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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Marcelo Bielsa where Newells Old Boys play host to Independiente Rivadavia. A crowd of 11,484 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Independiente Rivadavia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Caniggia.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Independiente Rivadavia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Caniggia.
0.00
0-0Newells Old Boys kick off and get the first half underway!
2.15
0-0Decio Rios flicks a high pass forward. Cristian Correa controls it well on his chest. Cristian Correa passes the ball forward but Diego Alvarez is offside!
8.05
1-0Yuri Adailton receives the ball from a throw-in from Decio Rios. Yuri Adailton threads a neat ball through to Diego Alvarez. Diego Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Augusto Zé Maria with no chance!! Goal for Newells Old Boys!
15.57
1-0Decio Rios makes a probing pass to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez plays a perfect one-two with Diego Alvarez and rushes in on goal... Edison Chávez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.21
Mariano S. Ronaldo threads the ball through to Decio Rios. Decio Rios chips the ball to his team mate, Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.28
Joaquín Rodríguez sees a break and surges forward. Joaquín Rodríguez makes a probing pass between the defence to Mauricio Acosta. Mauricio Acosta cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Walter Marinelli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.58
Yuri Adailton plays the ball forward to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Alvarez. Diego Alvarez beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
32.33
1-1Joaquín Rodríguez flicks a high ball forward to Mario Hector Sosa who takes it down. Mario Hector Sosa finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Walter Marinelli.
33.03
1-1Corner kick to Independiente Rivadavia. Tiziano Ortiz chips it out wide. Yuri Adailton reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
34.55
Joaquín Rodríguez makes a simple pass to Roberto Carlos Fuertes. Roberto Carlos Fuertes threads a neat ball through to Mario Hector Sosa. Some silky footwork from Mario Hector Sosa provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Walter Marinelli had no chance!! Goal for Independiente Rivadavia!
40.56
Todd Lassiter threads a neat ball through to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Alvarez. Diego Alvarez takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
44.48
Kevin Aurellio threads a neat ball through to Tiziano Ortiz. Tiziano Ortiz chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Acosta. Mauricio Acosta shoots from distance. Walter Marinelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newells Old Boys have changed their lineup with Claudio Maldonado replacing Gabriel Lucero and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Independiente Rivadavia have changed their lineup with Rodrigo Cabrera replacing Mauricio Acosta and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation.
45.00
The whistle blows and Independiente Rivadavia get the second half underway!
53.12
1-2Roberto Carlos Fuertes catches Craig Lassiter on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Lassiter stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.38
1-2Rodrigo Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carlos Fuertes. Roberto Carlos Fuertes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mariano S. Ronaldo.
59.22
Decio Rios flicks a high pass forward. Diego Alvarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Augusto Zé Maria with no chance!! Goal for Newells Old Boys!
61.22
2-2Independiente Rivadavia have made a substitution with Lucas Carpintero replacing Mario Hector Sosa .
63.18
2-2Claudio Maldonado makes a probing pass to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Alvarez. Dale Castillo barges into Diego Alvarez. Diego Alvarez appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
65.08
Mariano S. Ronaldo hits a low pass to Todd Lassiter. Todd Lassiter flicks a high pass forward. Diego Alvarez collects the pass. Diego Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa makes a convincing header. Augusto Zé Maria is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.14
Decio Rios catches Rodrigo Cabrera on the ankles. The referee calls over Decio Rios and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigo Cabrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.49
3-2Decio Rios comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Aurellio. Decio Rios is warned by the referee! Kevin Aurellio stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.55
3-2Decio Rios deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa plays a scrappy one-two with Diego Alvarez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sonny Gomez clumsily knocks into Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
81.13
Mauricio Herrera makes a beautiful solo run. Mauricio Herrera lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Fuertes. Roberto Carlos Fuertes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
85.27
Todd Lassiter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Alvarez. Diego Alvarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristian Correa but the linesman indicates offside!
87.42
Claudio Maldonado barges into Mauricio Herrera. The referee calls over Claudio Maldonado and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Herrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Cristian Correa 8, 59, 65 | Mauricio Acosta 22 Mario Hector Sosa 35 Roberto Carlos Fuertes 81 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cristian Correa of Newells Old Boys |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Walter Marinelli (GK)
6
2. Mariano S. Ronaldo (DEF)
6
3. Craig Lassiter (DEF)
6
4. Claudio P. Vargas (DEF)
6
5. Gabriel Lucero (DEF)
6
6. Decio Rios (MID)
6
7. Todd Lassiter (MID)
6
8. Yuri Adailton (MID)
6
9. Cristian Correa (ATT)
10
10. Edison Chávez (ATT)
6
11. Diego Alvarez (ATT)
7
12. Claudio Maldonado (GK)
5
13. Narcise Olivier Iglesias (ATT)
0
14. Matías Kapo (MID)
0
1. Augusto Zé Maria (GK)
6
2. Sonny Gomez (DEF)
6
3. Dale Castillo (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Aurellio (DEF)
6
5. Ricky Besler (MID)
6
6. Tiziano Ortiz (MID)
6
7. Joaquín Rodríguez (MID)
7
8. Mauricio Herrera (MID)
7
9. Mauricio Acosta (ATT)
7
10. Roberto Carlos Fuertes (ATT)
7
11. Mario Hector Sosa (ATT)
7
12. Francisco Vidal (GK)
0
13. Rodrigo Cabrera (GK)
6
14. Lucas Carpintero (MID)
6