Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Oscar C. Boero where Sportivo Belgrano play host to Sarmiento. A crowd of 12,676 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sportivo Belgrano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sarmiento appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Navarro.


0.00
Sportivo Belgrano kick off the first half!
2.19
Nahuel Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Nahuel Robles collects the pass. Nahuel Robles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julio Ricardo Fernández but he's offside!
3.31
Luciano López sees José Pena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. José Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liborio Molina who gathers it comfortably.
4.40
Nahuel Delgado makes an attacking run forward. Nahuel Delgado rushes past Matías Gómez! Nahuel Delgado side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.32
Nahuel Delgado makes a probing pass to Nahuel Robles. Nahuel Robles finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
15.40
Louis Thompson makes a probing pass to Esteban Varela. Esteban Varela runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Esteban Varela hits a low pass to Pietro Fernandez. Some good footwork from Pietro Fernandez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Lucas Crespo's outstretched leg.
18.44
Walter Rios controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Ardiles. Rodrigo Ardiles chips the ball to his team mate, Lawrence Lauderdale. Lawrence Lauderdale sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
20.11
Diego Aguirre chips the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Robles. Nahuel Robles shoots from long range. Nahuel Robles scores for Sportivo Belgrano!!
27.40
Walter Rios makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Ardiles. Rodrigo Ardiles flicks a high ball forward to José Pena who takes it down. José Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.13
Walter Rios kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Ardiles. Rodrigo Ardiles kicks a strong pass forward to José Pena. José Pena finds some space and shoots from distance but Liborio Molina is on top of it.
44.30
Louis Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Varela. Esteban Varela flicks a high pass forward. Julio Ricardo Fernández holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julio Ricardo Fernández passes the ball forward but Nahuel Robles is offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sportivo Belgrano appear unchanged since the first half. Sarmiento also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sarmiento kick off!
47.23
Louis Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Delgado. Without breaking stride, Nahuel Delgado plays the ball forward to Julio Ricardo Fernández. Julio Ricardo Fernández hits a low pass to Pietro Fernandez. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Pietro Fernandez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.45
Nahuel Delgado flicks the ball to his team mate, Pietro Fernandez. Pietro Fernandez shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.23
Matías Gómez chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Ardiles. Rodrigo Ardiles flicks a high pass forward to Gustavo Vargas who brings the ball under control. Gustavo Vargas whips in a cross ball towards Lawrence Lauderdale. Lawrence Lauderdale connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.48
Nahuel Delgado runs up as Esteban Varela takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Nahuel Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Nahuel Robles holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nahuel Robles tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
67.57
Without breaking stride, Esteban Varela plays the ball forward to Pietro Fernandez. Pietro Fernandez plays a quick one-two with Julio Ricardo Fernández and rushes in on goal... Pietro Fernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alexander López smothers it!
71.13
Diego Aguirre threads a neat ball through to Nahuel Robles. Nahuel Robles controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Julio Ricardo Fernández through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Julio Ricardo Fernández provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Alexander López.
73.39
Roberto Davis barges into Lawrence Lauderdale. The referee calls over Roberto Davis and shows him a yellow card! Lawrence Lauderdale stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.20
Esteban Varela makes a beautiful solo run. Esteban Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Nahuel Robles. Nahuel Robles whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
79.21
Rodrigo Ardiles clumsily knocks into Diego Aguirre. The referee brings Rodrigo Ardiles to one side and gives him a warning! Diego Aguirre hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.46
Roberto F. Bruno hacks Luciano López from behind! The referee calls over Roberto F. Bruno and shows him a yellow card! Luciano López carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.27
Rodrigo Ardiles hits a low pass to Claudio P. Pereyra. Claudio P. Pereyra knocks in a cross ball towards José Pena. José Pena heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
89.14
Rodrigo Ardiles hacks Nahuel Delgado from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nahuel Delgado runs off the knock.
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Rodrigo Ardiles plays the ball forward to Claudio P. Pereyra. Claudio P. Pereyra knocks in a cross ball towards Lawrence Lauderdale. Lawrence Lauderdale fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Liborio Molina is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
20.3%
46.4%
33.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pietro Fernandez of Sportivo Belgrano