Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Presidente Juan Domingo Perón where Racing Club de Avellaneda play host to Defensa y Justicia. A crowd of 17,835 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Racing Club de Avellaneda and Defensa y Justicia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Antonio Ponce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Racing Club de Avellaneda and Defensa y Justicia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Antonio Ponce.
0.00
0-0Racing Club de Avellaneda kick off and get the match underway!
3.35
0-0Antonio Perez threads the ball through to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz makes a convincing header. Fred Nelson effortlessly punches it away to safety.
6.12
0-0Luis Ruidíaz flicks a high ball forward to Bill Allen who takes it down. Bill Allen knocks in a cross ball towards Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci makes a deft header but it flies wide!
8.49
0-0Luca Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fred Nelson who gathers it comfortably.
9.18
Luís Leal threads a neat ball through to Antonio Perez. Antonio Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Ortiz. Juan Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.13
Luis Ruidíaz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Luis Ruidíaz shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
18.07
0-1Leon Saad threads a neat ball through to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez plays a one-two with Vernon Alesci and rushes in on goal... Luca Ramírez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luca Ramírez!
22.07
0-1Miguel Vaca clumsily knocks into Luca Rey. The referee calls over Miguel Vaca and warns him to calm down! Luca Rey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.16
0-1Wálter Hurtado clumsily knocks into Cristian Sánchez. Wálter Hurtado is given a warning by the referee! Cristian Sánchez runs off the knock.
32.51
Miguel Vaca hits a low pass to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Allen. Bill Allen beats his man to it with a header. Daniel Bolaños manages to gather it effortlessly.
42.05
0-1Miguel Vaca kicks a strong pass forward to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez lofts in a cross ball towards Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alessandro Cafù steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Club de Avellaneda appear unchanged since the first half. Defensa y Justicia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Racing Club de Avellaneda players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Defensa y Justicia kicking off!
47.48
Miguel Vaca threads the ball through to Bill Allen. Bill Allen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Bolaños who gathers it comfortably.
53.14
Juan Ortiz hacks Jamie Kassel from behind! The referee warns Juan Ortiz to calm down! Jamie Kassel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.19
Joaquín Vazquez takes the throw-in. Sal Beckerman flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Perez who brings the ball under control. Antonio Perez kicks a strong pass forward to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fred Nelson who gathers it comfortably.
60.41
Alessandro Cafù threads the ball through to Antonio Perez. Antonio Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.06
Maximiliano Rivero flicks a high pass forward. Leon Saad collects the pass. Leon Saad advances with the ball. Leon Saad passes the ball forward to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.22
Miguel Ronaldo flicks a high pass forward. Franklin Levesque holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franklin Levesque shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.33
1-2Bill Allen catches Luís Leal on the ankles. The referee calls over Bill Allen and shows him a yellow card! Luís Leal runs off the knock.
75.21
Miguel Vaca flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Daniel Bolaños!
81.49
Miguel Vaca flicks a high ball forward to Luca Ramírez who takes it down. Luca Ramírez threads the ball through into the box. Bill Allen shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
84.30
Miguel Vaca flicks a high ball forward to Vernon Alesci who takes it down. Vernon Alesci sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Daniel Bolaños is on top of it.
85.13
Antonio Perez threads the ball through to Franklin Levesque. Franklin Levesque controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Luis Ruidíaz threads the ball through to Bill Allen. Bill Allen plays a one-two with Luca Ramírez and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Bill Allen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Luís Leal.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Franklin Levesque 67, 85 | Luca Ramírez 18 Vernon Alesci 63 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Franklin Levesque of Racing Club de Avellaneda |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Daniel Bolaños (GK)
7
2. Alessandro Cafù (DEF)
6
3. Joaquín Vazquez (DEF)
6
4. Luís Leal (DEF)
6
5. Sal Beckerman (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Perez (MID)
7
7. Luca Rey (MID)
6
8. Miguel Ronaldo (MID)
6
9. Wálter Hurtado (ATT)
5
10. Franklin Levesque (ATT)
9
11. Juan Ortiz (ATT)
6
12. Jorge de Nigris (DEF)
0
13. Gastón Marzolini (MID)
0
14. Ezequiel Fabbri (ATT)
0
1. Fred Nelson (GK)
6
2. Thomas Sanders (DEF)
6
3. Jamie Kassel (DEF)
6
4. Cristian Sánchez (DEF)
6
5. Maximiliano Rivero (DEF)
6
6. Luis Ruidíaz (MID)
6
7. Miguel Vaca (MID)
7
8. Leon Saad (MID)
7
9. Bill Allen (ATT)
6
10. Vernon Alesci (ATT)
8
11. Luca Ramírez (ATT)
8
12. Maurice Baker (ATT)
0
13. Gastón Ardiles (ATT)
0
14. Christian Pereyra (MID)
0