Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Parque Luis Rivero where La Luz FC play host to Club Nacional. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
La Luz FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Club Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Ruiz.


0.00
La Luz FC kick off the first half!
2.29
Nelson Acosta catches Luiz Otávio Rivelino on the ankles. The referee calls over Nelson Acosta and shows him a yellow card! Luiz Otávio Rivelino grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.34
Facundo Cardona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luiz Otávio Rivelino. Luiz Otávio Rivelino threads a neat ball through to Augusto Davila. Some silky footwork from Augusto Davila provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
4.15
Nahuel Villegas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Hacembruch Becerra. Francisco Hacembruch Becerra flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Pena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Pena knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Claudio Blanco is offside!
14.48
Matías Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Augusto Davila controls it well on his chest. Augusto Davila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.09
Peter Carrillo flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Aleman who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Jorge Aleman plays the ball forward to Augusto Davila. Augusto Davila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.51
Facundo Cardona surges forward with the ball. Facundo Cardona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nahuel Villegas.
36.20
Facundo Cardona passes the ball forward to Luiz Otávio Rivelino. Luiz Otávio Rivelino shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.05
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.35
Nelson Acosta sees Francisco Hacembruch Becerra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Hacembruch Becerra sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Hacembruch Becerra whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Pena. Daniel Pena makes a looping header on goal but Fabian Velasquez is on top of it.
42.29
Mauricio Sierra knocks the ball to his team mate, Augusto Davila. Augusto Davila whips in a cross ball towards Luiz Otávio Rivelino. Luiz Otávio Rivelino makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. La Luz FC appear unchanged since the first half. Club Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Club Nacional kick off!
47.13
Jorge Aleman flicks a high pass forward. Augusto Davila controls it well on his chest. Augusto Davila runs straight at the defence! Augusto Davila tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
49.00
Nelson Acosta threads the ball through to Francisco Hacembruch Becerra. Francisco Hacembruch Becerra threads a neat ball through to Jorge D. Zepeda. Jorge D. Zepeda shoots from long range. Fabian Velasquez easily gets down and covers it.
54.43
With a delightful solo run, Jorge Aleman stretches the opposition's defence. Jorge Aleman knocks in a cross ball towards Luiz Otávio Rivelino. Luiz Otávio Rivelino powers a header at goal but is denied by Claudio Olivares. Excellent save.
55.35
Nelson Acosta flicks the ball to his team mate, Rúben Franco. Rúben Franco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Pena. Daniel Pena sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.40
Nicolas Alfaro advances with the ball. Nicolas Alfaro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.54
Mauricio Sierra threads a neat ball through to Augusto Davila. Augusto Davila shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Claudio Olivares.
62.51
Facundo Cardona takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Claudio Blanco jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
63.18
Nicolas Alfaro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Alfaro chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Pena. Daniel Pena cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.00
Facundo Cardona knocks the ball to his team mate, Luiz Otávio Rivelino. Luiz Otávio Rivelino passes the ball forward but Augusto Davila is offside!
66.10
Facundo Cardona makes a simple pass to Luiz Otávio Rivelino. Luiz Otávio Rivelino shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Claudio Olivares. What a great pair of hands!
67.48
Peter Carrillo sees Jorge Aleman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Aleman flicks the ball to his team mate, Augusto Davila. Augusto Davila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.05
Rúben Franco passes the ball forward to Claudio Blanco. Claudio Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabian Velasquez who gathers it comfortably.
72.17
Rúben Franco sees Claudio Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Fabian Velasquez!
75.41
Sixto Flores flicks a high pass forward. Rúben Franco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rúben Franco hits a low pass to Jorge D. Zepeda. Jorge D. Zepeda whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Blanco. Claudio Blanco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Fabian Velasquez!
78.35
Rúben Franco hits a low pass to Jorge D. Zepeda. Jorge D. Zepeda passes the ball forward but Claudio Blanco is offside!
79.12
Matías Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Luiz Otávio Rivelino controls it well on his chest. Luiz Otávio Rivelino shoots from outside the area but somehow Claudio Olivares manages to keep it out.
83.28
Luiz Otávio Rivelino catches Sixto Flores on the ankles. The referee brings Luiz Otávio Rivelino to one side and gives him a warning! Sixto Flores gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.25
Matías Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Augusto Davila. Augusto Davila knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nahuel Villegas.
85.07
Da Conceiao Rocha catches Daniel Pena on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Pena carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.36
Nahuel Villegas comes in with a late challenge on Augusto Davila. Nahuel Villegas is warned by the referee! Augusto Davila stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
31.4%
44.2%
24.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Olivares of La Luz FC