Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Arq. Ricardo Etcheverri where Ferro Carril Oeste play host to Defensa y Justicia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ferro Carril Oeste and Defensa y Justicia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tobías Domínguez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ferro Carril Oeste and Defensa y Justicia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tobías Domínguez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Defensa y Justicia kick off!
4.04
0-1Manuel Lucena flicks a high pass forward to Leon Saad who brings the ball neatly under control. Leon Saad flicks the ball to his team mate, Bill Allen. Bill Allen lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy White. Tommy White connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Tomás Salas has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.16
0-1Juan Sornoza flicks a high pass forward to Emanuel Didi who brings the ball under control. Emanuel Didi brings the ball forward. Emanuel Didi plays a one-two with Nathan Heinemann and rushes in on goal... Manuel Lucena hacks Emanuel Didi from behind! Penalty not given!!
16.14
0-1Leon Saad deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy White. Tommy White powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Tomás Salas!
20.35
Without breaking stride, Leon Saad plays the ball forward to Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy White. Tommy White heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Tomás Salas!
21.48
Juan Blanco passes the ball forward to Emanuel Didi. Emanuel Didi knocks the ball forward to Bruno Rendon. Bruno Rendon skips past Peter Hughes! Some world-class footwork from Bruno Rendon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Felipe Gruezo had no chance!! Goal for Ferro Carril Oeste!
30.11
Manuel Lucena threads the ball through to Adrian Meram. Adrian Meram makes an attacking run forward. Adrian Meram controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
32.40
1-1Emanuel Didi clumsily knocks into Adrian Meram. The referee warns Emanuel Didi to calm down! Adrian Meram hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.34
1-1Manuel Lucena comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Rendon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Rendon runs off the knock.
38.41
With imagination, Christian Pereyra picks a pass forward to Bill Allen. Bill Allen whips in a cross ball towards Tommy White. Tommy White makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
39.09
1-1Peter Lemus passes the ball forward to Bruno Rendon. Bruno Rendon runs straight at the defence! Bruno Rendon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
40.47
1-1Emanuel Didi hits a low pass to Nathan Heinemann. Nathan Heinemann knocks the ball forward into space. Humberto Duran bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
44.29
1-1Leon Saad chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy White. Tommy White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ferro Carril Oeste have changed their lineup with Walter Lauderdale replacing Emanuel Didi and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Defensa y Justicia appear unchanged since the first half. The Defensa y Justicia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ferro Carril Oeste kick off!
48.33
Adrian Meram makes a probing pass to Tommy White. Tommy White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Sornoza.
51.26
Juan Sornoza clumsily knocks into Gastón Ardiles. The referee calls over Juan Sornoza and shows him a yellow card! Gastón Ardiles hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.28
Christian Pereyra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles plays a quick one-two with Bill Allen and rushes in on goal... Gastón Ardiles comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.42
Peter Lemus knocks the ball to his team mate, Humberto Duran. Humberto Duran knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Sanders.
65.08
Christian Pereyra surges forward with the ball. Christian Pereyra whips in a cross ball towards Bill Allen. Bill Allen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.04
Adrian Meram surges forward with the ball. Adrian Meram shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.51
Christian Pereyra barges into Peter Lemus. Christian Pereyra is shown the yellow card! Peter Lemus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.51
1-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
84.48
Adrian Meram flicks a high ball forward to Gastón Ardiles who takes it down. Gastón Ardiles knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomás Salas who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Walter Lauderdale flicks a high ball forward to Humberto Duran who takes it down. Humberto Duran tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
32.9%
43.8%
23.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bill Allen of Defensa y Justicia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tomás Salas (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlos Libman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Sornoza (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Ivan Thomas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan Blanco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Lemus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Emanuel Didi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlos Bejarano (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Humberto Duran (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bruno Rendon (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Nathan Heinemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Salvador Zamora (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Walter Lauderdale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Matias Risco (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Felipe Gruezo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Thomas Sanders (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jamie Kassel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manuel Lucena (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Peter Hughes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christian Pereyra (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Adrian Meram (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leon Saad (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bill Allen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Gastón Ardiles (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Tommy White (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Luca Ramírez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vernon Alesci (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Vaca (MID) | 0 | |