Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Martín Torres where Sportivo Iteño play host to Tacuary FC. A crowd of 17,445 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sportivo Iteño are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Tacuary FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luís Montalvo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sportivo Iteño are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Tacuary FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luís Montalvo.
0.00
Sportivo Iteño get the match underway!
2.30
José Lemus sees space and advances. José Lemus shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
4.32
José Lemus runs deep into the other half of the pitch. José Lemus finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
8.03
David Pino knocks the ball forward to José Lemus. José Lemus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luiz Fernando Nocera. Luiz Fernando Nocera runs straight at the defence! Luiz Fernando Nocera shoots from just inside the box but is denied by André Arredondo. Excellent save.
10.48
Porfirio Delatorre makes a beautiful pass to the feet of André Sanchez. André Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to David Cruz. David Cruz plays a scrappy one-two with José Luis Baez and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Cruz takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
12.46
José Lemus knocks the ball forward to Luiz Fernando Nocera. Luiz Fernando Nocera shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
14.32
José Lemus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jovan James. Jovan James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martín Diaz.
20.04
David Pino catches Jared Sippola on the ankles. The referee calls over David Pino and shows him a yellow card! Jared Sippola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.26
José Lemus flicks the ball to his team mate, David Cruz. David Cruz shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.21
With great vision, Luis Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola skips past Andres Diaz! Jared Sippola comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Diego Hector Fernández.
34.11
David Pino flicks a high pass forward. José Lemus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. José Lemus runs deep into the other half of the pitch. José Lemus rushes past Afonso Enriquez! José Lemus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Leandro Muniz!
38.07
Thomas Miranda chips the ball to his team mate, Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
40.27
José Lemus sees Jovan James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jovan James rushes past Leandro Muniz! Some awkward footwork from Jovan James provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! André Arredondo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sportivo Iteño appear unchanged since the first half. Tacuary FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Tacuary FC kick off!
53.46
Thomas Miranda makes a simple pass to Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.45
Afonso Enriquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Miranda. Without breaking stride, Thomas Miranda plays the ball forward to Christian Arce. Christian Arce shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.32
Camilo Santana makes a simple pass to Carlos Dario Caniggia. With wonderful vision, Carlos Dario Caniggia plays the ball forward to Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
63.32
José Lemus flicks a high pass forward. Luiz Fernando Nocera collects the pass. Luiz Fernando Nocera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. André Arredondo gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
65.35
André Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Luiz Fernando Nocera. Luiz Fernando Nocera lofts in a cross ball towards David Cruz. David Cruz makes a deft header but somehow André Arredondo manages to keep it out.
66.42
José Lemus sees Jovan James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jovan James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to André Arredondo who gathers it comfortably.
69.59
André Sanchez passes the ball forward to Luiz Fernando Nocera. Luiz Fernando Nocera finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
71.04
Camilo Santana decides to run forward with the ball. Camilo Santana flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Arce. Christian Arce rushes past Porfirio Delatorre! Christian Arce comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
72.23
Thomas Miranda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola whips in a cross ball towards Christian Arce. Christian Arce outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Diego Hector Fernández is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.43
Carlos Dario Caniggia sees Christian Arce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Arce lofts in a cross ball towards Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Diego Hector Fernández with no chance!! Goal for Tacuary FC!
84.41
Rafael Velazquez chips the ball to his team mate, Jared Sippola. Jared Sippola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.45
José Lemus makes a simple pass to Jovan James. Jovan James tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
90.00
David Pino flicks a high ball forward to José Lemus who takes it down. José Lemus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Cruz. David Cruz plays a scrappy one-two with José Luis Baez and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Cruz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
23.9%
47.7%
28.4%
Scorers
| Jovan James 40 David Cruz 91 | Christian Arce 72 Jared Sippola 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to José Lemus of Sportivo Iteño |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diego Hector Fernández (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andres Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Pino (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 4. | Porfirio Delatorre (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gabriel Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | André Sanchez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | José Lemus (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | José Luis Baez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jovan James (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Luiz Fernando Nocera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Cruz (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Jersson Dominguez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolás Campos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tiago Medrano (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | André Arredondo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Martín Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Camilo Santana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leandro Muniz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Afonso Enriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Dario Caniggia (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Thomas Miranda (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Rodriguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Velazquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jared Sippola (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Christian Arce (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Joe Parker (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vicente Alfaro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Diego Arevalo (ATT) | 0 | |













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