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Soldados Mancos F.C.
0 - 3
Defensores del Norte
Played on Sunday 25 October at 09:00 GMT at EL MANCO STADIUM
⚽ 16' Francisco Naranjo
⚽ 26' Maicol Arrarte
⚽ 84' Claudio Coria
🟨 58' Xavier Bocchini🟨 79' Jeremías Arratia
Possession: 44% - 56%
7,196 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $10,354,296
7,196 fans in the stadium · gate receipts: $10,354,296
Match report
Defensores del Norte won 3-0 away to Soldados Mancos F.C. in a friendly. Goals for Defensores del Norte: Arrarte, Coria, Naranjo. Man of the match was Maicol Arrarte (8.0).
Form guide
Soldados Mancos F.C.WWWWW
Soldados Mancos F.C. came in with 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Defensores del NorteDLWLD
Defensores del Norte came in with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-head
In the last meeting between Soldados Mancos F.C. and Defensores del Norte: 1 win for Soldados Mancos F.C., 0 draws and 0 for Defensores del Norte.
Line-ups
Soldados Mancos F.C. (4-3-3-FALSE9): Calleo Bengoetxea, Jeremías Arratia, Daniel Casas, Xavier Bocchini, Joaco Bisi, Camilo Doval, Axel Berriozabal, Mirko Pavlovic, Simón Arestizabal, Uriel Saéz, Aaron Colombo.
Defensores del Norte (4-3-3): Román Peñalva, León Cano, Gianni Bensi, Yair Spada, David Soldini, Maicol Arrarte, Claudio Coria, Javier Berazadi, Francisco Naranjo, Quique Bianchi, Ismael Zardini.
Minute-by-minute commentary
1'On an afternoon of huge anticipation, first whistle and off we go; the team try to settle quickly with real authority.
2'The home side can't get near the ball; the away side keep it from them patiently.
3'🎯 Claudio Coria runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
3'...hits it with his left foot...
3'Claudio Coria sets it and lets fly; there was room and no hesitation at all. You can see the work done on the training ground this week.
5'Xavier Bocchini takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos. The weather is playing its part.
6'The ball moves safely between the the home side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third. The fans have already drawn their conclusions.
7'The away side press high and don't give the home side room to breathe.
10'The opposing defender misjudges the bounce and leaves a highly dangerous ball alive. The result will give everyone plenty to chew on.
13'The home side can't get near the ball; the away side keep it from them patiently.
15'The defender uses a bit too much body and the referee isn't buying the innocent look.
16'⚡ Dangerous free kick, David Soldini stands over the ball...
16'...the wall lines up, David Soldini eyes up the goal...
16'...he floats it into the box, everyone goes up...
16'...Francisco Naranjo appears between the centre-backs...
16'⚽ ⚽ HE'S BURIED IT! GOOOOAL! Francisco Naranjo puts it away. 0-1.
17'The opponent waste time, catch their breath and try to kill the momentum. This game calls for calm heads.
18'The defender reads the pass and makes a crucial interception.
19'Mistake in the the away side build-up; the home side win it back and have space to hurt them.
21'Maicol Arrarte reads the intention and cuts out a move that could have hurt. That was one of those moments that changes the pulse of a game.
25'The away side manage the ball with no messing about, shifting the home side from side to side. Adjustments are on the way.
26'⚡ Maicol Arrarte picks up the ball a long way from goal...
26'...nobody closes him down...
26'...shapes to shoot...
26'...and unleashes a THUNDERBOLT...
26'⚽ ⚽ GOOOOOAL! GOAL, GOAL, GOAL! Up pops Maicol Arrarte to score. 0-2.
28'Ismael Zardini jumps out to press and squeezes the pitch as if by remote control.
29'Ismael Zardini slows things down, puts a foot on the ball and waits for a path to open. The next one could be decisive.
35'The home side carve the defence open with a surgical touch from Mirko Pavlovic. The second half promises a different story.
36'🎯 Aaron Colombo runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
36'...hits it with his left foot...
36'Aaron Colombo sets it and lets fly; there was room and no hesitation at all. You can see the work done on the training ground this week.
37'The team are growing into it on the ball and starting to tilt the pitch.
39'Possession belongs to the away side, although for now there's no real bite around the box. The bench are living it like a final of their own.
40'The defender turns up exactly where it's burning hot and clears the danger.
42'The home side put the game to sleep in the danger zone, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
43'Joaco Bisi unleashes a left-footer; the keeper flies across and can only watch it go by.
46'The first half comes to an end; a hard-fought game, all fine details and narrow margins.
47'Joaco Bisi drives forward into open space and a teammate bursts down the side.
49'Interception by the away side around the D; good pressure and even better reading of the game.
51'David Soldini takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
53'Claudio Coria strikes it first time and leaves the opponent gasping for air.
54'Axel Berriozabal plays it back and starts again; sometimes going backwards is attacking too.
55'Camilo Doval plays it back and starts again; sometimes going backwards is attacking too. The fans have already drawn their conclusions.
56'David Soldini jumps out to press and squeezes the pitch as if by remote control. Now the ball will do the talking.
58'Tempers flaring a little: a heavy foul and several players come over to argue. The ball is starting to burn.
58'🟨 Xavier Bocchini earns a booking for stopping a promising move.
59'The away side put the game to sleep right in front of the dugouts, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
60'Maicol Arrarte fires it across goal; the ball goes out kissing the post.
62'The ball is doing the rounds: the home side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly. The story is only just beginning.
63'The the away side block sets up high; this is risky, but it's ambitious too. You can feel the tension in every yard.
68'Deft touch from Jeremías Arratia: the defence appealed for offside, but play goes on.
69'The player goes over to the corner flag, places the ball and watches the movement in the box. This one could go either way.
70'A teammate harries the build-up, forces the long ball and gets everyone off their seats.
72'Joaco Bisi accelerates through the middle and the counter starts to take shape. The dressing room will have the final say.
73'Mirko Pavlovic slows things down, puts a foot on the ball and waits for a path to open. The dressing room will have the final say.
75'The home side manage the ball patiently, shifting the away side from side to side.
76'Uriel Saéz sets it and lets fly; there was room and no hesitation at all.
77'The opposing defender misjudges the bounce and leaves a highly dangerous ball alive.
78'Risky pass back; the keeper has a fire to put out.
79'Jeremías Arratia protests, but the foul was pretty clear.
79'🟨 Yellow card for Jeremías Arratia; the referee draws the line.
80'Tempers flaring a little: a heavy foul and several players come over to argue.
80'🟨🟥 Second yellow for Jeremías Arratia! The referee shows red and sends him for an early bath.
81'The team need to settle down; they're playing more with nerves than ideas.
83'Claudio Coria finds exactly the right channel and leaves David Soldini staring at goal. The small details could decide this.
84'⚡ Javier Berazadi wins it in his own half and breaks at speed...
84'...the counter is lethal, Javier Berazadi runs the length of the pitch...
84'...slips in Claudio Coria, who has arrived through the middle...
84'...Claudio Coria finishes first time...
84'⚽ ⚽ THE PLACE ERUPTS! GOOOOAL! Claudio Coria pokes it into the net. 0-3.
87'Claudio Coria reads the intention and cuts out a move that could have hurt.
90'With the last ball kicked, full-time: the team and the opponent pull down the shutters after an intense afternoon. You can feel the tension in every yard.
About the clubs
Soldados Mancos F.C. ("EL VERDUGO DEL ASCENSO"), founded in 1947, from the San Martín neighbourhood, with 33,819 fans. Home ground: EL MANCO STADIUM.
Defensores del Norte, founded in 1923, from the San Cristobal neighbourhood, with 39,520 fans. Home ground: Estadio Defensores N..
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