Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Daniel Villa Zapata where Alianza Petrolera play host to Llaneros FC. A crowd of 18,281 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alianza Petrolera are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Llaneros FC appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Cruz Soria.


0.00
The whistle blows and Llaneros FC get the match underway!
8.30
Jersson Esquivel flicks the ball to his team mate, Ángel Espinoza. Ángel Espinoza makes a defence splitting pass to Hamilton Hidalgo. Hamilton Hidalgo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
9.29
Héctor González Betancourt flicks a high ball forward to Jersson Esquivel who takes it down. Jersson Esquivel changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jersson Esquivel edges inside the box! Jersson Esquivel cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's there!! Santiago Landazuri has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.53
Ángel Espinoza barges into Cesar Taffarel. The referee calls over Ángel Espinoza and warns him to calm down! Cesar Taffarel runs off the knock.
20.00
Gonçalo Tapia comes in with a late challenge on Jersson Esquivel. The referee calls over Gonçalo Tapia and shows him a yellow card! Jersson Esquivel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.29
Uruguay Caballero hits a low pass to Oscar Jaramillo. Oscar Jaramillo flicks a high pass forward. Alan Pereyra controls it well on his chest. Alan Pereyra whips in a cross ball towards Juan Cáceres. Juan Cáceres outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
24.13
Gianni Solis flicks a high pass forward. Jersson Esquivel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jersson Esquivel sees Tobías Sosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Tobías Sosa plays the ball forward to Hamilton Hidalgo who has made a great run into the box. Hamilton Hidalgo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
26.08
Cesar Taffarel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gonçalo Tapia. Gonçalo Tapia flicks a high pass forward. Juan Cáceres controls it well on his chest. Juan Cáceres skips past Fernando Avalos! Some silky footwork from Juan Cáceres provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
27.02
Rene Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Tapia. Gonçalo Tapia knocks the ball forward to Juan Cáceres. Juan Cáceres lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Pereyra. Alan Pereyra directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
30.44
Cesar Taffarel threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jaramillo. Oscar Jaramillo hits a low pass to Alan Pereyra. Alan Pereyra whips in a cross ball towards Juan Cáceres. Juan Cáceres heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Juan Carlos Martin blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
34.55
Gonçalo Tapia threads the ball through to Santiago Santos. Santiago Santos plays a one-two with Juan Cáceres and advances towards the goal... Santiago Santos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Fernando Avalos.
38.44
Jerome Flores flicks a high ball forward to Santiago Santos who takes it down. Santiago Santos threads the ball through into the box. Juan Cáceres tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sam Saad with no chance!! Goal for Alianza Petrolera!
44.28
Gonçalo Tapia threads a neat ball through to Juan Cáceres. Juan Cáceres advances inside the box! Juan Cáceres strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
Gianni Solis knocks the ball forward to Tomás Rivas. Tomás Rivas makes a simple pass to Justin Duka. Justin Duka tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alianza Petrolera appear unchanged since the first half. Llaneros FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Alianza Petrolera kick off!
48.00
Gonçalo Tapia barges into Jersson Esquivel. The referee brings Gonçalo Tapia to one side and gives him a warning! Jersson Esquivel stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.31
Jerome Flores flicks a high pass forward. Juan Cáceres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Cáceres sees Alan Pereyra just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alan Pereyra side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.58
Oscar Jaramillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Cáceres. Juan Cáceres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Santos but the linesman indicates offside!
59.58
Alan Pereyra comes in with a late challenge on Gianni Solis. Alan Pereyra is given a warning by the referee! Gianni Solis runs off the knock.
60.51
Oscar Jaramillo knocks the ball forward to Juan Cáceres. Juan Cáceres plays a one-two with Alan Pereyra and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Juan Cáceres provides some space. He shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Sam Saad keeps it out!
65.30
Tomás Rivas laces a through ball forward to Justin Duka. Justin Duka whips in a cross ball towards Tobías Sosa. Tobías Sosa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.52
Cesar Taffarel makes a probing pass to Gonçalo Tapia. Gonçalo Tapia surges forward with the ball. Gonçalo Tapia lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Cáceres. Juan Cáceres connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Héctor González Betancourt is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
79.04
Uruguay Caballero makes a probing pass to Gonçalo Tapia. Gonçalo Tapia flicks a high pass forward to Alan Pereyra who brings the ball under control. Alan Pereyra shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.01
Alianza Petrolera are in full control of this game.
85.37
Jerome Flores knocks the ball forward to Juan Cáceres. Juan Cáceres finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.03
Alianza Petrolera are in full control of this game.
90.00
Nondier Klinger makes a probing pass to Oscar Jaramillo. Oscar Jaramillo chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Pereyra. Alan Pereyra plays a one-two with Juan Cáceres and rushes in on goal... Alan Pereyra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Sam Saad is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
21.8%
43.6%
34.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Cáceres of Alianza Petrolera

Match Ratings