Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Roberto Bettega where Tacuary FC play host to Deportivo Caaguazú. A crowd of 15,822 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tacuary FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Deportivo Caaguazú appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Fonseca.


0.00
Deportivo Caaguazú kick off and get the first half underway!
3.58
Rafael Zavala flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Ocampo collects the pass. Bernardo Ocampo chips the ball to his team mate, Henrique Pires Viera. Henrique Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.28
Leandro Salazar flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Vargas controls it well on his chest. Ignacio Vargas whips in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Alvaréz. Amaral C. Alvaréz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
9.13
Francisco Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Parker. Joe Parker shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
15.06
Leandro Salazar makes a probing pass to Henrique Pires Viera. Henrique Pires Viera whips in a cross ball towards Vicente Brown. Vicente Brown connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.50
Simão Alvarado comes in with a late challenge on Vicente Alfaro. The referee brings Simão Alvarado to one side and gives him a warning! Vicente Alfaro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.40
Leandro Salazar barges into Rafael Velazquez. The referee calls over Leandro Salazar and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Velazquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.45
Leandro Salazar takes it forward alone. Leandro Salazar knocks in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Alvaréz. Amaral C. Alvaréz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from André Arredondo keeps it out!
22.36
Rafael Zavala runs forward with the ball. Rafael Zavala sees Ignacio Vargas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ignacio Vargas lofts in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Alvaréz. Amaral C. Alvaréz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.24
Emilio Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Leandro Salazar collects the pass. Leandro Salazar chips the ball to his team mate, Henrique Pires Viera. Henrique Pires Viera lofts in a cross ball towards Vicente Brown. With a superhuman jump, Vicente Brown connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! André Arredondo had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Caaguazú!
36.54
Leandro Muniz makes a probing pass to Rafael Velazquez. Rafael Velazquez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Velazquez whips in a cross ball towards Vicente Alfaro. Vicente Alfaro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
40.21
Bernardo Ocampo threads a neat ball through to Vicente Brown. Vicente Brown shoots from 20 yards. André Arredondo gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
44.50
Carlos Dario Caniggia runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Dario Caniggia lofts in a cross ball towards Vicente Alfaro. Vicente Alfaro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tacuary FC appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Caaguazú also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Tacuary FC kick off!
51.28
Rafael Zavala chips the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Ocampo. Bernardo Ocampo takes it forward alone. Bernardo Ocampo lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Pires Viera. Henrique Pires Viera outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.14
Leandro Salazar hits a low pass to Amaral C. Alvaréz. Amaral C. Alvaréz tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow André Arredondo manages to keep it out.
57.35
Francisco Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Parker. Joe Parker whips in a cross ball towards Vicente Alfaro. Vicente Alfaro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.28
Deportivo Caaguazú have made 2 substitutions with Samuel Valencia replacing Leandro Salazar and Bruno Pereyra replacing Leonel Domínguez .
63.19
Guilherme Villarreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Varela. Francisco Varela threads a neat ball through to Vicente Alfaro. Vicente Alfaro knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Parker. With a superhuman jump, Joe Parker connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Bruno Pereyra is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
65.50
Emilio Herrera runs forward with the ball. Emilio Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Vargas controls it well on his chest. Ignacio Vargas lofts in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Alvaréz. Amaral C. Alvaréz fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from André Arredondo.
67.14
Carlos Dario Caniggia knocks the ball to his team mate, Vicente Alfaro. Vicente Alfaro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Zavala.
69.34
Leandro Muniz flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Varela controls it well on his chest. Francisco Varela plays the ball forward to Vicente Alfaro. Vicente Alfaro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emilio Herrera.
71.46
Guilherme Villarreal passes the ball forward to Francisco Varela. Francisco Varela flicks a high pass forward to Joe Parker who brings the ball under control. Joe Parker whips in a cross ball towards Vicente Alfaro. Vicente Alfaro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jersson Galindo comfortably picks it out of the air!
72.01
Carlos Dario Caniggia sees Vicente Alfaro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vicente Alfaro shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Jersson Galindo.
73.14
It's a corner kick. Rafael Velazquez kicks a low ball out wide. Rafael Zavala comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
75.16
Emilio Herrera makes a simple pass to Samuel Valencia. Samuel Valencia threads a neat ball through to Ignacio Vargas. Ignacio Vargas shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.34
Deportivo Caaguazú have made a substitution with Fernando Ayala replacing Henrique Pires Viera .
83.28
Simão Alvarado makes a beautiful solo run. Simão Alvarado knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Ayala. Fernando Ayala shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.20
Jared Sippola brings the ball forward. Jared Sippola lofts in a cross ball towards Vicente Alfaro. Vicente Alfaro makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
28.2%
43.5%
28.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Amaral C. Alvaréz of Deportivo Caaguazú