Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Único de la Plata where Estudiantes de la Plata play host to Racing Club de Avellaneda. A crowd of 15,713 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Estudiantes de la Plata are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Racing Club de Avellaneda appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Yoximar Nunez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Estudiantes de la Plata are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Racing Club de Avellaneda appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Yoximar Nunez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Racing Club de Avellaneda kick off!
3.23
0-0Santiago Nieves catches Federico Turdo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Federico Turdo stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.49
Nelson Aguilar catches Franklin Meredith on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Franklin Meredith stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.28
0-0Federico Turdo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Rendon. Mario Rendon threads a neat ball through to Axel Bordi. Axel Bordi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.02
0-0Scott Delass flicks a high pass forward to Warren Gatt who brings the ball under control. Warren Gatt knocks the ball forward to Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria knocks in a cross ball towards Santiago Nieves. Santiago Nieves is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.06
0-0Franklin Meredith makes a beautiful solo run. Franklin Meredith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Simón Carrasco manages to keep it out.
28.55
Lucas Martínez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio P. Arias. Claudio P. Arias shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
33.02
Santiago García makes a simple pass to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
38.40
Warren Gatt hits a low pass to Santiago Nieves. Santiago Nieves finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.04
Rafael Passo chips the ball to his team mate, Lucas Martínez. With great vision, Lucas Martínez plays the ball forward to Claudio P. Arias. Claudio P. Arias shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.05
Warren Gatt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Warren Gatt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Simón Carrasco manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Estudiantes de la Plata appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Club de Avellaneda also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Estudiantes de la Plata kicking off!
48.01
Santiago García runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Santiago García knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.16
0-0Santiago García comes in with a late challenge on Christian Rodríguez. Santiago García is given a warning by the referee! Christian Rodríguez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.11
Nelson Aguilar hits a low pass to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
54.57
0-0Nelson Aguilar hacks Franklin Meredith from behind! Nelson Aguilar is given a warning by the referee! Franklin Meredith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.34
Nelson Aguilar barges into Franklin Meredith. The referee brings Nelson Aguilar to one side and gives him another warning! Franklin Meredith carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.54
Rafael Passo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franklin Meredith. Franklin Meredith sees Santiago Nieves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Santiago Nieves shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.10
Nelson Aguilar knocks the ball to his team mate, Axel Bordi. Axel Bordi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.14
Mario Rendon passes the ball forward to Axel Bordi. Axel Bordi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ignacio Araya.
69.58
Santiago García threads the ball through to Axel Bordi. Axel Bordi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.19
Juan Cruz Hugo flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Rendon. Mario Rendon passes the ball forward to Axel Bordi. Axel Bordi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
73.35
Lucas Martínez knocks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Nieves. Santiago Nieves shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
78.26
Santiago García passes the ball forward to Axel Bordi. Axel Bordi shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.26
Franklin Meredith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Nieves. Santiago Nieves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simón Carrasco who gathers it comfortably.
87.15
Franklin Meredith advances with the ball. Franklin Meredith shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
24.7%
48.1%
27.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Franklin Meredith of Estudiantes de la Plata |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Martín Yllana (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Delass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ignacio Araya (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Rafael Passo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Lucas Martínez (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Franklin Meredith (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Warren Gatt (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Christian Rodríguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Soria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Santiago Nieves (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Claudio P. Arias (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Diego Hector Rodriguez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Hinojosa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Claudio D. Santos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simón Carrasco (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jorge de Nigris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Cruz Hugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Federico Turdo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luís Leal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ken Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Santiago García (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nelson Aguilar (MID) | | 4 |
| 9. | Mario Rendon (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Franklin Levesque (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Axel Bordi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leandro Calvo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dias De Almeida Serginho (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan Ortiz (ATT) | 0 | |