Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Monumental Presidente José Fierro where Atlético Tucumán play host to Colón. A crowd of 12,360 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético Tucumán are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colón appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Maximiliano Diaz.


0.00
Atlético Tucumán kick off!
2.25
Joaquín Segura makes a simple pass to João Guerrero. João Guerrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thiago Castillo. Thiago Castillo runs straight at the defence! Fabricio Samuel hacks Thiago Castillo from behind! Penalty not given!!
6.18
João Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Nahuel Lorenzo controls it well on his chest. Nahuel Lorenzo finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Fabricio Medina!
9.16
Federico Acosta flicks a high pass forward. Brian Guly collects the pass. Brian Guly finds some space and shoots from distance. Gustavo Sosa gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
10.03
João Guerrero threads the ball through to Thiago Castillo. Thiago Castillo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Bautista Silva.
12.06
Lautaro Hugo flicks a high ball forward to Jorge D. Davila who takes it down. Jorge D. Davila knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejo Marzolini.
15.41
Joaquín Segura hacks Jorge D. Davila from behind! Joaquín Segura is given a warning by the referee! Jorge D. Davila runs off the knock.
16.46
Gonzalo Bonilla threads the ball through to Marcus Janicki. Marcus Janicki makes a great pass forward. Jorge D. Davila runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.55
João Guerrero plays the ball forward to Ezequiel Peralta. Ezequiel Peralta shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Fabricio Medina as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.42
Corner kick to Colón. Ezequiel Peralta plays it out to the edge of the box. Gonzalo Bonilla gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
30.09
Francisco Ferreyra flicks a high pass forward to Federico Acosta who brings the ball under control. Federico Acosta makes a probing pass to Brian Guly. Brian Guly tries a spectacular long range effort but Gustavo Sosa reads it well. Fabulous stop!
32.15
Juan Bautista Silva kicks a strong pass forward to Federico Acosta. Federico Acosta kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Guly. Brian Guly shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
34.58
Federico Acosta threads a neat ball through to Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila shoots from long range. Jorge D. Davila scores for Atlético Tucumán!!
45.00
Gonzalo Bonilla flicks a high pass forward. Jorge D. Davila controls it well on his chest. Jorge D. Davila shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gustavo Sosa!
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. Colón also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colón players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Colón start the second half!
47.36
Gonzalo Bonilla laces a weighted ball forward to Marcus Janicki. Marcus Janicki flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.09
João Guerrero threads the ball through to Nahuel Lorenzo. Nahuel Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Peralta. Ezequiel Peralta whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Colón!
59.06
Federico Acosta hacks Jeremías Husain from behind! The referee brings Federico Acosta to one side and gives him a warning! Jeremías Husain carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.29
Atlético Tucumán have made a substitution with Julio Cáceres replacing Gonzalo Bonilla .
65.59
Federico Acosta threads the ball through to Brian Guly. Brian Guly finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.06
João Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Peralta. Ezequiel Peralta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Fabbri.
69.23
Jeremías Husain sees Enzo Batistuta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enzo Batistuta whips in a cross ball towards Nahuel Lorenzo. Nahuel Lorenzo knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
71.12
Thomas Fabbri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lautaro Hugo. Lautaro Hugo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Guly. Brian Guly whips in a cross ball towards Jorge D. Davila. Jorge D. Davila finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.48
João Guerrero advances with the ball. João Guerrero shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Fabricio Medina!
73.43
Marcus Janicki barges into Mauricio Giménez. The referee calls over Marcus Janicki and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Giménez runs off the knock.
75.23
Marcus Janicki comes in with a late challenge on Alejo Marzolini. The referee brings Marcus Janicki to one side and gives him a warning! Alejo Marzolini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.51
Joaquín Segura passes the ball forward to Jeremías Husain. Jeremías Husain sees Nahuel Lorenzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nahuel Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Thiago Castillo. Thiago Castillo makes a convincing header but Fabricio Medina is on top of his game. Excellent save!
79.33
João Guerrero catches Lautaro Hugo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lautaro Hugo runs off the knock.
87.49
João Guerrero flicks a high pass forward to Enzo Batistuta who brings the ball under control. Enzo Batistuta shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
31.9%
43.1%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ezequiel Peralta of Colón

Match Ratings