Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Canton FC Arena where Canton FC play Holly Springs Academy in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Canton FC are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Holly Springs Academy appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Bishop.
The pitch is in good condition.
Canton FC are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Holly Springs Academy appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Bishop.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Canton FC kick off!
4.56
0-0Santino Bianchi clumsily knocks into Gabriel Moreno. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Moreno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.31
0-0Franco Venegas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Gómez. Mauricio Gómez finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.19
Sixto Hugo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Valdez. Miguel Valdez finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.12
With wonderful vision, Facundo Zanetti plays the ball forward to Franco Venegas. Franco Venegas sees space and advances. Franco Venegas plays a one-two with Gonzalo Garay and rushes in on goal... Franco Venegas side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
15.43
0-0Santino Bianchi barges into Gabriel Moreno. The referee brings Santino Bianchi to one side and gives him a warning! Gabriel Moreno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.28
Claudio M. Kempes flicks a high ball forward to Nahuel Domínguez who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Nahuel Domínguez plays the ball forward to Mauricio Gómez. Mauricio Gómez shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
20.50
0-1Bradley Ward brings the ball forward. Bradley Ward whips in a cross ball towards Francisco G. Aldair. Francisco G. Aldair gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.43
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.56
0-1With a delightful solo run, Kevin Labruna stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Labruna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Antonio Juárez.
36.14
Sixto Hugo flicks a high ball forward to Francisco G. Aldair who takes it down. Francisco G. Aldair knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio M. Kempes.
38.32
Sixto Hugo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Eladio Rojas. Jorge Eladio Rojas shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
42.36
Claudio M. Kempes knocks the ball to his team mate, Franco Venegas. Franco Venegas kicks a strong pass forward to Gonzalo Garay. Gonzalo Garay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Martín Batistuta.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Canton FC appear unchanged since the first half. Holly Springs Academy also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Holly Springs Academy kick off!
49.54
Santino Bianchi hacks Gabriel Moreno from behind! The referee brings Santino Bianchi to one side and gives him another warning! Gabriel Moreno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.16
From the throw-in, Sixto Hugo picks out Santino Bianchi. Santino Bianchi darts forward. Santino Bianchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.04
Franco Venegas kicks a strong pass forward to Gonzalo Garay. Gonzalo Garay plays a scrappy one-two with Mauricio Gómez and advances towards the goal... Gonzalo Garay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.22
Sixto Hugo hits a low pass to Jorge Eladio Rojas. Jorge Eladio Rojas shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
65.13
Santino Bianchi sees a break and surges forward. Santino Bianchi finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
66.58
Gustavo E. Ortega passes the ball forward to Gonzalo Garay. Gonzalo Garay shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
69.20
Gustavo E. Ortega hits a low pass to Mauricio Gómez. Mauricio Gómez shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.37
0-1Nahuel Domínguez makes a beautiful solo run. Nahuel Domínguez lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Gómez. Mauricio Gómez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Juan Martín Batistuta is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
75.27
Kevin Labruna threads the ball through to Gonzalo Garay. Gonzalo Garay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Axel Ponce.
77.26
With some swift thinking, Bradley Ward plays the ball forward to Jorge Eladio Rojas. Jorge Eladio Rojas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.02
0-1Sixto Hugo flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Eladio Rojas collects the pass. Jorge Eladio Rojas puts a great ball through. Francisco G. Aldair runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final 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 Francisco G. Aldair of Holly Springs Academy |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Diego Hector Alonso (GK)
6
2. Claudio M. Kempes (DEF)
7
3. Facundo Zanetti (DEF)
6
4. Agustín Marinelli (DEF)
6
5. Nahuel Domínguez (MID)
7
6. Gabriel Moreno (MID)
6
7. Gustavo E. Ortega (MID)
7
8. Franco Venegas (MID)
8
9. Kevin Labruna (MID)
7
10. Gonzalo Garay (ATT)
6
11. Mauricio Gómez (ATT)
6
12. Gabriel Flores (GK)
0
13. Tobías Batistuta (ATT)
0
14. Esteban Maldonado (ATT)
0
1. Marcos Marino (GK)
6
2. Jose Antonio Juárez (DEF)
6
3. Axel Ponce (DEF)
6
4. Juan Martín Batistuta (DEF)
6
5. Faustino Bautista (DEF)
6
6. Bradley Ward (MID)
8
7. Sixto Hugo (MID)
7
8. Santino Bianchi (MID)
6
9. Miguel Valdez (ATT)
6
10. Jorge Eladio Rojas (ATT)
6
11. Francisco G. Aldair (ATT)
9
12. Nahuel Quiroga (ATT)
0
13. Dylan Varela (ATT)
0
14. Thiago Colombo (MID)
0