Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Comandante Andrés Guacurarí where Crucero del Norte play host to Atlético de Rafaela. A crowd of 19,579 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Crucero del Norte and Atlético de Rafaela are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Husain.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Crucero del Norte and Atlético de Rafaela are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Husain.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Atlético de Rafaela get the match underway!
18.47
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Guagua plays the ball forward to Oscar Subiat. Oscar Subiat threads the ball through to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico advances inside the box! Erwin Torrico rockets a shot on goal but Ricardo Saavedra reads it well. Well saved!
26.18
0-0N. De Araujo Iñacio flicks a high pass forward to Enner Domínguez who brings the ball under control. Enner Domínguez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ryan Besler is offside!
36.57
0-0Brett Heinemann takes a short throw-in bringing N. De Araujo Iñacio into play. N. De Araujo Iñacio flicks a high pass forward. Ryan Besler controls it well on his chest. Ryan Besler advances inside the box! Rodrigo Olivares hacks Ryan Besler from behind! Penalty not given!!
39.43
0-1Oscar Subiat knocks the ball forward to Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atlético de Rafaela!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crucero del Norte appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Rafaela also appear unchanged since the first half. The Crucero del Norte players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Crucero del Norte kick off!
47.52
0-1Sebastián Méndez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sebastián Méndez shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.00
Tomás Domínguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Richardson. Paul Richardson skips past Franco Pablo Añor! Paul Richardson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
51.13
0-1N. De Araujo Iñacio clumsily knocks into Sebastián Méndez. The referee calls over N. De Araujo Iñacio and shows him a yellow card! Sebastián Méndez runs off the knock.
53.04
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
54.51
N. De Araujo Iñacio flicks a high pass forward to Ryan Besler who brings the ball neatly under control. Ryan Besler lofts in a cross ball towards Enner Domínguez. Enner Domínguez makes a looping header on goal. Elías García didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.56
N. De Araujo Iñacio flicks a high pass forward to Paul Richardson who brings the ball under control. Paul Richardson flicks the ball to his team mate, Enner Domínguez. Rodrigo Olivares hacks Enner Domínguez from behind! Enner Domínguez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.53
Franco Pablo Añor sees Sebastián Méndez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastián Méndez threads a neat ball through to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico skips past Giovanni Rodrigues! Erwin Torrico cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Ricardo Saavedra. What a great pair of hands!
60.32
0-1Crucero del Norte have made 2 substitutions with Christian L. Lorenzo replacing Brett Heinemann and Danny Watson replacing Ryan Besler .
63.21
Rodrigo Olivares threads the ball through to Sebastián Méndez. Sebastián Méndez knocks the ball forward to Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ricardo Saavedra.
64.53
0-1Manuel Torres takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Jair Escobar reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
65.52
Manuel Torres flicks a high pass forward. Juan Cruz Markic controls it well on his chest. Juan Cruz Markic lofts in a cross ball towards Ronald Acosta. With a superhuman jump, Ronald Acosta connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.36
Juan Guagua passes the ball forward to Oscar Subiat. Oscar Subiat knocks the ball forward to Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.06
Ryan Adailton passes the ball forward to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Erwin Torrico scores for Atlético de Rafaela!!
75.26
Sebastián Méndez flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Torrico holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erwin Torrico shoots from 25 yards but Ricardo Saavedra is on top of his game. Nice save!
77.39
Crucero del Norte have made a substitution with Eduardo Jones replacing Agustin Quintero .
79.23
Eduardo Jones threads a neat ball through to Christian L. Lorenzo. Christian L. Lorenzo threads a neat ball through to Paul Richardson. Paul Richardson plays a one-two with Enner Domínguez and advances towards the goal... Paul Richardson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Paul Richardson scores for Crucero del Norte!!
83.25
Jair Escobar decides to run forward with the ball. Jair Escobar shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.08
Tomás Domínguez sees Danny Watson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Enner Domínguez. With a superhuman jump, Enner Domínguez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Elías García.
88.29
1-3It's a corner kick. Jair Escobar kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Elías García drops low and scoops up the ball.
89.19
Ryan Adailton knocks the ball forward to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta whips the ball goalwards with his head but Ricardo Saavedra reads it well. Nice keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
20.7%
46.6%
32.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Erwin Torrico of Atlético de Rafaela |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Saavedra (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Agustin Quintero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rocha A. Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giovanni Rodrigues (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomás Domínguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | N. De Araujo Iñacio (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Brett Heinemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jair Escobar (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Richardson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Ryan Besler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Enner Domínguez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eduardo Jones (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Christian L. Lorenzo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Danny Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Elías García (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Franco Pablo Añor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Guagua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Olivares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ryan Adailton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastián Méndez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oscar Subiat (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Manuel Torres (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Cruz Markic (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Erwin Torrico (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ronald Acosta (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Juan Bautista Passarella (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lucio Osorio (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Felipe Rial (DEF) | 0 | |