Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ingeniero Hilario Sánchez where San Martín 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 San Martín and Vélez Sarsfield are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Batistuta.


0.00
The whistle blows and Vélez Sarsfield kick off!
2.48
Federico Paz passes the ball forward to Lukas Valenzuela. Lukas Valenzuela threads a neat ball through to Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.14
Maximiliano Rattin threads the ball through to Christian L. Carrizo. Christian L. Carrizo advances inside the box! Christian L. Carrizo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.37
Lukas Valenzuela makes a simple pass to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.16
Juan Ignacio Russo flicks a high ball forward to Tomás Moreno who takes it down. Tomás Moreno shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
18.05
Fabricio Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.44
Narcise Olivier Sivori flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Moreno controls it well on his chest. Tomás Moreno edges inside the box! Tomás Moreno takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.43
Sixto Pedernera flicks a high pass forward. Leandro Ponce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leandro Ponce threads a neat ball through to Christian L. Carrizo. Christian L. Carrizo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Luciano Bassedas has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.10
Manuel Martinez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone puts a great ball through but Fernando Soto is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
30.06
Juan Ignacio Russo makes a simple pass to Gustavo Enrique Valdano. Gustavo Enrique Valdano advances inside the box! Gustavo Enrique Valdano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Luciano Bassedas. Excellent save.
33.29
Fabricio Ruiz hits a low pass to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Delio Macias comfortably smothers it!
36.34
Lukas Valenzuela kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Simeone. Daniel Simeone whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.14
Maximiliano Rattin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian L. Carrizo. Christian L. Carrizo finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Luciano Bassedas had no chance!! Goal for San Martín!
42.49
Leandro Ponce flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Moreno collects the pass. Tomás Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian L. Carrizo but he's offside!
45.00
Federico Paz flicks a high ball forward to Lukas Valenzuela who takes it down. Lukas Valenzuela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Daniel Simeone through on goal. Daniel Simeone strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. San Martín appear unchanged since the first half. Vélez Sarsfield also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
San Martín kick off!
48.57
Sixto Pedernera flicks a high pass forward. Leandro Ponce controls it well on his chest. Leandro Ponce plays the ball forward to Christian L. Carrizo. Christian L. Carrizo knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Enrique Valdano. Gustavo Enrique Valdano comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
51.16
Daniel Simeone comes in with a late challenge on Facundo Martín. The referee calls over Daniel Simeone and shows him a yellow card! Facundo Martín stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.24
Facundo Martín barges into Daniel Simeone. Facundo Martín is shown the yellow card! Daniel Simeone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.22
Fabricio Ruiz sees space and advances. Fabricio Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.05
Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Federico Crespo replacing Fernando Soto .
66.11
Narcise Olivier Sivori threads the ball through to Tomás Moreno. Tomás Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Gustavo Enrique Valdano. Gustavo Enrique Valdano jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Luciano Bassedas effortlessly punches it away to safety.
67.02
Manuel Martinez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Manuel Martinez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.32
Lukas Valenzuela makes a beautiful solo run. Lukas Valenzuela lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Crespo. Federico Crespo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.28
Ricardo Marzolini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leandro Ponce. Leandro Ponce threads the ball through to Christian L. Carrizo. Christian L. Carrizo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.12
San Martín have made 2 substitutions with Sergio Ospina replacing Narcise Olivier Sivori and Miguel Agudelo replacing Gustavo Enrique Valdano and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
84.01
Lukas Valenzuela takes the throw-in. Fabricio Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Federico Crespo who takes it down. Federico Crespo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Miguel Agudelo chips the ball to his team mate, Tomás Moreno. Tomás Moreno shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
26.2%
47.5%
26.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian L. Carrizo of San Martín