Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and River Plate get the match underway!

3.21 0-0

Diego Caniggia knocks the ball to his team mate, Favio Aviles. Favio Aviles knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Caniggia. Diego Caniggia whips the ball goalwards with his head. Peter Carranza didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.

4.42 0-0

Jorge Avalos flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cruz controls it well on his chest. Ian Cruz plays a sublime one-two with Luca García and races in on goal... Ian Cruz tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!

6.20 0-0

Juan Martín Álvarez flicks a high pass forward. Diego Caniggia controls it well on his chest. Diego Caniggia plays a scrappy one-two with Favio Aviles and advances towards the goal... Diego Caniggia shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!

16.38 1-0

Damián Farías chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Enrique Osorio. Gustavo Enrique Osorio knocks the ball forward to Christian Zavagno. Christian Zavagno shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

20.15 1-0

Thomas Muñoz threads a neat ball through to Diego Quiroga. Showing composure, Diego Quiroga plays the ball forward to Jorge Avalos. Jorge Avalos shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!

21.19 1-0

Favio Aviles surges forward with the ball. Favio Aviles shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!

22.18 1-0

Roberto F. Costa makes a probing pass to Diego Caniggia. Diego Caniggia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Henrique Blanco.

28.07 1-1

Favio Aviles flicks a high pass forward to Abel Eduardo Giménez who brings the ball under control. Abel Eduardo Giménez flicks a high pass forward to Leonel Veron who brings the ball under control. Leonel Veron whips in a cross ball towards Diego Caniggia. Diego Caniggia jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them level!

32.24 1-1

Thomas Muñoz clumsily knocks into Brian Marinelli. Thomas Muñoz is shown the yellow card! Brian Marinelli runs off the knock.

33.40 1-2

Agustín Franco flicks a high pass forward. Favio Aviles collects the pass. Favio Aviles plays a one-two with Leonel Veron and advances towards the goal... Favio Aviles cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Peter Carranza had no chance!! Goal for River Plate!

44.02 1-2

Jorge Avalos hits a low pass to Diego Quiroga. Diego Quiroga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

45.00 1-2

The referee whistles the end of the first half!

45.00 1-2

Lanús kick off and get the second half underway!

51.21 1-2

Pedro Quinones catches Diego Quiroga on the ankles. Pedro Quinones is shown the yellow card! Diego Quiroga stretches but gets up unharmed.

53.35 1-2

Pedro Quinones deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Martín Álvarez. Juan Martín Álvarez makes an attacking run forward. Juan Martín Álvarez runs straight at the defence! Juan Martín Álvarez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Thomas Muñoz, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.

54.47 1-2

Abel Eduardo Giménez takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Thomas Santos reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!

55.14 1-2

Diego Caniggia threads the ball through to Leonel Veron. Leonel Veron knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damián Farías.

57.41 1-2

Ian Cruz sees a break and surges forward. Ian Cruz runs straight at the defence! Ian Cruz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

61.26 1-2

Damián Farías threads a neat ball through to Thomas Santos. Thomas Santos sees space and advances. Thomas Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gastón López who gathers it comfortably.

63.32 1-2

Abel Eduardo Giménez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonel Veron. Leonel Veron advances inside the box! Leonel Veron cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

65.42 1-2

Abel Eduardo Giménez barges into Thomas Muñoz. Abel Eduardo Giménez is given a warning by the referee! Thomas Muñoz stretches but gets up unharmed.

71.24 1-3

Agustín Franco threads a neat ball through to Abel Eduardo Giménez. Abel Eduardo Giménez flicks a high pass forward. Favio Aviles collects the pass. Favio Aviles shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

78.51 1-3

Jorge Avalos flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca García. Luca García knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gastón López who gathers it comfortably.

79.48 1-3

Damián Farías hits it upfield. Jorge Avalos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

85.27 1-3

Brian Marinelli clumsily knocks into Diego Quiroga. The referee brings Brian Marinelli to one side and gives him a warning! Diego Quiroga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

87.41 1-3

Roberto F. Costa comes in with a late challenge on Diego Quiroga. The referee calls over Roberto F. Costa and shows him a yellow card! Diego Quiroga carries on, but is struggling a bit.

89.43 1-3

Brian Marinelli knocks the ball forward to Favio Aviles. Favio Aviles lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Caniggia. Diego Caniggia connects with a diving header but Peter Carranza is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!

90.00 1-3

The whistle blows full-time!