|Caracas vs. Metropolitanos|
- Match Thread
For the second consecutive day, FUTVE English will be reporting live from El Olímpico. Yesterday, hosts UCV FC beat Atletico Venezuela 4-0. Today, a repeat result would be crushing for Metropolitanos, who still harbour hopes of 2º.
- Match Thread
For the second consecutive day, FUTVE English will be reporting live from El Olímpico. Yesterday, hosts UCV FC beat Atletico Venezuela 4-0. Today, a repeat result would be crushing for Metropolitanos, who still harbour hopes of 2º.
There is zero let up from Head Coach Noel Sanvicente who sends out his strongest possible XI. Their place in the ‘Hexagonal A’ is secure but it’s evident they have no plans on stalling their momentum by choice. That front three should be feared. #futve
Metropolitanos, on the other hand, are without Abraham Bahachille. He isn’t even on the bench. Considering he was listed in the national team’s preliminary squad yesterday, we’re not sure why. Robinson Flores is also entirely absent. In-form Irwin Anton remains up front. #futve
7’: The game kicked off early here at the Estadio Olímpico de la UCV. Richard Celis was right on time, though. Fouled twice the opening two minutes thanks to his impressively quick feet and agility. 0-0. #futve
13’: Despite the full strength nature of the Caracas lineup, they’re perhaps lacking a little intensity. Metro, with considerable and notable absences could be there for the taking if Caracas choose to up the ante. 0-0. #futve
18’: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!
Irwin Anton, Metropolitanos’ leading goalscorer in club history, taps in from close range after Hernández fumbles. Maybe that will wake up the group leaders. This is something for Metro to hold on to now. It’s a long time to do so. 0-1. #futve
Irwin Anton, Metropolitanos’ leading goalscorer in club history, taps in from close range after Hernández fumbles. Maybe that will wake up the group leaders. This is something for Metro to hold on to now. It’s a long time to do so. 0-1. #futve
21’: The referee is being very soft, along with his assistants here, blowing up for a Osei-Bonsu shove on Nestor Cova. Has he not, the Ghanaian was in the box with multiple options. 0-1. #futve
24’: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!
Edson Castillo thumps home in improvised fashion to equalise! It cannons in off the crossbar after the midfielder scrambled to his feet following a penalty shout to connect with the Celis-provided cross. We are level again. 1-1. #futve
Edson Castillo thumps home in improvised fashion to equalise! It cannons in off the crossbar after the midfielder scrambled to his feet following a penalty shout to connect with the Celis-provided cross. We are level again. 1-1. #futve
30’: Richard Celis releases Sandro Notaroberto on the overlap and the Venezolano-Italiano crosses into the danger zone just out of Giancarlo Schiavone’s reach. He comes for it anyway and ends up in a three-clash and the worst off. No goal is scored, though. 1-1. #futve
40’: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!
Jefre Vargas retake the lead for the Metropolitanos, and we hate to single out goalkeepers for fault, but he’s been very poor for both goals. Vargas was left with a near-open goal after Hernández fell under no real pressure and dropped the ball. 1-2.
Jefre Vargas retake the lead for the Metropolitanos, and we hate to single out goalkeepers for fault, but he’s been very poor for both goals. Vargas was left with a near-open goal after Hernández fell under no real pressure and dropped the ball. 1-2.
HT: Caracas 1-2 Metropolitanos|
Well, this is exactly what José María Morr would want. They’re not leading undeservedly – that would be unfair to say – but they’ve certainly been fortunate with both opportunities presented to them. Anton and Vargas had to be there and they were.
Well, this is exactly what José María Morr would want. They’re not leading undeservedly – that would be unfair to say – but they’ve certainly been fortunate with both opportunities presented to them. Anton and Vargas had to be there and they were.
60’: Sanvicente is shuffling his pack early: Jorge Echeverría (AM) is off for Miguel Celis (ST). 4-4-2/4-2-2-2. Metropolitanos are being made to work for their lead. 1-2. #futve
72’: Richard Celis is left unmarked on the far side of the box from a corner with enough time to tee himself up for a spectacular volleyed effort towards the top corner. It doesn’t drop in time, though. Metro escape. 1-2. #futve
75’: Christian Larotonda is on to secure the Metro midfield. He’s still returning to full fitness but still has enough talent to warrant his call to arms. 1-2. #futve
We interviewed Larotonda on Tuesday. Listen to it on our podcast below:
open.spotify.com/episode/1YJqAX…
We interviewed Larotonda on Tuesday. Listen to it on our podcast below:
open.spotify.com/episode/1YJqAX…
78’: Richard Celis fires over again. It feels like it’s coming, it’s just a case of whether one of the men in red can find the target. Caracas have only lost to one team this season: Lala. 1-2. #futve
80’: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!
Irwin Anton gets his second of the night to surely give Metro all three points! Caracas are staring at just their third defeat in 21 games. Metro will be just the second club to beat them with Lala responsible for the other two losses. 1-3. #futve
Irwin Anton gets his second of the night to surely give Metro all three points! Caracas are staring at just their third defeat in 21 games. Metro will be just the second club to beat them with Lala responsible for the other two losses. 1-3. #futve
FT: Caracas FC 1-3 Metropolitanos|
It is a well fought and ultimately deserved win. Three mistakes capitalised on with ruthless efficiency. Caracas were not at the races today. Metro’s hopes of Hexagonal A qualification remain, although faint. #futve
It is a well fought and ultimately deserved win. Three mistakes capitalised on with ruthless efficiency. Caracas were not at the races today. Metro’s hopes of Hexagonal A qualification remain, although faint. #futve
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