Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Gran Parque Central where Club Nacional play host to Peñarol in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club Nacional are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peñarol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Fuentes.


0.00
Peñarol kick off and get the match underway!
3.09
Conor Russell makes a simple pass to Peter Pagan. Peter Pagan shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.41
Carlos Barrera makes a probing pass to Conor Russell. Conor Russell makes a probing pass to Levi Costa. Levi Costa knocks the ball forward, putting Peter Pagan through on goal. Peter Pagan takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Fabian Velasquez smothers it!
12.26
With vision, Favio Montano laces a through ball forward to Peter Pagan. Peter Pagan threads a neat ball through to Levi Costa. Pietro Didi hacks Levi Costa from behind! Levi Costa appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
18.54
Pietro Didi threads a neat ball through to Yoximar Juarez. Yoximar Juarez chips the ball to his team mate, Augusto Davila. Augusto Davila knocks the ball forward, putting Luiz Otávio Rivelino through on goal. Ezequiel Banuelos barges into Luiz Otávio Rivelino. Luiz Otávio Rivelino appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
24.57
Chris Corona kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Pagan. Peter Pagan deftly passes the ball to Andre Da S. Alvaréz, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Andre Da S. Alvaréz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.03
Conor Russell passes the ball forward to Andre Da S. Alvaréz. Andre Da S. Alvaréz knocks in a cross ball towards Levi Costa. Levi Costa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Peñarol!
32.05
Matías Bravo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matías Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Luiz Otávio Rivelino. Luiz Otávio Rivelino flicks the ball with his head. Isaac Martins didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
33.53
Da Conceiao Rocha catches Andre Da S. Alvaréz on the ankles. The referee calls over Da Conceiao Rocha and shows him a yellow card! Andre Da S. Alvaréz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.02
Da Conceiao Rocha pushes up the pitch. Da Conceiao Rocha threads a neat ball through to Augusto Davila. Augusto Davila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ezequiel Banuelos.
40.45
Chris Corona chips the ball to his team mate, Levi Costa. Levi Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Da S. Alvaréz. Andre Da S. Alvaréz whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Club Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Peñarol have changed their lineup with Efren Salazar replacing Ezequiel Banuelos. The Peñarol players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Club Nacional kicking off!
47.13
Chris Corona hits a low pass to Andre Da S. Alvaréz. Andre Da S. Alvaréz shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
54.49
Chris Corona threads a neat ball through to Levi Costa. Levi Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.53
Carlos Barrera flicks a high pass forward to Conor Russell who brings the ball under control. Conor Russell knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Da S. Alvaréz. Andre Da S. Alvaréz knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Peter Pagan is offside!
66.39
Andre Da S. Alvaréz barges into Pablo Sepúlveda. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Sepúlveda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.07
Mauricio Sierra knocks the ball forward to Augusto Davila. Augusto Davila shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
69.20
Conor Russell passes the ball forward to Andre Da S. Alvaréz. Andre Da S. Alvaréz skips past Peter Carrillo! Andre Da S. Alvaréz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fabian Velasquez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.19
Pietro Didi flicks a high pass forward to Facundo Cardona who brings the ball under control. Facundo Cardona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Augusto Davila. Augusto Davila plays a scrappy one-two with Luiz Otávio Rivelino and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Augusto Davila provides some space. He shoots at goal. Isaac Martins gets down and covers it.
75.56
Matías Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Augusto Davila collects the pass. Augusto Davila controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.13
Peñarol have made a substitution with Diego Serrano replacing Peter Pagan .
84.09
Conor Russell flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Serrano. Diego Serrano whips in a cross ball towards Andre Da S. Alvaréz. Andre Da S. Alvaréz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
85.58
Peter Carrillo knocks the ball forward to Yoximar Juarez. Yoximar Juarez hits a low pass to Augusto Davila. Augusto Davila whips in a cross ball towards Luiz Otávio Rivelino. Luiz Otávio Rivelino heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.16
Maximiliano Alarcón barges into Augusto Davila. The referee calls over Maximiliano Alarcón and shows him a yellow card! Augusto Davila carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
33.7%
45.3%
20.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Levi Costa of Peñarol