Match Report
| Independiente | Independiente |  |  | San Antonio Scorpions | San Antonio Scorpions | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Alejo Orsi | A. Orsi |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Vítor Hugo Díaz | V. Díaz | |||||||||
| Sebastián Caniggia | S. Caniggia | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 68 |  | Adam Garey | A. Garey | ||||||||
| Cristian Valdano | C. Valdano | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 |  | Ignacio Garcia | I. Garcia | |||||||||
| Mauricio Hugo | M. Hugo | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Bruce Campbell | B. Campbell | |||||||||
| Hernan Russo | H. Russo | | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Jaime Garey | J. Garey | |||||||||
| Bautista Cordone | B. Cordone | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Chris Hayes | C. Hayes | |||||||||
| Juan Martín Rey | J. Rey | | 54 | M | | | 7 | | M | 56 |  | Thomas Campos | T. Campos | ||||||||
| Juan Bautista Rodriguez | J. Rodriguez | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Tino Martin | T. Martin | |||||||||
| Julio Rey | J. Rey | | 52 | M | | 9 | | M | 53 | | Randy Foster | R. Foster | |||||||||
| Vieira Miguel Gallo | V. Gallo | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Tommy Hernandez | T. Hernandez | |||||||||
| Felipe Vargas | F. Vargas | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Eric Hayes | E. Hayes | |||||||||
| Thiago Batistuta | T. Batistuta | | 59 | G | | 12 | | G | 61 | | Hugh Lopez | H. Lopez | |||||||||
| Francisco Bordi | F. Bordi | | 50 | M | | 13 | | A | 53 | | Javier Perkins | J. Perkins | |||||||||
| Juan Bautista Pereyra | J. Pereyra | | 48 | A | | 14 | | A | 52 | | Brandon Walker | B. Walker | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Libertadores de América where Independiente play San Antonio Scorpions in this Copa América game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Independiente and San Antonio Scorpions are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Maximiliano Navarro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Independiente and San Antonio Scorpions are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Maximiliano Navarro.
0.00
0-0Independiente kick off!
3.26
0-0Thomas Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Hayes. Eric Hayes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejo Orsi who gathers it comfortably.
4.19
0-1Tino Martin plays the ball forward to Tommy Hernandez. Tommy Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Eric Hayes. Eric Hayes heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Alejo Orsi had no chance!! Goal for San Antonio Scorpions!
9.14
0-1Sebastián Caniggia takes a short throw-in bringing Juan Martín Rey into play. Juan Martín Rey chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Bautista Rodriguez. Juan Bautista Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Juan Martín Rey but he's offside!
12.31
0-1Jaime Garey flicks a high pass forward. Tino Martin collects the pass. With great vision, Tino Martin plays the ball forward to Eric Hayes. Eric Hayes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alejo Orsi gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
15.10
With a delightful solo run, Randy Foster stretches the opposition's defence. Randy Foster knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastián Caniggia.
22.05
0-1Chris Hayes sees a break and surges forward. Chris Hayes shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.03
Chris Hayes makes an attacking run forward. Chris Hayes shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.47
0-1San Antonio Scorpions are dictating the run of play here today.
38.40
With great vision, Juan Martín Rey plays the ball forward to Vieira Miguel Gallo. Vieira Miguel Gallo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vítor Hugo Díaz who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Bautista Cordone chips the ball to his team mate, Vieira Miguel Gallo. Vieira Miguel Gallo lofts in a cross ball towards Bautista Cordone. Bautista Cordone jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Independiente appear unchanged since the first half. San Antonio Scorpions also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
San Antonio Scorpions kick off the second half!
49.24
With a delightful solo run, Thomas Campos stretches the opposition's defence. Thomas Campos whips in a cross ball towards Eric Hayes. Eric Hayes flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.57
Tino Martin plays the ball forward to Eric Hayes. Eric Hayes shoots from long range but Alejo Orsi is on top of it.
57.03
Juan Bautista Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Vieira Miguel Gallo controls it well on his chest. Vieira Miguel Gallo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.00
Adam Garey sees Tommy Hernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Tommy Hernandez stretches the opposition's defence. Tommy Hernandez shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.43
Randy Foster kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Hernandez. Tommy Hernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hernan Russo.
61.54
Bautista Cordone flicks the ball to his team mate, Vieira Miguel Gallo. Vieira Miguel Gallo lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Vargas. Felipe Vargas powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
63.13
Bruce Campbell darts forward. Bruce Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Randy Foster. Randy Foster shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.21
Hernan Russo makes a strong solo run forward. Hernan Russo flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Vargas controls it well on his chest. Felipe Vargas shoots from long range but it is miles over!
67.15
Chris Hayes makes a simple pass to Thomas Campos. Thomas Campos shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
69.18
0-1Tino Martin catches Felipe Vargas on the ankles. The referee calls over Tino Martin and shows him a yellow card! Felipe Vargas runs off the knock.
77.49
Juan Bautista Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Vargas. Felipe Vargas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.46
0-1Felipe Vargas catches Jaime Garey on the ankles. The referee calls over Felipe Vargas and warns him to calm down! Jaime Garey runs off the knock.
83.46
Felipe Vargas advances with the ball. Felipe Vargas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vítor Hugo Díaz who gathers it comfortably.
85.06
Thomas Campos sees a break and surges forward. Thomas Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejo Orsi who gathers it comfortably.
89.03
Hernan Russo flicks a high pass forward. Vieira Miguel Gallo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vieira Miguel Gallo makes a beautiful solo run. Vieira Miguel Gallo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Bautista Cordone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vieira Miguel Gallo. Vieira Miguel Gallo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vítor Hugo Díaz who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eric Hayes of San Antonio Scorpions |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alejo Orsi (GK)
7
2. Sebastián Caniggia (DEF)
6
3. Cristian Valdano (DEF)
6
4. Mauricio Hugo (DEF)
6
5. Hernan Russo (DEF)
7
6. Bautista Cordone (MID)
8
7. Juan Martín Rey (MID)
6
8. Juan Bautista Rodriguez (MID)
7
9. Julio Rey (MID)
6
10. Vieira Miguel Gallo (ATT)
7
11. Felipe Vargas (ATT)
6
12. Thiago Batistuta (GK)
0
13. Francisco Bordi (MID)
0
14. Juan Bautista Pereyra (ATT)
0
1. Vítor Hugo Díaz (GK)
6
2. Adam Garey (DEF)
6
3. Ignacio Garcia (DEF)
6
4. Bruce Campbell (DEF)
7
5. Jaime Garey (DEF)
6
6. Chris Hayes (MID)
7
7. Thomas Campos (MID)
8
8. Tino Martin (MID)
6
9. Randy Foster (MID)
7
10. Tommy Hernandez (ATT)
8
11. Eric Hayes (ATT)
9
12. Hugh Lopez (GK)
0
13. Javier Perkins (ATT)
0
14. Brandon Walker (ATT)
0