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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at José Amalfitani where Vélez Sarsfield play host to Douglas Haig. A crowd of 13,259 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vélez Sarsfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Douglas Haig appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fabricio Caniggia.


0.00
Vélez Sarsfield get the match underway!
2.43
Diego F. Sánchez passes the ball forward to Johnnier Perez. Johnnier Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Aguilera. Alexander Aguilera knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.13
Federico Paz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Johnnier Perez. Johnnier Perez kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
14.56
Daniel Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of António Coronado. António Coronado shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
15.55
Franco Goycochea flicks a high pass forward. Walter Hertel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Hertel sees Lucas Álvarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lucas Álvarez advances inside the box! Diego F. Sánchez hacks Lucas Álvarez from behind! Lucas Álvarez appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
18.19
Diego F. Sánchez punts the ball hopefully upfield. Nahuel Bassedas shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.21
Andre Green comes in with a late challenge on Abel Eduardo Kapo. Andre Green is warned by the referee! Abel Eduardo Kapo runs off the knock.
24.47
Andre Green plays the ball forward to Alexander Aguilera. Alexander Aguilera skips past Thiago Redondo! Some silky footwork from Alexander Aguilera provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.43
Daniel Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, António Coronado. António Coronado tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.22
Andre Green catches Claudio M. Bianchi on the ankles. The referee warns Andre Green again to calm down! Claudio M. Bianchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.21
Walter Hertel flicks a high pass forward. António Coronado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. António Coronado whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Álvarez. Lucas Álvarez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
40.39
Andre Green decides to run forward with the ball. Andre Green lofts in a cross ball towards Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Vélez Sarsfield!
44.21
Patricio Gil threads the ball through to Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro finds some space and shoots from distance. Drew Ross is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vélez Sarsfield appear unchanged since the first half. Douglas Haig also appear unchanged since the first half. The Douglas Haig players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Douglas Haig kicking off!
47.36
Johnnier Perez plays the ball forward to Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Drew Ross with no chance!! Goal for Vélez Sarsfield!
51.15
Claudio D. Valdano threads the ball through to Patricio Gil. Patricio Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro plays a one-two with Nahuel Bassedas and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Esteban Navarro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Thiago Redondo is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
53.59
Abel Eduardo Kapo catches Johnnier Perez on the ankles. The referee calls over Abel Eduardo Kapo and shows him a yellow card! Johnnier Perez stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.16
Thiago Redondo barges into Esteban Navarro. Thiago Redondo is shown the yellow card! Esteban Navarro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.03
Patricio Gil threads the ball through to Nahuel Bassedas. Nahuel Bassedas chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Aguilera. Alexander Aguilera cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.27
Vélez Sarsfield have made 2 substitutions with Juan Sebastian Gil replacing Nahuel Bassedas and Facundo Ruiz replacing Federico Paz .
61.29
Alexander Aguilera hacks Franco Goycochea from behind! The referee warns Alexander Aguilera to calm down! Franco Goycochea hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.18
Claudio M. Bianchi clumsily knocks into Patricio Gil. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patricio Gil stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.22
Daniel Santos barges into Patricio Gil. The referee warns Daniel Santos to calm down! Patricio Gil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.34
Johnnier Perez flicks a high pass forward. Esteban Navarro collects the pass. Esteban Navarro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
73.28
Diego Hector Vega hits a low pass to Walter Hertel. Walter Hertel flicks a high pass forward to Lucas Álvarez who brings the ball under control. Lucas Álvarez shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.17
Douglas Haig have made 3 substitutions with Roberto Carlos Mendoza replacing Roberto F. Flores, Diego Hector Romano replacing Lucas Álvarez and Dylan Carrizo replacing Franco Goycochea .
79.01
Johnnier Perez makes a simple pass to Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro puts a great ball through. Alexander Aguilera runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
81.20
Johnnier Perez threads a neat ball through to Alexander Aguilera. Alexander Aguilera knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Sebastian Gil. Juan Sebastian Gil heads the ball goalwards but Drew Ross is on top of it.
83.18
Johnnier Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Drew Ross manages to gather it easily.
85.56
Thiago Redondo sees a break and surges forward. Thiago Redondo surges forward with the ball. Thiago Redondo sees António Coronado just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from António Coronado provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Douglas Haig are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
89.15
Diego Hector Vega advances with the ball. Diego Hector Vega sees António Coronado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. António Coronado shoots from outside the area but Uruguay Pena reads it well. Nice save!
90.00
Arthur Asara hits a low pass to Alexander Aguilera. Alexander Aguilera whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 5 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 64.3835616438356 vs 35.6164383561644
Play Area
Home team third: 21.92%, Midfield: 47.95%, Away team third: 30.14%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Esteban Navarro of Vélez Sarsfield

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Uruguay Pena (GK)
6
2. Federico Paz (DEF)
6
5. Andre Green (MID)
6
7
7. Patricio Gil (MID)
6
8. Arthur Asara (MID)
6
10
11. Nahuel Bassedas (ATT)
7

14. Facundo Ruiz (DEF)
6