Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Marcelo Bielsa where Newells Old Boys play host to River Plate. A crowd of 15,687 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while River Plate appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while River Plate appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gastón Aguirre.
0.00
0-0River Plate kick off and get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Yuri Adailton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa threads a neat ball through to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Good keeping from Luis Advíncula as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
3.58
0-0Yuri Adailton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Cristian Correa comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies wide!
8.34
0-0Claudio Hurtado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Chávez. Pedro Chávez knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.56
0-0Pedro Chávez passes the ball forward to Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Walter Marinelli who gathers it comfortably.
16.27
0-0Cristian Correa clumsily knocks into Claudio Hurtado. Cristian Correa is shown the yellow card! Claudio Hurtado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.30
Gerson Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ryan Callahan. Ryan Callahan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
24.28
Rene Edwards sees space and advances. Rene Edwards whips in a cross ball towards Ryan Callahan. Ryan Callahan heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
26.50
Claude Roberts barges into Ryan Callahan. Claude Roberts is shown the yellow card! Ryan Callahan runs off the knock.
27.16
0-0Yuri Adailton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez knocks the ball forward to Cristian Correa but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.45
Joel Zambrano sees Ryan Callahan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ryan Callahan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.56
Pedro Chávez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Chávez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge D. Mora.
33.49
Claudio Hurtado hits it upfield. Claudio M. Valdano shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
34.15
Pedro Chávez takes it forward alone. Pedro Chávez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge D. Mora.
36.40
Claudio Hurtado sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Hurtado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.15
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Joel Zambrano plays the ball forward to Ryan Callahan. Ryan Callahan whips in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Walter Marinelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.39
Decio Rios sees Edison Chávez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edison Chávez advances inside the box! Edison Chávez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
44.45
Decio Rios flicks a high ball forward to Edison Chávez who takes it down. Edison Chávez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
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. River Plate 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
Newells Old Boys start the second half!
47.15
Pedro Chávez flicks a high pass forward. Diego Sánchez collects the pass. Diego Sánchez shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Walter Marinelli smothers it!
51.01
Pedro Chávez chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano shoots from 25 yards. Walter Marinelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
55.42
Todd Lassiter passes the ball forward to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez cuts inside the box! Edison Chávez takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
57.39
0-1Carlos Advíncula clumsily knocks into Decio Rios. Carlos Advíncula is warned by the referee! Decio Rios hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.30
0-1Rene Edwards kicks a strong pass forward to Ryan Callahan. Ryan Callahan lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Claude Roberts.
60.09
It's a corner kick. Pedro Chávez kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Claudio Hurtado side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Claude Roberts is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
63.28
Claude Roberts plays the ball forward to Todd Lassiter. Todd Lassiter changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Todd Lassiter plays a one-two with Claudio Cáceres and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Todd Lassiter provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Luis Advíncula manages to gather it easily.
66.14
Tobías Soto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Todd Lassiter. Todd Lassiter runs straight at the opposition's defence. Todd Lassiter knocks in a cross ball towards Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper, Luis Advíncula, sees it late!! Goal for Newells Old Boys!
69.03
Carlos Advíncula chips the ball to his team mate, Joel Zambrano. Joel Zambrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Sánchez. Diego Sánchez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobías Soto.
71.43
Delio Pagan sees Pedro Chávez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Chávez threads a neat ball through to Ryan Callahan. Ryan Callahan shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
73.15
Jorge D. Mora sees a break and surges forward. Jorge D. Mora flicks a high pass forward to Cristian Correa who brings the ball under control. Cristian Correa shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.15
Showing composure, Todd Lassiter laces a through ball forward to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
83.49
Jorge D. Mora threads a neat ball through to Todd Lassiter. Todd Lassiter hits a low pass to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.44
Pedro Chávez flicks a high ball forward to Diego Sánchez who takes it down. Diego Sánchez whips in a cross ball towards Ryan Callahan. Ryan Callahan connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for 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 Todd Lassiter of Newells Old Boys |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Walter Marinelli (GK)
7
2. Tobías Soto (DEF)
6
3. Claude Roberts (DEF)
6
4. Jorge D. Mora (DEF)
7
5. Craig Lassiter (DEF)
6
6. Decio Rios (MID)
7
7. Todd Lassiter (MID)
9
8. Yuri Adailton (MID)
6
9. Cristian Correa (ATT)
5
10. Claudio Cáceres (ATT)
6
11. Edison Chávez (ATT)
9
12. Vasco Cabrera (DEF)
6
13. Hayder Castaneda (MID)
0
14. Adrian Bennett (ATT)
0
1. Luis Advíncula (GK)
7
2. Delio Pagan (DEF)
6
3. Claudio Hurtado (DEF)
7
4. Carlos Advíncula (DEF)
6
5. Gerson Carter (MID)
6
6. Pedro Chávez (MID)
8
7. Joel Zambrano (MID)
6
8. Rene Edwards (MID)
6
9. Ryan Callahan (ATT)
7
10. Diego Sánchez (ATT)
6
11. Claudio M. Valdano (ATT)
8
12. Mauro Turdo (GK)
0
13. Renato Dreer (DEF)
0
14. Renan Montes (ATT)
0