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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Federico Saroldi where River Plate Montevideo play host to Montevideo Wanderers in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
River Plate Montevideo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Montevideo Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Fuentes.


0.00
River Plate Montevideo kick off the first half!
2.38
Nelson Delacruz hacks Pablo Romero from behind! The referee calls over Nelson Delacruz and warns him to calm down! Pablo Romero runs off the knock.
4.39
Daniel Sosa hacks Daniel Cardoso from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Cardoso stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.16
With imagination, Nelson Delacruz laces a weighted ball forward to Norman Torres. Norman Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Didi who gathers it comfortably.
20.42
Nelson Delacruz threads the ball through to Gregory Flores. Gregory Flores shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.01
Diego Cardenas kicks a strong pass forward to Maximiliano Velazquez. Maximiliano Velazquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Delass. Francisco Delass shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
39.48
Peter Carmona sees Daniel Cardoso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Cardoso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Delass. Francisco Delass tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Enzo Monti with no chance!! Goal for River Plate Montevideo!
42.37
Francisco Hacembruch Escobedo sees Claudio Ibarra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Ibarra flicks a high pass forward to Norman Torres who brings the ball under control. Norman Torres edges inside the box! Norman Torres cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Bruno Didi is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. River Plate Montevideo appear unchanged since the first half. Montevideo Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Montevideo Wanderers kick off!
47.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Gianni Cabrera laces a weighted ball forward to Gregory Flores. Gregory Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Didi who gathers it comfortably.
48.17
Emesto Molina catches Claudio Ibarra on the ankles. Emesto Molina is warned by the referee! Claudio Ibarra stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.50
Daniel Cardoso decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Cardoso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
51.53
Pablo Romero makes a probing pass to Francisco Delass. Francisco Delass shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. River Plate Montevideo are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
54.16
Steve Lauderdale decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Lauderdale sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.16
Pablo Romero comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Ibarra. The referee calls over Pablo Romero and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Ibarra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.55
Claudio Ibarra runs straight at the opposition's defence. Claudio Ibarra shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Claudio Ibarra!
63.29
Valentim Junior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Sosa. Daniel Sosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Torres. Norman Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.19
Daniel Sosa chips the ball to his team mate, Gregory Flores. Gregory Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.13
Daniel Cardoso makes a simple pass to Claudio Valadez. Claudio Valadez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.03
Peter Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Romero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Romero flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Valadez who takes it down. Claudio Valadez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.12
Diego Cardenas makes a simple pass to Maximiliano Velazquez. Maximiliano Velazquez makes a probing pass to Claudio Valadez. Claudio Valadez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
78.21
Maximiliano Velazquez flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Delass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Delass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Valentim Junior.
81.08
Claudio Ibarra brings the ball forward. Claudio Ibarra whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Flores. With a superhuman jump, Gregory Flores connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Bruno Didi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.01
Daniel Cardoso flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Delass who takes it down. Francisco Delass runs straight at the defence! Francisco Delass shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.51
Daniel Cardoso knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Valadez. Claudio Valadez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
25.9%
49.4%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Ibarra of Montevideo Wanderers

Match Ratings