Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bautista Gargantini where Independiente Rivadavia play host to Tigre. A crowd of 13,044 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Independiente Rivadavia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tigre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Goycochea.


0.00
Independiente Rivadavia kick off the first half!
8.51
Alan Coloccini flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Carpintero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lucas Carpintero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Schiaffino. Nicolas Schiaffino plays a one-two with Roberto Carlos Fuertes and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Nicolas Schiaffino provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
12.10
Leandro Araújo plays the ball forward to Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.26
Mariano Balbo hacks Tiziano Ortiz from behind! The referee brings Mariano Balbo to one side and gives him a warning! Tiziano Ortiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.28
Mariano Balbo flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Careca who takes it down. Antonio Careca finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.51
Uruguay Becerra flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Carlos Osorio controls it well on his chest. Roberto Carlos Osorio lofts in a cross ball towards Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Francisco Vidal!
38.54
With imagination, Mariano Balbo laces a through ball forward to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Coloccini.
39.57
Leandro Araújo threads a neat ball through to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
40.40
Mauricio Herrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carlos Fuertes. Roberto Carlos Fuertes lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Acosta. Mauricio Acosta shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
42.30
Uruguay Becerra flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Careca collects the pass. Antonio Careca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.27
Mauricio Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Acosta. Mauricio Acosta skips past Valentín Navarro! Mauricio Acosta makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Cristian Rey manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second 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. Tigre appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Tigre get the second half underway!
47.40
Mariano Balbo makes a probing pass to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Francisco Vidal easily gets down and covers it.
60.19
Independiente Rivadavia have made a substitution with Mario Hector Sosa replacing Roberto Carlos Fuertes .
66.12
Uruguay Becerra kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.25
Valentín Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Mariano Balbo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mariano Balbo flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio knocks in a cross ball towards Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
71.14
Dale Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Carpintero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Lucas Carpintero stretches the opposition's defence. Lucas Carpintero edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Lucas Carpintero provides some space. He shoots at goal. Cristian Rey easily gets down and covers it.
73.16
Mariano Balbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio plays the ball forward to Antonio Careca who has made a great run into the box. Antonio Careca makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Francisco Vidal with no chance!! Goal for Tigre!
81.51
Uruguay Becerra makes a simple pass to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.15
Leandro Araújo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dale Castillo.
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Uruguay Becerra plays the ball forward to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dale Castillo.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
32.5%
47.5%
20%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Careca of Tigre