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 Criciúma in this second leg Copa Sudamericana game. Criciúma lead by 3-1 from the first leg. A crowd of 20,487 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
River Plate are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Criciúma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Henrique Miranda.
The pitch is in good condition.
River Plate are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Criciúma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Henrique Miranda.
0.00
0-0River Plate kick off and get the match underway!
8.40
0-0Tressor Villegas takes it forward alone. Tressor Villegas chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damian Zamora.
9.20
0-0Pedro Chávez clumsily knocks into Brandon Cook. Pedro Chávez is shown the yellow card! Brandon Cook hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.47
0-0Bruno Rosales flicks a high pass forward to Mariano Labruna who brings the ball under control. Mariano Labruna shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.54
0-0Brandon Cook flicks a high pass forward. Julio Brooks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julio Brooks whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Rodrigo Rodríguez.
21.04
1-0Pedro Chávez knocks the ball to his team mate, José Túñez. José Túñez knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Pineida. Esteban Pineida makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.09
Santiago Careca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucas Passarella. Lucas Passarella flicks a high pass forward. Esteban Pineida controls it well on his chest. Esteban Pineida knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano makes a looping header on goal. Gabriel Azcona didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.52
Brandon Cook runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Brandon Cook knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Labruna. With a superhuman jump, Mariano Labruna connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.37
Joel Zambrano flicks a high pass forward to Esteban Pineida who brings the ball under control. Esteban Pineida whips in a cross ball towards José Túñez. José Túñez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.20
1-1Bruno Rosales comes in with a late challenge on Lucas Passarella. Bruno Rosales is given a warning by the referee! Lucas Passarella runs off the knock.
33.30
Gabriel Baroja deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.46
Bruno Rosales kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Rodrigo Rodríguez. Excellent save.
39.50
Gabriel Baroja sees Antonio Careca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Careca shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.36
Carlos Advíncula knocks the ball forward to Pedro Chávez. Pedro Chávez hits a low pass to Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. River Plate appear unchanged since the first half. Criciúma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Criciúma players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Criciúma kick off the second half!
47.34
Lucas Passarella flicks a high pass forward to José Túñez who brings the ball under control. José Túñez plays a quick one-two with Esteban Pineida and rushes in on goal... José Túñez shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Gabriel Azcona had no chance!! Goal for River Plate!
54.05
Oscar Mendoza flicks a high ball forward to Javier Cortes who takes it down. Javier Cortes surges forward with the ball. Javier Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Careca. Antonio Careca is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
65.39
2-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
66.00
Javier Cortes makes a probing pass to Mariano Labruna. Mariano Labruna tries a spectacular long range effort but Rodrigo Rodríguez is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
69.06
Brandon Cook flicks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Labruna. Mariano Labruna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Rodríguez who gathers it comfortably.
71.52
Oscar Mendoza comes in with a late challenge on Esteban Pineida. The referee warns Oscar Mendoza to calm down! Esteban Pineida stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.25
Gabriel Baroja hits a low pass to Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks lofts in a cross ball towards Mariano Labruna. Mariano Labruna is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Rodrigo Rodríguez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
73.08
Bruno Rosales advances with the ball. Bruno Rosales knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Brooks. Julio Brooks flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.56
Santiago Careca flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Chávez who takes it down. Pedro Chávez flicks a high pass forward. José Túñez collects the pass. José Túñez finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
79.29
Pedro Chávez hits a low pass to Esteban Pineida. Esteban Pineida threads a neat, attacking ball through to José Túñez. José Túñez rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Gabriel Azcona had no chance!! Goal for River Plate!
83.36
Lucas Passarella makes a beautiful solo run. Lucas Passarella knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Valdano. Claudio M. Valdano finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Gabriel Azcona!
87.53
Lucas Passarella threads a neat ball through to Esteban Pineida. Esteban Pineida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
The game is drawn at 3-1 and so goes to penalties!
0-0José Túñez takes a long run up but he balloons it and it sails over the crossbar!
Mariano Labruna slowly runs up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Esteban Pineida takes a cautious run up. The ball flies into the top right corner - goal!!
Antonio Careca takes a long run up. It's in!! Rodrigo Rodríguez had no chance!!
Claudio M. Valdano takes a long run up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
Julio Brooks takes a long run up. It's miles wide!
Joel Zambrano takes a stuttering run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Damian Zamora takes a cautious run up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
Carlos Advíncula takes a slow run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Gabriel Baroja steps up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Esteban Pineida 21 José Túñez 47, 79 | Mariano Labruna 27 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rodrigo Rodríguez (GK)
7
2. Santiago Careca (DEF)
6
3. Tressor Villegas (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Advíncula (DEF)
6
5. Avril Peralta (DEF)
6
6. Pedro Chávez (MID)
6
7. Joel Zambrano (MID)
6
8. Lucas Passarella (MID)
7
9. Esteban Pineida (ATT)
9
10. José Túñez (ATT)
9
11. Claudio M. Valdano (ATT)
6
12. Mauro Turdo (GK)
0
13. Jeb Callahan (MID)
0
14. Elmer Bailey (ATT)
0
1. Gabriel Azcona (GK)
6
2. Damian Zamora (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Mendoza (DEF)
6
4. Gianni Valencia (DEF)
6
5. Gabriel Baroja (MID)
6
6. Bruno Rosales (MID)
6
7. Brandon Cook (MID)
7
8. Javier Cortes (MID)
6
9. Mariano Labruna (ATT)
7
10. Julio Brooks (ATT)
6
11. Antonio Careca (ATT)
6
12. Christian Castillo (DEF)
0
13. Bernard Arnoux (MID)
0
14. Alvin Ramirez (ATT)
0