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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Félix Gallardo where Deportes Valdivia play River Plate Asunción in this Copa América game. A crowd of 12,912 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Deportes Valdivia and River Plate Asunción are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gaspar Parra.


0.00
River Plate Asunción kick off!
4.11
Tiago Rivas flicks a high pass forward to Simão Cuevas who brings the ball under control. Simão Cuevas knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Quezada. Tiago Quezada jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. River Plate Asunción are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.28
Renato Vega knocks the ball forward to David Navarro. David Navarro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Dominguez.
9.10
Juan Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Yáñez who takes it down. Thomas Yáñez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Thomas Yáñez threads the ball through into the box. Felipe López rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Diego Acosta!
15.49
Juan Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, David Navarro. David Navarro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henrique Bermudez.
21.26
Camilo Duarte darts forward. Camilo Duarte shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
24.11
Nuno Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Juan Fernández. Juan Fernández plays a one-two with Simão Cuevas and rushes in on goal... Juan Fernández shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.56
Tiago Rivas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Simón Soto.
30.01
Xavier Cabrera takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Nuno Dominguez rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
32.52
Tiago Romero runs forward with the ball. Tiago Romero threads the ball through to Tiago Rivas. Tiago Rivas runs straight at the defence! Tiago Rivas shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
34.13
Thomas Yáñez threads a neat ball through to Felipe López. Felipe López knocks in a cross ball towards David Navarro. David Navarro makes a looping header on goal. Diego Acosta manages to gather it comfortably.
36.20
Tiago Rivas sees space and advances. Tiago Rivas lofts in a cross ball towards Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
40.12
Thomas Yáñez knocks the ball forward to David Navarro. David Navarro whips in a cross ball towards Felipe López. Felipe López flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Camilo Duarte flicks a high ball forward to Simão Cuevas who takes it down. Simão Cuevas shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportes Valdivia appear unchanged since the first half. River Plate Asunción also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportes Valdivia kick off and get the second half underway!
54.24
Renato Vega receives the ball from a throw-in from David Navarro. Renato Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Maldonado. Joaquín Maldonado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Dominguez.
57.39
Xavier Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Quezada. Tiago Quezada sees Simão Cuevas just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Simão Cuevas takes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Juan Ortiz.
58.36
Simão Cuevas takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Sonny Edmundo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.45
Camilo Duarte flicks a high ball forward to Juan Fernández who takes it down. Juan Fernández makes a simple pass to Tiago Quezada. Tiago Quezada shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
61.51
Lucas Aguilera hits a low pass to Thomas Yáñez. With some swift thinking, Thomas Yáñez plays the ball forward to Felipe López. Felipe López makes a pass forward but David Navarro makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
65.36
Thomas Yáñez flicks a high ball forward to David Navarro who takes it down. David Navarro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Diego Acosta manages to gather it easily.
67.42
Thomas Yáñez makes an attacking run forward. Thomas Yáñez skips past Nuno Dominguez! Thomas Yáñez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.48
Thomas Yáñez knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Jara. Thomas Jara knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Acosta who gathers it comfortably.
78.32
Xavier Cabrera clumsily knocks into Renato Vega. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Renato Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.10
Daniel Ortega drives a long ball upfield. Simão Cuevas lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Quezada. Tiago Quezada beats his man to it with a header. Simón Soto easily punches it away to safety.
84.31
Thomas Yáñez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Navarro. David Navarro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Diego Acosta manages to keep it out.
90.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!

 
David Navarro steps up. It's in!! Diego Acosta had no chance!!
 
Tiago Quezada takes a long run up. Simón Soto is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
 
Felipe López takes a slow run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
 
Simão Cuevas takes a short run up. What a cracker!! Simón Soto had no chance!!
 
Renato Vega takes a long run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
 
Juan Fernández slowly runs up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
 
Sonny Edmundo steps up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
 
Tiago Romero steps up. He curls the ball into the bottom left corner - goal!!
 
Joaquín Maldonado takes a short run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 6 vs 4
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 1 vs 1
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 5 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.2820512820513 vs 48.7179487179487
Play Area
Home team third: 26.92%, Midfield: 46.15%, Away team third: 26.92%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Yáñez of Deportes Valdivia

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Simón Soto (GK)
6
2. Pablo Navarro (DEF)
6
3. Juan Ortiz (DEF)
7
4. Sonny Edmundo (DEF)
7
6
7. Renato Vega (MID)
6
9
9. Thomas Jara (MID)
6
10. Felipe López (ATT)
8
11. David Navarro (ATT)
7

0
0
14. Tomás Franco (ATT)
0

1. Diego Acosta (GK)
7
7
4. Daniel Ortega (DEF)
6
5. Tiago Romero (DEF)
6
6. Tiago Rivas (MID)
7
8
8. Camilo Duarte (MID)
7
5
10. Tiago Quezada (ATT)
6
11. Simão Cuevas (ATT)
7

0
13. Dylan Rey (GK)
0