Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Libertadores de América where Independiente play host to Gimnasia y Esgrima. A crowd of 17,942 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Independiente are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gimnasia y Esgrima appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Cristian Ayala.
The pitch is in good condition.
Independiente are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gimnasia y Esgrima appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Cristian Ayala.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Independiente kicking off!
2.06
0-0León Bernal knocks the ball forward to Maximiliano Montero. Maximiliano Montero sees a break and surges forward. Maximiliano Montero makes a probing pass between the defence to Facundo Kapo. Facundo Kapo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
3.00
0-0Harvey Wright flicks a high pass forward. Earnest Bedoya controls it well on his chest. Earnest Bedoya plays a one-two with Lloyd Joyce and advances towards the goal... Earnest Bedoya cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but Rodrigo Brown is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
6.21
0-0Christian Hernández chips the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Montero. Maximiliano Montero threads a neat ball through to Augusto Marino. Augusto Marino shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
15.55
Showing composure, Tiago Ramírez laces a weighted ball forward to Earnest Bedoya. Earnest Bedoya plays a one-two with Lloyd Joyce and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Earnest Bedoya provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Carlos Dario Núnez.
18.28
0-0Maximiliano Montero comes in with a late challenge on Harvey Wright. The referee brings Maximiliano Montero to one side and gives him a warning! Harvey Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.52
Without breaking stride, Pedro Villalobos plays the ball forward to Augusto Marino. Augusto Marino lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Carrasco. Guilherme Carrasco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
24.40
1-0Tiago Ramírez threads the ball through to Earnest Bedoya. Earnest Bedoya shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.19
Agustín Medina flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Wright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harvey Wright chips the ball to his team mate, Frickson Larrea. Frickson Larrea shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.05
1-0Maximiliano Montero flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Carrasco who takes it down. Guilherme Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.43
1-0Rodrigo Brown hacks Frickson Larrea from behind! The referee calls over Rodrigo Brown and shows him a yellow card! Frickson Larrea hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.18
Maximiliano Montero flicks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Kapo. Facundo Kapo knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Carrasco. Guilherme Carrasco rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Irven Zuniga with no chance!! Goal for Gimnasia y Esgrima!
42.22
Clayton Scott flicks a high ball forward to Lloyd Joyce who takes it down. Lloyd Joyce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.11
Clayton Scott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Earnest Bedoya. Earnest Bedoya knocks in a cross ball towards Frickson Larrea. Frickson Larrea flicks the ball with his head but Ricardo Magana reads it well. Well saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Independiente appear unchanged since the first half. Gimnasia y Esgrima also appear unchanged since the first half. The Independiente players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Gimnasia y Esgrima kick off!
49.53
Hector Reed pushes mid-way up the pitch. Hector Reed takes it forward alone. Hector Reed shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
51.33
Derek Morris flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Wright collects the pass. Harvey Wright sees Lloyd Joyce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lloyd Joyce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Hernández.
55.44
Tiago Ramírez flicks a high pass forward to Lloyd Joyce who brings the ball under control. Lloyd Joyce shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
59.45
Hector Reed threads a neat ball through to Tiago Ramírez. Tiago Ramírez flicks a high pass forward. Earnest Bedoya easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Earnest Bedoya controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
66.24
Tiago Ramírez sees a break and surges forward. Tiago Ramírez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Hernández.
67.20
Christian Hernández makes a probing pass to Maximiliano Montero. Maximiliano Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Augusto Marino. Augusto Marino whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Carrasco. Guilherme Carrasco directs the ball goalwards with his head but Irven Zuniga reads it well. Great save!
77.49
1-1Gimnasia y Esgrima have made a substitution with Benjamín Kempes replacing Facundo Kapo .
87.42
Seeing Derek Morris's run, Hector Reed quickly throws the ball into his path. Derek Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Clayton Scott. Clayton Scott threads a neat ball through to Lloyd Joyce. Lloyd Joyce shoots from long range but is denied by Ricardo Magana. Excellent save.
89.03
Tiago Ramírez threads a neat ball through to Frickson Larrea. Frickson Larrea knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73.1%
26.9%
Play Area
24.4%
42.3%
33.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Ramírez of Independiente |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Irven Zuniga (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Agustín Medina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Derek Morris (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Hector Reed (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jordan Petrone (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tiago Ramírez (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Harvey Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Clayton Scott (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Lloyd Joyce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Earnest Bedoya (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Frickson Larrea (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Javier Soto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Guzmán (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ivan Vasquez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ricardo Magana (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodrigo Brown (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | León Bernal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Christian Hernández (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlos Dario Núnez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maximiliano Montero (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carlos Cohen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Villalobos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guilherme Carrasco (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Augusto Marino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Facundo Kapo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christian L. Núnez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Facundo Ortega (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Benjamín Kempes (DEF) | 6 | |