Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Único de la Plata where Estudiantes de la Plata play host to Newells Old Boys. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Estudiantes de la Plata are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newells Old Boys appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Maximiliano Diaz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Estudiantes de la Plata are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newells Old Boys appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Maximiliano Diaz.
0.00
0-0Estudiantes de la Plata kick off!
2.01
0-0Showing composure, Mariano S. Ronaldo laces a through ball forward to Decio Rios. Decio Rios knocks the ball forward to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez makes a probing pass between the defence to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
6.42
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Claudio P. Vargas plays the ball forward to Todd Lassiter. Todd Lassiter flicks a high ball forward to Edison Chávez who takes it down. Edison Chávez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
8.02
Claudio P. Vargas surges forward with the ball. Claudio P. Vargas chips the ball to his team mate, Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.39
0-1Claudio P. Vargas flicks a high pass forward to Todd Lassiter who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Todd Lassiter laces a weighted ball forward to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
14.52
Lucas Martínez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lucas Martínez whips in a cross ball towards Claudio P. Arias. Claudio P. Arias flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.58
Ignacio Araya passes the ball forward to Franklin Meredith. Franklin Meredith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio P. Arias. Claudio P. Arias runs straight at the defence! Claudio P. Arias comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Walter Marinelli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.58
Claudio P. Vargas pushes up the pitch. Claudio P. Vargas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.47
Rafael Passo makes a high pass forward. Christian Rodríguez shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Christian Rodríguez brings the ball forward. Christian Rodríguez plays a scrappy one-two with Manuel Valdano and advances towards the goal... Christian Rodríguez shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
28.02
Warren Gatt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Warren Gatt passes the ball forward to Claudio P. Arias. Claudio P. Arias side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Walter Marinelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.40
2-1Franklin Meredith kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Valdano. Manuel Valdano makes a pass forward but Claudio P. Arias is yards offside!
33.48
Todd Lassiter knocks the ball forward to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Diego Hector Rodriguez. Excellent save.
34.45
2-1Gabriel Lucero sees Decio Rios in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Decio Rios flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ignacio Araya.
36.50
Franklin Meredith threads a neat ball through to Claudio P. Arias. Claudio P. Arias kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Valdano but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.30
Decio Rios receives the ball from a throw-in from Yuri Adailton. Decio Rios makes a simple pass to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa makes a probing pass to Claudio Cáceres but he's offside!
44.36
Franklin Meredith passes the ball forward to Claudio P. Arias. Claudio P. Arias lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Estudiantes de la Plata appear unchanged since the first half. Newells Old Boys have changed their lineup with Diego Alvarez replacing Gabriel Lucero 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
Newells Old Boys start the second half!
48.05
3-1Craig Lassiter hacks Manuel Valdano from behind! The referee brings Craig Lassiter to one side and gives him a warning! Manuel Valdano runs off the knock.
54.56
Diego Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Edison Chávez controls it well on his chest. Edison Chávez whips in a cross ball towards Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Diego Hector Rodriguez gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
57.37
Warren Gatt flicks a high pass forward to Claudio P. Arias who brings the ball under control. Claudio P. Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mariano S. Ronaldo.
73.13
Mariano S. Ronaldo threads a neat ball through to Todd Lassiter. Todd Lassiter chips the ball to his team mate, Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez plays a scrappy one-two with Cristian Correa and advances towards the goal... Edison Chávez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.41
Todd Lassiter plays the ball forward to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
78.42
Diego Alvarez threads a neat ball through to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.27
Warren Gatt threads a neat ball through to Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.31
3-1Mariano S. Ronaldo comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Soria. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Soria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.36
Warren Gatt catches Decio Rios on the ankles. Warren Gatt is shown the yellow card! Decio Rios runs off the knock.
87.51
With some swift thinking, Todd Lassiter plays the ball forward to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez makes a great pass forward. Claudio Cáceres runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Claudio P. Arias 16, 28 Pedro Soria 44 | Edison Chávez 10 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudio P. Arias of Estudiantes de la Plata |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Diego Hector Rodriguez (GK)
7
2. Ignacio Araya (DEF)
6
3. Federico Ferreyra (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Passo (DEF)
6
5. Lucas Martínez (MID)
6
6. Franklin Meredith (MID)
7
7. Warren Gatt (MID)
7
8. Christian Rodríguez (MID)
6
9. Pedro Soria (ATT)
7
10. Claudio P. Arias (ATT)
9
11. Manuel Valdano (ATT)
6
12. Rafael Hinojosa (DEF)
0
13. Claudio D. Santos (DEF)
0
14. Rodrigo Alonso (DEF)
0
1. Walter Marinelli (GK)
6
2. Mariano S. Ronaldo (DEF)
5
3. Craig Lassiter (DEF)
5
4. Claudio P. Vargas (DEF)
7
5. Gabriel Lucero (DEF)
6
6. Decio Rios (MID)
6
7. Todd Lassiter (MID)
7
8. Yuri Adailton (MID)
6
9. Cristian Correa (ATT)
6
10. Claudio Cáceres (ATT)
6
11. Edison Chávez (ATT)
7
12. Diego Alvarez (ATT)
6
13. Claudio Maldonado (GK)
0
14. Narcise Olivier Iglesias (ATT)
0