Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Teniente Fariña where Caacupé FBC play host to Independiente FBC. A crowd of 10,311 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Caacupé FBC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Independiente FBC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Bernardo Rosas.


0.00
The whistle blows and Independiente FBC get the match underway!
2.14
Valentino Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Simão Otero. Simão Otero lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Alvarado. Manuel Alvarado jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.26
Claudio M. Galletti threads a neat ball through to André Diaz. André Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Andrade holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Andrade controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
16.08
Diego Silva makes a simple pass to Manuel Alvarado. Manuel Alvarado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.53
Diego Silva runs up as Valentino Varela takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Diego Silva threads a neat ball through to Simão Otero. Simão Otero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vasco Dejesus.
22.52
Valentino Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Simão Otero. Simão Otero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Canales.
24.38
Carlos Cabrera brings the ball forward. Carlos Cabrera plays a quick one-two with Francisco Andrade and rushes in on goal... Carlos Cabrera makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Xavier Jimenez happens to be in the right place to block it.
30.16
Mateo Vidal Martin makes a simple pass to Simão Otero. Simão Otero knocks the ball forward to Manuel Alvarado but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.40
Claudio M. Galletti makes a simple pass to Carlos Cabrera. Carlos Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Andrade who brings the ball under control. Francisco Andrade controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
34.07
Diego Silva flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Alvarado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Alvarado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Canales.
36.21
Cauã Pele flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Silva. Diego Silva threads the ball through to Manuel Alvarado. Manuel Alvarado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Canales.
40.52
Mateo Vidal Martin makes a probing pass to Simão Otero. Simão Otero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.45
Carlos Cabrera hits a low pass to Lucas Osorio. Lucas Osorio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.24
Salvador Uribe changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Salvador Uribe finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Xavier Jimenez clumsily knocks into André Diaz. Xavier Jimenez is shown the yellow card! André Diaz runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Caacupé FBC appear unchanged since the first half. Independiente FBC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Caacupé FBC kick off!
51.27
With imagination, Valentino Varela plays the ball forward to Simão Otero. Simão Otero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Caniggia who gathers it comfortably.
53.20
Martim Delatorre flicks a high pass forward to Valentino Varela who brings the ball under control. Valentino Varela flicks a high pass forward. Simão Otero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simão Otero rushes past Claudio M. Galletti! Simão Otero rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
57.04
Valentino Varela hacks Carlos Cabrera from behind! The referee calls over Valentino Varela and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Cabrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.04
Vasco Dejesus kicks a strong pass forward to Salvador Uribe. Salvador Uribe plays the ball forward to Francisco Andrade. Francisco Andrade finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
60.28
Diego Silva controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simão Otero. Simão Otero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.05
Salvador Uribe threads the ball through to Francisco Andrade. Francisco Andrade hits a low pass to Diego Anaya. Diego Anaya comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.39
Mateo Vidal Martin makes a simple pass to Simão Otero. Simão Otero whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Alvarado. Manuel Alvarado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.52
Mateo Vidal Martin threads the ball through to Manuel Alvarado. Manuel Alvarado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Canales.
90.00
Valentino Varela makes a probing pass to Simão Otero. Simão Otero makes a pass forward but Manuel Alvarado is yards offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
28.8%
46.6%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Alvarado of Independiente FBC

Match Ratings