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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Gran Parque Central where Club Nacional play host to Peñarol in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club Nacional are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peñarol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Moran.


0.00
The whistle blows and Club Nacional kick off!
2.08
Timothy Collins sees Yoximar Juarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Yoximar Juarez plays the ball forward to José Wilson. José Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.15
Conor Russell flicks a high pass forward. Levi Costa controls it well on his chest. Levi Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Da S. Alvaréz. Andre Da S. Alvaréz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
9.05
Timothy Collins barges into Camilo Velasco. The referee calls over Timothy Collins and shows him a yellow card! Camilo Velasco runs off the knock.
10.07
Christian Lorenzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Da Silva. Alex Da Silva sees a break and surges forward. Alex Da Silva skips past Nahuel Valle! Alex Da Silva strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.08
Showing composure, Christian Lorenzo laces a through ball forward to Yoximar Juarez. Yoximar Juarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luiz Otávio Rivelino. Luiz Otávio Rivelino lofts in a cross ball towards José Wilson. José Wilson connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for José Wilson!
20.32
Thomas Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Camilo Velasco controls it well on his chest. Camilo Velasco cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Camilo Velasco provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Fabian Velasquez manages to gather it comfortably.
30.09
Jorge Aleman runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jorge Aleman whips in a cross ball towards Luiz Otávio Rivelino. Luiz Otávio Rivelino jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Valentino Suárez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Club Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Peñarol have changed their lineup with Isaac Martins replacing Ezequiel Banuelos. The Peñarol players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Peñarol get the second half underway!
54.17
Christian Lorenzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Yoximar Juarez. Yoximar Juarez makes a simple pass to Luiz Otávio Rivelino. Luiz Otávio Rivelino skips past Carlos Barrera! Some good footwork from Luiz Otávio Rivelino provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Valentino Suárez. Excellent save.
55.12
Nahuel Valle kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Zamora. Thomas Zamora advances with the ball. Thomas Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards Levi Costa. Levi Costa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
59.21
Pietro Didi knocks the ball forward to Yoximar Juarez. Yoximar Juarez plays the ball forward to Luiz Otávio Rivelino. Luiz Otávio Rivelino finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Valentino Suárez manages to keep it out.
60.07
Conor Russell makes a probing pass to Levi Costa. Levi Costa plays a one-two with Andre Da S. Alvaréz and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Levi Costa provides some space. He shoots at goal. Levi Costa scores for Peñarol!!
69.01
Conor Russell darts forward. Conor Russell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.27
Thomas Zamora flicks a high ball forward to Levi Costa who takes it down. Levi Costa finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.29
Alex Da Silva flicks a high pass forward. Luiz Otávio Rivelino controls it well on his chest. Luiz Otávio Rivelino cuts inside the box! Luiz Otávio Rivelino takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.36
Peñarol have made a substitution with Favio Montano replacing Levi Costa .
79.57
Pietro Didi flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Da Silva. Alex Da Silva hits a low pass to José Wilson. José Wilson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.57
Timothy Collins clumsily knocks into Thomas Zamora. The referee brings Timothy Collins to one side and gives him a warning! Thomas Zamora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.35
Camilo Velasco hacks Pietro Didi from behind! Camilo Velasco is shown the yellow card! Pietro Didi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.42
Nahuel Valle knocks the ball forward to Dinis Juarez. Dinis Juarez flicks a high pass forward. Favio Montano collects the pass. Favio Montano shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Peñarol are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Conor Russell plays the ball forward to Andre Da S. Alvaréz. Andre Da S. Alvaréz tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 49.3827160493827 vs 50.6172839506173
Play Area
Home team third: 30.86%, Midfield: 40.74%, Away team third: 28.40%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luiz Otávio Rivelino of Club Nacional

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
5. Nahuel Valle (DEF)
6
6. Dinis Juarez (MID)
6
7. Conor Russell (MID)
6
8. Thomas Zamora (MID)
7
6
10. Levi Costa (ATT)
8

12. Isaac Martins (GK)
6
13. Favio Montano (MID)
6
0