knighton. Terry Knighton makes a beautiful solo run. Terry Knighton plays a quick one-two with Pablo Lujan and rushes in on goal... Terry Knighton tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.37
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Cafù plays the ball forward to Pablo Lujan. Pablo Lujan plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Barrios and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pablo Lujan rockets a shot on goal but somehow Pepe Nieto manages to keep it out.
18.27
0-0Terry Knighton passes the ball forward to Tomás Castro. Tomás Castro advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Tomás Castro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Herbert Fucito's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
19.53
0-0Nicolas Cafù takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Alvaro Escobar jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
20.13
Terry Knighton flicks a high ball forward to Tomás Castro who takes it down. Tomás Castro whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Lujan. Pablo Lujan makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.46
Guilherme Castellanos makes a probing pass to Avril Valenzuela. Avril Valenzuela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Huerta.
28.07
Jorge Burgos flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Barrios holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Barrios controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.02
Avril Valenzuela flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Diaz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.25
Peter Barron flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Diaz comfortably collects the pass. Stephen Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bautista Rivero.
44.43
1-0Herbert Fucito makes a probing pass to Peter Barron. Peter Barron knocks the ball forward to Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Diaz. Stephen Diaz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Plaza Colonia appear unchanged since the first half. Bella Vista also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bella Vista players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Plaza Colonia kick off!
47.54
Nahuel Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Knighton. Terry Knighton makes a probing pass to Pablo Lujan. Pablo Lujan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Pepe Nieto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.17
Nuno Matuzalem makes a simple pass to Peter Barron. Peter Barron makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
57.48
Terry Knighton flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Castro controls it well on his chest. Tomás Castro shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.06
1-1Bella Vista have made 2 substitutions with Lukas Sanchez replacing Bautista Rivero and Luciano Poblete replacing Daniel Barrios .
63.38
Lukas Sanchez hits a low pass to Jorge Burgos. Jorge Burgos threads a neat ball through to Luciano Poblete. Luciano Poblete controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.04
Peter Barron flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Diaz who takes it down. Stephen Diaz shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.47
Jorge Burgos brings the ball forward. Jorge Burgos whips in a cross ball towards Tomás Castro. Tomás Castro makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.02
Nuno Matuzalem makes a probing pass to Matías Balbo. Matías Balbo knocks the ball forward to Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez edges inside the box! Favio Gomez takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
73.38
Matías Balbo barges into Jorge Burgos. The referee brings Matías Balbo to one side and gives him a warning! Jorge Burgos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.34
2-1Faustino Orellana barges into Matías Balbo. The referee calls over Faustino Orellana and shows him a yellow card! Matías Balbo stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.35
Bella Vista have made a substitution with Pablo Nava replacing Jorge Burgos .
84.17
Peter Barron brings the ball forward. Peter Barron knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Diaz. Stephen Diaz makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Santiago Rojas!
87.54
Peter Barron chips the ball to his team mate, Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Velazquez. Juan Velazquez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Santiago Rojas. What a great pair of hands!
89.31
Herbert Fucito knocks the ball forward to Matías Balbo. Matías Balbo sees a break and surges forward. Matías Balbo knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Velazquez. Juan Velazquez heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
29.3%
45.3%
25.3%
Scorers
| Stephen Diaz 44, 65 | Pablo Lujan 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Diaz of Plaza Colonia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pepe Nieto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Castellanos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Herbert Fucito (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nuno Matuzalem (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Avril Valenzuela (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matías Balbo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Peter Barron (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alvaro Escobar (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Favio Gomez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Juan Velazquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen Diaz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Martín Orellana (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Facundo Valdez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vicente Carrasco (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Santiago Rojas (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pablo Huerta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bautista Rivero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nahuel Vega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Faustino Orellana (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Nicolas Cafù (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Terry Knighton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jorge Burgos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tomás Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daniel Barrios (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pablo Lujan (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Lukas Sanchez (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pablo Nava (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Luciano Poblete (GK) | 6 | |