Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Profesor Alberto Suppici where Plaza Colonia play host to Albion FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plaza Colonia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Quiroz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plaza Colonia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Quiroz.
0.00
0-0Albion FC start the match!
8.29
0-0Frickson Noboa threads a neat ball through to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.46
0-0Mateo Vidal Cortes brings the ball forward. Mateo Vidal Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Salgado. Nicolas Salgado beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
10.29
0-0Santino Kapo sees space and advances. Santino Kapo skips past Herbert Fucito! Some silky footwork from Santino Kapo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
14.36
Alvaro Escobar makes a probing pass to Nicolas Salgado. Nicolas Salgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.19
0-0Diego Leyva barges into Guilherme Castellanos. The referee warns Diego Leyva to calm down! Guilherme Castellanos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.49
0-0Ignacio Reyes barges into Martín Orellana. The referee brings Ignacio Reyes to one side and gives him a warning! Martín Orellana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.46
0-0Santino Kapo flicks a high ball forward to Enzo Gabriel Leonardo who takes it down. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo makes a probing pass to Edgar Joyce but he's offside!
24.51
Gabriel San Martín makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel San Martín sees Edgar Joyce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Joyce chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
30.10
0-1Frickson Noboa knocks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.56
Frickson Noboa decides to run forward with the ball. Frickson Noboa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Matuzalem.
34.42
Ignacio Reyes threads a neat ball through to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.16
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.11
Salvador Carmona arcs the ball upfield. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo cuts inside the box! Enzo Gabriel Leonardo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Ignacio Reyes catches Martín Orellana on the ankles. Ignacio Reyes is warned by the referee again! Martín Orellana runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Plaza Colonia appear unchanged since the first half. Albion FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Plaza Colonia get the second half underway!
47.35
Alvaro Escobar makes a probing pass to Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Velazquez. Juan Velazquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.00
Santino Kapo threads the ball through to Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva knocks the ball forward to Edgar Joyce but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.24
Alvaro Escobar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Salgado. Nicolas Salgado is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.17
1-2Albion FC have made a substitution with Jeremías Morales replacing Tressor Villegas .
61.24
Martín Orellana knocks the ball forward to Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez makes a probing pass to Nicolas Salgado but he's offside!
65.53
Albion FC are dictating the run of play here today.
66.07
Gabriel San Martín knocks the ball forward to Frickson Noboa. Frickson Noboa kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Joyce. Edgar Joyce lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Leyva. Diego Leyva connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Pepe Nieto. Excellent save.
67.41
Nahuel Smith threads a neat ball through to Frickson Noboa. Frickson Noboa threads a neat ball through to Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Castellanos.
78.21
Ignacio Reyes knocks the ball forward to Enzo Gabriel Leonardo. Enzo Gabriel Leonardo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pepe Nieto who gathers it comfortably.
79.30
Martín Orellana barges into Ignacio Reyes. The referee brings Martín Orellana to one side and gives him a warning! Ignacio Reyes runs off the knock.
81.56
Martín Orellana flicks the ball to his team mate, Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Claudio D. Blanco.
83.16
1-2It's a corner kick. Martín Orellana kicks a low ball out wide. Salvador Carmona reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
84.21
Edgar Joyce comes in with a late challenge on Nuno Matuzalem. Edgar Joyce is given a warning by the referee! Nuno Matuzalem gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.34
1-2Guilherme Castellanos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mateo Vidal Cortes. Without breaking stride, Mateo Vidal Cortes plays the ball forward to Nicolas Salgado. Nicolas Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Velazquez. Juan Velazquez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Jeremías Morales is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
89.56
Alvaro Escobar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
30.3%
48.5%
21.2%
Scorers
| Juan Velazquez 47 | Edgar Joyce 30 Diego Leyva 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Joyce of Albion FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pepe Nieto (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Castellanos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Herbert Fucito (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nuno Matuzalem (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matías Balbo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alvaro Escobar (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Martín Orellana (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mateo Vidal Cortes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Favio Gomez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Juan Velazquez (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Nicolas Salgado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stephen Diaz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Facundo Valdez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vicente Rodrigues (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Claudio D. Blanco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gabriel San Martín (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Nahuel Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tressor Villegas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Salvador Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frickson Noboa (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ignacio Reyes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Santino Kapo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Enzo Gabriel Leonardo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Edgar Joyce (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Diego Leyva (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jeremías Morales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Francisco Figueroa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Santiago Morales (ATT) | 0 | |