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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at República de Mataderos where Nueva Chicago play host to Newells Old Boys. A crowd of 12,688 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Nueva Chicago and Newells Old Boys are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Navarro.


0.00
Newells Old Boys get the match underway!
2.37
Decio Rios flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Cáceres who brings the ball under control. Claudio Cáceres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.13
Franco Fabbri chips the ball to his team mate, Alejo Guly. Alejo Guly knocks the ball forward to Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
8.05
Showing composure, Franco Fabbri laces a weighted ball forward to Marcelo Fernández. Marcelo Fernández makes a probing pass to Santiago Ibáñez. Santiago Ibáñez finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.23
Decio Rios makes a probing pass to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa knocks the ball to his team mate, Edison Chávez. Some good footwork from Edison Chávez provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.47
Todd Lassiter flicks a high pass forward. Cristian Correa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristian Correa knocks in a cross ball towards Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
16.40
Claudio P. Vargas flicks a high ball forward to Yuri Adailton who takes it down. Showing composure, Yuri Adailton laces a weighted ball forward to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez makes a great pass forward. Claudio Cáceres runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.08
Ian Gutiérrez kicks a strong pass forward to João Paulo Junior. João Paulo Junior takes it forward alone. João Paulo Junior shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.32
João Paulo Junior flicks the ball to his team mate, Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo finds some space and shoots from distance. Walter Marinelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.58
Seeing a gap ahead, João Paulo Junior plays the ball forward to Santiago Vera. Santiago Vera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Walter Marinelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
32.43
Craig Lassiter sees a break and surges forward. Craig Lassiter hits a low pass to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa threads a neat ball through to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.55
Mariano S. Ronaldo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yuri Adailton. Yuri Adailton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.33
Seeing a gap ahead, João Paulo Junior picks a pass forward to Kaíque Leonardo. Kaíque Leonardo rushes past Claudio P. Vargas! Some good footwork from Kaíque Leonardo provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Walter Marinelli!
42.04
Craig Lassiter passes the ball forward to Yuri Adailton. Yuri Adailton flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Nueva Chicago appear unchanged since the first half. Newells Old Boys have changed their lineup with Diego Alvarez replacing Lucas Osorio and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Newells Old Boys players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Nueva Chicago kick off!
53.58
Alejo Guly makes a probing pass to Santiago Vera. Santiago Vera passes the ball forward but Kaíque Leonardo is offside!
60.23
Craig Lassiter flicks a high pass forward. Diego Alvarez controls it well on his chest. Diego Alvarez takes it forward alone. Diego Alvarez shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
61.35
João Paulo Junior flicks a high pass forward. Kaíque Leonardo controls it well on his chest. Kaíque Leonardo tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.05
João Paulo Junior runs deep into the other half of the pitch. João Paulo Junior sees Santiago Ibáñez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Santiago Ibáñez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.16
Todd Lassiter makes a probing pass to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres lofts in a cross ball towards Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
73.17
Decio Rios threads a neat ball through to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres makes a pass forward but Edison Chávez is yards offside!
75.10
Santiago Vera comes in with a late challenge on Claudio P. Vargas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudio P. Vargas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.40
Nueva Chicago have made a substitution with Sixto Trujillo replacing João Paulo Junior .
81.48
Manuel Osorio knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejo Guly. With some swift thinking, Alejo Guly plays the ball forward to Santiago Vera. Santiago Vera shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
83.35
Kaíque Leonardo catches Craig Lassiter on the ankles. Kaíque Leonardo is shown the yellow card! Craig Lassiter stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.50
Claudio P. Vargas runs forward with the ball. Claudio P. Vargas plays the ball forward to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Cristian Correa provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.5 vs 52.5
Play Area
Home team third: 30.00%, Midfield: 42.50%, Away team third: 27.50%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to João Paulo Junior of Nueva Chicago

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Franco Fabbri (DEF)
6
6
4. Manuel Osorio (DEF)
6
5. Enzo Samuel (DEF)
6
8. Alejo Guly (MID)
7
10. Santiago Vera (ATT)
5

12. Ángel Herrera (ATT)
0
13. Sixto Trujillo (DEF)
6
14. Marcos Delacruz (DEF)
0

7
5. Lucas Osorio (DEF)
6
6. Decio Rios (MID)
7
7. Todd Lassiter (MID)
6
8. Yuri Adailton (MID)
6
8
6
11. Edison Chávez (ATT)
6

12. Diego Alvarez (ATT)
6