Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Luis Franzini where Defensor Sporting play host to Rocha FC. A crowd of 10,286 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Defensor Sporting and Rocha FC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Tovar.


0.00
Defensor Sporting kick off the first half!
16.57
Pablo Pagan makes a simple pass to Alejandro Quezada. Alejandro Quezada knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.47
Peter Sierra kicks a strong pass forward to Santiago Nava. Santiago Nava knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.07
Gonzalo Fernandez hits a low pass to Alejandro Quezada. Alejandro Quezada tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
24.29
Alvaro Salazar decides to run forward with the ball. Alvaro Salazar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.14
Alvaro Leon flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Siri Villarreal who brings the ball under control. Francisco Siri Villarreal takes it forward alone. Francisco Siri Villarreal plays a quick one-two with Giovanni Almeida and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Francisco Siri Villarreal provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
33.49
Gonzalo Fernandez picks a pass forward to Giovanni Almeida. Giovanni Almeida tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
34.13
Lourenço Dunga barges into Maximiliano Cortes. Lourenço Dunga is shown the yellow card! Maximiliano Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.41
Pablo Pagan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pablo Pagan whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Quezada. Alejandro Quezada heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Isaac Ramos. Excellent save.
40.13
Sergio Lucero flicks a high pass forward. Lourenço Dunga controls it well on his chest. Lourenço Dunga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Quezada. Alejandro Quezada shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Isaac Ramos smothers it!
42.32
Peter Sierra hacks Pablo Pagan from behind! The referee calls over Peter Sierra and warns him to calm down! Pablo Pagan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.56
Gonzalo Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Quezada holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Quezada cuts inside the box! Alejandro Quezada tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Defensor Sporting appear unchanged since the first half. Rocha FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rocha FC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Rocha FC start the second half!
48.30
Agustin Madrigal flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Siri Villarreal who brings the ball under control. Francisco Siri Villarreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Almeida. Giovanni Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.10
Francisco Siri Villarreal brings the ball forward. Francisco Siri Villarreal plays a one-two with Giovanni Almeida and rushes in on goal... Francisco Siri Villarreal shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.56
Francisco Siri Villarreal threads a neat ball through to Giovanni Almeida. Giovanni Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Isaac Ramos!
69.23
Alvaro Salazar flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Moreno. Francisco Hacembruch Moreno shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
79.56
Ezequiel Salas sees Santiago Nava in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Santiago Nava knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alvaro Orellana.
81.16
Maximiliano Cortes hits a low pass to Ezequiel Salas. Ezequiel Salas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Hacembruch Moreno. Francisco Hacembruch Moreno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Peter Sierra threads a neat ball through to Santiago Nava. Santiago Nava knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Moreno. Francisco Hacembruch Moreno outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
38.2%
61.8%
Play Area
29.4%
45.6%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Quezada of Rocha FC