Match Report


Newells Old BoysNewells Old Boys     ColónColón
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Walter MarinelliW. Marinelli69
G
1
G
64Gustavo SosaG. Sosa
Craig LassiterC. Lassiter66
D
2
D
70Roberto F. SilvaR. Silva
Vasco CabreraV. Cabrera65
D
3
D
70Alejo MarzoliniA. Marzolini
Claudio P. MaradonaC. Maradona51
D
4
D
67Joaquín SeguraJ. Segura
Lucas OsorioL. Osorio47
D
5
D
58Mauricio GiménezM. Giménez
Decio RiosD. Rios71
M
6
M
68João GuerreroJ. Guerrero
Todd LassiterT. Lassiter70
M
7
M
68Jeremías HusainJ. Husain
Yuri AdailtonY. Adailton67
M
8
A
66Ezequiel PeraltaE. Peralta
Cristian CorreaC. Correa73
A
9
A
66Nahuel LorenzoN. Lorenzo
Claudio CáceresC. Cáceres71
A
10
A
64Thiago CastilloT. Castillo
Edison ChávezE. Chávez66
A
captain11captain
A
45Enzo BatistutaE. Batistuta
 
Adrian BennettA. Bennett61
A
12
M
66Andres LunaA. Luna
Diego AlvarezD. Alvarez58
A
13
M
65Federico MartínezF. Martínez
Narcise Olivier IglesiasN. Iglesias54
A
14
M
60Miguel AlonsoM. Alonso

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Marcelo Bielsa where Newells Old Boys play host to Colón. A crowd of 13,102 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colón appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Maximiliano Diaz.


0.00
Colón kick off and get the first half underway!
3.07
Todd Lassiter runs straight at the opposition's defence. Todd Lassiter deftly passes the ball to Edison Chávez, releasing him through on goal. Edison Chávez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
8.18
Jeremías Husain controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enzo Batistuta. Enzo Batistuta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Walter Marinelli who gathers it comfortably.
9.45
Yuri Adailton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gustavo Sosa who gathers it comfortably.
14.41
Jeremías Husain threads a neat ball through to Thiago Castillo. Thiago Castillo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Lassiter.
15.31
Roberto F. Silva catches Edison Chávez on the ankles. The referee calls over Roberto F. Silva and shows him a yellow card! Edison Chávez runs off the knock.
16.17
With a delightful solo run, Todd Lassiter stretches the opposition's defence. Todd Lassiter runs straight at the defence! Todd Lassiter shoots from just inside the box. Gustavo Sosa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.57
Vasco Cabrera brings the ball forward. Vasco Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gustavo Sosa who gathers it comfortably.
28.34
Jeremías Husain sees space and advances. Jeremías Husain plays a one-two with Enzo Batistuta and rushes in on goal... Jeremías Husain takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Walter Marinelli.
29.12
Ezequiel Peralta takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Enzo Batistuta provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.02
Lucas Osorio barges into Ezequiel Peralta. Lucas Osorio is given a warning by the referee! Ezequiel Peralta stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.29
Alejo Marzolini threads a neat ball through to Jeremías Husain. Jeremías Husain flicks a high pass forward to Thiago Castillo who brings the ball under control. Thiago Castillo whips in a cross ball towards Enzo Batistuta. Enzo Batistuta gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.32
With imagination, Alejo Marzolini plays the ball forward to Jeremías Husain. With some swift thinking, Jeremías Husain plays the ball forward to Ezequiel Peralta. Ezequiel Peralta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Lassiter.
44.58
Jeremías Husain makes a simple pass to Ezequiel Peralta. Ezequiel Peralta shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Newells Old Boys have changed their lineup with Adrian Bennett replacing Lucas Osorio and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Colón appear unchanged since the first half. The Newells Old Boys players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Newells Old Boys kick off the second half!
48.15
Roberto F. Silva makes a strong solo run forward. Roberto F. Silva plays the ball forward to Nahuel Lorenzo. Nahuel Lorenzo shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.40
Jeremías Husain makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enzo Batistuta. Enzo Batistuta knocks in a cross ball towards Thiago Castillo. Thiago Castillo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Vasco Cabrera steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
60.05
Yuri Adailton sees Edison Chávez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edison Chávez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joaquín Segura.
66.06
Decio Rios knocks the ball forward to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.25
Seeing a gap ahead, João Guerrero plays the ball forward to Enzo Batistuta. Enzo Batistuta whips in a cross ball towards Nahuel Lorenzo. Nahuel Lorenzo makes a convincing header but Walter Marinelli is on top of it.
72.18
Joaquín Segura clumsily knocks into Claudio Cáceres. Joaquín Segura is given a warning by the referee! Claudio Cáceres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.49
Decio Rios kicks a strong pass forward to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez knocks in a cross ball towards Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa connects with a diving header but Gustavo Sosa is on top of it.
78.22
Without breaking stride, Todd Lassiter plays the ball forward to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres plays a one-two with Edison Chávez and rushes in on goal... Claudio Cáceres cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Mauricio Giménez steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
79.21
With a delightful solo run, Decio Rios stretches the opposition's defence. Decio Rios plays a perfect one-two with Claudio Cáceres and rushes in on goal... Decio Rios takes a shot at goal but is denied by Gustavo Sosa. Excellent save.
81.28
Alejo Marzolini knocks the ball to his team mate, João Guerrero. With some swift thinking, João Guerrero plays the ball forward to Enzo Batistuta. Enzo Batistuta whips in a cross ball towards Thiago Castillo. Thiago Castillo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Walter Marinelli is on top of it.
87.18
Jeremías Husain hacks Todd Lassiter from behind! Jeremías Husain is shown the yellow card! Todd Lassiter runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Newells Old Boys

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

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
21.1%
47.4%
31.6%

Scorers
Todd Lassiter 16
Enzo Batistuta 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Todd Lassiter of Newells Old Boys

Match Ratings