Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Norberto Tomaghello where Defensa y Justicia play host to Estudiantes de la Plata. A crowd of 19,453 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Defensa y Justicia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Estudiantes de la Plata appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Redondo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Defensa y Justicia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Estudiantes de la Plata appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Redondo.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Estudiantes de la Plata kicking off!
2.32
0-0Ignacio Araya flicks a high ball forward to Christian Rodríguez who gracefully takes it down. Christian Rodríguez passes the ball forward to Claudio P. Arias. Claudio P. Arias skips past Enzo Hugo! Claudio P. Arias muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Felipe Gruezo. What a save!
3.46
0-0Peter Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Meram collects the pass. Adrian Meram flicks a high pass forward. Vernon Alesci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vernon Alesci finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.33
0-0Manuel Lucena threads a neat ball through to Adrian Meram. Adrian Meram makes a probing pass to Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martín Yllana who gathers it comfortably.
14.15
Luis Ruidíaz advances with the ball. Luis Ruidíaz whips in a cross ball towards Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso connects with a diving header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Defensa y Justicia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.06
0-0Lucas Martínez catches Adrian Meram on the ankles. Lucas Martínez is warned by the referee! Adrian Meram stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.17
Maximiliano Rivero flicks a high ball forward to Luis Ruidíaz who takes it down. Luis Ruidíaz knocks the ball forward to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci whips in a cross ball towards Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Martín Yllana reads it well. Nice keeping!
26.24
Manuel Lucena controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Ruidíaz. Luis Ruidíaz threads a neat ball through to Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
27.39
0-0Without breaking stride, Franklin Meredith plays the ball forward to Claudio P. Arias. Claudio P. Arias plays a scrappy one-two with Santiago Nieves and advances towards the goal... Claudio P. Arias muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Enzo Hugo!
33.39
Luis Ruidíaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles whips in a cross ball towards Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Rafael Passo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.16
Peter Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Luis Ruidíaz who brings the ball under control. Luis Ruidíaz darts forward. Luis Ruidíaz lofts in a cross ball towards Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
38.33
Christian Pereyra hits a low pass to Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso passes the ball forward to Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Rafael Passo.
40.05
Manuel Lucena deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Pereyra. Christian Pereyra flicks a high pass forward to Vernon Alesci who brings the ball under control. Vernon Alesci advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Vernon Alesci provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.49
Christian Pereyra flicks a high ball forward to Gastón Ardiles who takes it down. Gastón Ardiles whips in a cross ball towards Vernon Alesci. With a superhuman jump, Vernon Alesci connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Martín Yllana.
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Adrian Meram stretches the opposition's defence. Adrian Meram controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Martín Yllana is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Defensa y Justicia appear unchanged since the first half. Estudiantes de la Plata 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 kick off the second half!
47.23
Peter Hughes plays a long ball forward. Vernon Alesci knocks in a cross ball towards Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.13
Scott Delass threads a neat ball through to Lucas Martínez. Lucas Martínez chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.58
Enzo Hugo sees a break and surges forward. Enzo Hugo flicks a high pass forward to Raúl Retamoso who brings the ball under control. Raúl Retamoso whips in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles makes a deft header. Martín Yllana didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.54
0-0Claudio P. Arias barges into Maximiliano Rivero. The referee calls over Claudio P. Arias and shows him a yellow card! Maximiliano Rivero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.08
0-1Ignacio Araya kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Rodríguez. Christian Rodríguez sees a break and surges forward. Christian Rodríguez knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio P. Arias. Claudio P. Arias heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Felipe Gruezo had no chance!! Goal for Estudiantes de la Plata!
60.44
0-1Defensa y Justicia appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.54
Franklin Meredith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Santiago Nieves. Santiago Nieves shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.09
Franklin Meredith takes it forward alone. Franklin Meredith plays a scrappy one-two with Santiago Nieves and advances towards the goal... Franklin Meredith side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.46
Christian Pereyra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Passo.
73.25
Peter Hughes makes a simple pass to Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Delass.
77.09
0-1Warren Gatt kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Nieves but the linesman indicates offside!
79.29
Peter Hughes passes the ball forward to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci knocks in a cross ball towards Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
81.15
Peter Hughes threads the ball through to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci whips in a cross ball towards Raúl Retamoso. Raúl Retamoso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Ignacio Araya's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
82.30
0-1It's a corner kick. Christian Pereyra kicks a low ball out wide. Lucas Martínez gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
87.58
Rafael Passo knocks the ball forward to Warren Gatt. Warren Gatt sees space and advances. Warren Gatt rushes past Enzo Hugo! Some good footwork from Warren Gatt provides some space. He shoots at goal. Felipe Gruezo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.42
Ignacio Araya makes a simple pass to Warren Gatt. Warren Gatt kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria threads the ball through to Claudio P. Arias but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
28.4%
39.8%
31.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martín Yllana of Estudiantes de la Plata |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Felipe Gruezo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Maximiliano Rivero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Enzo Hugo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Manuel Lucena (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Peter Hughes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Luis Ruidíaz (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Christian Pereyra (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Adrian Meram (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Raúl Retamoso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gastón Ardiles (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Vernon Alesci (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Tommy White (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luca Ramírez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mateus Ramos (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martín Yllana (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Scott Delass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ignacio Araya (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Rafael Passo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Lucas Martínez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Franklin Meredith (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Warren Gatt (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Christian Rodríguez (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Pedro Soria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Santiago Nieves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Claudio P. Arias (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 12. | Diego Hector Rodriguez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Hinojosa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Claudio D. Santos (DEF) | 0 | |