Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Marcelo Bielsa where Newells Old Boys play host to Instituto de Córdoba. A crowd of 12,132 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Instituto de Córdoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Goycochea.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newells Old Boys are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Instituto de Córdoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Goycochea.
0.00
0-0Newells Old Boys start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.27
0-0Todd Lassiter makes a simple pass to Kevin Costa. Kevin Costa tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.37
0-0Todd Lassiter threads the ball through to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Costa. Kevin Costa heads the ball goalwards but Diego Orsi is on top of it.
9.55
Rui Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Abel Eduardo Montenegro controls it well on his chest. Abel Eduardo Montenegro flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Maldonado controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Maldonado shoots from 20 yards but Walter Marinelli reads it well. Superb keeping!
10.31
1-0Craig Lassiter flicks a high ball forward to Yuri Adailton who takes it down. Yuri Adailton makes a probing pass to Cristian Correa. Cristian Correa lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Costa. Kevin Costa whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Diego Orsi had no chance!! Goal for Newells Old Boys!
14.01
Todd Lassiter sees a break and surges forward. Todd Lassiter plays a quick one-two with Cristian Correa and rushes in on goal... Todd Lassiter shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
15.02
Charles Osomo sees Diego Acosta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Acosta sees a break and surges forward. Diego Acosta lofts in a cross ball towards Martim Villalobos. Martim Villalobos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.23
1-1Juan Pablo Kapo makes a beautiful solo run. Juan Pablo Kapo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lucas Osorio.
20.48
Abel Eduardo Montenegro flicks a high pass forward. Martim Villalobos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martim Villalobos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Walter Marinelli who gathers it comfortably.
21.11
Todd Lassiter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.48
Juan Pablo Kapo makes a simple pass to Martim Villalobos. Martim Villalobos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Walter Marinelli who gathers it comfortably.
30.34
Juan Pablo Kapo flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Maldonado comfortably collects the pass. Gabriel Maldonado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.43
Todd Lassiter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Diego Orsi manages to gather it.
39.20
1-1Decio Rios sees Cristian Correa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristian Correa knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Costa. Kevin Costa heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent block by Charles Osomo!
40.54
Hernan Ríos chips the ball to his team mate, Martim Villalobos. Martim Villalobos whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Maldonado. Gabriel Maldonado is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
Abel Eduardo Montenegro sees space and advances. Abel Eduardo Montenegro knocks in a cross ball towards Martim Villalobos. Martim Villalobos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newells Old Boys have changed their lineup with Diego Alvarez replacing Lucas Osorio and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Instituto de Córdoba appear unchanged since the first half. Newells Old Boys switch their defence play to Offside Trap and their attack play to Cross Balls and their overall play to Counter Attack.
45.00
The whistle blows and Instituto de Córdoba get the second half underway!
48.33
Decio Rios threads a neat ball through to Kevin Costa. Kevin Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
54.05
1-1Charles Osomo hacks Kevin Costa from behind! Charles Osomo is shown the yellow card! Kevin Costa gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.05
Craig Lassiter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Decio Rios. Decio Rios makes a simple pass to Kevin Costa. Kevin Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.46
Nicolas Santana flicks a high pass forward. Abel Eduardo Montenegro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abel Eduardo Montenegro flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Maldonado controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Maldonado plays a sublime one-two with Albeiro Macias and races in on goal... Gabriel Maldonado cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Walter Marinelli.
60.15
1-1Corner kick to Instituto de Córdoba. Martim Villalobos chips it to the near post. Some awkward footwork from Hernan Ríos provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
61.04
Charles Osomo takes it forward alone. Charles Osomo sees a break and surges forward. Charles Osomo tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Walter Marinelli manages to keep it out.
67.22
Mariano S. Ronaldo catches Gabriel Maldonado on the ankles. The referee calls over Mariano S. Ronaldo and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Maldonado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.06
Craig Lassiter knocks the ball forward to Yuri Adailton. Yuri Adailton kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Cáceres. Claudio Cáceres lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Costa. Kevin Costa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Diego Orsi is on top of it.
75.47
Diego Acosta makes a probing pass to Albeiro Macias. Albeiro Macias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.15
1-1Instituto de Córdoba have made a substitution with Diego Gamez replacing Gabriel Maldonado .
81.46
Rui Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Diego Acosta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego Acosta threads a neat ball through to Diego Gamez. Diego Gamez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.20
Nicolas Santana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Acosta. Diego Acosta chips the ball to his team mate, Albeiro Macias. Albeiro Macias shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Kevin Costa of Newells Old Boys |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Walter Marinelli (GK)
8
2. Mariano S. Ronaldo (DEF)
5
3. Craig Lassiter (DEF)
6
4. Claudio P. Vargas (DEF)
6
5. Lucas Osorio (DEF)
6
6. Decio Rios (MID)
6
7. Todd Lassiter (MID)
8
8. Yuri Adailton (MID)
6
9. Cristian Correa (ATT)
7
10. Claudio Cáceres (ATT)
6
11. Kevin Costa (ATT)
8
12. Diego Alvarez (ATT)
6
13. Claudio Maldonado (GK)
0
14. Narcise Olivier Iglesias (ATT)
0
1. Diego Orsi (GK)
7
2. Charles Osomo (DEF)
7
3. Nicolas Santana (DEF)
6
4. Rui Andrade (DEF)
6
5. Diego Acosta (MID)
8
6. Juan Pablo Kapo (MID)
7
7. Abel Eduardo Montenegro (MID)
7
8. Hernan Ríos (MID)
6
9. Martim Villalobos (ATT)
8
10. Albeiro Macias (ATT)
6
11. Gabriel Maldonado (ATT)
6
12. Narcise Olivier Molina (DEF)
0
13. Thomas Nieto (GK)
0
14. Diego Gamez (DEF)
6