Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Nuevo Monumental where Atlético de Rafaela play host to Independiente. A crowd of 18,158 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Atlético de Rafaela and Independiente are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Alonso.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Atlético de Rafaela and Independiente are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Alonso.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Independiente get the match underway!
4.14
0-0Jeremías Silva flicks the ball to his team mate, Afonso Amador. Afonso Amador knocks the ball to his team mate, Federico Iglesias. Federico Iglesias knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Hector Reed's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
5.14
0-0Manuel Torres takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Juan Guagua. Juan Guagua deftly flicks the ball on. Erwin Torrico side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
8.18
0-0Tiago Ramírez knocks the ball forward to Earnest Bedoya. Earnest Bedoya plays a scrappy one-two with Davi Amaral and stumbles forward towards the goal... Earnest Bedoya cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
10.38
0-0Mauricio Castro passes the ball forward to Davi Amaral. Davi Amaral sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.53
0-0Clayton Scott passes the ball forward to Frickson Larrea. Frickson Larrea knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Davi Amaral is offside!
15.05
Afonso Amador threads the ball through to Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.41
1-0Manuel Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.57
1-0Federico Iglesias comes in with a late challenge on Derek Morris. The referee brings Federico Iglesias to one side and gives him a warning! Derek Morris stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.34
Oscar Subiat flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
30.22
Clayton Scott flicks a high pass forward. Earnest Bedoya holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Earnest Bedoya lofts in a cross ball towards Frickson Larrea. Frickson Larrea shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.35
1-0Tiago Ramírez darts forward. Tiago Ramírez plays a scrappy one-two with Earnest Bedoya and stumbles forward towards the goal... Guillermo Cabrera hacks Tiago Ramírez from behind! Tiago Ramírez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
36.59
Mauricio Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Earnest Bedoya. Earnest Bedoya plays a one-two with Davi Amaral and rushes in on goal... Earnest Bedoya cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.58
Harvey Wright knocks the ball forward to Frickson Larrea. Frickson Larrea whips in a cross ball towards Davi Amaral. Davi Amaral connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Rafaela appear unchanged since the first half. Independiente also appear unchanged since the first half. The Independiente players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Atlético de Rafaela kicking off!
49.49
Derek Morris sees space and advances. Derek Morris runs straight at the opposition's defence. Derek Morris passes the ball forward to Davi Amaral. Guillermo Cabrera barges into Davi Amaral. Penalty not given!!
51.46
Oscar Subiat threads a neat ball through to Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic threads a neat ball through to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Luis Nazario Pele is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.20
Jeremías Silva makes a strong solo run forward. Jeremías Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Cruz Markic. Juan Cruz Markic knocks in a cross ball towards Federico Iglesias. Federico Iglesias powers a header at goal but is denied by Luis Nazario Pele. Excellent save.
61.23
Jeremías Silva flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Torres who takes it down. Manuel Torres knocks the ball forward to Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico shoots from outside the area. Erwin Torrico scores for Atlético de Rafaela!!
69.03
Sebastián Méndez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erwin Torrico. Erwin Torrico sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.25
Clayton Scott flicks a high pass forward. Frickson Larrea controls it well on his chest. Frickson Larrea controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ralph Harris.
72.00
3-1Harvey Wright takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Jeremías Silva steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
73.34
3-1Hector Reed threads the ball through to Clayton Scott. Clayton Scott kicks a strong pass forward to Frickson Larrea. Frickson Larrea knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.37
3-1Derek Morris barges into Sebastián Méndez. The referee calls over Derek Morris and shows him a yellow card! Sebastián Méndez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.57
Clayton Scott flicks a high pass forward. Frickson Larrea controls it well on his chest. Frickson Larrea lofts in a cross ball towards Earnest Bedoya. Earnest Bedoya jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ralph Harris punches it away to safety.
81.14
Clayton Scott makes an attacking run forward. Clayton Scott makes a simple pass, allowing Earnest Bedoya to run into the box. Some good footwork from Earnest Bedoya provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Juan Cruz Markic 16 Erwin Torrico 51, 61 | Davi Amaral 39 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Erwin Torrico of Atlético de Rafaela |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ralph Harris (GK)
7
2. Jeremías Silva (DEF)
7
3. Juan Guagua (DEF)
6
4. Guillermo Cabrera (DEF)
6
5. Oscar Subiat (MID)
6
6. Sebastián Méndez (MID)
6
7. Manuel Torres (MID)
6
8. Afonso Amador (MID)
6
9. Juan Cruz Markic (ATT)
8
10. Erwin Torrico (ATT)
9
11. Federico Iglesias (ATT)
6
12. Jorge Luis Chávez (DEF)
0
13. Henrique Ornelas (MID)
0
14. Ronald Acosta (ATT)
0
1. Luis Nazario Pele (GK)
6
2. Agustín Medina (DEF)
6
3. Derek Morris (DEF)
6
4. Hector Reed (DEF)
6
5. Harvey Wright (MID)
6
6. Tiago Ramírez (MID)
7
7. Clayton Scott (MID)
7
8. Mauricio Castro (MID)
6
9. Earnest Bedoya (ATT)
6
10. Frickson Larrea (ATT)
7
11. Davi Amaral (ATT)
7
12. Jean Ruidíaz (DEF)
0
13. Lloyd Joyce (ATT)
0
14. Christian Artime (MID)
0