Match Report


Club Nacional AsuncionClub Nacional Asuncion     General Caballero CGGeneral Caballero CG
Computer Player Computer Player Alex Samson Alex Samson
Rodrigo NegronR. Negron71
G
1captain
G
81Carlos IbarraC. Ibarra
Tomás MarreroT. Marrero70
D
2
D
82Gelmin AcostaG. Acosta
Vicente SmithV. Smith69
D
captain3
D
77Josh GreenJ. Green
Eduardo LugoE. Lugo68
D
4
D
76Diogo LeonardoD. Leonardo
David ZúñigaD. Zúñiga65
D
5
D
80Jaime NoboaJ. Noboa
Xavier RosalesX. Rosales73
M
6
M
83Dave BryantD. Bryant
Eduardo AmorosoE. Amoroso61
M
7
M
86Jair RíosJ. Ríos
Rúben CaballeroR. Caballero59
M
8
M
85Bernardo BonillaB. Bonilla
Leandro SaucedoL. Saucedo54
M
9
A
78Nuno AmadorN. Amador
Matias BarriosM. Barrios68
A
10
A
75Miguel CortezM. Cortez
Mateus CastanedaM. Castaneda66
A
11
A
84Wilker VizcarrondoW. Vizcarrondo
 
Peter NietoP. Nieto63
G
12
D
76Felipe IbarraF. Ibarra
Mateus EscobarM. Escobar57
A
13
M
80Rodrigo RossiR. Rossi
Daniel LopezD. Lopez57
D
14
A
75Rodrigo ZamoraR. Zamora

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Arsenio Erico where Club Nacional Asuncion play host to General Caballero CG. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club Nacional Asuncion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while General Caballero CG appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Padilla.


0.00
General Caballero CG kick off!
2.53
Eduardo Amoroso darts forward. Eduardo Amoroso lofts in a cross ball towards Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Jaime Noboa is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
6.43
Josh Green knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Bryant. With a delightful solo run, Dave Bryant stretches the opposition's defence. Dave Bryant lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Cortez. Miguel Cortez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.11
Bernardo Bonilla makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Cortez. Miguel Cortez plays a sublime one-two with Nuno Amador and races in on goal... Miguel Cortez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
16.11
Eduardo Amoroso knocks the ball forward to Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda whips in a cross ball towards Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios connects with a diving header. It's there!! Carlos Ibarra has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.14
Dave Bryant passes the ball forward to Miguel Cortez. Miguel Cortez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
21.45
Dave Bryant sees a break and surges forward. Dave Bryant rushes past David Zúñiga! Dave Bryant shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.31
Eduardo Amoroso sees Matias Barrios in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matias Barrios knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.59
Xavier Rosales flicks the ball to his team mate, Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaime Noboa.
34.19
Tomás Marrero runs forward with the ball. Tomás Marrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
38.24
Dave Bryant makes a probing pass to Nuno Amador. Nuno Amador shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.36
Tomás Marrero flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Amoroso who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Amoroso plays the ball forward to Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Ibarra who gathers it comfortably.
40.17
Eduardo Lugo pushes up the pitch. Eduardo Lugo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matias Barrios. Matias Barrios knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Ibarra who gathers it comfortably.
44.06
Vicente Smith flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Amoroso who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Amoroso flicks a high ball forward to Matias Barrios who takes it down. Matias Barrios knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Ibarra who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Club Nacional Asuncion appear unchanged since the first half. General Caballero CG also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Club Nacional Asuncion kick off!
48.08
Jair Ríos flicks a high pass forward. Wilker Vizcarrondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wilker Vizcarrondo knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Cortez. Miguel Cortez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Rodrigo Negron had no chance!! Goal for General Caballero CG!
55.56
Jair Ríos flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Amador controls it well on his chest. Nuno Amador knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Wilker Vizcarrondo is offside!
60.25
General Caballero CG have made a substitution with Rodrigo Zamora replacing Miguel Cortez .
61.25
Leandro Saucedo hacks Dave Bryant from behind! The referee warns Leandro Saucedo to calm down! Dave Bryant gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.35
Eduardo Lugo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Eduardo Lugo takes it forward alone. Eduardo Lugo lofts in a cross ball towards Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.47
General Caballero CG have made a substitution with Rodrigo Rossi replacing Dave Bryant .
78.51
Rodrigo Rossi knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Zamora. Rodrigo Zamora finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Rodrigo Negron. Excellent save.
81.00
Xavier Rosales flicks a high pass forward. Matias Barrios collects the pass. Matias Barrios knocks in a cross ball towards Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Carlos Ibarra punches it away to safety.
84.31
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.16
Rúben Caballero flicks a high pass forward to Matias Barrios who brings the ball under control. Matias Barrios knocks in a cross ball towards Mateus Castaneda. Mateus Castaneda powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Club Nacional Asuncion

General Caballero CG
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
30.8%
43.6%
25.6%

Scorers
Matias Barrios 16
Miguel Cortez 6, 48
Dave Bryant 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dave Bryant of General Caballero CG

Match Ratings
1.Rodrigo Negron (GK)
6
2.Tomás Marrero (DEF)
6
3.Vicente Smith (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Lugo (DEF)
7
5.David Zúñiga (DEF)
6
6.Xavier Rosales (MID)
6
7.Eduardo Amoroso (MID)
7
8.Rúben Caballero (MID)
6
9.Leandro Saucedo (MID)
6
10.Matias Barrios (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Mateus Castaneda (ATT)
6
 
12.Peter Nieto (GK)
0
13.Mateus Escobar (ATT)
0
14.Daniel Lopez (DEF)
0

1.Carlos Ibarra (GK)
6
2.Gelmin Acosta (DEF)
6
3.Josh Green (DEF)
6
4.Diogo Leonardo (DEF)
6
5.Jaime Noboa (DEF)
6
6.Dave Bryant (MID)goal scored
9
7.Jair Ríos (MID)
6
8.Bernardo Bonilla (MID)
6
9.Nuno Amador (ATT)
6
10.Miguel Cortez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Wilker Vizcarrondo (ATT)
7
 
12.Felipe Ibarra (DEF)
0
13.Rodrigo Rossi (MID)
6
14.Rodrigo Zamora (ATT)
6