Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Libertadores de América where Independiente play host to Racing Club de Avellaneda in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Independiente and Racing Club de Avellaneda are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Campos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Independiente and Racing Club de Avellaneda are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Campos.
0.00
0-0Independiente get the match underway!
4.52
0-0Augusto Aurellio surges forward with the ball. Augusto Aurellio flicks a high pass forward to Gustavo E. Goycochea who brings the ball under control. Gustavo E. Goycochea whips in a cross ball towards Santiago Arias. Santiago Arias finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
9.43
0-0Dante Ruiz clumsily knocks into Pedro Ocampo. The referee calls over Dante Ruiz and warns him to calm down! Pedro Ocampo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.48
0-0Nicolás Coloccini comes in with a late challenge on Ezequiel Rattin. Nicolás Coloccini is shown the yellow card! Ezequiel Rattin stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.36
0-0Ezequiel Rattin comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Carrizo. The referee calls over Ezequiel Rattin and warns him to calm down! Pablo Carrizo runs off the knock.
28.43
0-0Without breaking stride, Tiago Husain plays the ball forward to Roberto Carlos Ledesma. Roberto Carlos Ledesma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Augusto Aurellio.
32.44
0-0Dante Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Carrizo controls it well on his chest. Pablo Carrizo flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Husain controls it well on his chest. Tiago Husain whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Ledesma. Roberto Carlos Ledesma makes a deft header but somehow Francisco Villalba manages to keep it out.
34.29
Augusto Aurellio makes a simple pass to Santiago Arias. Santiago Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Axel Marinelli who gathers it comfortably.
36.02
Nicolás Coloccini sees Tiago Husain in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tiago Husain hits a low pass to Juan Manuel Rattin. Juan Manuel Rattin tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Victor Meza chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Coloccini. Nicolás Coloccini flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Carrizo who brings the ball under control. Pablo Carrizo lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Ledesma. Roberto Carlos Ledesma makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Independiente appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Club de Avellaneda also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Racing Club de Avellaneda kick off the second half!
47.35
1-0Nestor Rivas threads the ball through to Ezequiel Rattin. Ezequiel Rattin chips the ball to his team mate, Santiago Arias. Santiago Arias flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo E. Goycochea controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gustavo E. Goycochea shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Gustavo E. Goycochea scores for Independiente!!
53.34
Dante Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Victor Meza controls it well on his chest. Victor Meza threads the ball through to Roberto Carlos Ledesma. Roberto Carlos Ledesma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nestor Rivas.
63.55
Nicolás Coloccini threads a neat ball through to Roberto Carlos Ledesma. Roberto Carlos Ledesma shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Francisco Villalba. What a save!
65.56
Pablo Monti flicks a high pass forward. Ezequiel Rattin controls it well on his chest. Ezequiel Rattin flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ocampo. Pedro Ocampo knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo E. Goycochea. Gustavo E. Goycochea connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.04
Victor Meza kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Ignacio Aurellio. Juan Ignacio Aurellio kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Manuel Rattin. Juan Manuel Rattin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Monti.
71.49
Santiago Arias hacks Juan Ignacio Aurellio from behind! The referee calls over Santiago Arias and warns him to calm down! Juan Ignacio Aurellio runs off the knock.
72.39
Victor Meza flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Carlos Ledesma controls it well on his chest. Roberto Carlos Ledesma lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Manuel Rattin. Juan Manuel Rattin rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.15
The referee gets tired of waiting for Francisco Villalba and reaches for his pocket. Booked for wasting time.
83.47
Nicolás Coloccini knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carlos Ledesma. Roberto Carlos Ledesma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
87.11
Ezequiel Rattin surges forward with the ball. Ezequiel Rattin shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
89.47
Juan Ignacio Aurellio flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Carlos Ledesma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Carlos Ledesma whips in a cross ball towards Juan Manuel Rattin. Juan Manuel Rattin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Francisco Villalba.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Gustavo E. Goycochea of Independiente |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Francisco Villalba (GK)
7
2. Pablo Horacio Mendoza (DEF)
6
3. Augusto Aurellio (DEF)
7
4. Nestor Rivas (DEF)
7
5. Pablo Monti (DEF)
7
6. Ian Valdano (MID)
6
7. Ezequiel Rattin (MID)
8
8. Mario Hector Núnez (MID)
6
9. Pedro Ocampo (MID)
6
10. Gustavo E. Goycochea (ATT)
9
11. Santiago Arias (ATT)
7
12. Roberto F. Núnez (GK)
0
13. Diego Vera (MID)
0
14. Roberto F. Ruggeri (DEF)
0
1. Axel Marinelli (GK)
6
2. Alexis Cáceres (DEF)
6
3. Dante Ruiz (DEF)
6
4. Victor Meza (DEF)
7
5. Victor Parra (DEF)
6
6. Tiago Husain (MID)
7
7. Nicolás Coloccini (MID)
7
8. Juan Ignacio Aurellio (MID)
7
9. Pablo Carrizo (MID)
7
10. Roberto Carlos Ledesma (ATT)
7
11. Juan Manuel Rattin (ATT)
7
12. Benjamín Cohen (DEF)
0
13. Narcise Olivier Sivori (DEF)
0
14. Mateo Flores (GK)
0