Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Diego Armando Maradona where Argentinos Juniors play host to Tigre. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Argentinos Juniors are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tigre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto F. Benítez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Argentinos Juniors are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tigre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto F. Benítez.
0.00
0-0Argentinos Juniors get the match underway!
2.52
0-0Ronnie Severs passes the ball forward to Abran Guerrero. Abran Guerrero controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nestor Garay through on goal. Nestor Garay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Cristian Rey is on top of it.
3.13
0-0Uruguay Becerra flicks a high ball forward to Dias De Almeida Roque Junior who takes it down. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.43
Lucas Galletti threads a neat ball through to Uruguay Becerra. Uruguay Becerra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Mateo Lorenzo manages to gather it.
6.41
Augusto Branco knocks the ball forward to Abran Guerrero. Abran Guerrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.57
0-0Dias De Almeida Roque Junior clumsily knocks into Ezequiel Barrera. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior is given a warning by the referee! Ezequiel Barrera runs off the knock.
9.46
0-0Leandro Araújo catches Augusto Branco on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Augusto Branco gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.08
Fernando Castillo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Fernando Castillo brings the ball forward. Fernando Castillo runs straight at the defence! Fernando Castillo shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
15.46
0-0Ezequiel Barrera knocks the ball forward to Augusto Branco. Augusto Branco makes a simple pass to Nestor Garay. Nestor Garay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.41
Uruguay Becerra threads the ball through to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.51
0-1Leandro Araújo flicks the ball to his team mate, Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior makes a defence splitting pass to Roberto Carlos Osorio. Some silky footwork from Roberto Carlos Osorio provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Mateo Lorenzo had no chance!! Goal for Tigre!
22.39
Ezequiel Barrera takes it forward alone. Ezequiel Barrera flicks a high pass forward. Abran Guerrero controls it well on his chest. Abran Guerrero shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.35
Ezequiel Barrera hits a long diagonal ball forward. Abran Guerrero shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Abran Guerrero!
27.32
Lucas Galletti kicks a strong pass forward to Leandro Araújo. With great vision, Leandro Araújo plays the ball forward to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca plays a sublime one-two with Dias De Almeida Roque Junior and races in on goal... Antonio Careca rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mateo Lorenzo manages to gather it.
36.57
Ezequiel Barrera advances with the ball. Ezequiel Barrera sees Nestor Garay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nestor Garay shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.04
Francisco Hacembruch Colon knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Severs. Ronnie Severs passes the ball forward to Nestor Garay. Nestor Garay knocks in a cross ball towards Abran Guerrero. Abran Guerrero beats his man to it with a header. Good keeping from Cristian Rey as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
1-1Arthur Ribeiro takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Nestor Garay. Nestor Garay chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Santiago Lorenzo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Argentinos Juniors appear unchanged since the first half. Tigre also appear unchanged since the first half. The Argentinos Juniors players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Tigre kicking off!
48.39
Fernando Castillo picks a pass forward to Mariano Otero. Mariano Otero chips the ball to his team mate, Abran Guerrero. Abran Guerrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Cristian Rey gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
51.52
Mariano Otero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mariano Otero shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
54.43
Arthur Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Abran Guerrero. Abran Guerrero shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.39
Ronnie Severs flicks a high pass forward. Nestor Garay controls it well on his chest. Nestor Garay rushes past Lucas Valdez! Nestor Garay looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Cristian Rey is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
60.16
With a delightful solo run, Leandro Araújo stretches the opposition's defence. Leandro Araújo lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Mateo Lorenzo!
69.21
Uruguay Becerra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Mateo Lorenzo!
71.51
Francisco Hacembruch Colon threads the ball through to Augusto Branco. Augusto Branco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abran Guerrero. Abran Guerrero shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
85.16
Manuel Artime sees space and advances. Manuel Artime sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Artime knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
87.33
Ezequiel Barrera flicks a high pass forward. Augusto Branco controls it well on his chest. Augusto Branco passes the ball forward to Nestor Garay. Nestor Garay shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Cristian Rey as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
89.09
Augusto Branco knocks the ball to his team mate, Abran Guerrero. Abran Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valentín Navarro.
90.00
Mariano Balbo threads a neat ball through to Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.4%
39.6%
Play Area
31.2%
40.6%
28.1%
Scorers
| Abran Guerrero 24, 54 | Roberto Carlos Osorio 19 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Abran Guerrero of Argentinos Juniors |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mateo Lorenzo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Francisco Hacembruch Colon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ezequiel Barrera (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Fernando Castillo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Santiago Lorenzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mariano Otero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Augusto Branco (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ronnie Severs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arthur Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nestor Garay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Abran Guerrero (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Diego F. Sivori (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mateo Hernández (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Santino Bombarda (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cristian Rey (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Valentín Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lucas Valdez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lucas Galletti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Manuel Artime (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Uruguay Becerra (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mariano Balbo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leandro Araújo (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Antonio Careca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dias De Almeida Roque Junior (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Roberto Carlos Osorio (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Claudio Uribe (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mateus Marquez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lucio Giménez (ATT) | 0 | |