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Match Report

Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Parque Palermo where Central Español play host to Cerro Largo in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Central Español are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cerro Largo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Correa.


0.00
The whistle blows and Central Español kick off!
8.54
Fabricio Prieto sees a break and surges forward. Fabricio Prieto makes a simple pass to Rafael Ocampo. Rafael Ocampo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
10.14
Isaac Roberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Esquivel. Francisco Esquivel whips in a cross ball towards Sixto Guerrero. Sixto Guerrero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
12.47
José Gonzalez clumsily knocks into Nelson Amador. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nelson Amador runs off the knock.
15.42
José Gonzalez flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Ocampo who takes it down. Rafael Ocampo shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Alvaro Diaz.
18.26
Niche Lemus sees Ian Reggi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Reggi tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Alvaro Diaz.
19.38
Niche Lemus takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Fabricio Prieto comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is miles over!
28.39
Fabricio Prieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niche Lemus. Niche Lemus flicks a high pass forward to Juan Carrasco who brings the ball under control. Juan Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.50
José Gonzalez hacks Nelson Amador from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for José Gonzalez!! Nelson Amador stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.55
Randy Meredith chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Mora. Marcos Mora controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.05
Isaac Roberts knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Esquivel. Francisco Esquivel plays a scrappy one-two with Marcos Mora and advances towards the goal... Francisco Esquivel muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Central Español appear unchanged since the first half. Cerro Largo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cerro Largo players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cerro Largo kick off!
47.32
Rafael Ocampo barges into Nelson Amador. The referee calls over Rafael Ocampo and warns him to calm down! Nelson Amador stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.43
Randy Meredith threads a neat ball through to Francisco Esquivel. Francisco Esquivel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Da Silva Renteria manages to gather it effortlessly.
55.05
Theo Roque Junior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaac Roberts. Isaac Roberts flicks a high pass forward to Sixto Guerrero who brings the ball under control. Sixto Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Esquivel. Francisco Esquivel beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francisco Esquivel!
60.10
Central Español have made a substitution with Joaquín Ibarra replacing Randy Meredith .
63.12
Gonçalo Roque Junior threads a neat ball through to Nelson Amador. Nelson Amador knocks the ball forward to Sixto Guerrero. Sixto Guerrero runs straight at the defence! Sixto Guerrero comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Da Silva Renteria!
69.19
Nelson Amador kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Mora. Marcos Mora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Da Silva Renteria manages to keep it out.
73.00
Nelson Amador threads a neat ball through to Marcos Mora. Marcos Mora tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Da Silva Renteria manages to keep it out.
77.42
Central Español have made 2 substitutions with Peter Gil replacing Alvaro Davila and José Magana replacing Marcos Mora .
81.01
Fabricio Prieto passes the ball forward to Nicolás Orellana. Nicolás Orellana kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco makes a probing pass to Ian Reggi but he's offside!
83.56
Peter Gil clumsily knocks into Juan Carrasco. The referee calls over Peter Gil and shows him a yellow card! Juan Carrasco runs off the knock.
85.16
Ángel Vargas hacks Nelson Amador from behind! The referee calls over Ángel Vargas and shows him a yellow card! Nelson Amador stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 54.8780487804878 vs 45.1219512195122
Play Area
Home team third: 26.83%, Midfield: 48.78%, Away team third: 24.39%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Esquivel of Central Español

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Alvaro Diaz (GK)
6
2. Alvaro Trejo (DEF)
6
5. Alvaro Davila (DEF)
6
6. Nelson Amador (MID)
6
7. Isaac Roberts (MID)
6
6
7
10. Marcos Mora (ATT)
8

12. Peter Gil (GK)
5
13. Joaquín Ibarra (MID)
6
14. José Magana (MID)
6

6
4. Ángel Vargas (DEF)
5
5. Niche Lemus (MID)
6
6. Louis Salazar (MID)
6
3
9. Juan Carrasco (ATT)
6
10. Ian Reggi (ATT)
6
11. Rafael Ocampo (ATT)
6

12. Andres Navarro (ATT)
0
13. Ignacio Madrid (DEF)
0
14. Paolo Villa (GK)
0