Match Report


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today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Los Zipas where Academia play host to Valledupar FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Academia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valledupar FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Pulido.


0.00
Valledupar FC kick off!
3.34
Juan Larrea threads a neat ball through to Samuel Hurtado. Samuel Hurtado knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Rubiel Avalos effortlessly smothers it!
4.30
Edison Deza plays the ball forward to Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
6.10
Sebastián Hurtado hacks Felipe Eriberto from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Felipe Eriberto runs off the knock.
14.08
Antonio Carlos Tostao deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maxwell Meram. Maxwell Meram flicks a high pass forward. N. De Araujo Schmidt collects the pass. N. De Araujo Schmidt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Esteban Ayoví.
16.21
Maxwell Meram flicks a high pass forward. Yoximar Galvan collects the pass. Yoximar Galvan shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
18.42
Felipe Eriberto sees space and advances. Felipe Eriberto whips in a cross ball towards N. De Araujo Schmidt. N. De Araujo Schmidt makes a looping header on goal. Rafael Aristeguieta gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
21.29
Felipe Eriberto threads a neat ball through to Yoximar Galvan. Yoximar Galvan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.32
Xavier Olivas flicks a high pass forward. N. De Araujo Schmidt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. N. De Araujo Schmidt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Esteban Ayoví.
30.35
Felipe Eriberto knocks the ball forward to Delio Rendon. Delio Rendon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Aristeguieta who gathers it comfortably.
34.24
Xavier Olivas flicks a high pass forward. N. De Araujo Schmidt controls it well on his chest. N. De Araujo Schmidt knocks in a cross ball towards Delio Rendon. Delio Rendon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Rafael Aristeguieta. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Academia appear unchanged since the first half. Valledupar FC also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Academia kick off!
48.25
Juan Larrea flicks a high pass forward. Edison Deza controls it well on his chest. Edison Deza flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Cuéllar who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Cuéllar lofts in a cross ball towards Jerrit Martin. With a superhuman jump, Jerrit Martin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.06
Maxwell Meram controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yoximar Galvan. Yoximar Galvan lofts in a cross ball towards N. De Araujo Schmidt. N. De Araujo Schmidt flicks the ball with his head but Óscar Carlos Zampiery is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
59.40
Yoximar Galvan comes in with a high challenge, catching Esteban Ayoví with his studs. The referee motions to Yoximar Galvan to come over. It's a red card!! Esteban Ayoví hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.51
Valledupar FC have made 2 substitutions with Vicente Mora replacing Ian Hernández and Xavier Duarte replacing N. De Araujo Schmidt .
65.01
Valledupar FC are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
66.38
Juan Larrea catches Xavier Duarte on the ankles. The referee brings Juan Larrea to one side and gives him a warning! Xavier Duarte carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.38
With some swift thinking, Antonio Carlos Tostao plays the ball forward to Xavier Olivas. Xavier Olivas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Duarte. Xavier Duarte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.04
Esteban Ayoví hoofs the ball up the pitch. Jerrit Martin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.14
Victor Castaneda flicks a high ball forward to Jerrit Martin who takes it down. Jerrit Martin whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Cuéllar. Ricardo Cuéllar is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Antonio Carlos Tostao controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maxwell Meram. With some swift thinking, Maxwell Meram plays the ball forward to Delio Rendon. Delio Rendon lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Duarte. Xavier Duarte outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
1

Possession
37.7%
62.3%
Play Area
26.2%
52.5%
21.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Cuéllar of Academia