Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at B.G. Estanislao López where Colón play host to Douglas Haig. A crowd of 11,714 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colón are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Douglas Haig appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Caniggia.


0.00
The whistle blows and Colón get the match underway!
2.08
Lucas Sensini comes in with a late challenge on João Guerrero. The referee warns Lucas Sensini to calm down! João Guerrero runs off the knock.
3.35
João Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Lorenzo. Nahuel Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Drew Ross who gathers it comfortably.
12.10
António Orozco kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Iglesias. Pablo Iglesias shoots from 20 yards but somehow Gustavo Sosa manages to keep it out.
14.10
João Guerrero hacks Walter Hertel from behind! João Guerrero is shown the yellow card! Walter Hertel stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.10
João Guerrero hacks Angelo De S. Montes from behind! João Guerrero is shown the red card!! Angelo De S. Montes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.00
Franco Goycochea threads a neat ball through to António Orozco. António Orozco plays the ball forward to Pablo Iglesias. Pablo Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Giménez.
28.50
Joaquín Segura pushes mid-way up the pitch. Joaquín Segura makes a probing pass to Nahuel Lorenzo. Nahuel Lorenzo plays a quick one-two with Ezequiel Peralta and rushes in on goal... Nahuel Lorenzo shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.09
Lucas Sensini knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Escobar. Bruno Escobar whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Iglesias. Pablo Iglesias makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
34.53
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.43
Thiago Redondo threads a neat ball through to Walter Hertel. Walter Hertel threads a neat ball through to Pablo Iglesias. Pablo Iglesias lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Escobar. Bruno Escobar whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Mauricio Giménez!
42.03
Angelo De S. Montes sees Bruno Escobar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Escobar shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Colón appear unchanged since the first half. Douglas Haig also appear unchanged since the first half. The Douglas Haig players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Douglas Haig get the second half underway!
47.55
Thiago Redondo flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Sensini. Lucas Sensini decides to run forward with the ball. Lucas Sensini knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Escobar. Bruno Escobar jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Gustavo Sosa!
48.25
With great vision, António Orozco plays the ball forward to Pablo Iglesias. Pablo Iglesias shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.03
Roberto F. Silva flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Batistuta controls it well on his chest. Enzo Batistuta flicks a high pass forward. Nahuel Lorenzo collects the pass. Nahuel Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Drew Ross who gathers it comfortably.
53.58
Roberto F. Silva comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Escobar. Roberto F. Silva is shown the yellow card! Bruno Escobar gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.22
Lucas Sensini catches Alejo Marzolini on the ankles. The referee calls over Lucas Sensini again and warns him to calm down! Alejo Marzolini runs off the knock.
57.05
António Orozco flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Escobar who brings the ball under control. Bruno Escobar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Gustavo Sosa keeps it out!
60.52
António Orozco flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Iglesias. Pablo Iglesias finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gustavo Sosa manages to gather it effortlessly.
66.30
Enzo Batistuta threads the ball through to Thiago Castillo. Thiago Castillo whips in a cross ball towards Nahuel Lorenzo. Nahuel Lorenzo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Nahuel Lorenzo scores for Colón!!
77.20
Douglas Haig have made 3 substitutions with Dylan Carrizo replacing Diego Hector Romano, Fernando Mendoza replacing Bruno Escobar and Axel Romero replacing Franco Goycochea .
79.33
Enzo Batistuta flicks a high pass forward. Thiago Castillo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thiago Castillo puts a great ball through. Ezequiel Peralta runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
84.03
António Orozco flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Iglesias collects the pass. Pablo Iglesias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.54
António Orozco knocks the ball forward to Pablo Iglesias. Pablo Iglesias skips past Mauricio Giménez! Pablo Iglesias shoots from just inside the box. Gustavo Sosa gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
39.4%
60.6%
Play Area
34.8%
47%
18.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Iglesias of Douglas Haig

Match Ratings