Match Report


BelgranoBelgrano     Boca UnidosBoca Unidos
Computer Player Computer Player Steve Bullock Steve Bullock
Luciano BlancoL. Blanco72
G
1captain
G
68Ronnie WrightR. Wright
Humberto MelendezH. Melendez79
D
2
D
69Peter MurilloP. Murillo
Christian L. SensiniC. Sensini62
D
3
D
63Alan QuirogaA. Quiroga
Claudio RojasC. Rojas60
D
4
D
69Germán BacaG. Baca
Oscar AlmeydaO. Almeyda57
D
5
D
69Favio JonesF. Jones
Thomas MorenoT. Moreno56
D
6
M
68Germán LaraG. Lara
Juan QuirozJ. Quiroz64
M
captain7
M
70Walter KempesW. Kempes
Yoiver AragonY. Aragon63
M
8
M
64Juan Bautista GarayJ. Garay
Pablo Horacio Di StefanoP. Di Stefano60
M
9
A
68Luca CordoneL. Cordone
Joaquín MateoJ. Mateo71
A
10
A
72Santiago VillalbaS. Villalba
Maximiliano SaldanaM. Saldana60
A
11
A
67Luciano SandovalL. Sandoval
 
Mauricio ChamotM. Chamot62
G
12
D
66Maximiliano ScaroneM. Scarone
Mateo GallardoM. Gallardo58
A
13
M
71Henrique JairzinhoH. Jairzinho
Kaíque LeonardoK. Leonardo56
A
14
A
69Bradley FerrariB. Ferrari

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Mario Alberto Kempes where Belgrano play host to Boca Unidos. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belgrano are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Boca Unidos appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Caniggia.


0.00
Belgrano kick off the first half!
2.55
Alan Quiroga kicks a strong pass forward to Germán Lara. Germán Lara plays the ball forward to Luca Cordone. Luca Cordone makes a defence splitting pass to Luciano Sandoval. Oscar Almeyda clumsily knocks into Luciano Sandoval. Luciano Sandoval appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
6.29
Favio Jones volleys a long ball forward. Luca Cordone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian L. Sensini.
16.24
Pablo Horacio Di Stefano plays the ball forward to Maximiliano Saldana. Maximiliano Saldana plays a one-two with Joaquín Mateo and advances towards the goal... Maximiliano Saldana shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.18
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.42
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.26
Yoiver Aragon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Yoiver Aragon shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
36.06
Walter Kempes makes a simple pass to Luca Cordone. Luca Cordone whips in a cross ball towards Luciano Sandoval. Luciano Sandoval makes a deft header. Luciano Blanco effortlessly punches it away to safety.
38.27
Alan Quiroga makes a simple pass to Germán Lara. Germán Lara kicks a strong pass forward to Santiago Villalba. Santiago Villalba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.56
Juan Bautista Garay makes a probing pass to Luciano Sandoval. Luciano Sandoval makes a simple pass, allowing Santiago Villalba to run into the box. Santiago Villalba takes a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Luciano Blanco keeps it out!
42.37
Humberto Melendez catches Santiago Villalba on the ankles. The referee calls over Humberto Melendez and shows him a yellow card! Santiago Villalba runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Belgrano appear unchanged since the first half. Boca Unidos also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Boca Unidos get the second half underway!
47.13
Claudio Rojas threads a neat ball through to Juan Quiroz. Juan Quiroz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joaquín Mateo. Joaquín Mateo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Wright who gathers it comfortably.
54.19
Peter Murillo catches Pablo Horacio Di Stefano on the ankles. Peter Murillo is shown the yellow card! Pablo Horacio Di Stefano runs off the knock.
60.18
Boca Unidos have made 2 substitutions with Henrique Jairzinho replacing Germán Lara and Bradley Ferrari replacing Luciano Sandoval .
63.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Walter Kempes plays the ball forward to Santiago Villalba. Santiago Villalba threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Luca Cordone provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
66.57
Oscar Almeyda makes a probing pass to Yoiver Aragon. Yoiver Aragon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joaquín Mateo. Joaquín Mateo shoots from 25 yards but Ronnie Wright is on top of it.
67.29
Thomas Moreno makes a high pass forward. Juan Quiroz shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Juan Quiroz flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Mateo collects the pass. Joaquín Mateo shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
69.11
Alan Quiroga clumsily knocks into Juan Quiroz. Alan Quiroga is shown the yellow card! Juan Quiroz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.19
Germán Baca knocks the ball forward to Henrique Jairzinho. Henrique Jairzinho makes a probing pass to Bradley Ferrari. Bradley Ferrari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
73.29
Pablo Horacio Di Stefano runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pablo Horacio Di Stefano shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Ronnie Wright manages to gather it.
81.53
Henrique Jairzinho threads a neat ball through to Luca Cordone. Luca Cordone skips past Claudio Rojas! Luca Cordone tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
89.25
Henrique Jairzinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Santiago Villalba. Santiago Villalba lofts in a cross ball towards Luca Cordone. Luca Cordone directs the ball goalwards with his head. Luciano Blanco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Belgrano

Boca Unidos
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
27.7%
47%
25.3%

Scorers
Luca Cordone 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luca Cordone of Boca Unidos

Match Ratings