Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Coliseo Victoria where Tigre play Independiente in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tigre are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Independiente appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Redondo.


0.00
Independiente start the match!
3.40
Jordan Petrone passes the ball forward to Lloyd Joyce. Lloyd Joyce runs straight at the defence! Lloyd Joyce shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Cristian Rey!
9.33
Jordan Petrone darts forward. Jordan Petrone threads the ball through into the box. Lloyd Joyce shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.38
Roberto Carlos Osorio comes in with a late challenge on Jean Ruidíaz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean Ruidíaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.06
Mariano Balbo flicks a high ball forward to Dias De Almeida Roque Junior who takes it down. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dias De Almeida Roque Junior!
27.40
With a delightful solo run, Uruguay Becerra stretches the opposition's defence. Uruguay Becerra knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
28.04
Harvey Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Earnest Bedoya. Earnest Bedoya plays a scrappy one-two with Lloyd Joyce and stumbles forward towards the goal... Earnest Bedoya cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Cristian Rey manages to gather it effortlessly.
30.21
Kirk Morales makes a simple pass to Jordan Petrone. Jordan Petrone passes the ball forward to Davi Amaral. Davi Amaral knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valentín Navarro.
32.54
Kenneth Adams threads a neat ball through to Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio makes a looping header on goal. Irven Zuniga didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.15
Lucas Valdez threads the ball through to Uruguay Becerra. Uruguay Becerra flicks a high pass forward. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior controls it well on his chest. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior lofts in a cross ball towards Mateus Marquez. Mateus Marquez heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Irven Zuniga!
38.48
Uruguay Becerra surges forward with the ball. Uruguay Becerra finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
44.21
Harvey Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Lloyd Joyce. Lloyd Joyce lofts in a cross ball towards Davi Amaral. Davi Amaral gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tigre appear unchanged since the first half. Independiente also appear unchanged since the first half. The Independiente players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Tigre start the second half!
48.02
Dias De Almeida Roque Junior catches Kirk Morales on the ankles. The referee calls over Dias De Almeida Roque Junior and shows him a yellow card! Kirk Morales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.23
Kirk Morales comes in with a late challenge on Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. The referee brings Kirk Morales to one side and gives him a warning! Dias De Almeida Roque Junior hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.23
Free kick to Tigre just outside the area...
54.14
Dias De Almeida Roque Junior takes a long run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
59.17
Jean Ruidíaz receives the ball from a throw-in from Kirk Morales. Jean Ruidíaz makes a probing pass to Clayton Scott. Clayton Scott flicks the ball to his team mate, Davi Amaral. Davi Amaral flicks a high pass forward. Lloyd Joyce controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Lloyd Joyce looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Cristian Rey!
60.22
Tigre have made 2 substitutions with Claudio Uribe replacing Lucas Valdez and Lucio Giménez replacing Kenneth Adams .
66.24
Mariano Balbo hacks Tiago Ramírez from behind! The referee calls over Mariano Balbo and warns him to calm down! Tiago Ramírez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.01
Jordan Petrone hits a low pass to Davi Amaral. Davi Amaral knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Earnest Bedoya is offside!
69.28
Tiago Ramírez flicks a high ball forward to Earnest Bedoya who takes it down. Earnest Bedoya plays a quick one-two with Lloyd Joyce and rushes in on goal... Earnest Bedoya looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.04
Tiago Ramírez kicks a strong pass forward to Davi Amaral. Davi Amaral makes a probing pass to Earnest Bedoya but he's offside!
78.04
Tiago Ramírez flicks a high pass forward to Lloyd Joyce who brings the ball under control. Lloyd Joyce hits a low pass to Davi Amaral. Valentín Navarro barges into Davi Amaral. Penalty for Independiente!!
78.04
The referee points to the spot..
79.35
Earnest Bedoya takes a long run up. What a cracker!! Cristian Rey had no chance!!
83.16
Uruguay Becerra makes a beautiful solo run. Uruguay Becerra knocks in a cross ball towards Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Irven Zuniga reads it well. Quality keeping!
85.46
Harvey Wright flicks a high pass forward. Davi Amaral collects the pass. Davi Amaral lofts in a cross ball towards Lloyd Joyce. Lloyd Joyce beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
87.12
Mariano Balbo flicks a high pass forward. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Uruguay Becerra surges forward with the ball. Uruguay Becerra lofts in a cross ball towards Mateus Marquez. Mateus Marquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 32.9411764705882 vs 67.0588235294118
Play Area
Home team third: 28.24%, Midfield: 45.88%, Away team third: 25.88%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lloyd Joyce of Independiente

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Irven Zuniga (GK)
7
2. Kirk Morales (DEF)
6
3. Jean Ruidíaz (DEF)
6
4. Derek Morris (DEF)
6
8
7
7. Harvey Wright (MID)
6
8. Clayton Scott (MID)
6
9. Lloyd Joyce (ATT)
9
10. Earnest Bedoya (ATT)
8
11. Davi Amaral (ATT)
6

12. Ivan Vasquez (ATT)
0
13. Agustín Medina (DEF)
0
14. Gianni Juarez (MID)
0