Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Hugo Bogado Vaceque where General Caballero play host to Deportivo Caaguazú. A crowd of 18,631 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
General Caballero are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo Caaguazú appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Escamilla.
The pitch is in poor condition.
General Caballero are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo Caaguazú appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Escamilla.
0.00
0-0Deportivo Caaguazú kick off the first half!
6.29
0-0Cristian Castillo plays the ball forward to Francisco Cantu. Francisco Cantu cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Francisco Cantu provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.27
0-0Cristian Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño shoots from long range but somehow Jersson Galindo manages to keep it out.
15.36
Daniel Arevalo hits a low pass to Leandro Salazar. With great imagination, Leandro Salazar picks a pass forward to Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.06
0-1Rafael Zavala breaks forward. Rafael Zavala changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Zavala knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.47
Alexis Boilvar chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño whips in a cross ball towards Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.20
0-1Francisco Cantu barges into Rafael Zavala. The referee calls over Francisco Cantu and warns him to calm down! Rafael Zavala hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.17
Leandro Salazar passes the ball forward to Vicente Brown. Vicente Brown shoots from distance but Junior Gruezo is on top of it.
36.29
0-1Mauricio Paredes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jersson Galindo who gathers it comfortably.
38.55
Cristian Castillo makes an attacking run forward. Cristian Castillo knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Leiva. Ignacio Leiva is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.23
Alexis Boilvar sees Sergio Montaño in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Montaño shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. General Caballero have changed their lineup with Patricio Carrizo replacing Alexis Boilvar. Deportivo Caaguazú appear unchanged since the first half. The General Caballero players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
General Caballero kick off the second half!
47.30
Bernardo Ocampo plays the ball forward to Henrique Pires Viera. Henrique Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball towards Vicente Brown. Vicente Brown is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.03
Simão Jorginho makes a strong solo run forward. Simão Jorginho makes a simple pass to Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
55.44
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
57.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Mauricio Paredes plays the ball forward to Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
59.10
Thomas Romero threads a neat ball through to Patricio Carrizo. Patricio Carrizo flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Montaño who brings the ball under control. Sergio Montaño shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.23
1-1General Caballero have made a substitution with Edemir Cardozo replacing Ignacio Leiva .Deportivo Caaguazú have made 2 substitutions with Samuel Valencia replacing Leandro Salazar and Bruno Pereyra replacing Leonel Domínguez .
63.23
Mauricio Paredes flicks a high pass forward. Edemir Cardozo collects the pass. Edemir Cardozo knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Cantu. Francisco Cantu connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.59
Mauricio Paredes flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Cantu. Francisco Cantu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jersson Galindo who gathers it comfortably.
67.11
Samuel Valencia flicks a high ball forward to Vicente Brown who takes it down. Vicente Brown whips in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Alvaréz. Amaral C. Alvaréz heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
72.15
2-1Cristian Castillo advances with the ball. Cristian Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Edemir Cardozo. Edemir Cardozo powers a header at goal. Bruno Pereyra steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
73.22
Patricio Carrizo flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Montaño who takes it down. Sergio Montaño plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Cantu and advances towards the goal... Sergio Montaño shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.53
Deportivo Caaguazú have made a substitution with Fernando Ayala replacing Henrique Pires Viera .
78.62
Alvaro Casillas flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Paredes controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Paredes flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Cantu. Francisco Cantu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.08
Cristian Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño knocks in a cross ball towards Edemir Cardozo. With a superhuman jump, Edemir Cardozo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Jersson Galindo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.58
Patricio Carrizo threads a neat ball through to Edemir Cardozo. Edemir Cardozo whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Jersson Galindo.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
15.7%
45.7%
38.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Montaño of General Caballero |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Junior Gruezo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simão Jorginho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alvaro Casillas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thomas Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Heath Jackson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Paredes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Cristian Castillo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alexis Boilvar (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ignacio Leiva (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Sergio Montaño (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Francisco Cantu (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Diego Chamot (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Patricio Carrizo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Edemir Cardozo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 1. | Jersson Galindo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Leonel Domínguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Zavala (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Daniel Arevalo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Emilio Herrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bernardo Ocampo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leandro Salazar (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Vicente Brown (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Amaral C. Alvaréz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Henrique Pires Viera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ignacio Vargas (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Samuel Valencia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Fernando Ayala (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bruno Pereyra (GK) | 6 | |