Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at General Pablo Rojas where Cerro Porteño play host to Colegiales. A crowd of 13,315 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cerro Porteño are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Colegiales appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duarte Renteria.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cerro Porteño are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Colegiales appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duarte Renteria.
0.00
0-0Cerro Porteño kick off and get the match underway!
4.58
0-0Afonso Yanez hacks Hugo Jones from behind! The referee warns Afonso Yanez to calm down! Hugo Jones gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.26
0-0Nicolas Marquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian L. Aguirre. Christian L. Aguirre controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
16.05
Afonso Yanez sees Rafael Ponce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Ponce threads a neat ball through to Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting José Alvarado through on goal. José Alvarado shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.36
0-0Matias Rico flicks a high pass forward to Juan Martín Blanco who brings the ball neatly under control. Juan Martín Blanco hits a low pass to Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nuno Ponce who gathers it comfortably.
22.43
José Alvarado clumsily knocks into Renato Jara. The referee calls over José Alvarado and warns him to calm down! Renato Jara grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.46
Santiago Alarcón flicks the ball to his team mate, José Alvarado. José Alvarado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nuno Ponce who gathers it comfortably.
28.48
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.17
0-0Otoniel Rivera takes it forward alone. Otoniel Rivera sees Daniel Ochoa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Ochoa shoots from distance but Vicente Arredondo is on top of it.
38.39
Nicolas Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Christian L. Aguirre who brings the ball under control. Christian L. Aguirre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.53
Rafael Ponce sees space and advances. Rafael Ponce tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cerro Porteño appear unchanged since the first half. Colegiales also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Colegiales kick off and get the second half underway!
48.33
Hugo Jones passes the ball forward to Christian L. Aguirre. Christian L. Aguirre finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Vicente Arredondo smothers it!
51.57
Dinis Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Marquez collects the pass. Nicolas Marquez threads a neat ball through to Christian L. Aguirre. Christian L. Aguirre controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
55.44
Hugo Jones makes a probing pass to Christian L. Aguirre. Christian L. Aguirre shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.24
Dinis Moreno barges into José Alvarado. The referee brings Dinis Moreno to one side and gives him a warning! José Alvarado gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.03
Rodrigo Cabrera makes a probing pass to Diego Prado. Diego Prado finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
63.30
0-0Matias Rico hacks Christian L. Aguirre from behind! The referee warns Matias Rico to calm down! Christian L. Aguirre hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.36
Ricardo Enriquez flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Carrillo who takes it down. Manuel Carrillo edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Manuel Carrillo provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Nuno Ponce.
67.29
0-0Santiago Alarcón takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Renato Jara gets to the ball and clears it up field.
71.54
Juan Martín Blanco passes the ball forward to José Alvarado. José Alvarado finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
79.08
Rodrigo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Diego Prado collects the pass. Diego Prado shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
28.4%
50%
21.6%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vicente Arredondo of Cerro Porteño |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vicente Arredondo (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | David Quintanilla (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Afonso Yanez (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Matias Rico (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Pedro Herrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Juan Martín Blanco (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Enriquez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Santiago Alarcón (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Rafael Ponce (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Manuel Carrillo (ATT) | 9 | |
| 11. | José Alvarado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luís Campos (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Xavier Alvarado (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bruno Mendez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nuno Ponce (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dinis Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Otoniel Rivera (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Renato Jara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lucas Solano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Marquez (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Hugo Jones (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Rodrigo Cabrera (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Christian L. Aguirre (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Diego Prado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Ochoa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vasco Ortega (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luís Velazquez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Barrera (ATT) | 0 | |