Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Parque Luis Rivero where La Luz FC play host to Deportivo Maldonado in this derby match. 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 Deportivo Maldonado appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alvaro Cardona.


0.00
La Luz FC kick off!
2.21
Nahuel Villegas flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Alfaro. Nicolas Alfaro chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge D. Zepeda. Jorge D. Zepeda tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
10.15
Francisco Hacembruch Becerra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge D. Zepeda. Jorge D. Zepeda knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Blanco. Claudio Blanco knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
12.13
Lance Roberts flicks the ball to his team mate, Salvador Vega. Salvador Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Cuevas. Marcos Cuevas controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting José Paz through on goal. José Paz tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
16.54
Jorge Barrera breaks forward. With a delightful solo run, Jorge Barrera stretches the opposition's defence. Jorge Barrera plays a scrappy one-two with José Paz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jorge Barrera provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.55
Rodrigo Lopez takes the throw-in. Fred Osorio flicks a high pass forward to Jorge D. Zepeda who brings the ball under control. Jorge D. Zepeda knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Blanco. Claudio Blanco directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Martim Castillo had no chance!! Goal for La Luz FC!
21.09
Nahuel Villegas flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Alfaro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Alfaro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Alfaro shoots from 20 yards. Martim Castillo effortlessly gets down and covers it.
22.20
Fred Osorio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge D. Zepeda. Jorge D. Zepeda finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
24.31
Gabriel Escamilla runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gabriel Escamilla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.25
Camilo Molina hits a low pass to José Paz. José Paz cuts inside the box! José Paz tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportivo Maldonado!
32.31
Gabriel Escamilla laces a weighted ball forward to José Paz. José Paz shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Deportivo Maldonado start the second half!
54.10
Jorge Castaneda catches Nicolas Alfaro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Alfaro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.50
Pablo Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Camilo Molina. Camilo Molina kicks a strong pass forward to José Paz. José Paz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.07
Francisco Hacembruch Becerra plays the ball forward to Claudio Blanco. Claudio Blanco plays a quick one-two with Daniel Pena and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Claudio Blanco provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Martim Castillo.
61.38
Fred Osorio takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jorge Castaneda reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
69.10
Camilo Molina clumsily knocks into Nicolas Alfaro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Alfaro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.34
José Paz clumsily knocks into Nahuel Villegas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nahuel Villegas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.25
Pablo Morales hits a low pass to Salvador Vega. Salvador Vega passes the ball forward to Marcos Cuevas. Marcos Cuevas edges inside the box! Marcos Cuevas comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.01
Camilo Molina hacks Nicolas Alfaro from behind! Camilo Molina is warned by the referee! Nicolas Alfaro runs off the knock.
81.27
Without breaking stride, Camilo Molina plays the ball forward to José Paz. José Paz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nelson Acosta.
85.48
Jorge D. Zepeda clumsily knocks into Fabian Brown. Jorge D. Zepeda is shown the yellow card! Fabian Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.49
Sixto Flores threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Lopez. Showing composure, Rodrigo Lopez picks a pass forward to Jorge D. Zepeda. Jorge D. Zepeda whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Pena. Daniel Pena outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Gabriel Escamilla brings the ball forward. Gabriel Escamilla threads a neat, attacking ball through to José Paz. José Paz rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
30.1%
45.2%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Cuevas of Deportivo Maldonado

Match Ratings
1.Martim Castillo (GK)
7
2.Jorge Barrera (DEF)
7
3.Fabian Brown (DEF)
6
4.Pablo Morales (DEF)
6
5.Lance Roberts (DEF)
6
6.Salvador Vega (MID)
7
7.Gabriel Escamilla (MID)
8
8.Camilo Molina (MID)yellow card
6
9.Jorge Castaneda (MID)yellow card
5
10.José Paz (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Marcos Cuevas (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Avril Guevara (GK)
0
13.Roger Miranda (ATT)
0
14.Alejandro Scarone (DEF)
0