Match Report


Gimnasia y EsgrimaGimnasia y Esgrima     Defensa y JusticiaDefensa y Justicia
Computer Player Computer Player Robert Mcfadyen Robert Mcfadyen
Ricardo MaganaR. Magana73
G
captain1
G
82Felipe GruezoF. Gruezo
Rodrigo BrownR. Brown70
D
2
D
73Thomas SandersT. Sanders
Pedro Henrique BernhardtP. Bernhardt66
D
3
D
74Enzo HugoE. Hugo
León BernalL. Bernal65
D
4
D
78Cristian SánchezC. Sánchez
Carlos Dario NúnezC. Núnez63
D
5
D
75Maximiliano RiveroM. Rivero
Maximiliano MonteroM. Montero69
M
6
M
85Luis RuidíazL. Ruidíaz
Carlos CohenC. Cohen67
M
7captain
M
81Mateus RamosM. Ramos
Pedro VillalobosP. Villalobos65
M
8
M
82Leon SaadL. Saad
Guilherme CarrascoG. Carrasco70
A
9
A
83Vernon AlesciV. Alesci
Augusto MarinoA. Marino69
A
10
A
83Gastón ArdilesG. Ardiles
Facundo KapoF. Kapo60
A
11
A
76Tommy WhiteT. White
 
Christian L. NúnezC. Núnez64
M
12
A
81Luca RamírezL. Ramírez
Facundo OrtegaF. Ortega60
D
13
A
83Bill AllenB. Allen
Benjamín KempesB. Kempes60
D
14
M
77Christian PereyraC. Pereyra

Graphic Ace
today's match is sponsored by Graphic Ace
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Juan Carmelo Zerillo where Gimnasia y Esgrima play host to Defensa y Justicia. A crowd of 20,786 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gimnasia y Esgrima are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Defensa y Justicia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Benjamín Batistuta.


0.00
Gimnasia y Esgrima start the match!
8.50
Luis Ruidíaz flicks a high pass forward. Vernon Alesci controls it well on his chest. Vernon Alesci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Henrique Bernhardt.
9.57
Leon Saad flicks a high pass forward to Gastón Ardiles who brings the ball under control. Gastón Ardiles sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ricardo Magana smothers it!
10.15
Luis Ruidíaz makes a probing pass to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
20.11
Luis Ruidíaz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luis Ruidíaz lofts in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ricardo Magana with no chance!! Goal for Defensa y Justicia!
24.54
Luis Ruidíaz passes the ball forward to Tommy White. Tommy White knocks in a cross ball towards Vernon Alesci. With a superhuman jump, Vernon Alesci connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Carlos Dario Núnez steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
26.56
Luis Ruidíaz flicks a high pass forward to Gastón Ardiles who brings the ball under control. Gastón Ardiles runs straight at the defence! Gastón Ardiles takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Ricardo Magana manages to gather it.
27.28
Leon Saad makes a simple pass to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci advances inside the box! Carlos Dario Núnez barges into Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
28.37
Mateus Ramos knocks the ball forward to Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.43
Mateus Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci plays a scrappy one-two with Tommy White and advances towards the goal... Vernon Alesci shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ricardo Magana manages to gather it comfortably.
32.54
Pedro Henrique Bernhardt passes the ball forward to Pedro Villalobos. Pedro Villalobos advances with the ball. Pedro Villalobos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enzo Hugo.
38.56
Carlos Dario Núnez kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Cohen. Carlos Cohen passes the ball forward to Augusto Marino. Augusto Marino shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.49
Thomas Sanders barges into Augusto Marino. The referee calls over Thomas Sanders and shows him a yellow card! Augusto Marino runs off the knock.
42.15
Mateus Ramos makes a simple pass to Tommy White. Tommy White makes a defence splitting pass to Vernon Alesci. Some silky footwork from Vernon Alesci provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Carlos Dario Núnez!
44.20
Mateus Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gastón Ardiles but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Gimnasia y Esgrima appear unchanged since the first half. Defensa y Justicia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Defensa y Justicia kicking off!
48.39
Luis Ruidíaz sees Tommy White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy White lofts in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Defensa y Justicia!
55.56
Enzo Hugo makes a probing pass to Mateus Ramos. Mateus Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy White. Tommy White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.31
Facundo Kapo hacks Cristian Sánchez from behind! Facundo Kapo is given a warning by the referee! Cristian Sánchez stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.07
Maximiliano Montero clumsily knocks into Leon Saad. The referee brings Maximiliano Montero to one side and gives him a warning! Leon Saad runs off the knock.
63.22
Cristian Sánchez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Cristian Sánchez sees Gastón Ardiles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gastón Ardiles knocks in a cross ball towards Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.41
Carlos Cohen knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Carrasco. Guilherme Carrasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enzo Hugo.
69.56
Defensa y Justicia are dictating the run of play here today.
71.51
Enzo Hugo makes a beautiful solo run. Enzo Hugo sees space and advances. Enzo Hugo knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy White. Tommy White powers a header at goal. The keeper, Ricardo Magana, sees it late!! Goal for Defensa y Justicia!
75.16
Maximiliano Montero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Maximiliano Montero shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
77.46
Gimnasia y Esgrima have made a substitution with Benjamín Kempes replacing Facundo Kapo .
81.59
Cristian Sánchez makes a beautiful solo run. Cristian Sánchez sees a break and surges forward. Cristian Sánchez lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy White. Tommy White makes a convincing header but Ricardo Magana is on top of it.
85.58
Maximiliano Montero clumsily knocks into Leon Saad. The referee warns Maximiliano Montero again to calm down! Leon Saad stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.04
Leon Saad threads a neat ball through to Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.00
Leon Saad catches Maximiliano Montero on the ankles. The referee brings Leon Saad to one side and gives him a warning! Maximiliano Montero runs off the knock.
90.00
Carlos Cohen catches Mateus Ramos on the ankles. The referee calls over Carlos Cohen and warns him to calm down! Mateus Ramos runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Gimnasia y Esgrima

Defensa y Justicia
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
10
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
29%
71%
Play Area
31.9%
49.3%
18.8%

Scorers
Gastón Ardiles 20, 48
Vernon Alesci 63
Tommy White 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gastón Ardiles of Defensa y Justicia

Match Ratings