Match Report


Sol de AméricaSol de América     River Plate AsunciónRiver Plate Asunción
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paúl RamirezP. Ramirez64
G
1
G
70André QuinteroA. Quintero
Diogo TrejoD. Trejo71
D
2
D
64Eduardo RosarioE. Rosario
Thiago GarrinchaT. Garrincha70
D
3
D
59Salvador RicoS. Rico
Luis Fernando SmithL. Smith66
D
4
D
58Vasco ArredondoV. Arredondo
Diego MendezD. Mendez65
D
5
D
58Christian HugoC. Hugo
Allen LassiterA. Lassiter68
M
6
M
70Bruce LowryB. Lowry
Ian BoggsI. Boggs68
M
7
M
65Francisco DelgadoF. Delgado
Francelino AldairF. Aldair63
M
8captain
A
72Gustavo LozanoG. Lozano
Afonso FernandezA. Fernandez60
M
captain9
A
67Aldo Pedro BrunoA. Bruno
Rubén SerranoR. Serrano69
A
10
A
64Vasco SolanoV. Solano
Rúben CastroR. Castro69
A
11
A
62Rúben SalazarR. Salazar
 
Roberto Carlos LabrunaR. Labruna67
A
12
G
65Hugo CastanedaH. Castaneda
Thomas ValleT. Valle62
D
13
M
64Lourenço EspinosaL. Espinosa
Esteban HerreraE. Herrera62
A
14
M
60Guilherme BernalG. Bernal

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Luis Alfonso Giagni where Sol de América play host to River Plate Asunción. A crowd of 18,688 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sol de América are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while River Plate Asunción appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Escamilla.


0.00
River Plate Asunción kick off and get the first half underway!
2.23
Luis Fernando Smith plays the ball forward to Ian Boggs. Ian Boggs kicks a strong pass forward to Rúben Castro. Rúben Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to André Quintero who gathers it comfortably.
3.08
Francisco Delgado makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Delgado whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Solano. Vasco Solano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.56
Bruce Lowry flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Solano who takes it down. Vasco Solano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Paúl Ramirez!
10.47
Francelino Aldair flicks a high pass forward. Rúben Castro controls it well on his chest. Rúben Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Rubén Serrano. Rubén Serrano knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by André Quintero. Excellent save.
12.11
Thiago Garrincha sees space and advances. Thiago Garrincha hits a low pass to Rubén Serrano. Rubén Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvador Rico.
15.34
Salvador Rico flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruce Lowry. Bruce Lowry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gustavo Lozano. Gustavo Lozano edges inside the box! Gustavo Lozano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
16.57
Diego Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francelino Aldair. Francelino Aldair runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francelino Aldair tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by André Quintero!
24.37
Francisco Delgado threads a neat ball through to Aldo Pedro Bruno. Aldo Pedro Bruno finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.51
Ian Boggs flicks a high pass forward. Rubén Serrano controls it well on his chest. Rubén Serrano lofts in a cross ball towards Rúben Castro. Rúben Castro makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.05
Francelino Aldair flicks a high pass forward. Rubén Serrano collects the pass. Rubén Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.10
Salvador Rico sees Francisco Delgado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Rúben Salazar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rúben Salazar threads a neat, attacking ball through to Aldo Pedro Bruno. Aldo Pedro Bruno strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Good keeping from Paúl Ramirez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
37.47
Corner kick to River Plate Asunción. Bruce Lowry chips it out wide. Ian Boggs jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
42.10
Francelino Aldair decides to run forward with the ball. Francelino Aldair knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to André Quintero who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sol de América appear unchanged since the first half. River Plate Asunción also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sol de América kick off!
49.02
Ian Boggs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rúben Castro. Rúben Castro shoots from outside the area but somehow André Quintero manages to keep it out.
54.39
Afonso Fernandez hacks Bruce Lowry from behind! The referee warns Afonso Fernandez to calm down! Bruce Lowry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.55
Rubén Serrano comes in with a late challenge on Christian Hugo. The referee warns Rubén Serrano to calm down! Christian Hugo runs off the knock.
59.29
Francelino Aldair makes a probing pass to Rubén Serrano. Rubén Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvador Rico.
60.46
Francelino Aldair flicks the ball to his team mate, Rúben Castro. Rúben Castro makes a probing pass between the defence to Rubén Serrano. Rubén Serrano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.53
Eduardo Rosario flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Delgado who brings the ball under control. Francisco Delgado knocks the ball forward to Rúben Salazar. Rúben Salazar finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Paúl Ramirez manages to gather it comfortably.
69.08
Thiago Garrincha runs forward with the ball. Thiago Garrincha makes a probing pass to Rúben Castro. Rúben Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.14
Bruce Lowry knocks the ball to his team mate, Aldo Pedro Bruno. Aldo Pedro Bruno shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.54
Francisco Delgado flicks the ball to his team mate, Rúben Salazar. Rúben Salazar lofts in a cross ball towards Gustavo Lozano. Gustavo Lozano beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.33
Francelino Aldair hits a low pass to Rúben Castro. Rúben Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Diego Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Boggs. Ian Boggs flicks a high pass forward. Rúben Castro collects the pass. Rúben Castro tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! André Quintero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sol de América

River Plate Asunción
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
21.4%
42.9%
35.7%

Scorers
Rubén Serrano 60
Rúben Castro 91
Vasco Solano 3
Gustavo Lozano 80

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rúben Castro of Sol de América

Match Ratings