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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Marcelo Bielsa where Newells Old Boys play host to Atlético Tucumán. A crowd of 18,498 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Newells Old Boys and Atlético Tucumán are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Eduardo Giménez.


0.00
Atlético Tucumán kick off and get the match underway!
2.51
Ramiro Flores plays the ball forward to Oscar Tovar. Oscar Tovar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.00
Andres Ramírez hits a low pass to Rafael Trevino. Rafael Trevino hits a low pass to Julio Ricardo Moreno. Julio Ricardo Moreno finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Thomas Rivera. Excellent save.
24.34
Gonzalo Batistuta threads a neat ball through to Fabricio Castillo. Fabricio Castillo threads a neat ball through to Julio Ricardo Moreno. Julio Ricardo Moreno shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.14
Jorge Eladio Montalvo hits a low pass to Abel Eduardo Coloccini. Abel Eduardo Coloccini threads the ball through to Gastón Hugo. Gastón Hugo cuts inside the box! Gastón Hugo tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.14
Rafael Trevino flicks a high ball forward to Fabricio Castillo who takes it down. Fabricio Castillo plays a scrappy one-two with Julio Ricardo Moreno and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fabricio Castillo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
38.14
Pedro Balbo gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Oscar Tovar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.35
Nahuel Moreno changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nahuel Moreno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Rivera who gathers it comfortably.
42.12
Andres Ramírez flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Trevino who brings the ball under control. Rafael Trevino makes a probing pass to Pablo Fabbri. Pablo Fabbri knocks the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Batistuta. Gonzalo Batistuta muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Newells Old Boys appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético Tucumán also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Newells Old Boys get the second half underway!
54.53
Julio Ricardo Moreno makes a probing pass to Pablo Fabbri. Pablo Fabbri whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Trevino. Rafael Trevino is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.25
Nicolas Zago threads a neat ball through to Ramiro Flores. Ramiro Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Tovar. Oscar Tovar is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Abraham Mendez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
63.13
Julio Ricardo Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Trevino. Rafael Trevino knocks the ball forward to Julio Ricardo Moreno but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.34
Abel Eduardo Coloccini passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ramiro Flores. Ramiro Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nahuel Moreno.
69.32
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.55
Rafael Trevino makes a probing pass to Julio Ricardo Moreno. Julio Ricardo Moreno plays a quick one-two with Pablo Fabbri and rushes in on goal... Julio Ricardo Moreno shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
84.34
Abel Eduardo Coloccini threads a neat ball through to Ramiro Flores. Ramiro Flores finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Abraham Mendez. Excellent save.
89.08
Thomas Markic flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Tovar who takes it down. Oscar Tovar finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Manuel Ojeda kicks a strong pass forward to Julio Ricardo Moreno. Showing composure, Julio Ricardo Moreno laces a weighted ball forward to Pablo Fabbri. Pablo Fabbri shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Thomas Rivera manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.5217391304348 vs 43.4782608695652
Play Area
Home team third: 24.64%, Midfield: 53.62%, Away team third: 21.74%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julio Ricardo Moreno of Newells Old Boys

Match Ratings

Match Ratings