Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Dr. Nicolás Leoz where Club Libertad play host to Rubio Ñu. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Club Libertad and Rubio Ñu are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vicente Barrios.


0.00
Club Libertad kick off and get the match underway!
3.47
Without breaking stride, Ricardo Burgos plays the ball forward to João Olivares. João Olivares skips past Pablo Horacio Aurelio! João Olivares rockets a shot on goal. Filipe Cano gets down and covers it.
4.42
Julio Ledesma barges into Filipe Otero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Filipe Otero runs off the knock.
8.36
Gustavo Solis flicks a high ball forward to Mateus Nocera who takes it down. Mateus Nocera runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mateus Nocera shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.09
Jose Antonio Monti runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Antonio Monti lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Gallardo. Christian Gallardo connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Thomas Brown with no chance!! Goal for Club Libertad!
12.56
Mateus Nocera changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mateus Nocera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Filipe Cano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.40
Jose Antonio Monti flicks a high pass forward. Martim Bonilla collects the pass. Martim Bonilla shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
16.30
Filipe Otero advances with the ball. Filipe Otero runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Filipe Otero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.58
Pablo Horacio Aurelio passes the ball forward to Jose Antonio Monti. Jose Antonio Monti plays the ball forward to Christian Gallardo. Christian Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Varela.
26.32
Ricardo Burgos makes a probing pass to João Olivares. João Olivares tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.03
Austin Powell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Otero. Filipe Otero passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Santiago Banuelos. Santiago Banuelos makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of João Olivares. João Olivares muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.36
Austin Powell hacks Christian Gallardo from behind! Austin Powell is warned by the referee! Christian Gallardo runs off the knock.
34.40
Jorge D. Romero passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of André Aviles. André Aviles passes the ball forward to Jorge Villanueva. Jorge Villanueva shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.28
Enrico Lucas knocks the ball to his team mate, André Aviles. André Aviles passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jorge Villanueva. Jorge Villanueva controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Ricardo Burgos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, João Olivares. João Olivares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Club Libertad appear unchanged since the first half. Rubio Ñu also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Rubio Ñu kicking off!
51.34
André Aviles flicks a high ball forward to Christian Gallardo who takes it down. Christian Gallardo shoots from distance but it flies wide!
53.21
Austin Powell makes a simple pass to Ricardo Burgos. Ricardo Burgos decides to run forward with the ball. Ricardo Burgos puts a great ball through. João Olivares runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.48
Jose Antonio Monti threads a neat ball through to Jorge Villanueva. Jorge Villanueva controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
55.30
André Aviles hacks Mateus Nocera from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mateus Nocera carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.36
Ricardo Burgos hits a low pass to João Olivares. João Olivares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Horacio Aurelio.
60.50
Gonçalo Velazquez makes an attacking run forward. Gonçalo Velazquez plays a one-two with Jorge Villanueva and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gonçalo Velazquez provides some space. He shoots at goal. Thomas Brown gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
61.59
André Aviles passes the ball forward to Martim Bonilla. Martim Bonilla whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Villanueva. Jorge Villanueva connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
66.32
André Aviles barges into Mateus Nocera. The referee calls over André Aviles and warns him to calm down! Mateus Nocera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.12
Pablo Horacio Aurelio pushes up the pitch. Pablo Horacio Aurelio sees space and advances. Pablo Horacio Aurelio whips in a cross ball towards Martim Bonilla. Martim Bonilla jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Austin Powell's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
68.08
Gonçalo Velazquez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jorge Villanueva muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
71.09
Julio Ledesma makes a probing pass to Christian Gallardo. Christian Gallardo knocks in a cross ball towards Martim Bonilla. Martim Bonilla connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
72.41
Gustavo Solis decides to run forward with the ball. Gustavo Solis threads the ball through to David Orellana. David Orellana whips in a cross ball towards João Olivares. João Olivares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
73.08
Julio Ledesma threads a neat ball through to Martim Bonilla. Martim Bonilla knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Austin Powell.
75.57
Jorge D. Romero passes the ball forward to André Aviles. André Aviles threads the ball through to Christian Gallardo. Christian Gallardo whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Villanueva. Jorge Villanueva makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.43
Club Libertad have made 2 substitutions with Leonardo Felix replacing André Aviles and Rodrigo Bravo replacing Jorge Villanueva .
79.41
Gonçalo Velazquez flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Bravo who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Brown who gathers it comfortably.
84.20
Gonçalo Velazquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Martim Bonilla. Martim Bonilla whips in a cross ball towards Christian Gallardo. Christian Gallardo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Thomas Brown picks it out of the air!
90.00
Ricardo Burgos chips the ball to his team mate, João Olivares. João Olivares threads a neat ball through to David Orellana. David Orellana side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Filipe Cano!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mateus Nocera of Rubio Ñu

Match Ratings