Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Malvinas Argentinas where Godoy Cruz play host to Douglas Haig. A crowd of 13,121 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Godoy Cruz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Douglas Haig appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio P. Vega.


0.00
The first half starts with Douglas Haig kicking off!
8.02
Ralph Mitchell flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.27
Bruno Escobar hacks Diego Cohen from behind! The referee warns Bruno Escobar to calm down! Diego Cohen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.51
Andres Otero powers a long ball forward. Louis Quiroz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Drew Ross who gathers it comfortably.
20.48
Diego Cohen chips the ball to his team mate, Hernan Gómez. Hernan Gómez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.57
Showing composure, Andres Otero plays the ball forward to Hernan Gómez. Hernan Gómez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Drew Ross. What a save!
27.50
Ralph Mitchell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Drew Ross who gathers it comfortably.
33.42
Kevin Orsi makes a strong solo run forward. Kevin Orsi flicks a high ball forward to Gerald Martin who takes it down. Gerald Martin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Hernan Gómez passes the ball forward to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga sees Claudio M. Blanco just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Claudio M. Blanco strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Godoy Cruz appear unchanged since the first half. Douglas Haig also appear unchanged since the first half. The Douglas Haig players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Godoy Cruz kicking off!
54.28
Showing composure, Kevin Orsi plays the ball forward to Ralph Mitchell. With a delightful solo run, Ralph Mitchell stretches the opposition's defence. Ralph Mitchell whips in a cross ball towards Louis Quiroz. Louis Quiroz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.57
Bruno Escobar barges into Andres Otero. The referee brings Bruno Escobar to one side and gives him another warning! Andres Otero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.55
Hernan Gómez chips the ball to his team mate, Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franco Goycochea.
60.16
Godoy Cruz have made a substitution with Ivan Vela replacing Hernan Gómez .
61.19
Kevin Orsi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Mitchell. Ralph Mitchell darts forward. Ralph Mitchell shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Drew Ross!
63.40
Ivan Vela hits a low pass to Louis Quiroz. Louis Quiroz hits a low pass to Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
71.01
Ralph Mitchell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
75.47
Thiago Redondo threads the ball through to Lucas Sensini. Lucas Sensini flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Escobar collects the pass. Bruno Escobar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Cohen.
77.24
Douglas Haig have made 3 substitutions with Dylan Carrizo replacing Diego Hector Romano, Fernando Mendoza replacing Bruno Escobar and Axel Romero replacing Franco Goycochea .
79.44
Ralph Mitchell hits a low pass to Claudio M. Blanco. Claudio M. Blanco shoots from outside the area but somehow Drew Ross manages to keep it out.
81.01
Axel Romero flicks a high pass forward. Walter Hertel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Hertel hits a low pass to Pablo Iglesias. Pablo Iglesias shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.58
Kevin Orsi makes a probing pass to Ralph Mitchell. Ralph Mitchell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga lofts in a cross ball towards Louis Quiroz. Louis Quiroz makes a deft header but Drew Ross is on top of his game. Nice save!
89.33
Dylan Carrizo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dylan Carrizo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69%
31%
Play Area
25.4%
45.1%
29.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ralph Mitchell of Godoy Cruz

Match Ratings