Match Report


Trend
today's match is sponsored by Trend
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at La Arboleda where Rubio Ñu play host to Cerro Porteño in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rubio Ñu are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cerro Porteño appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Lucas Aguirre.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cerro Porteño kick off!
4.18
Gustavo Solis kicks a strong pass forward to Mateus Nocera. Mateus Nocera threads a neat ball through to João Olivares. João Olivares tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.06
Ricardo Burgos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Orellana. David Orellana shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
18.46
Ricardo Burgos surges forward with the ball. Ricardo Burgos knocks in a cross ball towards David Orellana. David Orellana powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.01
Juan Martín Blanco makes a simple pass to Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
32.19
Showing composure, Gustavo Solis picks a pass forward to Facundo González. Facundo González threads the ball through to João Olivares. João Olivares lofts in a cross ball towards Santiago Banuelos. Santiago Banuelos whips the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.16
Gustavo Solis kicks a strong pass forward to Mateus Nocera. Mateus Nocera chips the ball to his team mate, David Orellana. David Orellana shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
38.30
Juan Martín Blanco threads the ball through to Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
39.30
Pedro Herrera flicks a high ball forward to Santiago Alarcón who takes it down. Santiago Alarcón sees Manuel Carrillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Carrillo advances inside the box! Manuel Carrillo shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
44.42
Juan Martín Blanco knocks the ball forward to José Alvarado. José Alvarado shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rubio Ñu appear unchanged since the first half. Cerro Porteño also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rubio Ñu kick off and get the second half underway!
47.55
Austin Powell makes a strong solo run forward. Austin Powell makes a probing pass to João Olivares. João Olivares shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
53.37
Matias Rico hits a low pass to Rafael Ponce. Rafael Ponce kicks a strong pass forward to José Alvarado. José Alvarado shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Thomas Brown!
55.19
Filipe Otero makes a probing pass to João Olivares. João Olivares makes a great pass forward. David Orellana runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.41
Filipe Otero threads a neat ball through to Santiago Banuelos. Santiago Banuelos whips in a cross ball towards David Orellana. David Orellana whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
60.23
Pedro Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Alarcón holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Santiago Alarcón passes the ball forward to José Alvarado. Without breaking stride, José Alvarado plays the ball forward to Manuel Carrillo who has made a great run into the box. Manuel Carrillo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
61.38
Ricardo Burgos decides to run forward with the ball. Ricardo Burgos knocks in a cross ball towards João Olivares. João Olivares shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Vicente Arredondo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
62.02
Corner kick to Rubio Ñu. Mateus Nocera plays it short to Filipe Otero. David Quintanilla comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
63.47
Rafael Ponce flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Carrillo who brings the ball under control. Manuel Carrillo plays a quick one-two with José Alvarado and rushes in on goal... Francisco Varela catches Manuel Carrillo on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
66.05
With great vision, Mateus Nocera plays the ball forward to David Orellana. David Orellana flicks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Banuelos. Santiago Banuelos strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
72.24
Pedro Herrera receives the ball from a throw-in from Afonso Yanez. Pedro Herrera flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Enriquez who takes it down. Ricardo Enriquez flicks the ball to his team mate, José Alvarado. José Alvarado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gustavo Solis.
75.27
Filipe Otero kicks a strong pass forward to David Orellana. David Orellana whips in a cross ball towards João Olivares. João Olivares whips the ball goalwards with his head. Vicente Arredondo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.33
Mateus Nocera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Banuelos. Santiago Banuelos rushes past David Quintanilla! Santiago Banuelos takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.15
Ricardo Burgos makes a beautiful solo run. Ricardo Burgos lofts in a cross ball towards David Orellana. David Orellana outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
20.5%
49.3%
30.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to João Olivares of Rubio Ñu

Match Ratings