Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ingeniero Raùl Goyenola where Tacuarembó Fútbol Club play host to Uruguay Montevideo FC. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tacuarembó Fútbol Club are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Uruguay Montevideo FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Moran.


0.00
Tacuarembó Fútbol Club start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.12
Nick Murphy sees Sixto Ramirez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sixto Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
8.49
Roberto F. Ruggeri knocks the ball to his team mate, Aldo Pedro Vásquez. Aldo Pedro Vásquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda plays a scrappy one-two with Sixto Ramirez and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Nicolas Zepeda provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Pablo Valadez!
16.19
Wayne Bennett hits a low pass to Nick Murphy. Nick Murphy sees Rodrigo Villalba in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Villalba makes a probing pass to Nicolas Zepeda but he's offside!
22.07
Francisco Acosta threads a neat ball through to Nick Murphy. Nick Murphy plays the ball forward to Sixto Ramirez. Sixto Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.29
Nick Murphy receives the ball from a throw-in from Aldo Pedro Vásquez. Nick Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Sixto Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Sixto Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.57
David Pérez clumsily knocks into Aldo Pedro Vásquez. David Pérez is shown the yellow card! Aldo Pedro Vásquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.10
Juan Rangel kicks a strong pass forward to Gonzalo Santana. Gonzalo Santana kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Figueroa. Diego Figueroa sees Nicolas Barrera just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Nicolas Barrera provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fantastic reactions from Agustin Luna blocks the shot!
38.11
Francisco Acosta flicks a high pass forward. Nick Murphy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nick Murphy makes a probing pass to Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda knocks in a cross ball towards Sixto Ramirez. Sixto Ramirez makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Pablo Valadez!
39.43
David Pérez barges into Sixto Montero. David Pérez is given a warning by the referee! Sixto Montero stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.03
With imagination, Roberto F. Ruggeri plays the ball forward to Sixto Montero. Sixto Montero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sixto Montero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by José Padilla.
45.00
Sixto Montero flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Zepeda who takes it down. Nicolas Zepeda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Valadez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tacuarembó Fútbol Club appear unchanged since the first half. Uruguay Montevideo FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Uruguay Montevideo FC kick off!
48.20
Sixto Montero laces a through ball forward to Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda runs straight at the defence! Nicolas Zepeda cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.18
Roberto F. Ruggeri comes in with a late challenge on Diego Figueroa. The referee calls over Roberto F. Ruggeri and shows him a yellow card! Diego Figueroa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.47
David Pérez catches Aldo Pedro Vásquez on the ankles. The referee calls over David Pérez again and warns him to calm down! Aldo Pedro Vásquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.18
David Pérez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Orellana. Duarte Orellana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto F. Ruggeri.
57.09
Sixto Montero flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Villalba who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Villalba knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.52
Tacuarembó Fútbol Club have made 2 substitutions with Daniel Olivares replacing Rodrigo Villalba and Felipe Quezada replacing Aldo Pedro Vásquez .Uruguay Montevideo FC have made 2 substitutions with Facundo Fernández replacing Duarte Orellana and Jorge D. Guzman replacing José Padilla .
65.21
David Pérez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Barrera. Nicolas Barrera passes the ball forward to Facundo Fernández. Facundo Fernández cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.48
Glenn Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Figueroa. Diego Figueroa shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
75.50
Paolo Molina hits a low pass to David Pérez. David Pérez makes a probing pass to Nicolas Barrera. Nicolas Barrera plays a one-two with Diego Figueroa and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Barrera shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
77.58
Tacuarembó Fútbol Club have made a substitution with Paolo Marrero replacing Wayne Bennett .Uruguay Montevideo FC have made a substitution with Lucas Granados replacing Gonzalo Santana .
78.63
Agustin Luna makes a simple pass to Sixto Montero. Sixto Montero threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.43
Glenn Carter threads a neat ball through to Diego Figueroa. Diego Figueroa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto F. Ruggeri.
83.03
Nick Murphy threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Zepeda. Nicolas Zepeda advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nicolas Zepeda provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Felipe Quezada runs straight at the opposition's defence. Felipe Quezada knocks in a cross ball towards Sixto Ramirez. Sixto Ramirez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sixto Ramirez!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
23.7%
51.3%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Zepeda of Tacuarembó Fútbol Club

Match Ratings