Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Marcelo Bielsa where Newells Old Boys play host to Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy. A crowd of 15,205 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Yoximar Nunez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Newells Old Boys get the match underway!
2.11
Gonzalo Correa flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Navarro. Pablo Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jefferson Callens. Jefferson Callens knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Ayoví. Christian Ayoví gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
4.11
Gonzalo Correa threads a neat ball through to Morris Perry. Morris Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Ayoví. Christian Ayoví whips in a cross ball towards Juan Pablo Kempes. Juan Pablo Kempes flicks the ball with his head. Walter Marinelli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.10
Agustin Mejia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wilder Alvarado. Wilder Alvarado darts forward. Wilder Alvarado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.52
Gonzalo Correa flicks the ball to his team mate, Salomón Chancellor. Salomón Chancellor surges forward with the ball. Salomón Chancellor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jefferson Callens but the linesman indicates offside!
12.03
Claude Roberts threads a neat ball through to Hayder Castaneda. Hayder Castaneda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres beats his man to it with a header. Fernando Fedor didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.35
Wilder Alvarado threads a neat ball through to Juan Pablo Kempes. Juan Pablo Kempes lofts in a cross ball towards Jefferson Callens. Jefferson Callens outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.19
Claude Roberts hits it upfield. Claudio Cáceres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.50
Salomón Chancellor kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Ayoví. Christian Ayoví tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Walter Marinelli keeps it out!
28.53
Wilder Alvarado advances with the ball. Wilder Alvarado knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Ayoví. Christian Ayoví makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.35
Claudio Cáceres catches Gonzalo Correa on the ankles. Claudio Cáceres is warned by the referee! Gonzalo Correa stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.30
Jorge D. Mora makes a simple pass to Hayder Castaneda. Hayder Castaneda flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres makes a simple pass, allowing Edison Chávez to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Edison Chávez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
40.36
Jorge D. Mora comes in with a late challenge on Juan Pablo Kempes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Pablo Kempes stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.26
Decio Rios flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Cáceres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Cáceres finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Fernando Fedor smothers it!
45.00
Decio Rios knocks the ball to his team mate, Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez passes the ball forward to Claudio Cáceres. Some silky footwork from Claudio Cáceres provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
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 Vasco Cabrera replacing Craig Lassiter and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy appear unchanged since the first half. The Newells Old Boys players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy kick off and get the second half underway!
47.30
Tobías Soto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasco Cabrera. Vasco Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Cáceres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Cáceres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gonzalo Correa.
48.40
Salomón Chancellor barges into Decio Rios. The referee warns Salomón Chancellor to calm down! Decio Rios stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.13
Salomón Chancellor flicks a high ball forward to Christian Ayoví who takes it down. Christian Ayoví shoots from distance but is denied by Walter Marinelli. Excellent save.
55.28
Tobías Soto knocks the ball to his team mate, Todd Lassiter. Todd Lassiter flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Cáceres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Cáceres lofts in a cross ball towards Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
57.51
Yordy Fernández receives the ball from a throw-in from Gonzalo Correa. Yordy Fernández deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilder Alvarado. Wilder Alvarado flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Pablo Kempes. Juan Pablo Kempes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge D. Mora.
59.48
Yordy Fernández barges into Cristian Correa. Yordy Fernández is shown the yellow card! Cristian Correa stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.39
Wilder Alvarado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Pablo Kempes. Juan Pablo Kempes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Walter Marinelli who gathers it comfortably.
61.43
Todd Lassiter hacks Pablo Navarro from behind! The referee brings Todd Lassiter to one side and gives him a warning! Pablo Navarro runs off the knock.
63.43
Decio Rios takes it forward alone. Decio Rios knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.16
Pablo Navarro passes the ball forward to Juan Pablo Kempes. Juan Pablo Kempes whips in a cross ball towards Jefferson Callens. Jefferson Callens connects with a diving header. Claude Roberts steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
69.41
Claude Roberts flicks a high pass forward to Decio Rios who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Decio Rios plays the ball forward to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres finds some space and shoots from distance. Fernando Fedor gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
72.00
Pablo Navarro threads a neat ball through to Christian Ayoví. Christian Ayoví knocks in a cross ball towards Jefferson Callens. Claude Roberts hacks Jefferson Callens from behind! Penalty not given!!
77.38
Wilder Alvarado makes a simple pass to Juan Pablo Kempes. Juan Pablo Kempes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.13
Decio Rios deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres whips in a cross ball towards Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
84.13
Decio Rios flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Cáceres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Cáceres threads the ball through to Edison Chávez but he's offside!
85.42
Agustin Mejia makes a simple pass to Morris Perry. Morris Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Ayoví. Christian Ayoví knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Pablo Kempes. Juan Pablo Kempes beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Jorge D. Mora's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
86.04
Corner kick to Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy. Wilder Alvarado chips it to the near post. Some silky footwork from Yordy Fernández provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.52
Todd Lassiter sees a break and surges forward. Todd Lassiter shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
89.06
With imagination, Decio Rios plays the ball forward to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 43.8202247191011 vs 56.1797752808989
Play Area
Home team third: 32.58%, Midfield: 42.70%, Away team third: 24.72%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Ayoví of Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Tobías Soto (DEF)
6
6
4. Jorge D. Mora (DEF)
5
6
6. Decio Rios (MID)
7
7. Todd Lassiter (MID)
6
6
7
11. Edison Chávez (ATT)
6

12. Vasco Cabrera (DEF)
6
13. Adrian Bennett (ATT)
0
14. Diego Alvarez (ATT)
0

6
3. Agustin Mejia (DEF)
6
5. Morris Perry (MID)
6
6. Pablo Navarro (MID)
6
8
9

12. Grenddy Rosales (ATT)
0
13. Alfred Taylor (GK)
0
14. Mariano Bordi (DEF)
0