Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Hugo Bogado Vaceque where General Caballero play host to Sportivo San Lorenzo. A crowd of 19,499 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
General Caballero are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sportivo San Lorenzo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Diaz.


0.00
General Caballero kick off and get the match underway!
2.47
Alvaro Casillas sees João Paulo Adailton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. João Paulo Adailton sees Edemir Cardozo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edemir Cardozo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.35
Tiago Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Cordero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vasco Cordero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.56
Without breaking stride, Mauricio Paredes plays the ball forward to Edemir Cardozo. Edemir Cardozo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Benavides.
9.09
Alexander Núñez hacks Patricio Carrizo from behind! Alexander Núñez is shown the yellow card! Patricio Carrizo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.45
Tiago Bravo plays the ball forward to Jersson Orellana. Jersson Orellana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.51
Mauricio Paredes threads a neat ball through to Francisco Cantu. Francisco Cantu whips in a cross ball towards Edemir Cardozo. Edemir Cardozo makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.56
With a delightful solo run, Tiago Bravo stretches the opposition's defence. Without breaking stride, Tiago Bravo plays the ball forward to Jersson Orellana who has made a great run into the box. Jersson Orellana looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Junior Gruezo comfortably smothers it!
16.32
Matias Vera hits a low pass to Rui Solano. Rui Solano runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rui Solano knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Cordero. Vasco Cordero makes a convincing header. Junior Gruezo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.27
Alexander Núñez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Cordero. Vasco Cordero whips in a cross ball towards Jersson Orellana. Jersson Orellana flicks the ball with his head but Junior Gruezo is on top of his game. Good keeping!
26.57
Alvaro Casillas takes it forward alone. Alvaro Casillas knocks the ball forward to Francisco Cantu. Francisco Cantu edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Francisco Cantu provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper, Favio Pena, sees it late!! Goal for General Caballero!
39.51
Mauricio Paredes chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Cantu. Francisco Cantu whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.26
Rui Solano advances with the ball. Rui Solano shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Junior Gruezo keeps it out!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. General Caballero have changed their lineup with Alexis Boilvar replacing Patricio Carrizo. Sportivo San Lorenzo have changed their lineup with Santiago Avalos replacing Luís Morales. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Sportivo San Lorenzo kick off the second half!
47.38
João Valadez flicks a high pass forward. Jersson Orellana controls it well on his chest. Jersson Orellana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
48.38
Mauricio Paredes knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Favio Pena keeps it out!
51.37
Alexis Boilvar threads the ball through to Francisco Cantu. Francisco Cantu shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.22
Thomas Romero powers a long ball forward. Sergio Montaño knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Cantu. Francisco Cantu connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
60.33
General Caballero have made 2 substitutions with Simão Jorginho replacing Diego Chamot and Thomas Barnes replacing Sergio Montaño .Sportivo San Lorenzo have made a substitution with Afonso Rodriguez replacing Sixto Aguilar .
61.34
Jersson Orellana hacks Heath Jackson from behind! The referee calls over Jersson Orellana and shows him a yellow card! Heath Jackson runs off the knock.
65.58
Mauricio Paredes threads the ball through to Thomas Barnes. Thomas Barnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Favio Pena manages to gather it.
78.10
João Paulo Adailton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edemir Cardozo. Edemir Cardozo shoots from long range but somehow Favio Pena manages to keep it out.
79.40
Alexander Núñez threads a neat ball through to Afonso Rodriguez. Afonso Rodriguez rushes past Thomas Romero! Afonso Rodriguez tries a spectacular strike but Junior Gruezo reads it well. Excellent save!
89.25
João Paulo Adailton hits a low pass to Thomas Barnes. Thomas Barnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
João Paulo Adailton flicks a high pass forward. Edemir Cardozo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edemir Cardozo lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Barnes. Thomas Barnes directs the ball goalwards with his head but Favio Pena is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
25.4%
49.3%
25.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Cantu of General Caballero

Match Ratings
1.Favio Pena (GK)
7
2.Luís Morales (DEF)
6
3.Matias Vera (DEF)
6
4.Victor Benavides (DEF)
6
5.Rui Solano (MID)
7
6.Alexander Núñez (MID)yellow card
6
7.Tiago Bravo (MID)
6
8.João Valadez (MID)
6
9.Sixto Aguilar (ATT)
6
10.Jersson Orellana (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Vasco Cordero (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Santiago Avalos (GK)
6
13.Rodrigo Rivas (ATT)
0
14.Afonso Rodriguez (MID)
6