Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Gigante de Arroyito where Rosario Central play host to Defensa y Justicia. A crowd of 17,541 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rosario Central are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Defensa y Justicia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rosario Central are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Defensa y Justicia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rosario Central kick off!
3.16
0-0Luis Ruidíaz knocks the ball forward to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci whips in a cross ball towards Bill Allen. Bill Allen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Arquímedes Manuel Velázquez. Excellent block.
6.48
0-0Juan Ignacio Álvarez threads a neat ball through to Miguel Zamora. Miguel Zamora shoots from outside the area. Felipe Gruezo gets down and covers it.
9.34
0-0Uriel Reggi darts forward. Uriel Reggi shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
10.34
1-0Maximiliano Yllana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Rivas. Andres Rivas chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Zamora. Miguel Zamora advances inside the box! Miguel Zamora cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Miguel Zamora!
14.30
1-0With imagination, Cristian Sánchez plays the ball forward to Miguel Vaca. Miguel Vaca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Allen. Bill Allen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.00
Andres Rivas flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Manuel Vargas. Paolo Manuel Vargas lofts in a cross ball towards Joel Advíncula. Joel Advíncula is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Felipe Gruezo manages to gather it.
18.50
Luis Ruidíaz hits a low pass to Bill Allen. Bill Allen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.28
Jamie Kassel makes a probing pass to Miguel Vaca. Miguel Vaca flicks a high pass forward to Vernon Alesci who brings the ball under control. Vernon Alesci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.53
Arquímedes Manuel Velázquez knocks the ball forward to Andres Rivas. Andres Rivas knocks the ball forward to Paolo Manuel Vargas. Paolo Manuel Vargas shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Felipe Gruezo.
23.13
1-0Juan Ignacio Álvarez takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Miguel Zamora. Some silky footwork from Miguel Zamora provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.03
Luis Ruidíaz makes a simple pass to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci plays a scrappy one-two with Bill Allen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Vernon Alesci makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Juan Carabalí had no chance!! Goal for Defensa y Justicia!
30.14
Mateus Ramos sees Luca Ramírez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luca Ramírez lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Allen. Bill Allen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Juan Carabalí is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.44
Andres Rivas flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Zamora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Zamora runs straight at the defence! Miguel Zamora shoots from just inside the box. Felipe Gruezo comfortably gets down and covers it.
34.56
1-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
Peter Hughes makes a probing pass to Mateus Ramos. Mateus Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Luca Ramírez controls it well on his chest. Luca Ramírez finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rosario Central appear unchanged since the first half. Defensa y Justicia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Defensa y Justicia kicking off!
48.12
1-2Uriel Reggi clumsily knocks into Miguel Vaca. The referee calls over Uriel Reggi and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Vaca stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.07
Cristian Sánchez threads a neat ball through to Miguel Vaca. Miguel Vaca flicks the ball to his team mate, Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci lofts in a cross ball towards Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Juan Carabalí!
57.11
With some swift thinking, Miguel Vaca plays the ball forward to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Carabalí who gathers it comfortably.
61.15
Andres Rivas flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Manuel Vargas controls it well on his chest. Paolo Manuel Vargas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristian Sánchez.
63.17
1-2Juan Ignacio Álvarez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Juan Ignacio Álvarez threads the ball through to Paolo Manuel Vargas but he's offside!
65.59
Miguel Vaca knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Allen. Bill Allen whips in a cross ball towards Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Juan Carabalí. Excellent save.
66.53
Without breaking stride, Luis Ruidíaz plays the ball forward to Bill Allen. Bill Allen plays a scrappy one-two with Vernon Alesci and advances towards the goal... Bill Allen takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Juan Carabalí manages to gather it.
69.20
Andres Rivas flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Manuel Vargas who brings the ball under control. Paolo Manuel Vargas finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Felipe Gruezo. Excellent save.
73.13
Jamie Kassel barges into Paolo Manuel Vargas. Jamie Kassel is shown the yellow card! Paolo Manuel Vargas stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.24
With vision, Mateus Ramos plays the ball forward to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arquímedes Manuel Velázquez.
78.38
Miguel Vaca sees space and advances. Miguel Vaca lofts in a cross ball towards Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.54
Arquímedes Manuel Velázquez advances with the ball. Arquímedes Manuel Velázquez knocks the ball forward to Miguel Zamora. Miguel Zamora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Felipe Gruezo is on top of it.
84.03
Peter Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Luis Ruidíaz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Ruidíaz kicks a strong pass forward to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci whips in a cross ball towards Bill Allen. Bill Allen beats his man to it with a header but Juan Carabalí is on top of it.
87.44
Miguel Vaca flicks a high pass forward to Vernon Alesci who brings the ball neatly under control. Vernon Alesci tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.16
Luis Ruidíaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez whips in a cross ball towards Bill Allen. Bill Allen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
90.00
1-2Valentino Bombarda hacks Jamie Kassel from behind! The referee calls over Valentino Bombarda and warns him to calm down! Jamie Kassel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
29.9%
41.6%
28.6%
Scorers
| Miguel Zamora 10 | Vernon Alesci 24 Bill Allen 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bill Allen of Defensa y Justicia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Juan Carabalí (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Arquímedes Manuel Velázquez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Maximiliano Yllana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joaquín Rodriguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Uriel Reggi (MID) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Valentino Bombarda (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andres Rivas (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan Ignacio Álvarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Miguel Zamora (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Joel Advíncula (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paolo Manuel Vargas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Claudio P. Sosa (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lucas Passarella (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Elías Peralta (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Felipe Gruezo (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Thomas Sanders (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jamie Kassel (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Cristian Sánchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Peter Hughes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mateus Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luis Ruidíaz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Miguel Vaca (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bill Allen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Vernon Alesci (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Luca Ramírez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tommy White (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gastón Ardiles (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adrian Meram (MID) | 0 | |