Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Nuevo Monumental where Atlético de Rafaela play host to Estudiantes de la Plata. A crowd of 18,397 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Atlético de Rafaela and Estudiantes de la Plata are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Alonso.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Atlético de Rafaela and Estudiantes de la Plata are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Alonso.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Rafaela kick off!
8.15
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Afonso Amador plays the ball forward to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico plays a one-two with Ronald Acosta and rushes in on goal... Erwin Torrico takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.46
0-0Franklin Meredith darts forward. Franklin Meredith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Nieves but the linesman indicates offside!
10.32
0-0Rodrigo Olivares threads a neat ball through to Sebastián Méndez. Sebastián Méndez threads a neat ball through to Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.00
1-0Manuel Torres plays the ball forward to Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.22
Franklin Meredith makes a simple pass to Claudio P. Arias. Claudio P. Arias whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.45
Rodrigo Olivares hits a low pass to Afonso Amador. Afonso Amador flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Acosta controls it well on his chest. Ronald Acosta lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.43
Sebastián Méndez kicks a strong pass forward to Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta shoots from long range. Ronald Acosta scores for Atlético de Rafaela!!
30.21
Ryan Adailton flicks a high pass forward to Erwin Torrico who brings the ball under control. Erwin Torrico whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
36.09
Warren Gatt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio P. Arias. Claudio P. Arias advances inside the box! Claudio P. Arias side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
40.01
Scott Delass threads a neat ball through to Franklin Meredith. Franklin Meredith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
42.21
Juan Guagua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Afonso Amador. With a delightful solo run, Afonso Amador stretches the opposition's defence. Afonso Amador finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
3-0Manuel Torres catches Franklin Meredith on the ankles. The referee calls over Manuel Torres and warns him to calm down! Franklin Meredith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Rafaela appear unchanged since the first half. Estudiantes de la Plata also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Estudiantes de la Plata kick off!
47.10
3-0Franklin Meredith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Santiago Nieves. Santiago Nieves shoots from distance. Solid save from Elías García.
49.40
Rafael Passo passes the ball forward to Warren Gatt. Warren Gatt sees Pedro Soria in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Soria knocks the ball forward to Santiago Nieves but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.56
3-0Claudio P. Arias catches Juan Guagua on the ankles. The referee calls over Claudio P. Arias and shows him a yellow card! Juan Guagua stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.22
With imagination, Franco Pablo Añor plays the ball forward to Ryan Adailton. Ryan Adailton flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Torrico comfortably collects the pass. Erwin Torrico finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.32
Scott Delass lofts the ball long. Pedro Soria whips in a cross ball towards Claudio P. Arias. Claudio P. Arias makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Claudio P. Arias!
63.05
Franklin Meredith flicks a high pass forward. Claudio P. Arias collects the pass. Claudio P. Arias plays a one-two with Santiago Nieves and rushes in on goal... Claudio P. Arias side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Elías García is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.50
Afonso Amador sees space and advances. Afonso Amador shoots from 20 yards but Martín Yllana reads it well. Well saved!
67.10
Franklin Meredith clumsily knocks into Sebastián Méndez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastián Méndez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.39
Juan Guagua runs forward with the ball. Juan Guagua changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Juan Guagua plays a scrappy one-two with Erwin Torrico and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Juan Guagua provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Martín Yllana.
70.44
4-2Afonso Amador takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Scott Delass gets to the ball and clears it up field.
71.30
Afonso Amador sees Erwin Torrico in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erwin Torrico shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.16
With vision, Manuel Torres plays the ball forward to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.48
Afonso Amador deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.08
Juan Guagua threads a neat ball through to Manuel Torres. Manuel Torres takes it forward alone. Manuel Torres threads a neat, attacking ball through to Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Martín Yllana!
81.02
Afonso Amador flicks a high pass forward. Juan Cruz Markic controls it well on his chest. Juan Cruz Markic shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.26
Ryan Adailton flicks a high pass forward. Juan Cruz Markic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Cruz Markic shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
90.00
Rodrigo Olivares kicks a strong pass forward to Afonso Amador. Afonso Amador kicks a strong pass forward to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Acosta. Ronald Acosta makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
6
2
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
23.8%
42.9%
33.3%
Scorers
| Juan Cruz Markic 14, 81 Erwin Torrico 21, 57 Ronald Acosta 27, 90 | Claudio P. Arias 60, 63 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Erwin Torrico of Atlético de Rafaela |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Elías García (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Franco Pablo Añor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Guagua (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Olivares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ryan Adailton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastián Méndez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Afonso Amador (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Manuel Torres (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Cruz Markic (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Erwin Torrico (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ronald Acosta (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Juan Bautista Passarella (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lucio Osorio (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Felipe Rial (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martín Yllana (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Delass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ignacio Araya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rafael Passo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lucas Martínez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Franklin Meredith (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Warren Gatt (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Christian Rodríguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Soria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Santiago Nieves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Claudio P. Arias (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Diego Hector Rodriguez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Hinojosa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Claudio D. Santos (DEF) | 0 | |