Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Eva Perón where Sarmiento play host to Nueva Chicago. A crowd of 11,117 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sarmiento are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Nueva Chicago appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio P. Vega.


0.00
The first half starts with Sarmiento kicking off!
2.40
Marcos Delacruz kicks a strong pass forward to Marcelo Fernández. Marcelo Fernández flicks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Vera. Santiago Vera threads a neat ball through to Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.37
Marcelo Fernández flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Ibáñez collects the pass. Santiago Ibáñez whips in a cross ball towards Santiago Vera. With a superhuman jump, Santiago Vera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
9.08
Manuel Osorio flicks a high pass forward to Marcelo Fernández who brings the ball under control. Marcelo Fernández flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Ibáñez controls it well on his chest. Santiago Ibáñez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander López who gathers it comfortably.
10.31
Rodrigo Ardiles kicks a strong pass forward to Gustavo Vargas. Gustavo Vargas lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio P. Pereyra. Claudio P. Pereyra directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Louis Miranda with no chance!! Goal for Sarmiento!
14.37
Rodrigo Ardiles threads the ball through to Lawrence Lauderdale. Lawrence Lauderdale finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.43
With imagination, Marcos Delacruz plays the ball forward to João Paulo Junior. João Paulo Junior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo edges inside the box! Kaíque Leonardo cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's there!! Alexander López has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.04
Rodrigo Ardiles kicks a strong pass forward to Lawrence Lauderdale. Lawrence Lauderdale tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
22.03
Mariano Vásquez darts forward. Mariano Vásquez makes a probing pass to Lawrence Lauderdale. Lawrence Lauderdale knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Louis Miranda who gathers it comfortably.
26.36
Walter Rios knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Ardiles. Rodrigo Ardiles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, José Pena. José Pena tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Louis Miranda manages to keep it out.
28.49
Marco Contreras passes the ball forward to Santiago Vera. Santiago Vera tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
32.48
Marcos Delacruz flicks a high ball forward to João Paulo Junior who takes it down. João Paulo Junior sees Santiago Ibáñez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Santiago Ibáñez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Alexander López easily smothers it!
34.44
João Paulo Junior threads a neat ball through to Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo whips in a cross ball towards Santiago Ibáñez. Santiago Ibáñez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Santiago Ibáñez!
42.02
Lucas Crespo flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Ardiles controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Ardiles threads a neat ball through to Claudio P. Pereyra. Claudio P. Pereyra knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Vargas. Gustavo Vargas connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sarmiento appear unchanged since the first half. Nueva Chicago also appear unchanged since the first half. The Nueva Chicago players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Nueva Chicago get the second half underway!
47.00
Marco Contreras sees Santiago Ibáñez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Santiago Ibáñez shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.10
João Paulo Junior darts forward. João Paulo Junior lofts in a cross ball towards Santiago Vera. Santiago Vera gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
53.40
Marcelo Fernández flicks the ball to his team mate, Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo threads the ball through into the box. Santiago Ibáñez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
59.01
With a delightful solo run, Marcelo Fernández stretches the opposition's defence. Marcelo Fernández tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
63.28
João Paulo Junior plays the ball forward to Santiago Ibáñez. Santiago Ibáñez whips in a cross ball towards Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.34
With some swift thinking, Marcos Delacruz plays the ball forward to João Paulo Junior. João Paulo Junior flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Vera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Santiago Vera finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.25
Marcos Delacruz flicks the ball to his team mate, João Paulo Junior. João Paulo Junior flicks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Vera. Santiago Vera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.26
Showing composure, Rodrigo Ardiles plays the ball forward to José Pena. José Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Lawrence Lauderdale. Lawrence Lauderdale finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Louis Miranda manages to gather it.
72.33
Lucas Crespo flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Ardiles who takes it down. Rodrigo Ardiles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio P. Pereyra. Claudio P. Pereyra tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.45
Marco Contreras threads a neat ball through to Santiago Vera. Santiago Vera lofts in a cross ball towards Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.49
Nueva Chicago have made a substitution with Brian Peralta replacing João Paulo Junior .
78.51
Rodrigo Ardiles passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of José Pena. José Pena plays a one-two with Lawrence Lauderdale and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from José Pena provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
85.35
Marcelo Fernández runs up as Marco Contreras takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Marcelo Fernández chips the ball to his team mate, Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo edges inside the box! Walter Rios hacks Kaíque Leonardo from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
87.19
Rodrigo Ardiles flicks a high pass forward. Lawrence Lauderdale controls it well on his chest. Lawrence Lauderdale lofts in a cross ball towards José Pena. José Pena rises majestically and gets a header on goal. José Pena scores for Sarmiento!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
4
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
29.2%
47.2%
23.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to José Pena of Sarmiento

Match Ratings