Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Monumental Antonio V. Liberti where River Plate play host to Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
River Plate 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 Francisco G. Araújo.
The pitch is in great condition.
River Plate 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 Francisco G. Araújo.
0.00
0-0River Plate kick off!
2.14
1-0Carlos Castillo sees space and advances. Carlos Castillo knocks in a cross ball towards William Yates. William Yates makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.40
1-0Lucas Passarella threads the ball through to William Yates. William Yates knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Fedor who gathers it comfortably.
9.07
1-0Agustin Mejia flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Navarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Navarro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pablo Navarro tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.15
1-0Wilder Alvarado threads a neat ball through to Christian Ayoví. Christian Ayoví knocks in a cross ball towards Rúben Pereira. Rúben Pereira beats his man to it with a header but Rodrigo Rodríguez reads it well. Superb keeping!
18.18
1-0Agustin Mejia threads a neat ball through to Wilder Alvarado. Wilder Alvarado passes the ball forward to Rúben Pereira. Rúben Pereira whips in a cross ball towards André Asara. André Asara fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Bruno Ferrari's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
19.14
1-0Corner kick to Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy. Eduardo Gutierrez plays it to the far post. Marshall Korb reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
21.43
Carlos Castillo chips the ball to his team mate, William Yates. William Yates knocks in a cross ball towards Marshall Korb. Marshall Korb connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Marcos Amaral is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
22.07
1-0It's a corner kick. Joel Zambrano loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Carlos Castillo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
28.04
1-0Wilder Alvarado hacks Lucas Passarella from behind! Wilder Alvarado is shown the yellow card! Lucas Passarella runs off the knock.
30.09
Eduardo Gutierrez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of André Asara. André Asara knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Advíncula.
32.42
Wilder Alvarado threads the ball through to Christian Ayoví. Christian Ayoví controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Rodrigo Rodríguez manages to gather it comfortably.
36.58
1-0Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
38.29
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
39.57
Duarte Bernhardt makes an attacking run forward. Duarte Bernhardt shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Rodrigo Rodríguez. Excellent save.
42.41
Bruno Ferrari hits a low pass to Carlos Castillo. Carlos Castillo advances with the ball. Carlos Castillo whips in a cross ball towards José Túñez. José Túñez powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. River Plate appear unchanged since the first half. Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy also appear unchanged since the first half. The Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy kicking off!
47.57
Carlos Castillo hits a low pass to William Yates. William Yates shoots from 20 yards. Fernando Fedor gets down and covers it.
49.37
Carlos Castillo flicks the ball to his team mate, William Yates. William Yates knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Agustin Mejia.
54.43
Wilder Alvarado advances with the ball. Wilder Alvarado whips in a cross ball towards Rúben Pereira. Rúben Pereira beats his man to it with a header but Bruno Ferrari is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
61.27
Wilder Alvarado kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Ayoví. Christian Ayoví shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
63.39
2-0Santiago Careca takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Bruno Ferrari. With imagination, Bruno Ferrari plays the ball forward to Carlos Castillo. Carlos Castillo flicks a high pass forward. William Yates controls it well on his chest. William Yates plays a quick one-two with Marshall Korb and rushes in on goal... Agustin Mejia hacks William Yates from behind! Penalty not given!!
67.39
2-0William Yates clumsily knocks into Yordy Fernández. The referee warns William Yates to calm down! Yordy Fernández runs off the knock.
71.28
Carlos Advíncula flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Passarella. Lucas Passarella chips the ball to his team mate, William Yates. William Yates knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Fedor who gathers it comfortably.
72.23
Pablo Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Rúben Pereira. Rúben Pereira finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.19
Pablo Navarro sees a break and surges forward. Pablo Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards André Asara. André Asara makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
78.26
Wilder Alvarado decides to run forward with the ball. Wilder Alvarado shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
81.27
Lucas Passarella knocks the ball to his team mate, William Yates. William Yates whips in a cross ball towards Marshall Korb. Marshall Korb connects with a diving header. Agustin Mejia sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
84.08
Agustin Mejia makes a simple pass to Pablo Navarro. Pablo Navarro threads the ball through to André Asara. André Asara lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Ayoví. Christian Ayoví heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
89.38
Marcos Amaral flicks a high pass forward. Wilder Alvarado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wilder Alvarado knocks the ball forward to Christian Ayoví. Christian Ayoví shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rodrigo Rodríguez (GK)
8
2. Santiago Careca (DEF)
6
3. Bruno Ferrari (DEF)
7
4. Carlos Advíncula (DEF)
6
5. Avril Peralta (DEF)
6
6. Carlos Castillo (MID)
9
7. Joel Zambrano (MID)
6
8. Lucas Passarella (MID)
6
9. Marshall Korb (ATT)
6
10. José Túñez (ATT)
8
11. William Yates (ATT)
8
12. Mauro Turdo (GK)
0
13. Pedro Chávez (MID)
0
14. Elmer Bailey (ATT)
0
1. Fernando Fedor (GK)
6
2. Marcos Amaral (DEF)
6
3. Agustin Mejia (DEF)
7
4. Yordy Fernández (DEF)
6
5. Duarte Bernhardt (MID)
6
6. Wilder Alvarado (MID)
7
7. Pablo Navarro (MID)
7
8. Eduardo Gutierrez (MID)
6
9. André Asara (ATT)
6
10. Rúben Pereira (ATT)
6
11. Christian Ayoví (ATT)
6
12. Maximiliano Zanetti (ATT)
0
13. Grenddy Rosales (ATT)
0
14. Morris Perry (MID)
0