Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Monumental Presidente José Fierro where Atlético Tucumán play host to Godoy Cruz. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético Tucumán are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Godoy Cruz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Santino Ortega.


0.00
The whistle blows and Atlético Tucumán kick off!
2.51
Juan Pablo Ayala comes in with a late challenge on Federico Acosta. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Federico Acosta stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.21
Ivan Vela hits a low pass to Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas. Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas knocks in a cross ball towards Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco flicks the ball with his head but Fabricio Medina is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
8.53
Gonzalo Bonilla threads a neat ball through to Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila skips past Kevin Orsi! Jorge D. Davila looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.56
Juan Bautista Silva makes a probing pass to Federico Acosta. Federico Acosta sees Jorge D. Davila in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge D. Davila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.57
Lautaro Hugo chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joaquim Fernandez.
22.05
Federico Acosta threads a neat ball through to Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.32
Juan Pablo Ayala takes a quick throw-in, which Ivan Vela takes on the chest. Ivan Vela knocks the ball forward to Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.00
Ivan Vela darts forward. Ivan Vela plays a one-two with Gerald Martin and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Ivan Vela provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.39
Kevin Orsi threads the ball through to Juan Pablo Ayala. Juan Pablo Ayala threads a neat ball through to Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Ferreyra.
40.55
Juan Bautista Silva boots it upfield. Marcus Janicki knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.35
Francisco Ferreyra chips the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Bonilla. Gonzalo Bonilla makes a simple pass to Brian Guly. Brian Guly shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.49
Juan Pablo Ayala controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabricio Medina who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Francisco Ferreyra catches Rui Correa on the ankles. The referee calls over Francisco Ferreyra and warns him to calm down! Rui Correa runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Tucumán appear unchanged since the first half. Godoy Cruz have changed their lineup with Frederick Evans replacing Bautista Blanco.

45.00
Godoy Cruz kick off the second half!
47.34
Thomas Fabbri flicks a high pass forward. Federico Acosta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Federico Acosta chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Guly. Brian Guly flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Antonio Carlos Dias!
49.23
Enzo Bruno takes it forward alone. Enzo Bruno chips the ball to his team mate, Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans lofts in a cross ball towards Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.47
Juan Pablo Ayala makes a simple pass to Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Correa. Rui Correa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Fabricio Medina!
55.05
Ryan Leonardo threads a neat ball through to Juan Pablo Ayala. Juan Pablo Ayala sees a break and surges forward. Juan Pablo Ayala controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
57.48
Gonzalo Bonilla makes a beautiful solo run. Gonzalo Bonilla shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.45
Atlético Tucumán have made a substitution with Julio Cáceres replacing Gonzalo Bonilla .
63.55
Lautaro Hugo barges into Ivan Vela. Lautaro Hugo is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Vela carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.29
Enzo Bruno makes a beautiful solo run. Enzo Bruno plays the ball forward to Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas. Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.25
Julio Cáceres knocks the ball forward to Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.37
Francisco Ferreyra threads the ball through to Federico Acosta. Federico Acosta flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Janicki collects the pass. Marcus Janicki finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
73.17
Federico Acosta flicks a high pass forward. Brian Guly controls it well on his chest. Brian Guly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joaquim Fernandez.
79.01
Ivan Vela runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ivan Vela knocks in a cross ball towards Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frederick Evans!
83.12
Juan Pablo Ayala deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Correa. Rui Correa whips in a cross ball towards Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans directs the ball goalwards with his head but Fabricio Medina is on top of it.
84.45
Fabricio Samuel hits a low pass to Federico Acosta. Federico Acosta makes a simple pass to Brian Guly. Brian Guly shoots from 25 yards. Antonio Carlos Dias gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
89.25
Kevin Orsi advances with the ball. Kevin Orsi flicks a high ball forward to Frederick Evans who takes it down. Frederick Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabricio Medina who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Thomas Fabbri hacks Frederick Evans from behind! The referee calls over Thomas Fabbri and warns him to calm down! Frederick Evans runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
28.1%
43.8%
28.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederick Evans of Godoy Cruz

Match Ratings