Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Obdulio Jacinto Varela where Platense play host to Albion FC in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Platense and Albion FC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge D. Saldana.


0.00
Platense start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.30
Nahuel Smith flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Reyes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ignacio Reyes hits a low pass to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
8.56
Edgar Joyce clumsily knocks into Mauricio Quiroga. Edgar Joyce is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Quiroga runs off the knock.
9.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Tiago Gallardo plays the ball forward to Daniel Juarez. Daniel Juarez shoots from 25 yards but somehow Marcus Cooper manages to keep it out.
14.56
Frickson Noboa makes a probing pass to Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.52
Salvador Carmona makes a simple pass to Ignacio Reyes. Ignacio Reyes hits a low pass to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce whips in a cross ball towards Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Gustavo Silva.
18.45
Ignacio Reyes takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo flicks the ball across the goal. Some silky footwork from Salvador Carmona provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
20.47
Tressor Villegas flicks a high pass forward to Frickson Noboa who brings the ball neatly under control. Frickson Noboa takes it forward alone. Frickson Noboa whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Gustavo Silva reads it well. Nice save!
22.32
Frickson Noboa threads a neat ball through to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gustavo Silva who gathers it comfortably.
24.06
Salvador Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Reyes controls it well on his chest. Ignacio Reyes makes a simple pass to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.20
Gabriel San Martín makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ignacio Reyes. Ignacio Reyes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Gustavo Silva. Excellent save.
28.33
Santino Kapo advances with the ball. Santino Kapo edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Santino Kapo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Mauricio Quiroga.
29.34
Ignacio Reyes takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Gabriel San Martín muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Mauricio Quiroga. Excellent block.
30.09
Santino Kapo makes a simple pass to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gustavo Silva who gathers it comfortably.
32.48
Tressor Villegas chips the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Reyes. Ignacio Reyes threads a neat ball through to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
38.24
Tressor Villegas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santino Kapo. Santino Kapo kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matias Saenz.
40.15
Frickson Noboa flicks a high pass forward. Diego Leyva controls it well on his chest. Diego Leyva whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Diego Bustamante sees a break and surges forward. Diego Bustamante knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Leyva. Daniel Leyva whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Albion FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Albion FC get the second half underway!
47.25
Without breaking stride, Frickson Noboa plays the ball forward to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.53
Nahuel Smith receives the ball from a throw-in from Gabriel San Martín. Nahuel Smith flicks a high ball forward to Ignacio Reyes who takes it down. Ignacio Reyes knocks the ball forward to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
54.35
Tressor Villegas threads the ball through to Ignacio Reyes. Ignacio Reyes threads a neat ball through to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.03
Tressor Villegas knocks the ball to his team mate, Frickson Noboa. Frickson Noboa threads the ball through to Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo puts a great ball through. Edgar Joyce runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.12
Gabriel San Martín passes the ball forward to Frickson Noboa. Frickson Noboa plays the ball forward to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva puts a great ball through. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.36
Showing composure, Tiago Gallardo laces a through ball forward to Daniel Juarez. Daniel Juarez whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Leyva. Daniel Leyva is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Marcus Cooper!
72.57
Nahuel Smith pushes up the pitch. Nahuel Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
73.38
Nahuel Smith flicks a high pass forward to Frickson Noboa who brings the ball under control. Frickson Noboa darts forward. Frickson Noboa puts a great ball through. Edgar Joyce runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
75.52
Nahuel Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ignacio Reyes. With vision, Ignacio Reyes laces a weighted ball forward to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Gustavo Silva.
77.58
Albion FC have made a substitution with Jeremías Morales replacing Frickson Noboa .
78.63
Santino Kapo hacks Diego Bustamante from behind! Santino Kapo is given a warning by the referee! Diego Bustamante carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.47
Albion FC are dictating the run of play here today.
85.46
Nahuel Smith flicks a high pass forward to Santino Kapo who brings the ball under control. Santino Kapo chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
11
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
23.3%
76.7%
Play Area
32.2%
40%
27.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Joyce of Albion FC

Match Ratings
1.Gustavo Silva (GK)
7
2.Mauricio Quiroga (DEF)
6
3.Pablo Martinez (DEF)
6
4.Matias Saenz (DEF)
6
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