Match Report
| Godoy Cruz | Godoy Cruz |  |  | Defensa y Justicia | Defensa y Justicia | ||||||||||||||||
| Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | manager | Robert Mcfadyen | Robert Mcfadyen | |||||||||||||||||
| Alessandro Suarez | A. Suarez |  | 74 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 79 |  | Fred Nelson | F. Nelson | ||||||||
| Thomas Ruiz | T. Ruiz |  | 48 | D |  | 2 |  | M | 79 |  | Christian Pereyra | C. Pereyra | |||||||||
| Ian Valdés | I. Valdés | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 74 | | Juan Manuel Gutiérrez | J. Gutiérrez | |||||||||
| Joaquim Fernandez | J. Fernandez |  | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 75 | | Enzo Hugo | E. Hugo | |||||||||
| Juan Pablo Miranda | J. Miranda | | 70 | D | | 5 | | D | 77 |  | Peter Hughes | P. Hughes | |||||||||
| Hernan Gómez | H. Gómez | | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Ignacio Peralta | I. Peralta | |||||||||
| Esteban Azcona | E. Azcona |  | 80 | M | | 7 | | | M | 82 |  | Mateus Ramos | M. Ramos | ||||||||
| Dale Grossman | D. Grossman | | 62 | A | | 8 | | M | 78 | | Adrian Meram | A. Meram | |||||||||
| Frederick Evans | F. Evans | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 83 | | Bill Allen | B. Allen | |||||||||
| Óscar Carlos Arce | Ó. Carlos Arce |  | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 83 | | Gastón Ardiles | G. Ardiles | |||||||||
| Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas | F. Cardenas |  | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 81 | | Luca Ramírez | L. Ramírez | |||||||||
| David Bennett | D. Bennett | | 71 | M | | 12 | | A | 83 | | Maurice Baker | M. Baker | |||||||||
| Gerald Martin | G. Martin | | 57 | A | | 13 | | A | 84 | | Vernon Alesci | V. Alesci | |||||||||
| Jesús Serna | J. Serna |  | 53 | A | | 14 | | D | 78 | | Cristian Sánchez | C. Sánchez | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Malvinas Argentinas where Godoy Cruz play host to Defensa y Justicia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Godoy Cruz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Defensa y Justicia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Redondo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Godoy Cruz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Defensa y Justicia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Redondo.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Defensa y Justicia kicking off!
2.03
0-0Hernan Gómez makes a simple pass to Óscar Carlos Arce. Óscar Carlos Arce tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Fred Nelson manages to keep it out.
9.16
0-0Mateus Ramos hits a low pass to Bill Allen. Bill Allen kicks a strong pass forward to Gastón Ardiles but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.46
Juan Manuel Gutiérrez threads a neat ball through to Ignacio Peralta. Ignacio Peralta makes a simple pass to Luca Ramírez. Luca Ramírez knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Allen. Bill Allen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
12.18
0-1Juan Manuel Gutiérrez flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Peralta controls it well on his chest. Ignacio Peralta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles whips in a cross ball towards Luca Ramírez. With a superhuman jump, Luca Ramírez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Luca Ramírez scores for Defensa y Justicia!!
20.55
Hernan Gómez flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas controls it well on his chest. Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Grossman. With a superhuman jump, Dale Grossman connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Fred Nelson manages to gather it.
21.57
Thomas Ruiz sees a break and surges forward. Thomas Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Óscar Carlos Arce. Óscar Carlos Arce shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Fred Nelson!
24.02
0-1Joaquim Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Azcona. Esteban Azcona chips the ball to his team mate, Óscar Carlos Arce. Óscar Carlos Arce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.42
0-1Hernan Gómez decides to run forward with the ball. Hernan Gómez shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.23
Esteban Azcona passes the ball forward to Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Pereyra.
32.52
0-1Enzo Hugo catches Dale Grossman on the ankles. Enzo Hugo is given a warning by the referee! Dale Grossman runs off the knock.
33.58
Adrian Meram threads a neat ball through to Bill Allen. Bill Allen shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alessandro Suarez with no chance!! Goal for Defensa y Justicia!
39.12
Ignacio Peralta flicks a high ball forward to Luca Ramírez who takes it down. Luca Ramírez knocks in a cross ball towards Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Alessandro Suarez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.43
Mateus Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles plays a one-two with Luca Ramírez and advances towards the goal... Gastón Ardiles muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gastón Ardiles!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Godoy Cruz appear unchanged since the first half. Defensa y Justicia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Godoy Cruz players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Godoy Cruz kick off and get the second half underway!
48.35
0-3Hernan Gómez hacks Ignacio Peralta from behind! The referee calls over Hernan Gómez and shows him a yellow card! Ignacio Peralta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.57
Hernan Gómez hacks Adrian Meram from behind! The referee brings Hernan Gómez to one side and gives him a warning! Adrian Meram hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.29
0-3Hernan Gómez flicks a high pass forward. Dale Grossman controls it well on his chest. Dale Grossman controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Óscar Carlos Arce through on goal. Óscar Carlos Arce shoots from just inside the box but somehow Christian Pereyra happens to be in the right place to block it.
57.57
Juan Manuel Gutiérrez threads a neat ball through to Adrian Meram. Adrian Meram knocks the ball to his team mate, Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles advances inside the box! Gastón Ardiles cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Alessandro Suarez manages to keep it out.
59.53
Mateus Ramos catches Joaquim Fernandez on the ankles. The referee calls over Mateus Ramos and shows him a yellow card! Joaquim Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.12
Esteban Azcona flicks a high pass forward. Óscar Carlos Arce collects the pass. Óscar Carlos Arce whips in a cross ball towards Dale Grossman. Dale Grossman makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.38
Frederick Evans hacks Christian Pereyra from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Pereyra stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.40
Esteban Azcona comes in with a late challenge on Mateus Ramos. Esteban Azcona is given a warning by the referee! Mateus Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.41
Hernan Gómez sees a break and surges forward. Hernan Gómez knocks in a cross ball towards Óscar Carlos Arce. Óscar Carlos Arce heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Fred Nelson!
77.06
1-3Godoy Cruz have made a substitution with Jesús Serna replacing Esteban Azcona and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.15
Jesús Serna barges into Adrian Meram. The referee calls over Jesús Serna and shows him a yellow card! Adrian Meram runs off the knock.
79.20
Hernan Gómez flicks a high pass forward. Óscar Carlos Arce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Óscar Carlos Arce knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Grossman. Dale Grossman makes a deft header but Fred Nelson reads it well. Superb keeping!
83.07
Mateus Ramos threads a neat ball through to Gastón Ardiles. Gastón Ardiles tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.38
Hernan Gómez makes a simple pass to Frederick Evans. Frederick Evans shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Fred Nelson smothers it!
90.00
Peter Hughes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ignacio Peralta. With vision, Ignacio Peralta plays the ball forward to Bill Allen. Bill Allen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Ruiz.
90.00
The referee whistles 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 Gastón Ardiles of Defensa y Justicia |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alessandro Suarez (GK)
7
2. Thomas Ruiz (DEF)
6
3. Ian Valdés (DEF)
6
4. Joaquim Fernandez (DEF)
6
5. Juan Pablo Miranda (DEF)
6
6. Hernan Gómez (MID)
7
7. Esteban Azcona (MID)
6
8. Dale Grossman (ATT)
8
9. Frederick Evans (ATT)
5
10. Óscar Carlos Arce (ATT)
7
11. Francisco Hacembruch Cardenas (ATT)
6
12. David Bennett (MID)
0
13. Gerald Martin (ATT)
0
14. Jesús Serna (ATT)
5
1. Fred Nelson (GK)
8
2. Christian Pereyra (MID)
6
3. Juan Manuel Gutiérrez (DEF)
6
4. Enzo Hugo (DEF)
6
5. Peter Hughes (DEF)
6
6. Ignacio Peralta (MID)
6
7. Mateus Ramos (MID)
6
8. Adrian Meram (MID)
7
9. Bill Allen (ATT)
7
10. Gastón Ardiles (ATT)
9
11. Luca Ramírez (ATT)
8
12. Maurice Baker (ATT)
0
13. Vernon Alesci (ATT)
0
14. Cristian Sánchez (DEF)
0