Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Marcelo Bielsa where Newells Old Boys play host to Douglas Haig. A crowd of 10,903 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Douglas Haig appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mateo Soria.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Douglas Haig appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mateo Soria.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Douglas Haig kicking off!
6.42
0-0Claudio P. Maradona flicks a high pass forward to Decio Rios who brings the ball under control. Decio Rios passes the ball forward to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez advances inside the box! Edison Chávez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
9.56
0-0Walter Hertel passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Bruno Escobar. Bruno Escobar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.50
0-0Lucas Sensini knocks the ball forward to Pablo Iglesias. Pablo Iglesias finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
14.32
0-0Walter Hertel sees Pablo Iglesias in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Iglesias makes a defence splitting pass to Bruno Escobar. Bruno Escobar muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Claudio P. Maradona, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
15.36
0-0It's a corner kick. António Orozco kicks a low ball out wide. Cristian Correa gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
18.56
Todd Lassiter flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Cáceres controls it well on his chest. Claudio Cáceres tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
21.36
Todd Lassiter makes a probing pass to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
26.42
Lucas Osorio flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Adailton controls it well on his chest. Yuri Adailton plays the ball forward to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Edison Chávez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Drew Ross reads it well. Great save!
27.50
0-0Lucas Sensini hacks Todd Lassiter from behind! The referee warns Lucas Sensini to calm down! Todd Lassiter stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.13
Yuri Adailton passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Drew Ross!
40.09
Todd Lassiter flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Cáceres controls it well on his chest. Claudio Cáceres shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
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 Adrian Bennett replacing Lucas Osorio and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Douglas Haig appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The second half starts with Newells Old Boys kicking off!
48.36
0-0Todd Lassiter flicks a high pass forward. Edison Chávez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edison Chávez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Cristian Correa is offside!
55.44
Thiago Redondo flicks a high ball forward to António Orozco who takes it down. António Orozco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Escobar. Bruno Escobar lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Iglesias. Pablo Iglesias makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
57.52
Angelo De S. Montes hacks Adrian Bennett from behind! Angelo De S. Montes is warned by the referee! Adrian Bennett runs off the knock.
59.43
1-0Todd Lassiter knocks the ball forward to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres shoots from long range. Drew Ross is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.59
Todd Lassiter plays the ball forward to Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.20
Craig Lassiter makes a simple pass to Decio Rios. Decio Rios hits a low pass to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.58
Thiago Redondo threads a neat ball through to Angelo De S. Montes. Angelo De S. Montes takes it forward alone. Angelo De S. Montes makes a probing pass to Pablo Iglesias but he's offside!
75.44
António Orozco changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. António Orozco threads the ball through into the box. Bruno Escobar cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.27
1-0Douglas Haig have made 3 substitutions with Dylan Carrizo replacing Diego Hector Romano, Fernando Mendoza replacing Bruno Escobar and Axel Romero replacing Franco Goycochea .
81.02
Craig Lassiter makes a strong solo run forward. Craig Lassiter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa knocks in a cross ball towards Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Drew Ross.
83.10
1-0Newells Old Boys are in full control of this game.
89.19
Augusto Ledesma flicks the ball to his team mate, Dylan Carrizo. Dylan Carrizo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Mendoza. Fernando Mendoza edges inside the box! Fernando Mendoza looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Claudio Cáceres of Newells Old Boys |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Walter Marinelli (GK)
6
2. Craig Lassiter (DEF)
7
3. Vasco Cabrera (DEF)
6
4. Claudio P. Maradona (DEF)
7
5. Lucas Osorio (DEF)
6
6. Decio Rios (MID)
6
7. Todd Lassiter (MID)
9
8. Yuri Adailton (MID)
6
9. Cristian Correa (ATT)
6
10. Claudio Cáceres (ATT)
9
11. Edison Chávez (ATT)
8
12. Adrian Bennett (ATT)
6
13. Diego Alvarez (ATT)
0
14. Narcise Olivier Iglesias (ATT)
0
1. Drew Ross (GK)
8
2. Franco Goycochea (DEF)
6
3. Thiago Redondo (DEF)
6
4. Augusto Ledesma (DEF)
6
5. Walter Hertel (MID)
6
6. António Orozco (MID)
7
7. Diego Hector Romano (MID)
6
8. Lucas Sensini (MID)
6
9. Angelo De S. Montes (MID)
6
10. Bruno Escobar (ATT)
6
11. Pablo Iglesias (ATT)
6
12. Axel Romero (DEF)
6
13. Fernando Mendoza (DEF)
6
14. Dylan Carrizo (DEF)
6