FMFA Anglo-American Cup, River Plate vs. Arsenal (Wed Sep 25)


                          River Plate  |  Arsenal
                              4-4-2 N  |  4-4-2 N
                        Will Schoolar  |  Jamal Claxton
                                       |
                          F_Armani GK  |  GK H_Keto
                            E_Diaz DF  |  DF M_Guehi
                         S_Boselli DF  |  DF Alec_Georgen
                            P_Diaz DF  |  DF Y_Bisseck
                        D_Martinez DF  |  DF T_Matthews
                         M_Lanzini MF  |  MF L_Ugochukwu
                           E_Barco MF  |  MF R_Bentancur
                       I_Fernandez MF  |  MF J_Nisic
                     M_Kranevitter MF  |  MF Ferran_Torres
                         F_Colidio FW  |  FW J_Alvarez
                          P_Solari FW  |  FW M_Chouiar
                                       |
                       E_Centurion SUB |  SUB T_Courtois
                      R_Funes_Mori SUB |  SUB J_Lopez
                         A_Herrera SUB |  SUB F_Musonda
                         N_Fonseca SUB |  SUB I_Gundogan
                           M_Borja SUB |  SUB A_Perez




Min. 4  :(riv) D_Martinez plays it to his team mate for a one-two 
          ...  E_Barco keeps possession instead! 
          ...  He runs towards the goal now! 
          ...  But Alec_Georgen clears the ball to safety 
Min. 8  :(ars) T_Matthews is taking a throw in 
          ...  He takes a couple of strides back 
          ...  He throws the ball to M_Chouiar 
          ...  M_Chouiar keeps his head down as he hits the shot! 
          ...  F_Armani catches the ball 
Min. 10 :(riv) P_Diaz with the dribble 
          ...  R_Bentancur is easily beaten 
          ...  Brilliantly taken away by M_Guehi !! 
          ...  Any youngsters out there should be taking notes 
Min. 11 :(riv) M_Lanzini skips the challenge from the defender 
          ...  But T_Matthews slides in two footed. 
          ...  The Referee has a look but waves "Play On!" 
Min. 15 :(ars) R_Bentancur with the flick on 
          ...  He plays the ball across to J_Alvarez 
          ...  J_Alvarez with the spectacular bicycle kick! 
          ...  F_Armani watches it sail wide! 
Min. 16 :(ars) M_Chouiar retreats under pressure 
          ...  He hits the ball up field 
          ...  Alec_Georgen latches onto the end of it 
          ...  Cleaned up by D_Martinez 
Min. 21 :(riv) M_Lanzini with the flick on 
          ...  He plays the ball across to P_Solari 
          ...  Alec_Georgen forces him off the ball 
Min. 22 :(riv) E_Barco looks around for some movement 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to I_Fernandez 
          ...  J_Alvarez with a bad challenge 
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball 
          ...  He gets away with that one 
          ...  It’s just a warning 
Min. 23 :(riv) M_Lanzini looks around for some movement 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to F_Colidio 
          ...  R_Bentancur attacks him with a large hello kitty. Where was he hiding that? 
          ...  Oh well the referee says play On!! 
Min. 23 :(ars) M_Chouiar finds his way through 
          ...  He sets up the shot 
          ...  M_Chouiar goes for goal ! 
          ...  It's beaten F_Armani 
          ...  It goes wide !! 
Min. 26 :(ars) Y_Bisseck sidesteps his marker 
          ...  That was too easy 
          ...  Y_Bisseck with a scorcher of a shot ! 
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up! 
          ...  But it’s gone just wide !! 
Min. 31 :(riv) M_Lanzini runs down the flank 
          ...  He threads the ball in to P_Solari 
          ...  P_Solari lobs H_Keto! 
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! 
          ...  H_Keto tips it over !! 
          ...  Great goalkeeping there! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  P_Solari hits it into the box! 
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of H_Keto 
Min. 32 :(riv) The defender under hits the back pass! 
          ...  F_Colidio is through! 
          ...  T_Matthews takes the ball 
          ...  OOOHHHH!! 
          ...  He almost loses it straight away 
          ...  But he hits it clear! 
Min. 35 :(riv) I_Fernandez looks around for support 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to P_Solari 
          ...  P_Solari with the crafty shot! 
          ...  H_Keto makes a difficult save 
Min. 39 :(riv) E_Diaz sidesteps Y_Bisseck 
          ...  He was too quick for his marker 
          ...  E_Diaz attempts a low drive! 
          ...  H_Keto just watches float over the bar! 
Min. 39 :(ars) R_Bentancur pushes it past S_Boselli 
          ...  P_Diaz with a nasty foul 
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment 
          ...  He's lucky it wasn't more 
          ...  It’s just a warning 
Min. 41 :(ars) M_Chouiar beats his marker 
          ...  A thundering drive by M_Chouiar ! 
          ...  It takes a deflection! 
          ...  But flies wide of the post! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Swung in by Ferran_Torres 
          ...  J_Nisic tries to place the shot! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it wide 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(riv) M_Lanzini with a simple pass to E_Barco 
          ...  J_Nisic with a perfectly timed tackle 
Min. 44 :(ars) M_Guehi with the through ball to J_Alvarez 
          ...  Fine tackle by E_Diaz 
          ...  But he can't prevent the corner 
Min. 45 :(riv) N_Fonseca is being prepared to come on 
          ...  M_Kranevitter is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He applauds the crowd 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF 
Min. 45 :(riv) R_Funes_Mori will replace the useless D_Martinez and will play DF 
Min. 45 :(ars) a big roar from the crowd as J_Lopez comes on for T_Matthews to play DF 
Min. 45 :(ars) Up goes the substitution board - I_Gundogan on for Ferran_Torres as a MF 
Min. 45 :(ars) Alec_Georgen with an excellent first touch 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He swings the ball in 
          ...  J_Alvarez gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  He is in space! 
          ...  But N_Fonseca will cut out the threat 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: River Plate 0-0 Arsenal

Min. 46 :(ars) J_Nisic takes advantage of a mistake by R_Funes_Mori 
          ...  J_Nisic drives it low ! 
          ...  It hits the side netting! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 
Min. 47 :(riv) F_Colidio knocks it past Y_Bisseck and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  F_Colidio hits the shot with the outside of the right foot! 
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection 
          ...  Wide !! 
          ...  That was fortunate 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  M_Lanzini chips the ball into the area! 
          ...  P_Solari gets his head on it 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it wide 
Min. 48 :(ars) L_Ugochukwu is taking a throw in 
          ...  He is taking a run up at it! 
          ...  He throws it long to J_Nisic 
          ...  A glorious effort by J_Nisic ! 
          ...  But F_Armani punches it away 
Min. 48 :(riv) M_Lanzini finds F_Colidio with a ball over the defence 
          ...  J_Alvarez is called for the holding foul 
          ...  Looked like a fair jump 
          ...  The referee got it wrong 
          ...  The Referee calls him over 
          ...  The Referee tells him he has had enough warnings 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 51 :(ars) Alec_Georgen is first to the loose ball 
          ...  N_Fonseca takes the player out!! 
          ...  The ref turns away!! 
Min. 52 :(riv) I_Fernandez loses Y_Bisseck 
          ...  I_Fernandez with the strike ! 
          ...  It hits the post!! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  That puts River Plate ahead! 
          ...  Now can they hang onto it! 
          ...  River Plate 1-0 Arsenal ...
Min. 52 :(ars) J_Nisic lobs it over R_Funes_Mori 
          ...  J_Nisic has a go! 
          ...  F_Armani falls over 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  F_Armani looks a little embarrassed now! 
          ...  It's all square now! 
          ...  River Plate 1-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 57 :(riv) S_Boselli gets to the by line 
          ...  He looks up and lobs in a cross 
          ...  F_Colidio is unmarked 
          ...  F_Colidio attempts a chip! 
          ...  H_Keto is just going to watch it go over! 
          ...  It dips dramatically!! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  H_Keto holds his head in his hands! 
          ...  River Plate go in front now with that goal! 
          ...  River Plate 2-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 60 :(ars) J_Alvarez sidesteps E_Diaz 
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender 
          ...  J_Alvarez heads the ball towards goal ! 
          ...  It takes a deflection! 
          ...  But goes wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  L_Ugochukwu lofts the ball in! 
          ...  The danger is dealt with by N_Fonseca 
Min. 62 :(riv) R_Funes_Mori spots E_Diaz who is in acres of space 
          ...  E_Diaz hits the shot with the inside of the left foot! 
          ...  But H_Keto tips it behind 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  N_Fonseca chips the ball in towards the far post! 
          ...  The ball finds its way to I_Fernandez 
          ...  He gets the shot away 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Hammered home! 
          ...  The River Plate fans chant his name! 
          ...  River Plate 3-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 63 :(ars) Alec_Georgen with the diagonal pass J_Alvarez 
          ...  P_Diaz tackles cleanly 
Min. 64 :(ars) J_Lopez gets to the by-line 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He plays the ball through to J_Nisic 
          ...  P_Diaz clatters him to the floor and puts the ball out of play 
          ...  The linesman is flagging 
          ...  Throw in 
Min. 67 :(riv) E_Diaz hits the ball through the heart of the defence 
          ...  E_Barco latches onto it! 
          ...  Y_Bisseck takes out the attacker 
          ...  He looked to have fouled him there 
Min. 68 :(ars) J_Nisic slides the ball across to J_Alvarez 
          ...  A wicked drive by J_Alvarez ! 
          ...  The shot slips through F_Armani's hands 
          ...  But F_Armani recovers to save! 
          ...  He got away with that! 
Min. 73 :(ars) M_Chouiar takes advantage of a defensive mistake 
          ...  That mistake could prove costly 
          ...  Fine tackle by N_Fonseca 
          ...  He prevents the corner as well 
Min. 74 :(riv) F_Colidio sidesteps J_Lopez 
          ...  From long range F_Colidio bends the ball towards goal! 
          ...  H_Keto fists it away 
Min. 74 :(ars) L_Ugochukwu cuts inside E_Diaz 
          ...  He worked that well 
          ...  But R_Funes_Mori wins the tackle 
Min. 75 :(ars) J_Nisic knocks the ball past S_Boselli 
          ...  I_Fernandez with the foul 
          ...  He received a good talking to from The Referee 
Min. 76 :(riv) P_Diaz backtracks with the ball 
          ...  He hits the ball up field 
          ...  I_Fernandez latches onto the end of it 
          ...  I_Fernandez launches himself head first to connect with the low cross! 
          ...  It's beaten H_Keto 
          ...  It goes wide !! 
Min. 77 :(riv) M_Lanzini has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He takes it past R_Bentancur 
          ...  He knocks it to P_Solari! 
          ...  P_Solari carves a shot towards goal ! 
          ...  H_Keto just watches it drift out of play! 
Min. 81 :(ars) I_Gundogan with the cross-field pass to L_Ugochukwu 
          ...  E_Barco with an ugly foul 
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball 
Min. 83 :(riv) I_Fernandez looks for options 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to P_Solari 
          ...  P_Solari hits the ball first time! 
          ...  But H_Keto makes a superb stop down low 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  R_Funes_Mori drives it into the box! 
          ...  H_Keto easily catches it! 
Min. 85 :(ars) J_Lopez with a superb first touch 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  Alec_Georgen gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  P_Diaz gets to the ball first 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(riv) N_Fonseca looks up 
          ...  He swings the ball right towards F_Colidio 
          ...  F_Colidio hits the shot with the outside of the right foot! 
          ...  He has put it wide! 
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss! 
          ...  He puts his face in his hands! 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************



Match Details
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Venue                : Estadio Más Monumental
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River Plate Match Info
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Best player          : I_Fernandez (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : I_Fernandez (52,62), F_Colidio (57)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player          : J_Nisic
Scorers              : J_Nisic (52)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : J_Alvarez (48)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             River Plate  |    Arsenal
Attempts on Goal     :          14        |       11
Off target           :           6        |       7
On target            :           8        |       4
Possession           :          44        |       56
Corners              :           4        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           2        |       2
Fouls                :           5        |       6
Key Tackles          :           9        |       8
Key Passes           :          15        |       10
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Final Score          : River Plate 3 - 1 Arsenal
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Player Statistics - River Plate
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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F_Armani       GK  22   1   1   1  21 |  96   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0
E_Diaz         DF   1  21  13   8  24 |  96   0   1   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  13  10   4
S_Boselli      DF   1  21  10  10  29 |  96   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  28   0
P_Diaz         DF   1  20   9  12  21 |  96   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  39  10   0
D_Martinez     DF   1  20  11   8  27 |  45   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
M_Lanzini      MF   1   3  22  14  21 |  96   0   0   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0
E_Barco        MF   1   8  20  13  31 |  96   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
I_Fernandez    MF   1   7  20  14  21 |  96   0   0   2   0   3   2   0   0   0   0  20  47
M_Kranevitter  MF   1  13  20   9  30 |  45   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Colidio      FW   1   9  13  21  21 |  96   0   0   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0  28
P_Solari       FW   1   8  11  21  39 |  96   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   8   8  19
E_Centurion    GK  21   1   1   1  29 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Funes_Mori   DF   1  19  12  12  25 |  51   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
A_Herrera      DF   1  19  14   6  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Fonseca      MF   1  13  19  10  30 |  51   0   4   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  52  28   0
M_Borja        FW   1   5  13  22  28 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Arsenal
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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H_Keto         GK  24   3   2   2  23 |  96   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -24   0   0   0
M_Guehi        DF   1  23  13   7  28 |  96   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
Alec_Georgen   DF   1  21  14   5  21 |  96   0   2   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  20   0
Y_Bisseck      DF   1  20  15   2  23 |  96   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  13   0   1
T_Matthews     DF   1  20  14  14  22 |  45   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  10   0
L_Ugochukwu    MF   1  15  22   7  24 |  96   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
R_Bentancur    MF   1  12  22  13  29 |  96   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
J_Nisic        MF   1  14  22  14  25 |  96   0   1   1   0   4   1   0   0   0  13  10  28
Ferran_Torres  MF   1  13  21  13  22 |  45   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Alvarez      FW   1   9  14  23  21 |  96   0   0   0   0   3   0   1   0   0  -3  -3   2
M_Chouiar      FW   1   3  14  22  20 |  96   0   0   1   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
T_Courtois     GK  23   3   3   2  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Lopez        DF   2  20  15   4  21 |  51   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
F_Musonda      DF   1  19  11   3  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
I_Gundogan     MF   1  10  21   8  24 |  51   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Perez        FW   1   3  11  21  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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