Match Report


Cerro PorteñoCerro Porteño     Club OlimpiaClub Olimpia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Vicente ArredondoV. Arredondo66
G
1
G
54Eduardo FelicianoE. Feliciano
David QuintanillaD. Quintanilla65
D
2
D
63António ArevaloA. Arevalo
Afonso YanezA. Yanez48
D
3
D
60Gustavo VeraG. Vera
Matias RicoM. Rico46
D
4
D
57David BeltranD. Beltran
Pedro HerreraP. Herrera42
D
5captain
D
56Francisco BacaF. Baca
Juan Martín BlancoJ. Blanco55
M
6
M
62Lucas CarrascoL. Carrasco
Ricardo EnriquezR. Enriquez52
M
7
M
58Simão PenaS. Pena
Santiago AlarcónS. Alarcón52
M
8
M
58Ian FigueroaI. Figueroa
Rafael PonceR. Ponce48
M
9
M
55Filipe LugoF. Lugo
Manuel CarrilloM. Carrillo67
A
10
A
66Diogo ValenciaD. Valencia
José AlvaradoJ. Alvarado67
A
captain11
A
61José SantanaJ. Santana
 
Luís CamposL. Campos64
G
12
D
56Francisco CanalesF. Canales
Xavier AlvaradoX. Alvarado54
A
13
A
52Xavier AlonsoX. Alonso
Bruno MendezB. Mendez53
A
14
G
51Joaquín OrtegaJ. Ortega

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at General Pablo Rojas where Cerro Porteño play host to Club Olimpia in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cerro Porteño and Club Olimpia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Uribe.


0.00
The first half starts with Club Olimpia kicking off!
6.03
Francisco Baca knocks the ball forward to Lucas Carrasco. Lucas Carrasco passes the ball forward to José Santana. José Santana whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Valencia. With a superhuman jump, Diogo Valencia connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Vicente Arredondo keeps it out!
8.47
Gustavo Vera flicks a high pass forward to Lucas Carrasco who brings the ball under control. Lucas Carrasco makes a high pass forward. José Santana shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. José Santana shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
9.17
Afonso Yanez passes the ball forward to Santiago Alarcón. Santiago Alarcón sees a break and surges forward. Santiago Alarcón knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Beltran.
10.55
Afonso Yanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Enriquez. Ricardo Enriquez decides to run forward with the ball. Ricardo Enriquez lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.25
Ian Figueroa kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Valencia. Diogo Valencia puts a great ball through. José Santana runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
15.29
Ian Figueroa flicks a high ball forward to José Santana who takes it down. José Santana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.52
Santiago Alarcón hits a low pass to Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.39
With vision, Ian Figueroa plays the ball forward to Diogo Valencia. Diogo Valencia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matias Rico.
27.04
Diogo Valencia barges into Afonso Yanez. The referee calls over Diogo Valencia and shows him a yellow card! Afonso Yanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.10
José Santana hacks Matias Rico from behind! José Santana is given a warning by the referee! Matias Rico stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.04
With some swift thinking, Rafael Ponce plays the ball forward to Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo lofts in a cross ball towards José Alvarado. With a superhuman jump, José Alvarado connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.12
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.18
Matias Rico sees Santiago Alarcón in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Santiago Alarcón runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Santiago Alarcón knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by António Arevalo.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cerro Porteño appear unchanged since the first half. Club Olimpia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cerro Porteño start the second half!
47.23
Santiago Alarcón flicks a high pass forward. José Alvarado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. José Alvarado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Carrillo but the linesman indicates offside!
53.16
Juan Martín Blanco makes a probing pass to Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.12
Santiago Alarcón sees José Alvarado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. José Alvarado lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
69.01
Pedro Herrera makes a simple pass to Rafael Ponce. Rafael Ponce flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Carrillo who brings the ball under control. Manuel Carrillo passes the ball forward but José Alvarado is offside!
71.44
Simão Pena makes a beautiful solo run. Simão Pena makes a probing pass to Diogo Valencia but he's offside!
73.51
Francisco Baca darts forward. Francisco Baca makes a probing pass to José Santana. José Santana shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
75.32
With a delightful solo run, Juan Martín Blanco stretches the opposition's defence. Juan Martín Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards José Alvarado. José Alvarado rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
79.09
Matias Rico takes a quick throw-in. Afonso Yanez threads a neat ball through to Rafael Ponce. Rafael Ponce flicks a high pass forward to José Alvarado who brings the ball under control. José Alvarado shoots from outside the area but is denied by Eduardo Feliciano. Excellent save.
81.02
Santiago Alarcón knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.25
Santiago Alarcón hacks Simão Pena from behind! Santiago Alarcón is shown the red card!! Simão Pena carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.59
Without breaking stride, Filipe Lugo plays the ball forward to Diogo Valencia. Diogo Valencia shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
89.46
Simão Pena flicks a high pass forward. José Santana collects the pass. José Santana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cerro Porteño

Club Olimpia
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
55.2%
44.8%
Play Area
27.6%
46%
26.4%

Scorers
Manuel Carrillo 11

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Carrillo of Cerro Porteño

Match Ratings