Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Parque Maracaná where CS Cerrito play host to Deportivo Maldonado. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CS Cerrito are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo Maldonado appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Sierra.


0.00
The first half starts with Deportivo Maldonado kicking off!
6.03
Damián Gutiérrez makes a probing pass to Billy Butler. Billy Butler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabian Brown.
8.57
Paolo Castellanos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Nava. Emiliano Nava knocks the ball forward to Billy Butler. Billy Butler shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Martim Castillo. Excellent save.
14.43
José Paz comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Castellanos. José Paz is shown the yellow card! Paolo Castellanos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.50
Manuel Guiñazù knocks the ball to his team mate, Andrés Valenzuela. Andrés Valenzuela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Butler but the linesman indicates offside!
21.28
With imagination, Emiliano Nava laces a weighted ball forward to Billy Butler. Billy Butler whips in a cross ball towards João Chacon. João Chacon whips the ball goalwards with his head. João Chacon scores for CS Cerrito!!
27.53
Marcos Cuevas barges into Róbinson Alonso. Marcos Cuevas is warned by the referee! Róbinson Alonso runs off the knock.
30.13
Damián Gutiérrez makes a beautiful solo run. Damián Gutiérrez knocks in a cross ball towards Andrés Valenzuela. Andrés Valenzuela knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Andrés Valenzuela scores for CS Cerrito!!
33.15
Manuel Guiñazù surges forward with the ball. Manuel Guiñazù puts a great ball through but Andrés Valenzuela is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
34.58
Jorge Castaneda flicks a high ball forward to José Paz who takes it down. José Paz threads a neat ball through to Marcos Cuevas. Some silky footwork from Marcos Cuevas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.07
Emiliano Nava barges into Ignacio Veron. Emiliano Nava is given a warning by the referee! Ignacio Veron stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.39
Manuel Guiñazù deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andrés Valenzuela. Andrés Valenzuela chips the ball to his team mate, João Chacon. João Chacon strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Martim Castillo reads it well. Excellent save!
42.11
Pablo Morales flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Escamilla controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Escamilla decides to run forward with the ball. Gabriel Escamilla shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Otoniel Guerra as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
43.40
Gabriel Escamilla takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Emiliano Nava reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. CS Cerrito have changed their lineup with Uruguay Gil replacing Nahuel Lujan and Maximiliano Anaya replacing Andrés Valenzuela. Deportivo Maldonado appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with CS Cerrito kicking off!
51.48
Emiliano Nava passes the ball forward to Maximiliano Anaya. Maximiliano Anaya whips in a cross ball towards João Chacon. João Chacon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.54
Jorge Barrera chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Escamilla. Gabriel Escamilla sees a break and surges forward. Gabriel Escamilla passes the ball forward but José Paz is offside!
59.41
Emiliano Nava chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Butler. Billy Butler plays a one-two with João Chacon and rushes in on goal... Billy Butler cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.35
CS Cerrito have made a substitution with Jorge D. Galindo replacing Manuel Guiñazù .
61.39
Ignacio Veron threads a neat ball through to Marcos Cuevas. Marcos Cuevas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.45
Jorge D. Galindo flicks a high ball forward to Billy Butler who takes it down. Billy Butler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Morales.
66.02
Damián Gutiérrez passes the ball forward to João Chacon. João Chacon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martim Castillo who gathers it comfortably.
71.41
Salvador Vega chips the ball to his team mate, José Paz. José Paz shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
75.23
Emiliano Nava makes a simple pass to João Chacon. João Chacon lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Butler. With a superhuman jump, Billy Butler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
77.09
Pablo Morales clumsily knocks into Maximiliano Anaya. The referee calls over Pablo Morales and shows him a yellow card! Maximiliano Anaya stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.17
Jorge D. Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Maximiliano Anaya collects the pass. Maximiliano Anaya knocks in a cross ball towards João Chacon. João Chacon connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for CS Cerrito! That's his third!
85.52
Marcos Carmona controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damián Gutiérrez. Damián Gutiérrez flicks a high pass forward. Billy Butler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Butler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martim Castillo who gathers it comfortably.
89.28
Jorge Castaneda runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jorge Castaneda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
João Chacon catches Pablo Morales on the ankles. The referee calls over João Chacon and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Morales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
26%
46.6%
27.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to João Chacon of CS Cerrito

Match Ratings