Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Parque Julio Pozzi where Salto Uruguay FC play host to Plaza Colonia in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salto Uruguay FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Plaza Colonia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Beltran.


0.00
Salto Uruguay FC start the match!
2.57
Alvaro Escobar flicks a high pass forward to Juan Velazquez who brings the ball under control. Juan Velazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
6.02
Bernard Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Guly. Marcelo Guly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Castellanos.
9.37
Sebastián Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernard Ward. Bernard Ward knocks the ball forward to Carlos Yotún. Carlos Yotún tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.58
Guilherme Castellanos gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Nicolas Salgado threads the ball through to Juan Velazquez but he's offside!
14.49
Alvaro Escobar clumsily knocks into Bernard Ward. Alvaro Escobar is given a warning by the referee! Bernard Ward stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.44
Francisco Siri Rosa plays the ball forward to Gustavo Reyes. Gustavo Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.29
With imagination, Herbert Fucito picks a pass forward to Mateo Vidal Cortes. Mateo Vidal Cortes threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Salgado. Nicolas Salgado knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Juan Velazquez is offside!
21.56
Bernard Ward deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Guly. Marcelo Guly shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
22.53
Bernard Ward clumsily knocks into Alvaro Escobar. Bernard Ward is given a warning by the referee! Alvaro Escobar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.47
Martín Orellana decides to run forward with the ball. Martín Orellana lofts in a cross ball towards Favio Gomez. Favio Gomez makes a deft header. Diego Chavez manages to gather it.
30.32
Terrence Willis passes the ball forward to Bernard Ward. Bernard Ward makes a beautiful solo run. Bernard Ward lofts in a cross ball towards Gustavo Reyes. Gustavo Reyes beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.01
Martín Orellana flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Salgado who takes it down. Nicolas Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Velazquez. Juan Velazquez directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.35
Fernando Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Yotún. Carlos Yotún whips in a cross ball towards Gustavo Reyes. Gustavo Reyes powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
44.53
Fernando Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Marcelo Guly controls it well on his chest. Marcelo Guly lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Yotún. Carlos Yotún makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Salto Uruguay FC appear unchanged since the first half. Plaza Colonia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Plaza Colonia start the second half!
48.18
Herbert Fucito makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alvaro Escobar. Alvaro Escobar flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Salgado who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastián Delgado.
54.06
Francisco Siri Rosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Reyes. Gustavo Reyes plays a one-two with Marcelo Guly and rushes in on goal... Gustavo Reyes shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Pepe Nieto.
55.55
Corner kick to Salto Uruguay FC. Bernard Ward plays it to the near post. Alvaro Escobar gets to the ball and clears it up field.
57.06
Martín Orellana knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Salgado. Nicolas Salgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.54
Bernard Ward passes the ball forward to Carlos Yotún. Carlos Yotún knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guilherme Castellanos.
61.01
Martín Orellana sees Nicolas Salgado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Salgado shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.32
Bernard Ward barges into Alvaro Escobar. The referee warns Bernard Ward again to calm down! Alvaro Escobar stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.18
Juan Dominguez passes the ball forward to Fernando Teixeira. With some swift thinking, Fernando Teixeira plays the ball forward to Gustavo Reyes. Gustavo Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.31
Mateo Vidal Cortes takes it forward alone. Mateo Vidal Cortes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.26
Bernard Ward passes the ball forward to Marcelo Guly. Marcelo Guly knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pepe Nieto who gathers it comfortably.
84.34
Sebastián Delgado threads a neat ball through to Bernard Ward. Bernard Ward knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Yotún. Carlos Yotún finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Pepe Nieto. Excellent save.
90.00
Matías Balbo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Salgado. Nicolas Salgado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Salvador Canales.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
29.1%
44.3%
26.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gustavo Reyes of Salto Uruguay FC

Match Ratings