Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Olímpico where Rampla Juniors play host to Tacuarembó Fútbol Club. A crowd of 11,809 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rampla Juniors are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tacuarembó Fútbol Club appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alvaro Lozano.


0.00
The first half starts with Tacuarembó Fútbol Club kicking off!
4.10
Peter Arreola changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Peter Arreola finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
6.14
Agustin Luna surges forward with the ball. Agustin Luna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sixto Ramirez. Sixto Ramirez shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.01
Sixto Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Avril Montes. Avril Montes knocks the ball forward to Sixto Ramirez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.04
Nick Murphy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Avril Montes. Avril Montes knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Villalba. Some silky footwork from Rodrigo Villalba provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.56
Agustin Luna threads the ball through to Nick Murphy. Nick Murphy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Avril Montes. Avril Montes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Ojeda.
24.52
Da Silva Pineda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Harris. Leon Harris knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto F. Ruggeri.
26.54
Facundo Mendez barges into Peter Arreola. The referee warns Facundo Mendez to calm down! Peter Arreola carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.24
Peter Arreola clumsily knocks into Da Silva Pineda. The referee brings Peter Arreola to one side and gives him a warning! Da Silva Pineda carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.49
Francisco Acosta catches Nestor Núnez on the ankles. The referee calls over Francisco Acosta and warns him to calm down! Nestor Núnez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.34
Agustin Luna flicks a high pass forward. Nick Murphy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nick Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Sixto Ramirez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sixto Ramirez shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.58
Peter Arreola makes a simple pass to Sixto Ramirez. Sixto Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.22
Nahuel Iglesias threads a neat ball through to Nestor Núnez. Nestor Núnez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Montes.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rampla Juniors appear unchanged since the first half. Tacuarembó Fútbol Club also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rampla Juniors start the second half!
51.37
Nick Murphy threads a neat ball through to Avril Montes. Avril Montes whips in a cross ball towards Sixto Ramirez. Luciano Ferreyra comes in with a late challenge on Sixto Ramirez. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
51.37
The referee points to the spot..
52.57
Avril Montes takes a long run up. It's in!! Juan Hernandez had no chance!!
60.02
Tacuarembó Fútbol Club have made 2 substitutions with Wayne Bennett replacing Rodrigo Villalba and Diego Castillo replacing Peter Arreola .
61.10
Diego Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Bennett. Wayne Bennett controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Avril Montes through on goal. Avril Montes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
65.13
Luciano Ferreyra comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Bennett. The referee brings Luciano Ferreyra to one side and gives him a warning! Wayne Bennett stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.04
Nick Murphy decides to run forward with the ball. Nick Murphy shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
69.53
Uruguay Murillo barges into Sixto Ramirez. The referee warns Uruguay Murillo to calm down! Sixto Ramirez runs off the knock.
75.39
Uruguay Murillo pushes up the pitch. Uruguay Murillo makes a probing pass to Leon Harris. Leon Harris finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
77.32
Tacuarembó Fútbol Club have made a substitution with Juan Munoz replacing Francisco Acosta .
78.33
Thomas Ojeda darts forward. Thomas Ojeda takes it forward alone. Thomas Ojeda whips in a cross ball towards Leon Harris. Leon Harris gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.29
Showing composure, Facundo Mendez plays the ball forward to Leon Harris. Leon Harris makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nestor Núnez. Nestor Núnez takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.17
Sixto Montero threads the ball through to Wayne Bennett. Wayne Bennett advances inside the box! Wayne Bennett shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
31.4%
47.7%
20.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nestor Núnez of Rampla Juniors

Match Ratings
1.Harvey Green (GK)
6
2.Roberto F. Ruggeri (DEF)
6
3.Agustin Luna (DEF)
8
4.Mauricio Montes (DEF)
7
5.Francisco Acosta (DEF)
5
6.Nick Murphy (MID)
8
7.Sixto Montero (MID)
7
8.Peter Arreola (MID)
7
9.Rodrigo Villalba (ATT)
6
10.Sixto Ramirez (ATT)
6
11.Avril Montes (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Wayne Bennett (DEF)
7
13.Diego Castillo (GK)
6
14.Juan Munoz (DEF)
6