Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Parque Abraham Paladino where Progreso play Crucero del Norte in this Copa América game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Progreso and Crucero del Norte are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Parra.


0.00
The whistle blows and Progreso get the match underway!
2.08
Andres Villalba flicks a high pass forward. Ian Calvo controls it well on his chest. Ian Calvo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Maximiliano Padilla manages to keep it out.
3.24
With imagination, Favio Reynoso picks a pass forward to Diego Varela. Diego Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dylan Molina who gathers it comfortably.
9.07
Sebastian Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Miranda. The referee calls over Sebastian Ruiz and shows him a yellow card! Alejandro Miranda carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.29
Eddie Long makes a beautiful solo run. Eddie Long knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Federico Castillo.
15.06
Eddie Long makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Villalba. Andres Villalba knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Calvo. Ian Calvo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Crucero del Norte!
21.07
Favio Reynoso passes the ball forward to Sebastian Ruiz. Sebastian Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Alonso.
22.57
Sebastian Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Lukas Rico. Lukas Rico plays a scrappy one-two with Diego Varela and advances towards the goal... Lukas Rico muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.35
Sebastian Ruiz darts forward. Sebastian Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.31
Andres Villalba flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Romero. Nicolás Romero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.14
Federico Castillo sees space and advances. Federico Castillo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Federico Castillo plays a quick one-two with Lukas Rico and rushes in on goal... Federico Castillo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.38
Lukas Rico catches Kevin Ledesma on the ankles. The referee calls over Lukas Rico and warns him to calm down! Kevin Ledesma runs off the knock.
39.18
Andres Villalba knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Calvo. Ian Calvo lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Miranda. Alejandro Miranda connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Progreso appear unchanged since the first half. Crucero del Norte also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Crucero del Norte start the second half!
55.17
Federico Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Favio Reynoso controls it well on his chest. Favio Reynoso surges forward with the ball. Favio Reynoso rushes past Luciano Gallardo! Favio Reynoso takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Dylan Molina smothers it!
60.37
David Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Miranda collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Alejandro Miranda plays the ball forward to Nicolás Romero. Nicolás Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Federico Castillo.
63.40
Agustin Serrano advances with the ball. Agustin Serrano makes an attacking run forward. Agustin Serrano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.57
Favio Reynoso flicks a high ball forward to Diego Varela who takes it down. Diego Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Favio Reynoso. Favio Reynoso makes a deft header. Luciano Gallardo clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
Favio Reynoso brings the ball forward. Favio Reynoso knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Varela. Diego Varela outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 49.2957746478873 vs 50.7042253521127
Play Area
Home team third: 15.49%, Midfield: 53.52%, Away team third: 30.99%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Favio Reynoso of Progreso

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
5. Sixto Davila (DEF)
6
6
6
8. Favio Reynoso (MID)
9
10. Diego Varela (ATT)
8
11. Lukas Rico (ATT)
8

0
14. Camilo Zapata (ATT)
0

1. Dylan Molina (GK)
6
4. David Alonso (DEF)
6
6. Kevin Ledesma (MID)
6
7
9. Eddie Long (MID)
6
10. Ian Calvo (ATT)
8
11. Nicolás Romero (ATT)
6

12. Elías Rattin (GK)
0
13. Martín Arca (DEF)
0
14. Kevin Costa (GK)
0