Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Roberto Bettega where Tacuary FC play host to River Plate Asunción. A crowd of 17,655 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tacuary FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while River Plate Asunción appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Escamilla.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tacuary FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while River Plate Asunción appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Escamilla.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with River Plate Asunción kicking off!
10.10
1-0Francisco Varela advances with the ball. Francisco Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Arce. Christian Arce finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving André Quintero with no chance!! Goal for Tacuary FC!
14.10
1-0Vincent Kissinger runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vincent Kissinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.09
1-0Camilo Santana takes it forward alone. Camilo Santana sees a break and surges forward. Camilo Santana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by André Quintero.
16.42
1-0Carlos Dario Caniggia takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Aldo Pedro Bruno chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
22.06
Francisco Varela makes a probing pass to Joe Parker. Joe Parker whips in a cross ball towards Christian Arce. With a superhuman jump, Christian Arce connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.06
Francisco Varela flicks a high pass forward. Joe Parker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Arce. Christian Arce flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by André Quintero.
33.37
2-0It's a corner kick. Carlos Dario Caniggia kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some world-class footwork from Christian Arce provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
34.01
2-0Vasco Arredondo breaks forward. Vasco Arredondo sees Aldo Pedro Bruno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aldo Pedro Bruno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
38.33
Vasco Arredondo sees Vincent Kissinger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincent Kissinger makes a simple pass to Gustavo Lozano. Gustavo Lozano plays a one-two with Aldo Pedro Bruno and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gustavo Lozano provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by André Arredondo.
39.53
Bruce Lowry takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Christian Arce reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
40.52
Camilo Santana threads a neat ball through to Thomas Miranda. Thomas Miranda darts forward. Thomas Miranda lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Parker. Joe Parker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. André Quintero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tacuary FC appear unchanged since the first half. River Plate Asunción also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tacuary FC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Tacuary FC kick off!
47.44
Bruce Lowry passes the ball forward to Aldo Pedro Bruno. Aldo Pedro Bruno finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.21
3-0Bruce Lowry comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Miranda. The referee calls over Bruce Lowry and warns him to calm down! Thomas Miranda stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.40
Thomas Miranda laces a through ball forward to Joe Parker. Joe Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to André Quintero who gathers it comfortably.
51.01
Vincent Kissinger flicks a high pass forward. Aldo Pedro Bruno controls it well on his chest. Aldo Pedro Bruno shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
53.43
Thomas Miranda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Parker. Joe Parker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Hugo.
54.44
Vincent Kissinger flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Solano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vasco Solano shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.01
3-0Camilo Santana catches Vasco Solano on the ankles. The referee calls over Camilo Santana and shows him a yellow card! Vasco Solano grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.35
Camilo Santana flicks a high pass forward. Luis Rodriguez controls it well on his chest. Luis Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward to Christian Arce who brings the ball under control. Christian Arce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
73.40
4-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.06
Vasco Arredondo threads a neat ball through to Vincent Kissinger. Vincent Kissinger brings the ball forward. Vincent Kissinger lofts in a cross ball towards Aldo Pedro Bruno. Aldo Pedro Bruno finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
77.35
4-0Tacuary FC have made 3 substitutions with Vicente Alfaro replacing Martín Diaz, Rafael Velazquez replacing Francisco Varela and Diego Arevalo replacing Luis Rodriguez .
79.28
Christian Hugo flicks a high pass forward. Bruce Lowry collects the pass. Bruce Lowry knocks the ball forward to Gustavo Lozano. Gustavo Lozano tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
81.45
4-0Bruce Lowry hits a low pass to Rúben Salazar. Rúben Salazar kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Solano but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
26%
48.1%
26%
Scorers
| Christian Arce 10, 22, 66 Joe Parker 41 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christian Arce of Tacuary FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | André Arredondo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martín Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Camilo Santana (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Leandro Muniz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Afonso Enriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francisco Varela (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carlos Dario Caniggia (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Thomas Miranda (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Luis Rodriguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christian Arce (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Joe Parker (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Vicente Alfaro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rafael Velazquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Diego Arevalo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | André Quintero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Rosario (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Salvador Rico (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vasco Arredondo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Christian Hugo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bruce Lowry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vincent Kissinger (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gustavo Lozano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Aldo Pedro Bruno (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vasco Solano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rúben Salazar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hugo Castaneda (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Delgado (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lourenço Espinosa (MID) | 0 | |