Match Report


Racing Club de AvellanedaRacing Club de Avellaneda     Boca JuniorsBoca Juniors
Andy PerryAndy Perry Liam Rollings Liam Rollings
Simón CarrascoS. Carrasco66
G
1
G
74Alessandro SuarezA. Suarez
Alessandro CafùA. Cafù69
D
2
D
67Esteban CarbonariE. Carbonari
Luís LealL. Leal74
D
3
D
74Jesse AndersonJ. Anderson
Joaquín VazquezJ. Vazquez68
D
4captain
D
75Jordon PriceJ. Price
Brian VegaB. Vega75
M
5
D
72Mario AchilierM. Achilier
Luca ReyL. Rey69
M
6
M
73Narcise Olivier VarelaN. Varela
Gastón MarzoliniG. Marzolini65
M
7
M
72Patricio RomeroP. Romero
Dias De Almeida SerginhoD. Serginho79
M
captain8
M
75Dylan CastilloD. Castillo
Wálter HurtadoW. Hurtado76
A
9
A
71Miguel PradoM. Prado
Franklin LevesqueF. Levesque74
A
10
A
70Gonzalo PadillaG. Padilla
Juan OrtizJ. Ortiz78
A
11
A
65Alex AzevedoA. Azevedo
 
Axel BordiA. Bordi73
A
12
D
63Pablo SensiniP. Sensini
Mario RendonM. Rendon61
M
13
M
68Andre AltidoreA. Altidore
Ken StewartK. Stewart65
D
14
A
79Claudio D. ArcaC. Arca

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Presidente Juan Domingo Perón where Racing Club de Avellaneda play host to Boca Juniors. A crowd of 13,733 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Club de Avellaneda are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Boca Juniors appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Antonio Ponce.


0.00
Racing Club de Avellaneda get the match underway!
4.48
Narcise Olivier Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Azevedo. Alex Azevedo lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Padilla. Gonzalo Padilla powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.34
With some swift thinking, Joaquín Vazquez plays the ball forward to Brian Vega. Brian Vega threads a neat ball through to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Esteban Carbonari.
10.55
Luís Leal picks a pass forward to Dias De Almeida Serginho. Dias De Almeida Serginho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Alessandro Suarez comfortably smothers it!
14.04
Luca Rey hacks Dylan Castillo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dylan Castillo stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.55
Dylan Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado knocks in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Padilla. Gonzalo Padilla beats his man to it with a header. Simón Carrasco picks it out of the air!
28.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Mario Achilier plays the ball forward to Narcise Olivier Varela. Narcise Olivier Varela passes the ball forward to Gonzalo Padilla. Gonzalo Padilla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.50
Alessandro Cafù hits a low pass to Dias De Almeida Serginho. Dias De Almeida Serginho flicks a high pass forward. Franklin Levesque controls it well on his chest. Franklin Levesque knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jesse Anderson.
38.40
Narcise Olivier Varela threads the ball through to Alex Azevedo. Alex Azevedo shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
39.48
Patricio Romero flicks a high pass forward to Alex Azevedo who brings the ball under control. Alex Azevedo plays a one-two with Miguel Prado and rushes in on goal... Alex Azevedo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.12
Patricio Romero flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Azevedo. Alex Azevedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luís Leal.
44.54
Luca Rey knocks the ball forward to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado makes a deft header but Alessandro Suarez reads it well. Great save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Club de Avellaneda appear unchanged since the first half. Boca Juniors also appear unchanged since the first half. The Racing Club de Avellaneda players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Boca Juniors get the second half underway!
47.17
Wálter Hurtado catches Jesse Anderson on the ankles. The referee calls over Wálter Hurtado and shows him a yellow card! Jesse Anderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.34
Luca Rey makes a probing pass to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.39
Alessandro Cafù makes a strong solo run forward. Alessandro Cafù makes a probing pass to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Alessandro Suarez is on top of it.
53.38
Luís Leal flicks a high pass forward. Luca Rey collects the pass. Luca Rey hits a low pass to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
55.55
Alessandro Cafù knocks the ball forward to Brian Vega. Brian Vega knocks the ball forward to Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.52
Dylan Castillo makes a simple pass to Alex Azevedo. Alex Azevedo cuts inside the box! Alex Azevedo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.20
Mario Achilier threads a neat ball through to Narcise Olivier Varela. Narcise Olivier Varela sees a break and surges forward. Narcise Olivier Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Simón Carrasco with no chance!! Goal for Boca Juniors!
69.29
Dylan Castillo sees space and advances. Dylan Castillo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alessandro Cafù.
71.18
Patricio Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Prado. Miguel Prado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alessandro Cafù.
73.52
Luca Rey barges into Patricio Romero. The referee brings Luca Rey to one side and gives him a warning! Patricio Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.09
Gastón Marzolini passes the ball forward to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.49
Luca Rey threads a neat ball through to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque whips in a cross ball towards Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Alessandro Suarez had no chance!! Goal for Racing Club de Avellaneda! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
81.09
Gastón Marzolini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado knocks in a cross ball towards Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.48
Showing composure, Jordon Price picks a pass forward to Patricio Romero. Patricio Romero sees Gonzalo Padilla in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gonzalo Padilla knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joaquín Vazquez.
84.17
Luís Leal flicks a high pass forward to Gastón Marzolini who brings the ball under control. Gastón Marzolini threads a neat ball through to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
85.13
Jordon Price hits a low pass to Narcise Olivier Varela. Narcise Olivier Varela threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Padilla. Gonzalo Padilla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.57
Franklin Levesque clumsily knocks into Mario Achilier. Franklin Levesque is given a warning by the referee! Mario Achilier grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.42
Brian Vega passes the ball forward to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque whips in a cross ball towards Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Racing Club de Avellaneda

Boca Juniors
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.3%
43.5%
28.3%

Scorers
Wálter Hurtado 48, 56, 78
Gonzalo Padilla 4
Miguel Prado 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wálter Hurtado of Racing Club de Avellaneda

Match Ratings
1.Simón Carrasco (GK)
6
2.Alessandro Cafù (DEF)
6
3.Luís Leal (DEF)
6
4.Joaquín Vazquez (DEF)
6
5.Brian Vega (MID)
6
6.Luca Rey (MID)yellow card
6
7.Gastón Marzolini (MID)
6
8.Dias De Almeida Serginho (MID)
6
9.Wálter Hurtado (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
10
10.Franklin Levesque (ATT)
6
11.Juan Ortiz (ATT)
8
 
12.Axel Bordi (ATT)
0
13.Mario Rendon (MID)
0
14.Ken Stewart (DEF)
0

1.Alessandro Suarez (GK)
7
2.Esteban Carbonari (DEF)
6
3.Jesse Anderson (DEF)
6
4.Jordon Price (DEF)
6
5.Mario Achilier (DEF)
6
6.Narcise Olivier Varela (MID)
7
7.Patricio Romero (MID)
6
8.Dylan Castillo (MID)
6
9.Miguel Prado (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Gonzalo Padilla (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Alex Azevedo (ATT)
7
 
12.Pablo Sensini (DEF)
0
13.Andre Altidore (MID)
0
14.Claudio D. Arca (ATT)
0