Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Federico Saroldi where River Plate Montevideo play host to El Tanque Sisley. A crowd of 12,980 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
River Plate Montevideo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while El Tanque Sisley appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Tovar.


0.00
River Plate Montevideo kick off and get the match underway!
2.28
Pablo Romero flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Carbajal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Carbajal shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.49
Clifton Richardson knocks the ball forward to Jorge D. Diaz. Jorge D. Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Carlos Rodriquez. Juan Carlos Rodriquez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
4.38
Bruno Farías chips the ball to his team mate, Clifton Richardson. Clifton Richardson flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Brown. Carl Brown plays a one-two with Jorge D. Diaz and advances towards the goal... Carl Brown tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.24
Juan Contreras flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Lauderdale. Steve Lauderdale chips the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Negron. Gonzalo Negron shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
18.25
Gonzalo Barragan barges into Emesto Molina. Gonzalo Barragan is warned by the referee! Emesto Molina runs off the knock.
27.33
Emesto Molina plays the ball forward to Mauricio Carbajal. Mauricio Carbajal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.47
Juan Contreras comes in with a late challenge on Clifton Richardson. The referee calls over Juan Contreras and warns him to calm down! Clifton Richardson stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.46
Gonzalo Barragan kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Carlos Rodriquez. Juan Carlos Rodriquez whips in a cross ball towards Jorge D. Diaz. Jorge D. Diaz makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.50
Alejandro Jones brings the ball forward. Alejandro Jones runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alejandro Jones sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and El Tanque Sisley get the second half underway!
47.30
Mauricio Carbajal hacks Francisco Hacembruch Lucero from behind! The referee calls over Mauricio Carbajal and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Hacembruch Lucero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.54
Bruno Farías sees Gonzalo Barragan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gonzalo Barragan hits a low pass to Carl Brown. Carl Brown sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Bruno Didi!
54.53
Jorge D. Salinas knocks the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Barragan. Gonzalo Barragan passes the ball forward to Jorge D. Diaz. Jorge D. Diaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.28
Emesto Molina sees Gonzalo Negron in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gonzalo Negron plays a scrappy one-two with Mauricio Carbajal and advances towards the goal... Gonzalo Negron shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.01
Maximiliano Velazquez comes in with a late challenge on Chris Deleon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Deleon stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.36
Clifton Richardson knocks the ball forward to Jorge D. Diaz. Jorge D. Diaz runs straight at the defence! Jorge D. Diaz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.27
Emesto Molina sees Mauricio Carbajal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Carbajal shoots from 20 yards but somehow Louis Aleman manages to keep it out.
69.18
Gonzalo Barragan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Brown. Carl Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Carlos Rodriquez. Juan Carlos Rodriquez beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.22
Clifton Richardson darts forward. Clifton Richardson lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge D. Diaz. With a superhuman jump, Jorge D. Diaz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.01
El Tanque Sisley have made a substitution with Juan Carbajal replacing Bruno Farías .
81.44
Pablo Romero takes a short throw-in bringing Maximiliano Velazquez into play. With a delightful solo run, Maximiliano Velazquez stretches the opposition's defence. Maximiliano Velazquez plays a quick one-two with Gonzalo Negron and rushes in on goal... Maximiliano Velazquez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Louis Aleman had no chance!! Goal for River Plate Montevideo!
89.06
Peter Carmona barges into Gonzalo Barragan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gonzalo Barragan runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
25.3%
48.1%
26.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jorge D. Diaz of El Tanque Sisley