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  Argentina (FT)' United States  
 
Match ID : 10289
Date : 22/02/2013 (14:00 UTC)
Venue : Argentina Stadium
Weather Forecast : Breezy
Attendance : 77165
Competition : WorldCup Qualifying
   
Starting Elevens
Match reports

Welcome to the match between Argentina and United States

1'   Tayler Stanton tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Apolinar Varela made a great interception.

3'   Máximo Sandoval played a lovely ball for Sebastián Garcia, Sebastián Garcia took it in his stride before Frederick Allard could cut it out.
  Sebastián Garcia played a perfect pass for Jacobo Rubio, Jacobo Rubio picked up on the ball before Kevin Winchester could reach it.
  Jacobo Rubio played a wonderful ball for Claudio Insaurralde, Claudio Insaurralde latched onto the ball before Tayler Stanton could intercept.
  Claudio Insaurralde had a crack at goal but the shot was blocked by Clint Strudwick.

4'   Modesto Gutiérrez tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Darrell Hartell cut it out.

5'   Máximo Sandoval dribbled past Frederick Allard.
  Máximo Sandoval escaped from the challenge of Kevin Winchester and tried his luck with a medium range chip.
  Máximo Sandoval left Osbourne Philips with an easy save.

6'   Apolinar Varela played a wonderful ball for Modesto Gutiérrez, Nicholas Powers couldn't reach it.
  Modesto Gutiérrez tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Heath Booner.

7'   Máximo Sandoval tried to sprint past Clint Strudwick but Clint Strudwick robbed Máximo Sandoval.

8'   Apolinar Varela tried to jink past Dannie Southgate but Dannie Southgate denied.

9'   Frederick Allard tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Jacobo Rubio.

10'   Jacobo Rubio dribbled past Dannie Southgate.
  Jacobo Rubio faked a shot before cutting Darrell Hartell in a different direction.
  Jacobo Rubio found himself in some space and struck it. Clint Strudwick approached too late to clear the danger.
  Osbourne Philips did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... A fine goal all round by Jacobo Rubio !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Argentina 1 - 0 United States

11'   Máximo Sandoval dribbled past Larry Atterberry.
  Máximo Sandoval stepped away from Kevin Winchester and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.
  But Máximo Sandoval sent it far too high ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

13'   Máximo Sandoval had a crack from the freekick. Máximo Sandoval put it clean over the bar.

15'   Frederick Allard tried to jink past Fran Bustos but Fran Bustos block tackled Frederick Allard.

16'   Máximo Sandoval played it past Kevin Winchester.
  Máximo Sandoval unleashed a fierce drive high past Frederick Allard towards goal from 40 yards.
  But Máximo Sandoval put it well wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

17'   Modesto Gutiérrez sprinted to escape from Nicholas Powers.
  Modesto Gutiérrez tried to play it past Heath Booner but Heath Booner won the ball from Modesto Gutiérrez.

18'   Heath Booner played a lovely ball for Nicholas Powers, Nicholas Powers trapped the ball nicely before Claudio Insaurralde could cut it out.
  Nicholas Powers shot a knuckle shot over Modesto Gutiérrez from 30 yards.
  The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

19'   Frederick Allard jinked past Fernando Jimenez.
  Frederick Allard had the pace to beat Fran Bustos.
  Frederick Allard found a chance to score from medium range but he was under too much pressure from Fernando Jimenez .

20'   Pass by Apolinar Varela to Jacobo Rubio, Darrell Hartell failed to reach the ball.
  Jacobo Rubio strayed fractionally offside.

21'   Heath Booner sprinted to escape from Modesto Gutiérrez.
  Heath Booner blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but Claudio Insaurralde managed to block the shot.

22'   Modesto Gutiérrez flicked the ball over Clint Strudwick's head !.
  Modesto Gutiérrez fired off a medium-ranged shot. Nicholas Powers approached too late to block it.
  But Modesto Gutiérrez blazed it over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

23'   Modesto Gutiérrez delivered the ball to Claudio Insaurralde, Claudio Insaurralde took possession of the ball before Heath Booner could intercept.
  Claudio Insaurralde dribbled past Nicholas Powers.
  Claudio Insaurralde fired off a shot but Tayler Stanton made the clearance.

25'   Modesto Gutiérrez dribbled past Darrell Hartell.
  Modesto Gutiérrez fired off a long shot. Nicholas Powers wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.
  Osbourne Philips made a save.

27'   Jacobo Rubio tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Dannie Southgate closed in and intercepted the ball.

29'   Máximo Sandoval aimed the corner at the far post.
  Claudio Insaurralde made an attacking header but Clint Strudwick used his head to clear the ball.

30'   Dannie Southgate looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

31'   Corner taken by Máximo Sandoval.
  Claudio Insaurralde met the ball with a diving header at goal but Clint Strudwick headed clear the danger.

32'   Heath Booner dribbled confidently past Claudio Insaurralde.
  Heath Booner hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Modesto Gutiérrez failed to charge down the shot.
  Jacinto San did well to tip it over the bar.

33'   Máximo Sandoval took the ball past Kevin Winchester.
  Máximo Sandoval blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Frederick Allard failed to block the shot.
  But Máximo Sandoval scooped it over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

34'   Frederick Allard attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Fran Bustos scrambled the ball away.

35'   Jacobo Rubio made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Darrell Hartell.

36'   Claudio Insaurralde made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Nicholas Powers blocked it.

37'   Apolinar Varela passed along the floor for Jacobo Rubio to pick it up, Jacobo Rubio picked up on the ball before Darrell Hartell could cut it out.
  Jacobo Rubio tried to play a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Dannie Southgate.

38'   Fran Bustos evaded the challenge of Kevin Winchester and tried his luck with a long range chip.
  Fran Bustos put it horribly wide ... It was a poor effort from Fran Bustos. He was lacking match sharpness.

40'   Frederick Allard shot from 30 yards but Mariano Puga charged down the shot.

41'   Apolinar Varela tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Dannie Southgate.

42'   Claudio Insaurralde tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Clint Strudwick.

43'   Apolinar Varela tried to use his skill to go past Dannie Southgate but it failed.

44'   Apolinar Varela played a pinpoint pass to Jacobo Rubio, Dannie Southgate couldn't cut it.
  Jacobo Rubio tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Darrell Hartell.

45'   Modesto Gutiérrez failed in his attempt to get past Heath Booner.

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Both teams went in for their half-time break which United States were unfortunate to go in behind.Argentina had 61% possession in the match, while United States had 39%.
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46'   Máximo Sandoval went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

47'   Modesto Gutiérrez played a perfect pass for Claudio Insaurralde, Claudio Insaurralde picked up on the ball before Nicholas Powers could reach it.
  The flag was up on the far side as Claudio Insaurralde strayed offside.

48'   Fulke Ford went across and took the corner.
  Raymundo Rivero got up above Darrell Hartell, then headed clear the danger.

49'   Nicholas Powers tried to skip past the challenge of Claudio Insaurralde but Claudio Insaurralde won the ball from Nicholas Powers.

50' Sebastián Garcia came off to be replaced by Renato Vives.
tried a tactical change.
Everitt Cox on for Darrell Hartell.
  Máximo Sandoval dribbled past Kevin Winchester.
  Máximo Sandoval was pressed by Frederick Allard but he evaded the challenge and put some curve on the shot from long range.
  But Máximo Sandoval couldn't direct it goalwards ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

51'   Máximo Sandoval gave the corner straight to the opposition.

52'   Kevin Winchester stepped away from Máximo Sandoval and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.
  But Kevin Winchester couldn't get it on target ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

55'   Modesto Gutiérrez played the ball to Claudio Insaurralde's feet, Claudio Insaurralde took possession of the ball before Nicholas Powers could cut it out.
  Claudio Insaurralde crossed the ball low , Heath Booner couldn't cut it.
  Fernando Jimenez hit a spectacular half volley but Clint Strudwick removed the danger.

56'   Apolinar Varela passed the ball to Máximo Sandoval, the ball was picked up by Máximo Sandoval before Dannie Southgate could intercept.
  Máximo Sandoval centred the ball, Everitt Cox failed to intercept the pass.
  Renato Vives unleashed a volley at goal, Tayler Stanton approached too late to tackle him.
  But Renato Vives sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a poor effort from Renato Vives. He was lacking match sharpness.

57'   Máximo Sandoval tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Kevin Winchester did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

58'   Kevin Winchester tried to pass the ball forward but Fernando Jimenez intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

59'   Frederick Allard knocked a lovely ball for Kevin Winchester, the ball was picked up by Kevin Winchester before Fernando Jimenez could reach it.
  Kevin Winchester lobbed it over Fran Bustos.
  Raymundo Rivero could not stop a confident Larry Atterberry going past him.
  Larry Atterberry was able to make space and shot. Mariano Puga failed to block the shot.
  Jacinto San blocked the shot.

60' Manuel Ibarra shook the hand of Fran Bustos, who came off.
tried a tactical change.
Fernando Jimenez was brought off and replaced by Joaquín Machado.
The referee showed Modesto Gutiérrez a yellow card.
  Heath Booner tried to sprint past Claudio Insaurralde but Claudio Insaurralde took the ball away from Heath Booner.

63'   Modesto Gutiérrez skipped past Everitt Cox.
  Modesto Gutiérrez tried to get past Dannie Southgate but Dannie Southgate succesfully won the ball from Modesto Gutiérrez.

64'   Everitt Cox dribbled past Jacobo Rubio.
  Apolinar Varela was outpaced by Everitt Cox.
  Despite the angle, Everitt Cox flicked it goalwards but Raymundo Rivero blocked the shot.

65'   Modesto Gutiérrez took the ball past Clint Strudwick.
  Modesto Gutiérrez put a low cross, Nicholas Powers couldn't cut it.
  The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Mariano Puga but the shot was blocked by Clint Strudwick.

66'   Apolinar Varela directed the ball to Jacobo Rubio, Jacobo Rubio trapped the ball nicely before Dannie Southgate could cut it out.
  Jacobo Rubio tried to whip in a low cross but The ball ricocheted off Everitt Cox.

68'   Frederick Allard tried to dribble past Joaquín Machado but Joaquín Machado robbed Frederick Allard.

71'   Máximo Sandoval passed along the floor for Renato Vives to pick it up, Kevin Winchester couldn't cut it.
  Renato Vives struck a medium range piledriver past Frederick Allard.
  But Renato Vives sent the ball high into the stands ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

74'   Dannie Southgate flighted in the freekick. Jacinto San saved superbly and held the ball.

76'   Swerving shot by Manuel Ibarra from long range. Frederick Allard wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.
  But Manuel Ibarra put it narrowly over ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

77'   Heath Booner put some curve on the shot from long range but the shot was blocked by Claudio Insaurralde.

78'   Máximo Sandoval escaped from the challenge of Dannie Southgate and tried a long range effort.
  Osbourne Philips elected to fist the ball to safety.

79'   Larry Atterberry tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but the shot was charged down by Claudio Insaurralde.

80'   Apolinar Varela played the ball to Jacobo Rubio's feet, Jacobo Rubio took possession of the ball before Everitt Cox could cut it out.
  The assistant referee raised his flag...Jacobo Rubio was offside.

81'   Frederick Allard knocked a lovely ball for Kevin Winchester, Joaquín Machado failed to reach the ball.
  Kevin Winchester tried his luck with a long range chip but the shot was blocked by Manuel Ibarra.

82'   Máximo Sandoval tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

83'   Heath Booner played the ball past Claudio Insaurralde to Clint Strudwick's feet.
  Clint Strudwick showed Modesto Gutiérrez a clean set of heels.
  Claudio Insaurralde blocked Clint Strudwick before Clint Strudwick attempted to fire off a shot from medium range.

84'   Máximo Sandoval faked a shot before cutting Kevin Winchester in a different direction.
  Máximo Sandoval tried to jink past Frederick Allard but Frederick Allard succesfully won the ball from Máximo Sandoval.

85'   Máximo Sandoval played a perfect pass for Manuel Ibarra, Manuel Ibarra latched onto the ball before Kevin Winchester could intercept.
  Manuel Ibarra took the ball past Frederick Allard.
  Vicious shot by Manuel Ibarra for the top corner but Clint Strudwick got in and cleared the danger.

86'   Frederick Allard tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Joaquín Machado got in the way of the ball.

87'   Modesto Gutiérrez faked a pass then cut Nicholas Powers in a different direction.
  Modesto Gutiérrez sent in a low cross, Heath Booner stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Jacobo Rubio approached and took a quick shot on the ball but Clint Strudwick hoofed the ball clear.

88'   Apolinar Varela made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Dannie Southgate.

90'   Poor corner kick by Máximo Sandoval. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

91'   Everitt Cox tried to dribble past Renato Vives but Renato Vives blocked Everitt Cox in a good, clean tackle.

92'   Máximo Sandoval went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.


End Match Argentina 1 - 0 United States
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Home-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Balanced
 Strategy   More Attack
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Shorter
 Creative Freedom   Default
 Closing Down   Press More
 Tackling   Easy
 Marking   Default
 Crossing   Drill Crosses
 Roaming   Default
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Push Up
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   Yes
 Play Offside   No
Away-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Standing
 Strategy   Attacking
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Default
 Creative Freedom   More Disciplined
 Closing Down   Press More
 Tackling   Normal
 Marking   Zone Marking
 Crossing   Default
 Roaming   Stick to Position
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Often
 Counter Attack   Yes
 Play Offside   Yes
Match stats
Statistics      Argentina United States     
Shots 14
5
Shots on target 4
3
Long shots 11
3
Possession 58%
42%
Corners 7
2
Offside 3
0

Goals      Argentina United States     
from Heading
(include goals from corner)
0
0
from Long shots 0
0
from Free Kicks 0
0
from Corners 0
0
from Penalty 0
0
Efficiency in selected tactics
     Argentina   United States     
Nothing
Philosophy
Nothing
Nothing
Creative Freedom
Nothing
 
Closing Down
  
Nothing
Marking
 
Nothing
Roaming
 
Average performance of players
(in this tactics)
Home-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Jacinto San 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
DC Mariano Puga 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
DC Raymundo Rivero 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
DL Jacobo Rubio 93 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 5 6
DMR Claudio Insaurralde 93 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 6
DMC Fernando Jimenez 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
MC Fran Bustos 60 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
ML Apolinar Varela 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 2 6
AMR Modesto Gutiérrez (C) 93 2 0 0 1 0 6 3 5 2 7
AMC Máximo Sandoval 93 7 0 0 0 0 6 2 6 6 7
FC Sebastián Garcia 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6
SUB Renato Vives 43 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
SUB Manuel Ibarra 33 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6
SUB Joaquín Machado 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
Away-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Osbourne Philips 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
DR Dannie Southgate 93 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7
DC Tayler Stanton 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5
DC Clint Strudwick * 93 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 9
DL Nicholas Powers 93 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5
DMC Kevin Winchester 93 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5
AMR Darrell Hartell (C) 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
AMC Frederick Allard 93 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 5
AML Heath Booner 93 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 6
FC Larry Atterberry 93 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 6
FC Fulke Ford 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6
SUB Everitt Cox 43 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 6
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