Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at River Plate where River Plate Asunción play host to Sportivo Iteño. A crowd of 16,468 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both River Plate Asunción and Sportivo Iteño are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Miranda.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both River Plate Asunción and Sportivo Iteño are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Miranda.
0.00
River Plate Asunción kick off and get the match underway!
3.51
Salvador Rico knocks the ball forward to Vincent Kissinger. Vincent Kissinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aldo Pedro Bruno. Aldo Pedro Bruno flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Lozano controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gustavo Lozano shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for River Plate Asunción!
8.29
Vincent Kissinger takes the throw-in. Bruce Lowry advances with the ball. Bruce Lowry plays a scrappy one-two with Gustavo Lozano and advances towards the goal... Bruce Lowry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.57
José Lemus flicks the ball to his team mate, Luiz Fernando Nocera. Luiz Fernando Nocera lofts in a cross ball towards David Cruz. David Cruz heads the ball goalwards. André Quintero picks it out of the air!
10.43
André Sanchez knocks the ball to his team mate, David Cruz. David Cruz shoots from outside the area. David Cruz scores for Sportivo Iteño!!
16.49
André Sanchez sees David Cruz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Cruz plays a quick one-two with Jovan James and rushes in on goal... David Cruz shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
21.41
Nicolás Campos flicks a high pass forward. José Lemus collects the pass. José Lemus flicks a high pass forward. David Cruz controls it well on his chest. David Cruz shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
22.02
José Lemus comes in with a late challenge on Vincent Kissinger. José Lemus is warned by the referee! Vincent Kissinger grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.31
Porfirio Delatorre makes a run forward as Nicolás Campos takes the throw-in. Porfirio Delatorre skillfully chests the ball down. Porfirio Delatorre flicks a high pass forward. José Lemus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. José Lemus threads a neat ball through to Luiz Fernando Nocera. Luiz Fernando Nocera shoots from long range but André Quintero is on top of it.
27.24
Christian Hugo makes a simple pass to Vincent Kissinger. Vincent Kissinger makes a probing pass to Gustavo Lozano. Gustavo Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Aldo Pedro Bruno. Aldo Pedro Bruno finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Diego Hector Fernández easily picks it out of the air!
28.20
Gabriel Rubio takes it forward alone. Gabriel Rubio threads the ball through to Luiz Fernando Nocera. Luiz Fernando Nocera shoots from long range. André Quintero comfortably gets down and covers it.
30.12
Vincent Kissinger makes a simple pass to Vasco Solano. Vasco Solano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Diego Hector Fernández manages to gather it.
32.29
José Lemus plays the ball forward to José Luis Baez. José Luis Baez whips in a cross ball towards Luiz Fernando Nocera. Luiz Fernando Nocera flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.16
José Lemus knocks the ball to his team mate, Jovan James. Jovan James cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Jovan James provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.16
José Lemus flicks a high pass forward. Luiz Fernando Nocera collects the pass. Luiz Fernando Nocera shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.54
Vincent Kissinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aldo Pedro Bruno. Aldo Pedro Bruno shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
42.14
With a delightful solo run, José Lemus stretches the opposition's defence. José Lemus lofts in a cross ball towards José Luis Baez. José Luis Baez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. André Quintero manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. River Plate Asunción appear unchanged since the first half. Sportivo Iteño also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sportivo Iteño start the second half!
48.15
André Sanchez plays the ball forward to José Luis Baez. José Luis Baez shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
49.13
José Lemus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, José Luis Baez. José Luis Baez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.27
José Lemus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luiz Fernando Nocera. Luiz Fernando Nocera shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from André Quintero!
53.50
Eduardo Rosario breaks forward. Eduardo Rosario makes a probing pass to Vasco Solano. Vasco Solano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Hector Fernández who gathers it comfortably.
54.39
Bruce Lowry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rúben Salazar. Rúben Salazar cuts inside the box! Rúben Salazar shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.23
Vasco Arredondo takes it forward alone. Vasco Arredondo threads a neat ball through to Rúben Salazar. Rúben Salazar tries a spectacular long range effort but Diego Hector Fernández reads it well. Excellent keeping!
59.18
José Lemus sees space and advances. José Lemus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but André Quintero manages to gather it.
60.20
José Lemus makes a simple pass to Jovan James. Jovan James finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.57
Vincent Kissinger flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Lozano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gustavo Lozano threads a neat ball through to Aldo Pedro Bruno. Some awkward footwork from Aldo Pedro Bruno provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
71.58
Eduardo Rosario knocks the ball forward to Vincent Kissinger. Vincent Kissinger flicks a high pass forward. Aldo Pedro Bruno controls it well on his chest. Aldo Pedro Bruno knocks in a cross ball towards Rúben Salazar. Rúben Salazar powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.38
José Lemus knocks the ball to his team mate, David Cruz. David Cruz shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
79.48
José Lemus surges forward with the ball. José Lemus shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
84.01
Sportivo Iteño are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
José Lemus flicks a high pass forward to Luiz Fernando Nocera who brings the ball under control. Luiz Fernando Nocera shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
3
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.5%
61.5%
Play Area
33.3%
46.9%
19.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to José Lemus of Sportivo Iteño |
Match Ratings
| 1. | André Quintero (GK) | 8 | |
| 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) | ![]() | 8 |
| 9. | Aldo Pedro Bruno (ATT) | 7 | |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Diego Hector Fernández (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andres Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Porfirio Delatorre (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolás Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | André Sanchez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | José Lemus (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | José Luis Baez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jovan James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luiz Fernando Nocera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Cruz (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Jersson Dominguez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Medrano (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lourenço Flores (ATT) | 0 | |










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