Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at B.G. Estanislao López where Colón play host to Instituto de Córdoba. A crowd of 12,761 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colón are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Instituto de Córdoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dylan Gallardo.


0.00
Colón start the match!
3.41
Diego Villalba laces a through ball forward to Sebastiano Ferreira. Sebastiano Ferreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Giménez.
8.27
Alejo Marzolini barges into Pinheiro L. Zago. The referee brings Alejo Marzolini to one side and gives him a warning! Pinheiro L. Zago runs off the knock.
9.20
Alejo Marzolini passes the ball forward to Jeremías Husain. Jeremías Husain makes a probing pass to Thiago Castillo. Thiago Castillo shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.26
Alejo Marzolini threads the ball through to João Guerrero. João Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Batistuta. Enzo Batistuta shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
18.07
Enzo Batistuta comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Santana. The referee calls over Enzo Batistuta and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Santana carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.34
Diego Acosta threads the ball through to Pinheiro L. Zago. Pinheiro L. Zago tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
30.36
Jeremías Husain catches Diego Acosta on the ankles. The referee calls over Jeremías Husain and warns him to calm down! Diego Acosta runs off the knock.
33.39
Roberto F. Silva makes a probing pass to Jeremías Husain. Jeremías Husain flicks the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Peralta. Ezequiel Peralta lofts in a cross ball towards Nahuel Lorenzo. Nahuel Lorenzo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Diego Orsi as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
34.48
It's a corner kick. Ezequiel Peralta loops the ball in to towards the near post. Diego Orsi scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
38.23
Nicolas Santana flicks a high pass forward. Hernan Ríos controls it well on his chest. Hernan Ríos makes a simple pass to Sebastiano Ferreira. Sebastiano Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.29
João Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on Diego Acosta. João Guerrero is shown the yellow card! Diego Acosta stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.04
Jeremías Husain flicks a high pass forward to Ezequiel Peralta who brings the ball under control. Ezequiel Peralta shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
42.58
Joaquín Segura brings the ball forward. Joaquín Segura kicks a strong pass forward to Ezequiel Peralta. Ezequiel Peralta shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
45.00
Charles Osomo hacks Ezequiel Peralta from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ezequiel Peralta stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Colón appear unchanged since the first half. Instituto de Córdoba also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Instituto de Córdoba start the second half!
47.09
Abel Eduardo Montenegro sees Sebastiano Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiano Ferreira shoots from long range. Gustavo Sosa gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
49.06
Joaquín Segura flicks a high pass forward. João Guerrero collects the pass. João Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Peralta. Ezequiel Peralta whips in a cross ball towards Enzo Batistuta. Enzo Batistuta powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
51.15
Rui Andrade makes a probing pass to Hernan Ríos. Hernan Ríos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Ferreira. Sebastiano Ferreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.26
Diego Villalba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Ferreira. Sebastiano Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.27
Rui Andrade breaks forward. Rui Andrade hits a low pass to Pinheiro L. Zago. Pinheiro L. Zago lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Arias. Tiziano Arias connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Instituto de Córdoba!
61.59
Rui Andrade makes a strong solo run forward. Rui Andrade threads a neat ball through to Tiziano Arias. Tiziano Arias kicks a strong pass forward to Pinheiro L. Zago but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.55
With great vision, Abel Eduardo Montenegro plays the ball forward to Tiziano Arias. Tiziano Arias knocks in a cross ball towards Pinheiro L. Zago. Pinheiro L. Zago makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
66.14
Roberto F. Silva chips the ball to his team mate, João Guerrero. João Guerrero flicks a high pass forward to Thiago Castillo who brings the ball under control. Thiago Castillo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Charles Osomo.
69.34
João Guerrero brings the ball forward. João Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Nahuel Lorenzo. Nahuel Lorenzo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.21
Charles Osomo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Eduardo Montenegro. Abel Eduardo Montenegro makes a probing pass to Pinheiro L. Zago. Pinheiro L. Zago sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.55
Instituto de Córdoba have made a substitution with Gabriel Maldonado replacing Pinheiro L. Zago .
85.43
Mauricio Giménez kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremías Husain. Jeremías Husain flicks a high pass forward. Nahuel Lorenzo collects the pass. Nahuel Lorenzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thiago Castillo but the linesman indicates offside!
87.32
João Guerrero flicks a high pass forward to Nahuel Lorenzo who brings the ball under control. Nahuel Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Orsi who gathers it comfortably.
89.57
João Guerrero hits a low pass to Thiago Castillo. Thiago Castillo knocks in a cross ball towards Nahuel Lorenzo. Nahuel Lorenzo powers a header at goal. Diego Orsi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
30.1%
42.5%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nahuel Lorenzo of Colón

Match Ratings