Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Juan Carmelo Zerillo where Gimnasia y Esgrima play host to Sportivo Belgrano. A crowd of 12,264 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gimnasia y Esgrima are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Sportivo Belgrano appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Maximiliano Diaz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gimnasia y Esgrima are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Sportivo Belgrano appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Maximiliano Diaz.
0.00
0-0Sportivo Belgrano kick off!
3.45
0-0Nahuel Paz runs forward with the ball. Nahuel Paz sees Josue Ibarra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Josue Ibarra passes the ball forward but Nestor Hernández is offside!
4.43
0-0Benjamín Kempes flicks a high pass forward to Gastón Marzolini who brings the ball under control. Gastón Marzolini flicks a high ball forward to Steve Hayes who takes it down. Steve Hayes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Gimnasia y Esgrima are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
12.07
0-0Virgil Johnson barges into Nestor Hernández. The referee calls over Virgil Johnson and warns him to calm down! Nestor Hernández gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.27
0-0Clifton Powell passes the ball forward to Josue Ibarra. Josue Ibarra passes the ball forward to Ignacio Saenz. Some silky footwork from Ignacio Saenz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Ricardo Magana!
18.21
Claudio Cordone flicks a high pass forward to Nestor Hernández who brings the ball under control. Nestor Hernández threads the ball through to Ignacio Saenz but he's offside!
22.58
0-0Sportivo Belgrano are dictating the run of play here today.
28.27
0-0Alvaro Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Kapo controls it well on his chest. Facundo Kapo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.53
0-1Mariano Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ignacio Saenz. Ignacio Saenz cuts inside the box! Ignacio Saenz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.37
Roberto Davis passes the ball forward to Claudio Cordone. With a delightful solo run, Claudio Cordone stretches the opposition's defence. Claudio Cordone puts a great ball through. Nestor Hernández runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.17
Alvaro Guerrero makes an attacking run forward. Alvaro Guerrero shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Walter Caniggia.
45.00
Mariano Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Ignacio Saenz. Ignacio Saenz lofts in a cross ball towards Nestor Hernández. Nestor Hernández finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gimnasia y Esgrima appear unchanged since the first half. Sportivo Belgrano also appear unchanged since the first half. The Gimnasia y Esgrima players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Gimnasia y Esgrima kick off the second half!
48.39
Virgil Johnson makes a probing pass to Gastón Marzolini. Gastón Marzolini plays the ball forward to Facundo Kapo. Facundo Kapo rushes past Louis Thompson! Facundo Kapo rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Walter Caniggia with no chance!! Goal for Gimnasia y Esgrima!
53.01
Clifton Powell threads the ball through to Ignacio Saenz. Ignacio Saenz plays a one-two with Nestor Hernández and rushes in on goal... Ignacio Saenz rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
55.20
Claudio Cordone threads a neat ball through to Nestor Hernández. Nestor Hernández runs straight at the defence! Nestor Hernández takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.44
Esteban Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gastón Marzolini. Gastón Marzolini threads a neat ball through to Facundo Kapo. Facundo Kapo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.42
Louis Thompson brings the ball forward. Louis Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Ignacio Saenz. Ignacio Saenz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.34
Mariano Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Nestor Hernández. Nestor Hernández tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.58
Gastón Marzolini threads a neat ball through to Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.01
Benjamín Kempes flicks a high pass forward. Alvaro Guerrero collects the pass. Alvaro Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Facundo Kapo. Facundo Kapo shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Walter Caniggia. What a great pair of hands!
78.46
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
83.39
Gastón Marzolini makes a probing pass to Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
84.20
Steve Hayes barges into Louis Thompson. Steve Hayes is warned by the referee! Louis Thompson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.25
1-1Nahuel Paz barges into Facundo Kapo. Nahuel Paz is shown the yellow card! Facundo Kapo runs off the knock.
89.46
Esteban Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matías Sáez. Matías Sáez chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Hayes. Steve Hayes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Louis Thompson.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ignacio Saenz of Sportivo Belgrano |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ricardo Magana (GK)
6
2. Virgil Johnson (DEF)
6
3. Esteban Varela (DEF)
6
4. Benjamín Kempes (DEF)
6
5. Wade Edwards (MID)
6
6. Gastón Marzolini (MID)
7
7. Christian L. Núnez (MID)
6
8. Alvaro Guerrero (MID)
7
9. Matías Sáez (MID)
6
10. Facundo Kapo (ATT)
8
11. Steve Hayes (ATT)
5
12. Bruno Martin (ATT)
0
13. Dylan Kempes (MID)
0
14. Mariano Bassedas (DEF)
0
1. Walter Caniggia (GK)
6
2. Nahuel Paz (DEF)
6
3. Roberto Davis (DEF)
6
4. Louis Thompson (DEF)
6
5. Claudio Cordone (MID)
6
6. Clifton Powell (MID)
6
7. Mariano Ruiz (MID)
8
8. Esteban Varela (MID)
6
9. Josue Ibarra (ATT)
6
10. Ignacio Saenz (ATT)
9
11. Nestor Hernández (ATT)
6
12. Cristián Sepúlveda (GK)
0
13. Santino Cruz (MID)
0
14. Diego Tellez (MID)
0