Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at La Bombonera where Boca Juniors play host to Guaraní Antonio Franco. A crowd of 17,569 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Boca Juniors are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Guaraní Antonio Franco appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.
The pitch is in good condition.
Boca Juniors are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Guaraní Antonio Franco appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.
0.00
0-0Boca Juniors kick off!
3.04
0-0Mateo Cruz makes a probing pass to Esteban Domínguez. Esteban Domínguez flicks a high ball forward to Mariano Calvo who takes it down. Mariano Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alessandro Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
6.01
0-0Fabricio Galletti barges into Alex Azevedo. Fabricio Galletti is given a warning by the referee! Alex Azevedo runs off the knock.
8.11
0-0Jesse Anderson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jesse Anderson sees Claudio D. Arca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio D. Arca lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy Brown. Jeremy Brown knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.39
0-0Andre Altidore advances with the ball. Andre Altidore knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Nahuel Bianchi. Excellent save.
12.30
1-0Narcise Olivier Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Brown. Jeremy Brown whips in a cross ball towards Alex Azevedo. Alex Azevedo directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Nahuel Bianchi had no chance!! Goal for Boca Juniors!
15.06
1-0Dylan Castillo hits a low pass to Jeremy Brown. Jeremy Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Nahuel Pereyra is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
16.00
1-0Dylan Castillo takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Andre Altidore. Andre Altidore knocks the ball into the box. Alex Azevedo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
18.38
Dylan Castillo makes a beautiful solo run. Dylan Castillo plays a scrappy one-two with Jeremy Brown and advances towards the goal... Dylan Castillo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Fabricio Galletti's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
19.44
1-0Dylan Castillo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Nahuel Pereyra jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
20.03
Andre Altidore chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Azevedo. Alex Azevedo knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca makes a convincing header. Claudio D. Arca scores for Boca Juniors!!
24.36
Narcise Olivier Varela hits a low pass to Jeremy Brown. Jeremy Brown knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nahuel Pereyra.
28.58
Andre Altidore flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Brown. Jeremy Brown whips in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Dylan Castillo flicks a high pass forward to Claudio D. Arca who brings the ball under control. Claudio D. Arca knocks in a cross ball towards Jeremy Brown. Jeremy Brown jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jeremy Brown!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Boca Juniors appear unchanged since the first half. Guaraní Antonio Franco also appear unchanged since the first half. The Guaraní Antonio Franco players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Guaraní Antonio Franco get the second half underway!
49.20
4-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.28
Andre Altidore flicks a high ball forward to Claudio D. Arca who takes it down. Claudio D. Arca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nahuel Pereyra.
55.47
Pablo Quiroga flicks a high pass forward to Alan Villegas who brings the ball under control. Alan Villegas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alessandro Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
59.55
Mateo Cruz decides to run forward with the ball. Mateo Cruz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mariano Calvo. Mariano Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alessandro Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
60.18
Mateo Cruz sees Esteban Domínguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Esteban Domínguez advances with the ball. Esteban Domínguez shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
63.35
Esteban Domínguez hits a low pass to Mariano Calvo. Mariano Calvo shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.28
4-0Jesse Anderson flicks a high pass forward. Narcise Olivier Varela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Narcise Olivier Varela passes the ball forward to Jeremy Brown. Jeremy Brown threads the ball through to Claudio D. Arca but he's offside!
72.11
Andre Altidore chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca whips in a cross ball towards Alex Azevedo. Alex Azevedo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Nahuel Bianchi manages to keep it out.
77.28
Narcise Olivier Varela brings the ball forward. Narcise Olivier Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
81.43
5-0Luiz Felipe Aldair comes in with a late challenge on Dylan Castillo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dylan Castillo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.57
Narcise Olivier Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeremy Brown. Jeremy Brown shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.44
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.45
Luiz Felipe Aldair flicks a high ball forward to Alan Villegas who takes it down. Alan Villegas knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Calvo. Mariano Calvo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Alessandro Suarez comfortably punches it away to safety.
89.17
Jesse Anderson chips the ball to his team mate, Dylan Castillo. Dylan Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Alex Azevedo controls it well on his chest. Alex Azevedo knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca heads the ball goalwards but Nahuel Bianchi is on top of it.
90.00
Dylan Castillo hits a low pass to Alex Azevedo. Alex Azevedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Brown but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
17.6%
47.3%
35.1%
Scorers
| Alex Azevedo 12 Claudio D. Arca 20, 29, 77 Jeremy Brown 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudio D. Arca of Boca Juniors |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alessandro Suarez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Esteban Carbonari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jesse Anderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pablo Sensini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Achilier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Narcise Olivier Varela (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dylan Castillo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andre Altidore (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jeremy Brown (MID) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Claudio D. Arca (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alex Azevedo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Jordon Price (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Silvio Villegas (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Patricio Romero (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nahuel Bianchi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Benjamín Muñoz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabricio Galletti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mateo Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nahuel Pereyra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Esteban Domínguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luiz Felipe Aldair (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Pablo Quiroga (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mariano Calvo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alan Villegas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Emanuel Anderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tiago Vera (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andres Ortega (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nelson Tuttle (MID) | 0 | |