Match Report


Quilmes Atlético ClubQuilmes Atlético Club     River PlateRiver Plate
Computer Player Computer Player David Connor David Connor
Rudy ArrascaitaR. Arrascaita72
G
1
G
77Luis AdvínculaL. Advíncula
William PhillipsW. Phillips76
D
2
D
75Santiago CarecaS. Careca
Gustavo Enrique MorenoG. Moreno75
D
captain3
D
77Claudio HurtadoC. Hurtado
Da Conceiao AmaralD. Amaral74
D
4
D
78Carlos AdvínculaC. Advíncula
Simão MedinaS. Medina81
M
5
M
79Gerson CarterG. Carter
Oscar PeraltaO. Peralta72
M
6captain
M
83Pedro ChávezP. Chávez
Vieira Miguel GodoyV. Godoy67
M
7
M
80Joel ZambranoJ. Zambrano
Maximiliano VeronM. Veron63
M
8
M
82Rene EdwardsR. Edwards
Diego Hector AlmeydaD. Almeyda81
A
9
A
71Harold CooperH. Cooper
Antonio IbarraA. Ibarra79
A
10
A
76Diego SánchezD. Sánchez
Samuel RochaS. Rocha79
A
11
A
77Claudio M. ValdanoC. Valdano
 
Samuel GarzaS. Garza76
A
12
A
22Elmer BaileyE. Bailey
Manuel HurtadoM. Hurtado74
D
13
D
28Rafael PaganR. Pagan
Nicolas BarriosN. Barrios72
A
14
G
38Mauro TurdoM. Turdo

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Centenario Dr. José Luis Meiszner where Quilmes Atlético Club play host to River Plate. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Quilmes Atlético Club and River Plate are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Husain.


0.00
Quilmes Atlético Club get the match underway!
6.14
Gustavo Enrique Moreno flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Peralta. Oscar Peralta flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ibarra. Antonio Ibarra lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Rocha. Samuel Rocha rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
9.52
Carlos Advíncula threads a neat ball through to Joel Zambrano. Joel Zambrano flicks a high ball forward to Harold Cooper who gracefully takes it down. Harold Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rudy Arrascaita who gathers it comfortably.
14.43
Joel Zambrano plays the ball forward to Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper makes a great pass forward. Claudio M. Valdano runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.12
Oscar Peralta flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Rocha who takes it down. Samuel Rocha whips in a cross ball towards Diego Hector Almeyda. Diego Hector Almeyda fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
18.46
Santiago Careca threads a neat ball through to Pedro Chávez. Pedro Chávez flicks a high ball forward to Claudio M. Valdano who takes it down. Claudio M. Valdano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rudy Arrascaita who gathers it comfortably.
21.34
Rene Edwards comes in with a late challenge on Simão Medina. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simão Medina stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.51
William Phillips catches Diego Sánchez on the ankles. William Phillips is shown the yellow card! Diego Sánchez stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.54
Maximiliano Veron catches Gerson Carter on the ankles. The referee warns Maximiliano Veron to calm down! Gerson Carter runs off the knock.
26.27
Joel Zambrano makes a probing pass to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez plays a one-two with Harold Cooper and advances towards the goal... Diego Sánchez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.16
Oscar Peralta knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Hector Almeyda. Diego Hector Almeyda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.12
William Phillips chips the ball to his team mate, Vieira Miguel Godoy. Vieira Miguel Godoy makes a simple pass to Diego Hector Almeyda. Diego Hector Almeyda knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Advíncula.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Quilmes Atlético Club appear unchanged since the first half. River Plate also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
River Plate kick off!
47.11
Simão Medina kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Hector Almeyda. Diego Hector Almeyda runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Diego Hector Almeyda provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Luis Advíncula reads it well. Great save!
51.55
Joel Zambrano threads a neat ball through to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
59.52
Carlos Advíncula darts forward. Carlos Advíncula hits a low pass to Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.45
Maximiliano Veron threads a neat ball through to Diego Hector Almeyda. Diego Hector Almeyda makes a great pass forward. Samuel Rocha runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.44
Gerson Carter flicks a high pass forward. Harold Cooper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harold Cooper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Da Conceiao Amaral.
71.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlos Advíncula plays the ball forward to Pedro Chávez. Pedro Chávez flicks a high ball forward to Claudio M. Valdano who takes it down. Claudio M. Valdano lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
77.18
Oscar Peralta flicks a high pass forward. Diego Hector Almeyda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego Hector Almeyda shoots from distance but somehow Luis Advíncula manages to keep it out.
78.45
Carlos Advíncula sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Advíncula chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez whips in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
83.19
Joel Zambrano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harold Cooper. Harold Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano heads the ball goalwards. William Phillips clears it off the line with his head!
87.26
Joel Zambrano makes a simple pass to Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Rudy Arrascaita. What a save!
89.16
Rene Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Claudio M. Valdano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio M. Valdano advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Claudio M. Valdano provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Rudy Arrascaita had no chance!! Goal for River Plate!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Quilmes Atlético Club

River Plate
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
30.3%
43.9%
25.8%

Scorers
Diego Sánchez 26, 60
Claudio M. Valdano 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Diego Sánchez of River Plate

Match Ratings