Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Norberto Tomaghello where Defensa y Justicia play Orange County Blues in this Copa Libertadores game. A crowd of 18,233 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Defensa y Justicia and Orange County Blues are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Gilstrap.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Defensa y Justicia and Orange County Blues are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Gilstrap.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Orange County Blues kicking off!
2.32
0-0Mateus Ramos knocks the ball forward to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jefferson Bagüí smothers it!
3.02
Delio Pagan flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Vaca who takes it down. Miguel Vaca kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Allen. Bill Allen lofts in a cross ball towards Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Jefferson Bagüí. What a great pair of hands!
4.32
0-0Miguel Vaca threads a neat ball through to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
8.40
Miguel Vaca makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Vaca makes a probing pass between the defence to Bill Allen. Bill Allen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Jefferson Bagüí.
9.24
0-0Miguel Vaca takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Joel Chávez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
14.00
1-0Esteban Ayoví kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Vaca. Miguel Vaca brings the ball forward. Miguel Vaca threads the ball through into the box. Vernon Alesci looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.43
Nicolas Clark runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicolas Clark controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Felipe Gruezo.
24.10
1-0Alexis Duarte flicks a high ball forward to Joel Chávez who takes it down. Joel Chávez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.03
1-0Defensa y Justicia are in full control of this game.
27.49
Marvin Suárez flicks a high pass forward. Mario González controls it well on his chest. Mario González threads a neat ball through to Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos whips in a cross ball towards Joel Chávez. With a superhuman jump, Joel Chávez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.16
1-1Bill Allen clumsily knocks into Mauricio Salinas. The referee calls over Bill Allen and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Salinas stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.45
Mario González flicks a high ball forward to Jordon Rivera who takes it down. Jordon Rivera knocks in a cross ball towards Joel Chávez. Joel Chávez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Felipe Gruezo punches it away to safety.
36.54
1-1Leon Saad comes in with a late challenge on Alexis Duarte. The referee warns Leon Saad to calm down! Alexis Duarte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.53
Miguel Vaca hacks Mario González from behind! The referee warns Miguel Vaca to calm down! Mario González runs off the knock.
40.31
Marvin Suárez hits a low pass to Alexis Duarte. Alexis Duarte knocks the ball forward to Jordon Rivera. Jordon Rivera whips in a cross ball towards Sixto Gallegos. Sixto Gallegos shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.50
Leon Saad flicks a high ball forward to Bill Allen who takes it down. Bill Allen deftly passes the ball to Luca Ramírez, releasing him through on goal. Luca Ramírez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Defensa y Justicia appear unchanged since the first half. Orange County Blues also appear unchanged since the first half. The Defensa y Justicia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Defensa y Justicia kick off and get the second half underway!
47.05
Mateus Ramos hits a low pass to Bill Allen. Bill Allen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Larrea.
51.53
With imagination, António Aloisio laces a through ball forward to Nicolas Clark. Nicolas Clark flicks a high pass forward to Sixto Gallegos who brings the ball under control. Sixto Gallegos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maximiliano Rivero.
53.10
Miguel Vaca barges into Mario González. Miguel Vaca is warned by the referee again! Mario González hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.59
Esteban Ayoví decides to run forward with the ball. Esteban Ayoví flicks a high pass forward. Bill Allen controls it well on his chest. Bill Allen makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Vernon Alesci. Some world-class footwork from Vernon Alesci provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.22
Miguel Vaca threads a neat ball through to Bill Allen. Bill Allen hits a low pass to Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Jefferson Bagüí. Excellent save.
60.36
3-2Orange County Blues have made 3 substitutions with Benjamin Evans replacing Marvin Suárez, Manny Jackson replacing Mauricio Salinas and Marvin Pickens replacing Joel Chávez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
67.05
Alexis Duarte barges into Leon Saad. The referee calls over Alexis Duarte and shows him a yellow card! Leon Saad runs off the knock.
71.05
3-2Mario González sees Marvin Pickens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Pickens knocks in a cross ball towards Sixto Gallegos. Maximiliano Rivero catches Sixto Gallegos on the ankles. Sixto Gallegos appeals for a penalty! Given!!
71.05
3-2The referee points to the spot..
72.08
Sixto Gallegos takes a cautious run up. The keeper dives to the right but Sixto Gallegos cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
75.32
3-3Alexis Duarte flicks a high ball forward to Sixto Gallegos who takes it down. Sixto Gallegos knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Pickens. Maximiliano Rivero clumsily knocks into Marvin Pickens. Penalty not given!!
78.10
Esteban Ayoví threads the ball through to Miguel Vaca. Miguel Vaca flicks the ball to his team mate, Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci cuts inside the box! Vernon Alesci side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
79.03
Manny Jackson threads a neat ball through to Marvin Pickens. Marvin Pickens shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Felipe Gruezo.
80.01
It's a corner kick. Nicolas Clark loops the ball over to the far post. Benjamin Evans shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Felipe Gruezo manages to gather it easily.
83.59
Leon Saad deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Allen. Bill Allen whips in a cross ball towards Vernon Alesci. Vernon Alesci powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Jefferson Bagüí had no chance!! Goal for Defensa y Justicia! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
87.24
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
| Vernon Alesci 14, 55, 84 Luca Ramírez 44 | Joel Chávez 27 Sixto Gallegos 40, 72 (p) |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vernon Alesci of Defensa y Justicia |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Felipe Gruezo (GK)
7
2. Jamie Kassel (DEF)
6
3. Esteban Ayoví (DEF)
6
4. Delio Pagan (DEF)
6
5. Maximiliano Rivero (DEF)
6
6. Mateus Ramos (MID)
6
7. Miguel Vaca (MID)
7
8. Leon Saad (MID)
6
9. Bill Allen (ATT)
7
10. Vernon Alesci (ATT)
9
11. Luca Ramírez (ATT)
7
12. Tommy White (ATT)
0
13. Maurice Baker (ATT)
0
14. Juan Manuel Gutiérrez (DEF)
0
1. Jefferson Bagüí (GK)
7
2. Marvin Suárez (DEF)
6
3. António Aloisio (DEF)
6
4. Juan Larrea (DEF)
6
5. Mauricio Salinas (DEF)
6
6. Alexis Duarte (MID)
6
7. Mario González (MID)
6
8. Nicolas Clark (MID)
6
9. Sixto Gallegos (ATT)
7
10. Joel Chávez (ATT)
7
11. Jordon Rivera (ATT)
6
12. Benjamin Evans (DEF)
6
13. Manny Jackson (MID)
6
14. Marvin Pickens (ATT)
6