Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at José Amalfitani where Vélez Sarsfield play host to Independiente Rivadavia. A crowd of 11,462 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vélez Sarsfield and Independiente Rivadavia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastián Hugo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vélez Sarsfield and Independiente Rivadavia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastián Hugo.
0.00
Independiente Rivadavia kick off and get the match underway!
2.02
Lucas Carpintero flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Acosta who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Acosta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
4.43
Fabricio Ruiz makes a simple pass to Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
9.31
With vision, Alan Coloccini picks a pass forward to Ricky Besler. Ricky Besler hits a low pass to Roberto Carlos Fuertes. Roberto Carlos Fuertes plays a scrappy one-two with Mauricio Acosta and advances towards the goal... Roberto Carlos Fuertes takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.02
Lukas Valenzuela flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Soto controls it well on his chest. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.05
Ricky Besler darts forward. Ricky Besler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.55
Without breaking stride, Tiziano Ortiz plays the ball forward to Nicolas Schiaffino. Nicolas Schiaffino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Luciano Bassedas gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
24.24
Federico Paz sees Fabricio Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabricio Ruiz passes the ball forward to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Vidal who gathers it comfortably.
30.51
Lukas Valenzuela clumsily knocks into Ricky Besler. The referee warns Lukas Valenzuela to calm down! Ricky Besler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.10
Tiziano Ortiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Carlos Fuertes. Roberto Carlos Fuertes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.14
Lukas Valenzuela makes a beautiful solo run. Lukas Valenzuela knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
36.37
Dale Castillo clumsily knocks into Fernando Soto. The referee warns Dale Castillo to calm down! Fernando Soto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.34
Sonny Gomez threads the ball through to Mauricio Herrera. Mauricio Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Schiaffino controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Schiaffino cuts inside the box! Nicolas Schiaffino shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
39.29
Dale Castillo catches Fernando Soto on the ankles. Dale Castillo is given another warning by the referee! Fernando Soto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vélez Sarsfield appear unchanged since the first half. Independiente Rivadavia have changed their lineup with Carlos Dario Rivero replacing Nicolas Schiaffino and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation.
45.00
Vélez Sarsfield kick off the second half!
47.12
Manuel Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.49
Manuel Martinez hacks Ricky Besler from behind! The referee calls over Manuel Martinez and shows him a yellow card! Ricky Besler stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.52
Alan Coloccini hacks Arthur Asara from behind! Alan Coloccini is shown the yellow card! Arthur Asara hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.59
Federico Paz flicks a high pass forward to Fabricio Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Fabricio Ruiz sees a break and surges forward. Fabricio Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.09
Carlos Dario Rivero receives the ball from a throw-in from Lucas Carpintero. Carlos Dario Rivero hits a low pass to Mauricio Acosta. Mauricio Acosta shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.14
Dale Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricky Besler. Ricky Besler flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Acosta who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Acosta shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
60.58
Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Diego F. Sánchez replacing Fernando Soto .Independiente Rivadavia have made 2 substitutions with Rodrigo Cabrera replacing Ricky Besler and Mario Hector Sosa replacing Roberto Carlos Fuertes .
65.49
Lucas Carpintero flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Acosta who takes it down. Mauricio Acosta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.16
Arthur Asara flicks a high pass forward. Diego F. Sánchez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego F. Sánchez plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Simeone and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sonny Gomez barges into Diego F. Sánchez. Diego F. Sánchez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
67.46
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
73.15
Lucas Carpintero hits a low pass to Mario Hector Sosa. Mario Hector Sosa shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
75.40
Arthur Asara knocks the ball forward to Diego F. Sánchez. Diego F. Sánchez whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Francisco Vidal with no chance!! Goal for Vélez Sarsfield!
79.42
Lukas Valenzuela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Francisco Vidal punches it away to safety.
81.02
Fabricio Ruiz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fabricio Ruiz plays a scrappy one-two with Claudio Flores and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Fabricio Ruiz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
87.57
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
23%
48.6%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Flores of Vélez Sarsfield |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luciano Bassedas (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sebastián Álvarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claudio D. Valdano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Federico Paz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arthur Asara (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Fabricio Ruiz (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Lukas Valenzuela (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Manuel Martinez (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 9. | Claudio Flores (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Fernando Soto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Simeone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Diego F. Sánchez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 13. | Federico Crespo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gustavo Poyet (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Francisco Vidal (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sonny Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dale Castillo (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Alan Coloccini (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Ricky Besler (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Tiziano Ortiz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Herrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lucas Carpintero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicolas Schiaffino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mauricio Acosta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Carlos Fuertes (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Rodrigo Cabrera (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carlos Dario Rivero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mario Hector Sosa (ATT) | 6 | |










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