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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Metropolitano de Techo where Fortaleza play host to Alianza Petrolera. A crowd of 17,467 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortaleza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alianza Petrolera appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lucio Canales.


0.00
The whistle blows and Fortaleza get the match underway!
6.14
Lucas Granados receives the ball from a throw-in from Jerome Flores. Lucas Granados makes a simple pass to Alan Pereyra. Alan Pereyra lofts in a cross ball towards Santiago Santos. Santiago Santos flicks the ball with his head but Carlos Landazuri reads it well. Good keeping!
10.20
Decio Tostado flicks a high ball forward to Efrain Sepulveda who takes it down. Efrain Sepulveda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Milton Camacho but the linesman indicates offside!
12.53
Cesar Taffarel knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerome Flores. Jerome Flores flicks a high pass forward. Juan Cáceres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Cáceres rushes past Henrique Davis! Juan Cáceres tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Carlos Landazuri has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.03
Cesar Taffarel clumsily knocks into Efrain Sepulveda. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Efrain Sepulveda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.10
Alan Luna kicks a strong pass forward to Joaquín Méndez. Joaquín Méndez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Efrain Sepulveda. Efrain Sepulveda shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.15
Uruguay Caballero passes the ball forward to Lucas Granados. Lucas Granados hits a low pass to Santiago Santos. Santiago Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Luna.
30.09
Jerome Flores flicks a high pass forward. Alan Pereyra collects the pass. Alan Pereyra makes a great pass forward. Juan Cáceres runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.26
Joaquín Méndez comes in with a late challenge on Lucas Granados. The referee brings Joaquín Méndez to one side and gives him a warning! Lucas Granados runs off the knock.
39.22
With a delightful solo run, Salvador Venegas stretches the opposition's defence. Salvador Venegas plays a one-two with Milton Camacho and advances towards the goal... Salvador Venegas shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
40.23
Alan Pereyra clumsily knocks into Arturo Davis. Alan Pereyra is given a warning by the referee! Arturo Davis runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Alianza Petrolera kick off!
49.17
Arturo Davis flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Deleon. Miguel Deleon makes a probing pass to Milton Camacho. Milton Camacho kicks a strong pass forward to Efrain Sepulveda but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.20
Henrique Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Méndez. Joaquín Méndez knocks the ball forward to Efrain Sepulveda. Efrain Sepulveda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rene Varela.
65.34
Rene Varela sees a break and surges forward. Rene Varela threads a neat ball through to Santiago Santos. Santiago Santos makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alan Pereyra. Alan Pereyra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.42
With some swift thinking, Jerome Flores plays the ball forward to Alan Pereyra. Alan Pereyra shoots from 20 yards but somehow Carlos Landazuri manages to keep it out.
72.29
Jerome Flores flicks a high pass forward to Santiago Santos who brings the ball under control. Santiago Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Cáceres but he's offside!
75.32
Lucas Granados chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Pereyra. Alan Pereyra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.48
Cesar Taffarel sees a break and surges forward. Cesar Taffarel makes a probing pass to Santiago Santos. Santiago Santos shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
81.08
Arturo Davis flicks a high pass forward. Decio Tostado comfortably collects the pass. Decio Tostado kicks a strong pass forward to Milton Camacho. Milton Camacho shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
83.22
Arturo Davis plays the ball forward to Miguel Deleon. Miguel Deleon darts forward. Miguel Deleon shoots from long range but Santiago Landazuri reads it well. He makes it look easy!
87.01
Lucas Granados flicks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Santos. Santiago Santos plays a one-two with Juan Cáceres and rushes in on goal... Santiago Santos takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
30.9%
43.6%
25.5%

Scorers

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

Match Ratings