Argentina

(Argentina)

Nepal

(Nepal)

1-0

0. At La Estancia a crowd of 1947 had gathered. The pitch was in absolutely perfect condition for the match. The sun beamed from a clear sky as the two teams entered the pitch in the following formations:

Argentina lined up in a 4-2-3-1. They took up a slightly attacking position on the pitch and tried to focus attacking on wings.

Nepal lined up in a 4-5-1 (defensive). They took up a slightly defensive position on the pitch and used a balanced attacking style.

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MATCH REPORT

0. The crowd cheered as the game was kicked off by Argentina.
3. A clumsy challenge by Unknown player put an end to a promising counterattack by Nepal on 3 minutes - it also earned him a booking.
5. Unknown player was very angry with himself after 5 minutes as he directed the ball towards goal with a solid header after some fine short passes between himsef and Unknown player. The reason: His finish sailed straight into the arms of Unknown player.
9. Before he could do anything to avoid it, Unknown player had been tackled by Unknown player as he tried to get around the defence of Nepal.
15. Unknown player won the ball with a fine interception on 15 minutes, as Unknown player tried to wreak havoc with a through ball.
17. It was noisy and effective as Unknown player engaged in a bone-rattling tackle on Unknown player who tried to get to a long ball. The ref's whistle was silent though, and play continued.
18. The fans of Nepal wasn't very happy with Unknown player as he, in an attempt to create something with a through ball, sent the ball straight into the feet of Unknown player.
24. A fine long pass from Unknown player gave Unknown player all the time and space he needed to power an excellent header at goal, but to the dismay of his manager and the fans of Argentina Unknown player was in the mood to show off and somehow got to it with the tips of his fingers.
27. 27 minutes after kick-off Unknown player was booked for repeatedly fouling Unknown player.
28. The ball soared high above the field as Unknown player attempted to find his forwards with a long ball. Unknown player rose to the occation though and headed the ball to safety.
30. It was a desperate last-ditch attempt to prevent two Argentina players from breaking through the Nepal-lines when Unknown player threw himself at the through pass from Unknown player and, with the tip of his toe, directed the ball to his keeper. Great defensive play.
34. Just after the match clock had passed 34 minutes, Unknown player chipped a through ball forward. Unknown player made his way past Unknown player and drove the ball straight into the net from 30 meters - a beautiful strike and 1-0.
44. A bad pass from Unknown player put an end to a promising counterattack from Argentina. Unknown player neatly intercepted the ball.
45. And there went the refs whistle. Time for the half-time tea. Half time.
46. Unknown player unleashed a furious header from the right side of the box after 46 minutes of play, but missed the net by a couple of inches - so close for Argentina! The defence-splitting pass was delivered by Unknown player, who fended off Unknown player on the wing and sent in a low cross.
48. Some fine moves by Unknown player on Unknown player gave him the opportunity to throw a cross into the back off the penalty area where Unknown player was ready with a cruel header. Unluckily for Argentina the finish ended up in the stands…
57. "Marking, I want marking!" yelled the coach of Nepal as an inspired header from Unknown player sailed into the stands. Unknown player made Unknown player look silly as he feinted him and sent the ball into the box after some fine shortpassing play from Argentina. A good opportunity but a bad finish from Argentina.
58. Unknown player unleashed a furious half-volley from the edge of the area after 58 minutes of play. Unknown player had him covered though and tipped the ball around the post. The defence-splitting pass was delivered by Unknown player, who fended off Unknown player on the wing and sent in a low cross.
60. After 60 minutes of play a fair challenge made Unknown player twist his left ankle and he had to be substituted by Unknown player. The injury didn't look too bad though.
62. More than a few fans of Nepal booed at the touchy referee when he booked Unknown player for talking back after 62 minutes of play.
63. It was noisy and effective as Unknown player engaged in a bone-rattling tackle on Unknown player who tried to get to a long ball. The ref's whistle was silent though, and play continued.
68. A clumsy challenge by Unknown player put an end to a promising counterattack by Argentina on 68 minutes - it also earned him a booking.
73. On 73 minutes Nepal got close to scoring when Unknown player hammered a freekick just over the bar. Solid effort by Unknown player!
74. On 74 minutes Unknown player came on for Unknown player, who had twisted his ankle. The physio looked pretty confident though, and he was able to leave the pitch on his own.
78. Just as Unknown player was about to throw a cross into the box Unknown player won the ball with a fine sliding challenge. Solid defending.
79. It looked promising for Argentina when Unknown player stepped up to take a dangerously positioned freekick on 79 minutes. However the effort was slightly off the mark and soared into the stands.
86. More than a few fans of Nepal booed at the touchy referee when he booked Unknown player for talking back after 86 minutes of play.
88. A fine dead-ball opportunity was wasted as Unknown player fended off Unknown player and sent the spectacular Unknown player freekick out for a throw on 88 minutes.
89. It was a desperate last-ditch attempt to prevent two Argentina players from breaking through the Nepal-lines when Unknown player threw himself at the through pass from Unknown player and, with the tip of his toe, directed the ball to his keeper. Great defensive play.
92. An effectful wing-attack, created by Unknown player, gave Unknown player a solid opportunity from deep in the penalty area after 92 minutes. Somehow he managed to chip the ball over the crossbar - so close for Nepal. Unknown player flunked his marking altogether.

Match Summary

ArgentinaNepal
53%Possession47%
7Shots3
3Shots on target1
4Yellow cards1
0Red cards0

Ratings

Argentina »
NoNamePosRat
1. J. Ayalagk6
5. O. Malandradl6
14. P. Vargasdcl7
9. L. "El Mariscal" Gonzalezdcr6
4. G. Coloccinidr6
15. O. Bilosdmcl6
8. L. Ibarradmcr5
13. P. "Carrilero" Cruz (1)oml6
17. N. Quirogaomc3
11. L. Gomezomr5
20. A. Ferrarifc7
16. I. Ariassub3-
7. C. Talamontisub2-
19. E. Coloccinisub5-
2. L. Rivarolasub1-
18. W. Ramírezsub4-
Nepal »
NoNamePosRat
21. A. Ramanandgk5
10. M. Kadakdl2
9. U. "THE SLAUGTHER" Shashikanthdcl5
8. M. Thiagarajandcr5
12. R. "DAVID SILVA" Sithadcr5
3. P. Natashadr5
22. K. Prasantadmcl5
20. D. Shalabydmcr5
11. S. Prudviml5
5. Unknown playermr4
18. K. Damaomc5
14. S. "Mr Niz" Nizamifc3
2. S. Chittoor36
7. S. Partha24
4. S. Harkusub4-
16. J. Nirmalsub5-

NB! Player ratings range from 1, which is extremely bad, to 10, which is given for a world class performance.

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