Match Report


Vélez SarsfieldVélez Sarsfield     Argentinos JuniorsArgentinos Juniors
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luciano BassedasL. Bassedas57
G
1
G
76Mateo LorenzoM. Lorenzo
Sebastián ÁlvarezS. Álvarez76
D
2
D
70Francisco Hacembruch ColonF. Colon
Claudio D. ValdanoC. Valdano63
D
3captain
D
69Ezequiel BarreraE. Barrera
Federico PazF. Paz60
D
4
D
67Fernando CastilloF. Castillo
Arthur AsaraA. Asara64
M
captain5
D
62Santiago LorenzoS. Lorenzo
Fabricio RuizF. Ruiz62
M
6
M
73Mariano OteroM. Otero
Lukas ValenzuelaL. Valenzuela54
M
7
M
70Augusto BrancoA. Branco
Manuel MartinezM. Martinez53
M
8
M
69Ronnie SeversR. Severs
Claudio FloresC. Flores68
A
9
M
66Arthur RibeiroA. Ribeiro
Fernando SotoF. Soto60
A
10
A
69Nestor GarayN. Garay
Daniel SimeoneD. Simeone53
A
11
A
67Abran GuerreroA. Guerrero
 
Diego F. SánchezD. Sánchez59
D
12
G
58Diego F. SivoriD. Sivori
Federico CrespoF. Crespo58
D
13
D
58Mateo HernándezM. Hernández
Gustavo PoyetG. Poyet52
G
14
D
58Santino BombardaS. Bombarda

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at José Amalfitani where Vélez Sarsfield play host to Argentinos Juniors. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vélez Sarsfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Argentinos Juniors appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Sebastian Rossi.


0.00
Vélez Sarsfield start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.40
Ronnie Severs kicks a strong pass forward to Abran Guerrero. Abran Guerrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
4.09
Federico Paz advances with the ball. Federico Paz makes a probing pass to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ezequiel Barrera.
8.26
Claudio D. Valdano hacks Augusto Branco from behind! Claudio D. Valdano is shown the yellow card! Augusto Branco gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.04
Fabricio Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.32
Fernando Castillo sees Mariano Otero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mariano Otero threads a neat ball through to Nestor Garay. Nestor Garay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Federico Paz.
21.49
Mariano Otero advances with the ball. Mariano Otero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mariano Otero!
27.30
Augusto Branco makes a probing pass to Nestor Garay. Nestor Garay shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
28.43
Lukas Valenzuela flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Flores collects the pass. Claudio Flores finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.39
Sebastián Álvarez advances with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastián Álvarez plays the ball forward to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vélez Sarsfield appear unchanged since the first half. Argentinos Juniors also appear unchanged since the first half. The Argentinos Juniors players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Argentinos Juniors kick off the second half!
48.02
Augusto Branco hits a low pass to Nestor Garay. Nestor Garay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.16
Manuel Martinez decides to run forward with the ball. Manuel Martinez shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Mateo Lorenzo!
55.34
Augusto Branco flicks the ball to his team mate, Abran Guerrero. Abran Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.25
Fabricio Ruiz clumsily knocks into Augusto Branco. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Augusto Branco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.25
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.55
Manuel Martinez passes the ball forward to Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.24
Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Gustavo Poyet replacing Federico Paz .
65.25
Manuel Martinez barges into Mariano Otero. The referee calls over Manuel Martinez and shows him a yellow card! Mariano Otero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.20
Ronnie Severs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abran Guerrero. Abran Guerrero shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
71.57
Lukas Valenzuela runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lukas Valenzuela knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
73.24
Manuel Martinez makes a beautiful solo run. Manuel Martinez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.34
Lukas Valenzuela chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.40
Fernando Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mariano Otero. Mariano Otero sees a break and surges forward. Mariano Otero shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.44
With a delightful solo run, Ronnie Severs stretches the opposition's defence. Ronnie Severs shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
87.02
Lukas Valenzuela makes an attacking run forward. Lukas Valenzuela whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Vélez Sarsfield

Argentinos Juniors
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
23.2%
49.3%
27.5%

Scorers
Claudio Flores 28
Mariano Otero 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mariano Otero of Argentinos Juniors

Match Ratings