Match Report
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| Vélez Sarsfield | Vélez Sarsfield |  |  | Godoy Cruz | Godoy Cruz | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | ||||||||||||||||||
| Luciano Bassedas | L. Bassedas |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 67 |  | Antonio Carlos Dias | A. Dias | ||||||||
| Sebastián Álvarez | S. Álvarez |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Duarte Zico | D. Zico | |||||||||
| Claudio D. Valdano | C. Valdano | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 74 | | Diego Cohen | D. Cohen | |||||||||
| Federico Paz | F. Paz | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 74 | | Juan Manuel Gutiérrez | J. Gutiérrez | |||||||||
| Arthur Asara | A. Asara | | 64 | M | | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Thomas Ruiz | T. Ruiz | ||||||||
| Fabricio Ruiz | F. Ruiz | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 |  | Ivan Vela | I. Vela | |||||||||
| Lukas Valenzuela | L. Valenzuela |  | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 | | Hernan Gómez | H. Gómez | |||||||||
| Manuel Martinez | M. Martinez | | 53 | M | | 8 | | A | 56 |  | Gerald Martin | G. Martin | |||||||||
| Claudio Flores | C. Flores | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 78 |  | Wilker Arteaga | W. Arteaga | |||||||||
| Fernando Soto | F. Soto | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Frederick Evans | F. Evans | |||||||||
| Daniel Simeone | D. Simeone | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Bautista Blanco | B. Blanco | |||||||||
| Diego F. Sánchez | D. Sánchez | | 59 | D | | 12 | | M | 73 | | Martín Álvarez | M. Álvarez | |||||||||
| Federico Crespo | F. Crespo | | 58 | D | | 13 | | M | 74 | | Ralph Mitchell | R. Mitchell | |||||||||
| Gustavo Poyet | G. Poyet | | 52 | G | | 14 | | M | 36 | | Alvaro Aviles | A. Aviles | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at José Amalfitani where Vélez Sarsfield play host to Godoy Cruz. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vélez Sarsfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Godoy Cruz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto F. Benítez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vélez Sarsfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Godoy Cruz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto F. Benítez.
0.00
0-0Vélez Sarsfield start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.15
0-0Manuel Martinez threads a neat ball through to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.16
0-0Fabricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Simeone collects the pass. Daniel Simeone rushes past Diego Cohen! Daniel Simeone strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.57
0-0Gerald Martin catches Claudio D. Valdano on the ankles. Gerald Martin is warned by the referee! Claudio D. Valdano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.58
0-0Hernan Gómez makes a simple pass to Gerald Martin. Gerald Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco beats his man to it with a header. Luciano Bassedas gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
14.16
0-0Diego Cohen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hernan Gómez. Hernan Gómez knocks the ball forward to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga plays a scrappy one-two with Bautista Blanco and advances towards the goal... Wilker Arteaga shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball is deflected off Federico Paz and goes out of play.
15.41
0-0Hernan Gómez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Duarte Zico shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.47
Federico Paz passes the ball forward to Lukas Valenzuela. Lukas Valenzuela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.58
Showing composure, Thomas Ruiz laces a weighted ball forward to Hernan Gómez. Hernan Gómez flicks a high pass forward. Wilker Arteaga easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wilker Arteaga whips in a cross ball towards Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
20.42
Fabricio Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Ruiz.
24.56
Duarte Zico kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Vela. Ivan Vela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Bassedas who gathers it comfortably.
27.14
1-0Fabricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Flores holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Flores plays a one-two with Daniel Simeone and advances towards the goal... Claudio Flores looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Antonio Carlos Dias had no chance!! Goal for Vélez Sarsfield!
30.54
Hernan Gómez knocks the ball to his team mate, Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastián Álvarez.
33.12
Ivan Vela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga lofts in a cross ball towards Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco flicks the ball with his head. Luciano Bassedas manages to gather it.
36.33
Duarte Zico flicks a high pass forward. Hernan Gómez collects the pass. Hernan Gómez chips the ball to his team mate, Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.06
Arthur Asara flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Flores controls it well on his chest. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vélez Sarsfield appear unchanged since the first half. Godoy Cruz have changed their lineup with Ralph Mitchell replacing Gerald Martin.
45.00
The second half starts with Godoy Cruz kicking off!
48.38
Claudio D. Valdano plays the ball forward to Fabricio Ruiz. Fabricio Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Ivan Vela plays the ball forward to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga knocks in a cross ball towards Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
53.28
Federico Paz threads a neat ball through to Arthur Asara. Arthur Asara sees Claudio Flores in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.44
Lukas Valenzuela decides to run forward with the ball. Lukas Valenzuela knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto powers a header at goal but somehow Antonio Carlos Dias manages to keep it out.
55.17
Hernan Gómez makes an attacking run forward. Hernan Gómez shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.15
3-0Vélez Sarsfield have made 2 substitutions with Federico Crespo replacing Daniel Simeone and Gustavo Poyet replacing Federico Paz .Godoy Cruz have made a substitution with Alvaro Aviles replacing Ivan Vela .
61.25
Hernan Gómez flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Mitchell who takes it down. Ralph Mitchell tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
63.01
Alvaro Aviles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga shoots from distance but Luciano Bassedas is on top of it.
65.09
Lukas Valenzuela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.45
Manuel Martinez makes a probing pass to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Crespo. Federico Crespo connects with a diving header. Duarte Zico steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
72.38
Fabricio Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Federico Crespo. Federico Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
73.05
Claudio D. Valdano chips the ball to his team mate, Fabricio Ruiz. Fabricio Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Crespo. Federico Crespo beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
75.49
Thomas Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Alvaro Aviles. Alvaro Aviles runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alvaro Aviles lofts in a cross ball towards Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.12
Duarte Zico threads a neat ball through to Hernan Gómez. Hernan Gómez threads the ball through to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga knocks in a cross ball towards Bautista Blanco. Bautista Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.17
Duarte Zico makes a probing pass to Hernan Gómez. Hernan Gómez sees Wilker Arteaga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilker Arteaga whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Mitchell. With a superhuman jump, Ralph Mitchell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Luciano Bassedas gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
87.56
Manuel Martinez decides to run forward with the ball. Manuel Martinez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.20
Hernan Gómez makes a simple pass to Wilker Arteaga. Wilker Arteaga whips in a cross ball towards Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
28%
42.7%
29.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wilker Arteaga of Godoy Cruz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luciano Bassedas (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sebastián Álvarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claudio D. Valdano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Federico Paz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arthur Asara (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fabricio Ruiz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lukas Valenzuela (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Manuel Martinez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Claudio Flores (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Fernando Soto (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Daniel Simeone (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Diego F. Sánchez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Federico Crespo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gustavo Poyet (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Antonio Carlos Dias (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duarte Zico (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diego Cohen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Manuel Gutiérrez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Vela (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hernan Gómez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gerald Martin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wilker Arteaga (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Frederick Evans (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Bautista Blanco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martín Álvarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ralph Mitchell (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alvaro Aviles (MID) | 7 | |