Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Complejo Daniel Marsicano where Torque play host to Canadian SC. A crowd of 18,472 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torque are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Canadian SC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luciano Maldonado.


0.00
The whistle blows and Torque kick off!
6.07
Jorge D. Delgado knocks the ball forward to Alberto Galindo. Alberto Galindo takes it forward alone. Alberto Galindo whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
8.13
Eduardo Valenzuela flicks a high pass forward to Fabian Aviles who brings the ball under control. Fabian Aviles threads the ball through to Avril Vela. Avril Vela shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Avril Vela!
14.11
Eduardo Villalobos hacks Leonardo Rangel from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Rangel stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.25
Jorge D. Delgado passes the ball forward to Marcelo Paris. Marcelo Paris flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Suarez who takes it down. Paolo Suarez runs straight at the defence! Paolo Suarez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.01
Marcelo Paris decides to run forward with the ball. Marcelo Paris knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Sebastiano Bilica reads it well. Great save!
24.43
Eduardo Villalobos knocks the ball forward to Paolo Suarez. Paolo Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Delgado. Daniel Delgado directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.29
Fernando Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Silva. Andres Silva sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torque have changed their lineup with Lucas Velez replacing Fernando Campbell and Jorge Betancourt replacing Andres Silva. Canadian SC appear unchanged since the first half. The Canadian SC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Canadian SC kick off the second half!
49.41
Leonardo Rangel catches Marcelo Paris on the ankles. Leonardo Rangel is shown the yellow card! Marcelo Paris stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.25
Jorge D. Delgado pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jorge D. Delgado runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jorge D. Delgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.23
Ezequiel Zuniga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Suarez. Paolo Suarez plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Delgado and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Paolo Suarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.47
Maximiliano Pagan hacks Ezequiel Zuniga from behind! The referee calls over Maximiliano Pagan and shows him a yellow card! Ezequiel Zuniga runs off the knock.
60.31
Canadian SC have made a substitution with Kevin Rico replacing Eduardo Villalobos .
66.34
Kevin Rico makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Rico shoots from long range. It's there!! Sebastiano Bilica has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.00
Fabian Aviles threads the ball through to Jorge Betancourt. Jorge Betancourt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kyle Rourke.
71.20
Da Silva Vasquez lofts the ball long. Rodrigo Campos whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Delgado. Daniel Delgado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
77.24
Canadian SC have made a substitution with Patricio Goycochea replacing Paolo Suarez .
78.28
Ezequiel Zuniga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Delgado. Daniel Delgado finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
85.11
Fabian Aviles chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Betancourt. Jorge Betancourt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge D. Delgado.
89.43
Maximiliano Pagan threads the ball through to Jorge Betancourt. Jorge Betancourt advances inside the box! Da Silva Vasquez hacks Jorge Betancourt from behind! Jorge Betancourt appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
Fabian Aviles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza knocks the ball forward to Avril Vela but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.1%
65.9%
Play Area
31.7%
45.1%
23.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcelo Paris of Canadian SC

Match Ratings