Match Report


Sportivo BelgranoSportivo Belgrano     Vélez SarsfieldVélez Sarsfield
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Liborio MolinaL. Molina68
G
1
G
57Luciano BassedasL. Bassedas
Louis ThompsonL. Thompson62
D
2
D
76Sebastián ÁlvarezS. Álvarez
Emiliano SubiatE. Subiat59
D
3
D
63Claudio D. ValdanoC. Valdano
Ramiro ColomboR. Colombo53
D
4
D
60Federico PazF. Paz
Diego AguirreD. Aguirre71
M
5captain
M
64Arthur AsaraA. Asara
Nahuel DelgadoN. Delgado62
M
6
M
62Fabricio RuizF. Ruiz
Esteban VarelaE. Varela61
M
7
M
54Lukas ValenzuelaL. Valenzuela
Rodrigo YllanaR. Yllana56
M
8
M
53Manuel MartinezM. Martinez
Julio Ricardo FernándezJ. Fernández60
A
9
A
68Claudio FloresC. Flores
Nahuel RoblesN. Robles57
A
10
A
60Fernando SotoF. Soto
Pietro FernandezP. Fernandez56
A
captain11
A
53Daniel SimeoneD. Simeone
 
Federico BianchiF. Bianchi61
G
12
D
59Diego F. SánchezD. Sánchez
Uriel CalvoU. Calvo55
A
13
D
58Federico CrespoF. Crespo
Luciano BalboL. Balbo52
G
14
G
52Gustavo PoyetG. Poyet

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Oscar C. Boero where Sportivo Belgrano play host to Vélez Sarsfield. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sportivo Belgrano and Vélez Sarsfield are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto F. Benítez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Vélez Sarsfield get the match underway!
3.14
Diego Aguirre deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pietro Fernandez. Pietro Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Ricardo Fernández. With a superhuman jump, Julio Ricardo Fernández connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.24
Fabricio Ruiz sees a break and surges forward. Fabricio Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores powers a header at goal. Liborio Molina manages to gather it.
10.03
Federico Paz knocks the ball forward to Lukas Valenzuela. With some swift thinking, Lukas Valenzuela plays the ball forward to Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.44
Manuel Martinez makes a simple pass to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Louis Thompson.
16.09
Rodrigo Yllana threads a neat ball through to Julio Ricardo Fernández. Julio Ricardo Fernández whips in a cross ball towards Pietro Fernandez. Pietro Fernandez makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Luciano Bassedas.
17.39
It's a corner kick. Nahuel Delgado loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Fernando Soto reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
18.51
Fabricio Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
20.58
Arthur Asara threads a neat ball through to Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.22
Diego Aguirre makes a simple pass to Pietro Fernandez. Pietro Fernandez plays a one-two with Julio Ricardo Fernández and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Pietro Fernandez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.39
Fabricio Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Louis Thompson.
36.20
Manuel Martinez threads a neat ball through to Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.32
Claudio D. Valdano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lukas Valenzuela. Lukas Valenzuela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ramiro Colombo.
39.03
Esteban Varela barges into Arthur Asara. Esteban Varela is given a warning by the referee! Arthur Asara runs off the knock.
39.03
Vélez Sarsfield are dictating the run of play here today.
40.40
Claudio D. Valdano kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Martinez. Manuel Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Sportivo Belgrano kick off the second half!
51.33
With imagination, Fabricio Ruiz plays the ball forward to Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emiliano Subiat.
53.15
Arthur Asara knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ramiro Colombo.
54.25
Vélez Sarsfield are dictating the run of play here today.
55.59
Manuel Martinez catches Diego Aguirre on the ankles. Manuel Martinez is shown the yellow card! Diego Aguirre stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.28
Claudio D. Valdano flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabricio Ruiz. Fabricio Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Simeone who takes it down. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.22
Sebastián Álvarez threads a neat ball through to Arthur Asara. Arthur Asara flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Simeone collects the pass. Daniel Simeone whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Liborio Molina.
60.14
Corner kick to Vélez Sarsfield. Manuel Martinez chips it to the near post. Lukas Valenzuela takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.14
Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Gustavo Poyet replacing Federico Paz .
63.48
Esteban Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Julio Ricardo Fernández. Julio Ricardo Fernández edges inside the box! Julio Ricardo Fernández shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.58
Arthur Asara flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Simeone controls it well on his chest. Daniel Simeone whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.46
Louis Thompson passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Yllana. Rodrigo Yllana makes a probing pass to Julio Ricardo Fernández. Julio Ricardo Fernández shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
69.13
Diego Aguirre kicks a strong pass forward to Julio Ricardo Fernández. Julio Ricardo Fernández knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.45
Lukas Valenzuela makes a simple pass to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liborio Molina who gathers it comfortably.
75.15
Emiliano Subiat comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Simeone. The referee brings Emiliano Subiat to one side and gives him a warning! Daniel Simeone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.29
With imagination, Esteban Varela laces a weighted ball forward to Julio Ricardo Fernández. Julio Ricardo Fernández knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.45
Arthur Asara threads a neat ball through to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liborio Molina who gathers it comfortably.
84.56
Lukas Valenzuela flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Soto easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Soto rushes past Louis Thompson! Fernando Soto tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
87.15
Emiliano Subiat comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Soto. Emiliano Subiat is given another warning by the referee! Fernando Soto runs off the knock.
89.29
Vélez Sarsfield are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sportivo Belgrano

Vélez Sarsfield
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.4%
61.6%
Play Area
30.2%
48.8%
20.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fabricio Ruiz of Vélez Sarsfield

Match Ratings