Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Luis Alfonso Giagni where Sol de América play host to Sportivo Luqueño. A crowd of 18,203 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sol de América are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sportivo Luqueño appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Filipe Valadez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sol de América are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sportivo Luqueño appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Filipe Valadez.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sportivo Luqueño kicking off!
2.43
0-0Ian Boggs makes a probing pass to Rúben Castro. Rúben Castro whips in a cross ball towards Rubén Serrano. Rubén Serrano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.59
0-0Afonso Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Rúben Castro. Rúben Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.59
Thiago Garrincha makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francelino Aldair. Francelino Aldair deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rubén Serrano. Rubén Serrano plays a scrappy one-two with Rúben Castro and advances towards the goal... Rubén Serrano strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.58
Pavel Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Mateus Marquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mateus Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Fernando Smith.
14.19
Pavel Galindo decides to run forward with the ball. Pavel Galindo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
18.19
0-0Miguel Canales surges forward with the ball. Miguel Canales tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
22.01
1-0Diego Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Francelino Aldair holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francelino Aldair knocks the ball to his team mate, Rubén Serrano. Rubén Serrano plays a scrappy one-two with Rúben Castro and advances towards the goal... Rubén Serrano takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.18
Pavel Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Colon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Santiago Colon skips past Luis Fernando Smith! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Santiago Colon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
30.11
1-0Allen Lassiter comes in with a late challenge on Alonso Álvarez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alonso Álvarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.04
Thiago Garrincha plays the ball forward to Ian Boggs. Ian Boggs knocks the ball forward to Rubén Serrano. Rubén Serrano finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
44.30
1-0Leonardo Rosales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Canales. Miguel Canales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Santiago Colon. Santiago Colon knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mateus Marquez is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sol de América appear unchanged since the first half. Sportivo Luqueño also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sol de América kick off the second half!
60.24
Miguel Canales flicks a high pass forward. Mateus Marquez controls it well on his chest. Mateus Marquez shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.14
Diego Mendez makes a probing pass to Allen Lassiter. Allen Lassiter threads the ball through to Rúben Castro. Rúben Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Rubén Serrano. Rubén Serrano makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.12
Ian Boggs flicks a high pass forward. Rubén Serrano controls it well on his chest. Rubén Serrano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.46
Alonso Álvarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Gruenebaum. Ross Gruenebaum shoots from 25 yards. Paúl Ramirez gets down and covers it.
89.05
Ian Boggs flicks a high pass forward. Rúben Castro collects the pass. Rúben Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Rosales.
90.00
Thiago Rivas knocks the ball to his team mate, Pavel Galindo. Pavel Galindo decides to run forward with the ball. Pavel Galindo shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
24.7%
49.3%
26%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rubén Serrano of Sol de América |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paúl Ramirez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Diogo Trejo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thiago Garrincha (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Luis Fernando Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diego Mendez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Allen Lassiter (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Ian Boggs (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Francelino Aldair (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Afonso Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rubén Serrano (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Rúben Castro (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Roberto Carlos Labruna (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thomas Valle (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Esteban Herrera (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dylan Muñoz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Thiago Rivas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luca Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leonardo Rosales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruben Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Canales (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pavel Galindo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alonso Álvarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Santiago Colon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ross Gruenebaum (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mateus Marquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Axel Zavala (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Becerra (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rúben Castro (MID) | 0 | |