Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Norberto Tomaghello where Defensa y Justicia play host to Boca Juniors. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Defensa y Justicia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Boca Juniors appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco G. Araújo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Defensa y Justicia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Boca Juniors appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco G. Araújo.
0.00
0-0Boca Juniors kick off and get the match underway!
2.59
0-0Miguel Vaca makes a probing pass to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez knocks the ball forward to Raúl Retamoso but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
3.35
0-0Enzo Hugo passes the ball forward to Mateus Ramos. Mateus Ramos advances with the ball. Mateus Ramos shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
6.04
0-0Dylan Castillo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dylan Castillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.53
0-0Pablo Sensini barges into Bill Allen. Pablo Sensini is warned by the referee! Bill Allen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.54
Miguel Vaca flicks a high pass forward. Raúl Retamoso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raúl Retamoso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jordon Price.
14.18
0-0Pablo Sensini knocks the ball forward to Narcise Olivier Varela. Narcise Olivier Varela sees Claudio D. Arca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio D. Arca shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Felipe Gruezo smothers it!
18.27
0-1Hernan Martín chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Villegas. Silvio Villegas outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Boca Juniors!
21.22
Mateus Ramos darts forward. Mateus Ramos shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.02
Mateus Ramos advances with the ball. Mateus Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.45
Mateus Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.56
Dylan Castillo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dylan Castillo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.51
Jamie Kassel threads the ball through to Mateus Ramos. Mateus Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Raúl Retamoso who takes it down. Raúl Retamoso whips in a cross ball towards Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luca Ramírez!
44.38
With imagination, Cristian Sánchez plays the ball forward to Miguel Vaca. Miguel Vaca takes it forward alone. Miguel Vaca plays a scrappy one-two with Bill Allen and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Miguel Vaca provides some space. He shoots at goal but Alessandro Suarez is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Defensa y Justicia appear unchanged since the first half. Boca Juniors also appear unchanged since the first half. The Defensa y Justicia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Defensa y Justicia start the second half!
47.05
Leon Saad flicks a high pass forward. Luca Ramírez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luca Ramírez lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Allen. Bill Allen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
48.35
Dylan Castillo threads a neat ball through to Patricio Romero. Patricio Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio D. Arca but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.06
Dylan Castillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.07
Miguel Vaca flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez knocks in a cross ball towards Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Alessandro Suarez had no chance!! Goal for Defensa y Justicia!
63.45
Mateus Ramos threads the ball through to Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alessandro Suarez manages to gather it easily.
66.10
Narcise Olivier Varela threads a neat ball through to Silvio Villegas. Silvio Villegas knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Romero. Patricio Romero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.51
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.13
Enzo Hugo flicks a high ball forward to Leon Saad who takes it down. Leon Saad makes a simple pass to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez makes a pass forward but Bill Allen is yards offside!
75.25
Silvio Villegas hacks Jamie Kassel from behind! Silvio Villegas is given a warning by the referee! Jamie Kassel grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.55
Leon Saad sees a break and surges forward. Leon Saad lofts in a cross ball towards Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alessandro Suarez!
79.11
Pablo Sensini catches Miguel Vaca on the ankles. Pablo Sensini is shown the yellow card! Miguel Vaca grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.07
Pablo Sensini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hernan Martín. Hernan Martín chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Villegas. Silvio Villegas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.35
Manuel Lucena makes a probing pass to Leon Saad. Leon Saad makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Saad knocks in a cross ball towards Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Defensa y Justicia!
90.00
Enzo Hugo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Saad. Leon Saad kicks a strong pass forward to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Alessandro Suarez manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
25.7%
45.9%
28.4%
Scorers
| Luca Ramírez 39 Raúl Retamoso 54, 84 | Silvio Villegas 18 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Raúl Retamoso of Defensa y Justicia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Felipe Gruezo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jamie Kassel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Enzo Hugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cristian Sánchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Manuel Lucena (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mateus Ramos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Miguel Vaca (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leon Saad (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Bill Allen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Raúl Retamoso (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Luca Ramírez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Tommy White (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vernon Alesci (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Pereyra (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alessandro Suarez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Esteban Carbonari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pablo Sensini (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Jordon Price (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Achilier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Narcise Olivier Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hernan Martín (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dylan Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvio Villegas (MID) | | 7 |
| 10. | Patricio Romero (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Claudio D. Arca (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jesse Anderson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andre Altidore (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lautaro Paris (ATT) | 0 | |