Match Report


Godoy CruzGodoy Cruz     Newells Old BoysNewells Old Boys
Abdouelillah LouniciAbdouelillah Lounici Computer Player Computer Player
Antonio Carlos DiasA. Dias67
G
captain1
G
69Walter MarinelliW. Marinelli
Duarte ZicoD. Zico65
D
2
D
66Craig LassiterC. Lassiter
Andres OteroA. Otero72
D
3
D
50Claudio P. MaradonaC. Maradona
Enzo BrunoE. Bruno58
D
4
D
47Lucas OsorioL. Osorio
Terrence SchneiderT. Schneider53
D
5
D
45Leandro GoycocheaL. Goycochea
Martín ÁlvarezM. Álvarez73
M
6
M
71Decio RiosD. Rios
Hernan GómezH. Gómez72
M
7
M
70Todd LassiterT. Lassiter
Frederick EvansF. Evans68
A
8
M
67Yuri AdailtonY. Adailton
Facundo HugoF. Hugo59
A
9
A
71Claudio CáceresC. Cáceres
Rui CorreaR. Correa61
A
10
A
66Edison ChávezE. Chávez
Francisco Hacembruch CardenasF. Cardenas66
A
11captain
A
61Adrian BennettA. Bennett
 
Ralph MitchellR. Mitchell74
M
12
A
58Diego AlvarezD. Alvarez
Gerald MartinG. Martin56
A
13
A
54Narcise Olivier IglesiasN. Iglesias
Bautista BlancoB. Blanco67
A
14
M
53Matías KapoM. Kapo

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Malvinas Argentinas where Godoy Cruz play host to Newells Old Boys. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Godoy Cruz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Newells Old Boys appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto F. Benítez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Newells Old Boys kick off!
6.08
Todd Lassiter catches Hernan Gómez on the ankles. The referee calls over Todd Lassiter and warns him to calm down! Hernan Gómez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.44
Enzo Bruno hits a long diagonal ball forward. Frederick Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Lassiter.
14.04
Craig Lassiter sees Todd Lassiter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Todd Lassiter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edison Chávez but the linesman indicates offside!
18.31
Todd Lassiter flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Bennett controls it well on his chest. Adrian Bennett plays a scrappy one-two with Edison Chávez and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Adrian Bennett provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.04
Hernan Gómez flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Correa. Rui Correa lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas. Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Walter Marinelli reads it well. Quality keeping!
24.52
Lucas Osorio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Todd Lassiter. Showing composure, Todd Lassiter laces a weighted ball forward to Adrian Bennett. Adrian Bennett knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cáceres. With a superhuman jump, Claudio Cáceres connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper, Antonio Carlos Dias, sees it late!! Goal for Newells Old Boys!
27.25
Claudio P. Maradona takes it forward alone. Claudio P. Maradona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.26
Hernan Gómez flicks a high pass forward. Rui Correa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Correa threads the ball through to Frederick Evans but he's offside!
33.19
Hernan Gómez flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Hugo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Facundo Hugo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.39
Hernan Gómez makes a probing 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. The ball takes a deflection leaving Walter Marinelli with no chance!! Goal for Godoy Cruz!
39.46
Terrence Schneider catches Adrian Bennett on the ankles. The referee calls over Terrence Schneider and shows him a yellow card! Adrian Bennett runs off the knock.
40.02
With a delightful solo run, Todd Lassiter stretches the opposition's defence. Todd Lassiter advances inside the box! Todd Lassiter makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Antonio Carlos Dias is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.29
Duarte Zico makes a probing pass to Martín Álvarez. Martín Álvarez sees Rui Correa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Correa plays a one-two with Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Rui Correa provides some space. He shoots at goal but Walter Marinelli is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Godoy Cruz have changed their lineup with Gerald Martin replacing Frederick Evans. Newells Old Boys have changed their lineup with Diego Alvarez replacing Leandro Goycochea and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Newells Old Boys players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Godoy Cruz start the second half!
47.39
Martín Álvarez flicks a high pass forward. Rui Correa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Correa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerald Martin but he's offside!
51.51
Martín Álvarez plays the ball forward to Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Correa. Rui Correa makes a convincing header but Walter Marinelli reads it well. Well saved!
53.36
Decio Rios threads a neat ball through to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Adrian Bennett through on goal. Adrian Bennett cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
59.35
Yuri Adailton flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Bennett holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Bennett knocks the ball forward, putting Claudio Cáceres through on goal. Claudio Cáceres makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Antonio Carlos Dias!
60.44
Godoy Cruz have made a substitution with Bautista Blanco replacing Martín Álvarez .
65.55
Edison Chávez barges into Enzo Bruno. Edison Chávez is warned by the referee! Enzo Bruno runs off the knock.
67.33
Andres Otero chips the ball to his team mate, Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas who takes it down. Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Correa. Lucas Osorio catches Rui Correa on the ankles. Rui Correa appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
69.23
Adrian Bennett clumsily knocks into Andres Otero. The referee brings Adrian Bennett to one side and gives him a warning! Andres Otero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.31
Enzo Bruno makes a probing pass to Hernan Gómez. Hernan Gómez flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Hugo collects the pass. Facundo Hugo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.24
Hernan Gómez kicks a strong pass forward to Facundo Hugo. Facundo Hugo lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Correa. Rui Correa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Walter Marinelli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.12
Yuri Adailton chips the ball to his team mate, Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez shoots from long range. Solid save from Antonio Carlos Dias.
84.25
Todd Lassiter knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Bennett. Adrian Bennett tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
87.43
Lucas Osorio barges into Facundo Hugo. The referee brings Lucas Osorio to one side and gives him a warning! Facundo Hugo runs off the knock.
87.43
Free kick to Godoy Cruz just outside the area...
88.06
Facundo Hugo takes a long run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Godoy Cruz

Newells Old Boys
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
30.7%
42.7%
26.7%

Scorers
Facundo Hugo 33
Rui Correa 36
Claudio Cáceres 25
Todd Lassiter 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Todd Lassiter of Newells Old Boys

Match Ratings