Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Único de la Plata where Estudiantes de la Plata play host to Ferro Carril Oeste. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Estudiantes de la Plata are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ferro Carril Oeste appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vieira Miguel Balbo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Estudiantes de la Plata are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ferro Carril Oeste appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vieira Miguel Balbo.
0.00
0-0Ferro Carril Oeste get the match underway!
2.31
0-0With a delightful solo run, Warren Gatt stretches the opposition's defence. Warren Gatt skips past Juan Sornoza! Warren Gatt takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Tomás Salas manages to gather it.
6.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Peter Lemus plays the ball forward to Nathan Heinemann. Nathan Heinemann skips past Claudio D. Santos! Some silky footwork from Nathan Heinemann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
8.10
0-0Peter Lemus kicks a strong pass forward to Nathan Heinemann. Nathan Heinemann whips in a cross ball towards Walter Lauderdale. Walter Lauderdale connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
9.19
0-0Emanuel Didi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Rendon. Bruno Rendon rushes past Claudio D. Santos! Bruno Rendon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Rafael Passo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
12.48
0-0Carlos Libman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Lemus. Peter Lemus chips the ball to his team mate, Nathan Heinemann. Nathan Heinemann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio D. Santos.
14.03
Emanuel Didi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nathan Heinemann. Nathan Heinemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.26
Carlos Bejarano flicks a high ball forward to Nathan Heinemann who takes it down. Nathan Heinemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.52
Ivan Thomas sees space and advances. With a delightful solo run, Ivan Thomas stretches the opposition's defence. Ivan Thomas shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
36.40
Franklin Meredith flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Nieves controls it well on his chest. Santiago Nieves shoots from outside the area. Tomás Salas gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
38.21
Emanuel Didi flicks a high pass forward. Nathan Heinemann collects the pass. Nathan Heinemann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
39.54
Emanuel Didi flicks a high pass forward. Walter Lauderdale controls it well on his chest. Walter Lauderdale tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
40.55
Carlos Bejarano makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Bejarano whips in a cross ball towards Nathan Heinemann. Nathan Heinemann beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.52
Christian Rodríguez knocks the ball forward to Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Estudiantes de la Plata appear unchanged since the first half. Ferro Carril Oeste also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Estudiantes de la Plata kick off the second half!
47.30
Peter Lemus knocks the ball forward to Bruno Rendon. Bruno Rendon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.24
Carlos Libman kicks a strong pass forward to Emanuel Didi. Emanuel Didi threads the ball through to Bruno Rendon. Bruno Rendon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.40
Ivan Thomas threads the ball through to Carlos Bejarano. With a delightful solo run, Carlos Bejarano stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Bejarano lofts in a cross ball towards Nathan Heinemann. Nathan Heinemann heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
54.22
Scott Delass knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Gatt. Warren Gatt flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Nieves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Santiago Nieves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Tomás Salas gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
55.51
0-0Manuel Valdano clumsily knocks into Ivan Thomas. The referee calls over Manuel Valdano and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Thomas stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.05
Christian Rodríguez sees Pedro Soria in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Soria shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
60.47
0-0Ferro Carril Oeste have made 2 substitutions with Humberto Duran replacing Emanuel Didi and Matias Risco replacing Walter Lauderdale and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.12
Matias Risco barges into Rafael Passo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Passo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.03
Warren Gatt clumsily knocks into Humberto Duran. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Humberto Duran runs off the knock.
71.28
Ivan Thomas flicks a high ball forward to Humberto Duran who takes it down. Humberto Duran flicks a high ball forward to Nathan Heinemann who takes it down. Nathan Heinemann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martín Yllana who gathers it comfortably.
77.57
Ferro Carril Oeste have made a substitution with Rodrigo Maldonado replacing Juan Sornoza .
79.24
Humberto Duran flicks a high pass forward. Matias Risco controls it well on his chest. Matias Risco whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Bejarano. Carlos Bejarano jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
87.40
Rodrigo Maldonado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Lemus. Peter Lemus passes the ball forward to Bruno Rendon. Bruno Rendon knocks in a cross ball towards Nathan Heinemann. Nathan Heinemann whips the ball goalwards with his head but Martín Yllana is on top of it.
89.03
Rodrigo Maldonado hacks Warren Gatt from behind! The referee calls over Rodrigo Maldonado and shows him a yellow card! Warren Gatt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
31.4%
46.5%
22.1%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martín Yllana of Estudiantes de la Plata |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Martín Yllana (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Scott Delass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Rafael Passo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claudio D. Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lucas Martínez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Franklin Meredith (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Warren Gatt (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Christian Rodríguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Soria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Santiago Nieves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Manuel Valdano (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Diego Hector Rodriguez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Hinojosa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Alonso (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tomás Salas (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Carlos Libman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Sornoza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Thomas (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Juan Blanco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Lemus (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Emanuel Didi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlos Bejarano (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Walter Lauderdale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bruno Rendon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nathan Heinemann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Matias Risco (ATT) | | 5 |
| 13. | Rodrigo Maldonado (DEF) | | 5 |
| 14. | Humberto Duran (ATT) | 6 | |