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Match Report

Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Obdulio Jacinto Varela where Platense play host to Peñarol. A crowd of 12,555 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Platense and Peñarol are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Ayala.


0.00
The whistle blows and Platense kick off!
2.11
Conor Russell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Pagan. Peter Pagan plays a scrappy one-two with Levi Costa and advances towards the goal... Peter Pagan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Felix Balboa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.40
Emiliano Mejia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Gallardo. Tiago Gallardo sees Daniel Juarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Juarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julián Vargas but he's offside!
10.24
Favio Montano flicks a high pass forward. Peter Pagan collects the pass. Peter Pagan cuts inside the box! Peter Pagan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Pablo Martinez.
14.19
Favio Montano flicks a high pass forward to Levi Costa who brings the ball under control. Levi Costa plays a scrappy one-two with Facundo Hugo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Levi Costa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Felix Balboa manages to gather it.
15.57
Conor Russell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Facundo Hugo. Facundo Hugo flicks a high pass forward. Peter Pagan controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Peter Pagan strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Felix Balboa is on top of it.
20.18
Francelino Alex darts forward. Francelino Alex deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julián Vargas but the linesman indicates offside!
21.47
Pablo Martinez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Gallardo. Tiago Gallardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Julián Vargas. Julián Vargas knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Juarez. Daniel Juarez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.54
Conor Russell flicks a high ball forward to Levi Costa who takes it down. Levi Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Facundo Hugo. Facundo Hugo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.51
Tiago Gallardo catches Augusto Delgado on the ankles. Tiago Gallardo is given a warning by the referee! Augusto Delgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.08
Conor Russell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Conor Russell shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
38.35
Alvaro Madrid threads a neat ball through to Favio Montano. Favio Montano flicks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Hugo. Facundo Hugo knocks the ball forward, putting Peter Pagan through on goal. Peter Pagan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Felix Balboa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.49
Tiago Gallardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Juarez. Daniel Juarez knocks in a cross ball towards Julián Vargas. Julián Vargas powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
44.13
Zac Sanchez clumsily knocks into Conor Russell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Conor Russell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Augusto Delgado comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Gallardo. The referee warns Augusto Delgado to calm down! Tiago Gallardo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Platense appear unchanged since the first half. Peñarol have changed their lineup with Efren Salazar replacing Alvaro Madrid. The Peñarol players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Peñarol kick off the second half!
53.45
Emiliano Mejia sees Zac Sanchez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Zac Sanchez makes a probing pass to Lourenço Martin. Lourenço Martin plays a one-two with Julián Vargas and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Lourenço Martin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.01
Favio Montano chips the ball to his team mate, Facundo Hugo. Facundo Hugo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Peter Pagan is offside!
59.04
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
63.54
Conor Russell takes it forward alone. Conor Russell shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Felix Balboa effortlessly smothers it!
67.57
Tiago Gallardo chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Juarez. Daniel Juarez whips in a cross ball towards Lourenço Martin. Lourenço Martin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.32
Pablo Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francelino Alex. Francelino Alex passes the ball forward to Daniel Juarez. Daniel Juarez shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
73.20
Francelino Alex changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francelino Alex whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Juarez. Daniel Juarez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper, Isaac Martins, sees it late!! Goal for Platense!
77.56
Peñarol have made a substitution with Diego Serrano replacing Peter Pagan .
78.64
Favio Montano chips the ball to his team mate, Levi Costa. Levi Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Hugo. Some silky footwork from Facundo Hugo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.52
Leandro Pina clumsily knocks into Levi Costa. The referee warns Leandro Pina to calm down! Levi Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.01
Pablo Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Gallardo who brings the ball under control. Tiago Gallardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Lourenço Martin. Lourenço Martin whips in a cross ball towards Julián Vargas. Julián Vargas knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Luis A. Marco Aurelio is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
89.26
Favio Montano flicks a high pass forward. Diego Serrano collects the pass. Diego Serrano plays a scrappy one-two with Facundo Hugo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Diego Serrano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Felix Balboa manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 9
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 43.2432432432432 vs 56.7567567567568
Play Area
Home team third: 28.38%, Midfield: 51.35%, Away team third: 20.27%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Juarez of Platense

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Felix Balboa (GK)
7
2. Leandro Pina (DEF)
5
6
6
5. Dylan Sivori (DEF)
6
6
7
8. Zac Sanchez (MID)
5
9. Daniel Juarez (ATT)
9
10. Julián Vargas (ATT)
6
7

13. Nicolas Magana (MID)
0

6
6
4. Alvaro Madrid (DEF)
6
5. Jorge Torres (DEF)
6
6. Conor Russell (MID)
7
7. Favio Montano (MID)
6
6
9. Levi Costa (ATT)
7
10. Peter Pagan (ATT)
9
11. Facundo Hugo (ATT)
8

12. Efren Salazar (GK)
6
13. Diego Serrano (GK)
6
14. Pablo Brown (ATT)
0