Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Federico Saroldi where River Plate Montevideo play host to Cerro Largo. A crowd of 17,275 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
River Plate Montevideo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cerro Largo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Cervantes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cerro Largo kick off!
3.53
Jacobo Contreras chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Sanchez. Peter Sanchez whips in a cross ball towards Sanchez Denilson. Sanchez Denilson connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Bruno Zuniga had no chance!! Goal for Cerro Largo!
6.19
Javier Johnson makes a probing pass to Emiliano Suarez. Emiliano Suarez shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Marcos Saenz as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
7.53
Corner kick to River Plate Montevideo. Agustin Perez plays it out to the edge of the box. David Cordova takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Augusto Reyna's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
9.23
Da Silva Corona takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Benjamín Saavedra gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
12.06
David Cordova takes a quick throw-in, which Joaquín Betancourt takes on the chest. Joaquín Betancourt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lukas Guerrero. Seeing a gap ahead, Lukas Guerrero plays the ball forward to Emiliano Suarez. Emiliano Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.34
Augusto Reyna passes the ball forward to Peter Sanchez. Peter Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Benjamín Saavedra. Benjamín Saavedra knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.10
With imagination, Miguel Villarroel picks a pass forward to Sanchez Denilson. Sanchez Denilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.07
Pedro Delgado hits a low pass to Lukas Guerrero. Lukas Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Agustin Poyet.
20.23
Augusto Reyna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Villarroel. Miguel Villarroel chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Sanchez. Peter Sanchez whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Villarroel. Miguel Villarroel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Bruno Zuniga is on top of it.
32.53
Camilo Cuevas flicks a high pass forward to Sanchez Denilson who brings the ball under control. Sanchez Denilson finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
33.46
Benjamín Saavedra flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Villarroel who takes it down. Miguel Villarroel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.35
Benjamín Saavedra makes a simple pass to Miguel Villarroel. Miguel Villarroel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Zuniga who gathers it comfortably.
36.07
Camilo Cuevas punts the ball hopefully upfield. Miguel Villarroel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.37
Da Silva Corona makes a simple pass to Emiliano Suarez. Emiliano Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Lukas Guerrero. Lukas Guerrero makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. River Plate Montevideo appear unchanged since the first half. Cerro Largo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
River Plate Montevideo start the second half!
48.01
Lukas Guerrero makes a simple pass to Emiliano Suarez. Emiliano Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Lukas Guerrero. Lukas Guerrero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.18
Jacobo Contreras flicks a high pass forward. Benjamín Saavedra collects the pass. Benjamín Saavedra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.28
Vicente Arellano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Sanchez. Peter Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Cordova.
55.46
With vision, Da Silva Corona laces a weighted ball forward to Lukas Guerrero. Lukas Guerrero cuts inside the box! Lukas Guerrero takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.02
Benjamín Saavedra takes a short throw-in bringing Vicente Arellano into play. Vicente Arellano makes a probing pass to Peter Sanchez. Peter Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Zuniga who gathers it comfortably.
63.34
Miller Larrea kicks a strong pass forward to Sanchez Denilson. Sanchez Denilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Da Silva Corona.
65.50
Benjamín Saavedra threads a neat ball through to Peter Sanchez. Peter Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Sanchez Denilson. Sanchez Denilson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
69.43
Miguel Villarroel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Sanchez. Peter Sanchez whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Villarroel. Miguel Villarroel directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.35
With imagination, Jacobo Contreras plays the ball forward to Sanchez Denilson. Sanchez Denilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Cordova.
73.06
Camilo Cuevas clumsily knocks into Pedro Delgado. The referee calls over Camilo Cuevas and warns him to calm down! Pedro Delgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.29
Vicente Arellano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sanchez Denilson. Sanchez Denilson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Zuniga who gathers it comfortably.
78.02
Diego Alvarado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emiliano Suarez. Emiliano Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Alvarado. Diego Alvarado makes a looping header on goal. Marcos Saenz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.07
Agustin Perez sees a break and surges forward. Agustin Perez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.45
Agustin Poyet laces a through ball forward to Camilo Cuevas. With imagination, Camilo Cuevas plays the ball forward to Miguel Villarroel. Miguel Villarroel whips in a cross ball towards Sanchez Denilson. Sanchez Denilson connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
87.37
Agustin Perez surges forward with the ball. Agustin Perez tries a spectacular long range effort. Marcos Saenz gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.11
Camilo Cuevas flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Villarroel who brings the ball under control. Miguel Villarroel kicks a strong pass forward to Sanchez Denilson. Sanchez Denilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Benjamín Saavedra makes a probing pass to Camilo Cuevas. Camilo Cuevas knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Villarroel. Miguel Villarroel whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cerro Largo!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 35 vs 65
Play Area
Home team third: 28.75%, Midfield: 51.25%, Away team third: 20.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Villarroel of Cerro Largo

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Bruno Zuniga (GK)
6
3. David Cordova (DEF)
6
6
6
7
7. Pedro Delgado (MID)
6
8. Agustin Perez (MID)
7
6
10. Emiliano Suarez (ATT)
7
11. Lukas Guerrero (ATT)
6

12. Severino Didi (GK)
0
13. Diego Corona (ATT)
0
0

1. Marcos Saenz (GK)
6
2. Agustin Poyet (DEF)
6
3. Augusto Reyna (DEF)
7
4. Miller Larrea (DEF)
6
7. Camilo Cuevas (MID)
7
10. Peter Sanchez (ATT)
7
9

12. Agustin Arreola (ATT)
0
13. Alvaro Fonseca (MID)
0
0