Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at La Bombonera where Boca Juniors play host to Quilmes Atlético Club. A crowd of 16,760 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Boca Juniors are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Quilmes Atlético Club appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.
The pitch is in good condition.
Boca Juniors are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Quilmes Atlético Club appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.
0.00
0-0Boca Juniors kick off and get the match underway!
3.51
0-0Patricio Romero passes the ball forward to Luke Saad. Luke Saad knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by William Phillips.
9.22
0-0Gonzalo Padilla barges into Gustavo Enrique Moreno. Gonzalo Padilla is shown the yellow card! Gustavo Enrique Moreno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.05
0-0Sebastiano Rocha kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Garza. Samuel Garza shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Alessandro Suarez. Excellent save.
12.30
Santiago Juarez knocks the ball forward to Mateo Cruz. Mateo Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Rocha. Samuel Rocha knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alessandro Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
15.16
Sebastiano Rocha makes a probing pass to Samuel Garza. Samuel Garza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guy Powell.
18.41
Manuel Hurtado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mateo Cruz. Mateo Cruz flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Ibarra who takes it down. Antonio Ibarra whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Garza. With a superhuman jump, Samuel Garza connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alessandro Suarez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.36
Santiago Juarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Allen Schilawski. Allen Schilawski knocks the ball forward to Samuel Garza. Samuel Garza knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Rocha. Samuel Rocha jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
24.44
0-0Patricio Romero takes it forward alone. Patricio Romero shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
26.34
With a delightful solo run, Patricio Romero stretches the opposition's defence. Patricio Romero shoots from distance but it is miles over!
28.20
Santiago Juarez takes a short throw-in bringing Gustavo Enrique Moreno into play. Gustavo Enrique Moreno sweeps the ball up the wings. Antonio Ibarra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alessandro Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
30.11
Allen Schilawski knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Garza. Samuel Garza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.17
Sebastiano Rocha sees Samuel Garza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Garza lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Rocha. Samuel Rocha heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
34.38
0-0Jordon Price hacks Samuel Garza from behind! Jordon Price is shown the yellow card! Samuel Garza grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.29
Dylan Castillo flicks a high ball forward to Gonzalo Padilla who takes it down. Gonzalo Padilla shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
38.18
William Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Mateo Cruz controls it well on his chest. Mateo Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Rocha holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Rocha knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jordon Price.
39.27
Mateo Cruz threads a neat ball through to Samuel Rocha. Samuel Rocha knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alessandro Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
40.42
Sebastiano Rocha passes the ball forward to Samuel Rocha. Samuel Rocha knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alessandro Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
42.22
0-0Mateo Cruz threads a neat ball through to Antonio Ibarra. Antonio Ibarra threads a neat ball through to Samuel Garza. Some good footwork from Samuel Garza provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Jordon Price, going out of play.
43.23
Sebastiano Rocha takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Allen Schilawski cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Alessandro Suarez!
44.48
Allen Schilawski knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ibarra. Antonio Ibarra shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Santiago Juarez makes a simple pass to Mateo Cruz. Mateo Cruz flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Garza who takes it down. Samuel Garza shoots from 20 yards. Alessandro Suarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Boca Juniors appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Quilmes Atlético Club appear unchanged since the first half. The Boca Juniors players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Quilmes Atlético Club kicking off!
53.39
Manuel Hurtado barges into Claudio D. Arca. The referee calls over Manuel Hurtado and shows him a yellow card! Claudio D. Arca carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.39
0-0Free kick to Boca Juniors just outside the area...
54.50
Patricio Romero takes a slow run up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
55.09
1-0Silvio Villegas takes a short throw-in bringing Dylan Castillo into play. Dylan Castillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Saad. Luke Saad whips in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Padilla. Gonzalo Padilla directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.52
1-0Boca Juniors have made a substitution with Narcise Olivier Varela replacing Patricio Romero .
69.41
Axel Mateo chips the ball to his team mate, Walter Grossman. Walter Grossman sees Gonzalo Padilla in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gonzalo Padilla whips in a cross ball towards Claudio D. Arca. Claudio D. Arca shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.36
1-0Luke Saad catches Santiago Juarez on the ankles. The referee brings Luke Saad to one side and gives him a warning! Santiago Juarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.36
1-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
73.38
Quilmes Atlético Club are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
75.46
Narcise Olivier Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gonzalo Padilla. Gonzalo Padilla shoots from long range but it is miles over!
78.53
Walter Grossman knocks the ball forward to Gonzalo Padilla. Gonzalo Padilla shoots from long range. Good keeping from José Cazares as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
80.58
Corner kick to Boca Juniors. Silvio Villegas plays it out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Walter Grossman provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by José Cazares. Excellent save.
81.29
Guy Powell comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Ibarra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Ibarra stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.03
Walter Grossman decides to run forward with the ball. Walter Grossman shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from José Cazares as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
88.10
Corner kick to Boca Juniors. Silvio Villegas plays it to the near post. William Phillips reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
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 Alessandro Suarez of Boca Juniors |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alessandro Suarez (GK)
9
2. Jordon Price (DEF)
6
3. Axel Mateo (DEF)
6
4. Guy Powell (DEF)
5
5. Dylan Castillo (MID)
6
6. Silvio Villegas (MID)
6
7. Walter Grossman (MID)
8
8. Patricio Romero (MID)
7
9. Luke Saad (ATT)
7
10. Claudio D. Arca (ATT)
6
11. Gonzalo Padilla (ATT)
8
12. Jesse Anderson (DEF)
0
13. Narcise Olivier Varela (MID)
6
14. Mario Achilier (DEF)
0
1. José Cazares (GK)
8
2. Manuel Hurtado (DEF)
5
3. William Phillips (DEF)
6
4. Santiago Juarez (DEF)
6
5. Gustavo Enrique Moreno (DEF)
6
6. Mateo Cruz (MID)
7
7. Sebastiano Rocha (MID)
7
8. Allen Schilawski (MID)
7
9. Antonio Ibarra (ATT)
6
10. Samuel Garza (ATT)
7
11. Samuel Rocha (ATT)
6
12. Nicolas Barrios (ATT)
0
13. Oscar Peralta (MID)
0
14. Bruno Ybarra (DEF)
0