Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Teniente 1º Alcides González where Sportivo Carapeguá play host to Cerro Porteño. A crowd of 13,042 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sportivo Carapeguá are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Cerro Porteño appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Molina.


0.00
Cerro Porteño kick off and get the first half underway!
2.32
Ricardo Enriquez flicks the ball to his team mate, José Alvarado. José Alvarado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.51
Juan Martín Blanco flicks a high pass forward. José Alvarado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. José Alvarado shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
8.24
Martín Jiménez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Banuelos. Alexandre Banuelos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Herrera.
14.44
Alexandre Hernandez catches Rafael Ponce on the ankles. The referee calls over Alexandre Hernandez and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Ponce carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.29
Showing composure, Afonso Yanez laces a through ball forward to Ricardo Enriquez. Ricardo Enriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, José Alvarado. José Alvarado shoots from long range. Solid save from Renato Poblete.
18.12
Vicente Ortiz pushes up the pitch. Vicente Ortiz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vicente Ortiz plays a perfect one-two with José Vargas and rushes in on goal... Vicente Ortiz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.25
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.28
Juan Martín Blanco decides to run forward with the ball. Juan Martín Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to José Alvarado but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.37
Martín Jiménez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of José Vargas. José Vargas lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Betancourt. Bernardo Betancourt directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
34.35
Martín Jiménez flicks a high ball forward to Bernardo Betancourt who takes it down. Bernardo Betancourt cuts inside the box! Bernardo Betancourt tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.46
Martín Jiménez threads the ball through to Bernardo Betancourt. Bernardo Betancourt shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bernardo Betancourt!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sportivo Carapeguá appear unchanged since the first half. Cerro Porteño also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sportivo Carapeguá kick off and get the second half underway!
47.22
Horacio Gil brings the ball forward. Horacio Gil makes a probing pass to José Vargas. José Vargas shoots from outside the area. Vicente Arredondo gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
53.56
Henrique Carrillo passes the ball forward to Martín Jiménez. Martín Jiménez chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Banuelos. Alexandre Banuelos shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Vicente Arredondo easily smothers it!
54.29
Gonzalo Sierra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Hernandez. Alexandre Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Banuelos. Alexandre Banuelos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.34
Rafael Ponce knocks the ball forward to Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gustavo Mata.
57.03
Alexandre Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernardo Betancourt. Bernardo Betancourt threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alexandre Banuelos. Alexandre Banuelos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.43
Horacio Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Hernandez. Alexandre Hernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Banuelos. Alexandre Banuelos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vicente Arredondo who gathers it comfortably.
61.15
From the throw-in, Ricardo Enriquez picks out Juan Martín Blanco. Juan Martín Blanco flicks a high pass forward. José Alvarado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. José Alvarado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.09
Martín Jiménez surges forward with the ball. Martín Jiménez shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
71.13
Vicente Ortiz surges forward with the ball. Vicente Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Betancourt. Bernardo Betancourt knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Banuelos. Alexandre Banuelos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vicente Arredondo with no chance!! Goal for Sportivo Carapeguá!
75.20
Ricardo Enriquez hits a low pass to Manuel Carrillo. Manuel Carrillo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Renato Poblete who gathers it comfortably.
78.46
Horacio Gil pushes mid-way up the pitch. Horacio Gil runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Horacio Gil knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Afonso Yanez.
79.02
Martín Jiménez flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Banuelos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexandre Banuelos knocks in a cross ball towards José Vargas. José Vargas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Vicente Arredondo.
80.38
Alexandre Hernandez takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Bernardo Betancourt takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
84.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Gustavo Mata plays the ball forward to Alexandre Hernandez. Alexandre Hernandez flicks a high pass forward to José Vargas who brings the ball under control. José Vargas lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Betancourt. Bernardo Betancourt beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bernardo Betancourt! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
87.13
Gustavo Mata sees a break and surges forward. Gustavo Mata plays the ball forward to Bernardo Betancourt. Bernardo Betancourt shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Vicente Ortiz breaks forward. Vicente Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. José Vargas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. José Vargas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vicente Arredondo who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
22.9%
48.2%
28.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bernardo Betancourt of Sportivo Carapeguá

Match Ratings