Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Atanasio Girardot where Atlético Nacional play host to Bogotá FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Atlético Nacional and Bogotá FC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Bautista Carrizo.


0.00
Atlético Nacional kick off the first half!
3.24
Oscar Chitivia hits a low pass to Josepmir Ramírez. Josepmir Ramírez plays a scrappy one-two with Gabriel Vera and stumbles forward towards the goal... Josepmir Ramírez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Josepmir Ramírez!
6.26
Hayder Velez clumsily knocks into Tobías Chamot. The referee warns Hayder Velez to calm down! Tobías Chamot stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.06
Andres Ortiz takes a quick throw-in. Luís Leal passes the ball forward to Hayder Velez. Hayder Velez flicks a high ball forward to Josepmir Ramírez who takes it down. Josepmir Ramírez plays a one-two with Daniel Aragon and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Josepmir Ramírez provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Oscar Lujan.
9.09
Hayder Velez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Oscar Lujan punches the ball out of the danger area!
12.01
Tobías Chamot chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio whips in a cross ball towards Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.36
Hayder Velez sees Josepmir Ramírez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Josepmir Ramírez plays a one-two with Gabriel Vera and advances towards the goal... Josepmir Ramírez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.40
Nondier Lugo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.18
Lourenço Mendoza hacks Samuel Camacho from behind! The referee brings Lourenço Mendoza to one side and gives him a warning! Samuel Camacho stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.27
José Ramírez runs up as Salvador Casillas takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. José Ramírez knocks the ball forward to Tobías Chamot. Tobías Chamot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales runs straight at the defence! Leonardo Canales tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Leroy James.
25.35
Alessandro Mejia takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Leonardo Canales looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.25
José Ramírez flicks a high pass forward. Nondier Lugo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nondier Lugo chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio shoots from long range. Leroy James gets down and covers it.
27.44
Nondier Lugo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio whips in a cross ball towards Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo connects with a diving header but Leroy James reads it well. Nice keeping!
28.28
Luís Leal threads a neat ball through to Lourenço Mendoza. Lourenço Mendoza passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Josepmir Ramírez. Josepmir Ramírez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matias Juarez.
30.03
Salvador Casillas hits a long diagonal ball forward. Leonardo Canales shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Atlético Nacional are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
34.55
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.36
Hayder Velez threads a neat ball through to Josepmir Ramírez. Josepmir Ramírez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
38.10
Lourenço Mendoza sees space and advances. With some swift thinking, Lourenço Mendoza plays the ball forward to Gabriel Vera who has made a great run into the box. Gabriel Vera tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.48
Nondier Lugo sees Marco Gallardo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Nondier Lugo plays the ball forward to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Ortiz.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Bogotá FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético Nacional players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Bogotá FC kick off and get the second half underway!
47.48
Andres Ortiz sees a break and surges forward. Andres Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Aragon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Aragon edges inside the box! Daniel Aragon tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
48.36
Samuel Camacho flicks a high pass forward to Marco Gallardo who brings the ball under control. Marco Gallardo lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Leroy James manages to keep it out.
51.59
Fernando Perez knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Aragon. Daniel Aragon lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Vera. Gabriel Vera rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
54.10
Fernando Perez chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Vera. Gabriel Vera runs straight at the defence! Gabriel Vera shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
55.08
Tobías Chamot advances with the ball. Tobías Chamot knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leroy James who gathers it comfortably.
59.14
Fernando Perez flicks a high pass forward. Josepmir Ramírez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Josepmir Ramírez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Oscar Lujan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.23
Matias Juarez threads the ball through to Tobías Chamot. Tobías Chamot knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Canales. With a superhuman jump, Leonardo Canales connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Leroy James. Excellent save.
66.30
Pedro Ledesma arcs the ball upfield. Josepmir Ramírez knocks the ball forward to Daniel Aragon but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
73.47
Samuel Camacho flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Aurellio who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Aurellio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.13
Leonardo Canales comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Ledesma. Leonardo Canales is shown the yellow card! Pedro Ledesma grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.19
With vision, Salvador Casillas laces a through ball forward to Alessandro Mejia. Alessandro Mejia sees a break and surges forward. Alessandro Mejia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Ortiz.
78.28
Fernando Perez flicks a high pass forward. Josepmir Ramírez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Josepmir Ramírez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.18
Hayder Velez makes a probing pass to Josepmir Ramírez. Josepmir Ramírez shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.38
Pedro Ledesma knocks the ball forward to Hayder Velez. Hayder Velez knocks the ball forward to Josepmir Ramírez. Josepmir Ramírez advances inside the box! Josepmir Ramírez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Oscar Lujan effortlessly smothers it!
85.06
Samuel Camacho hits a low pass to Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Fernando Perez barges into Tobías Chamot. The referee calls over Fernando Perez and shows him a yellow card! Tobías Chamot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
30.5%
41.5%
28%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Josepmir Ramírez of Bogotá FC

Match Ratings
1.Leroy James (GK)
7
2.Andres Ortiz (DEF)
6
3.Luís Leal (DEF)
6
4.Pedro Ledesma (DEF)
6
5.Oscar Chitivia (MID)
6
6.Hayder Velez (MID)
6
7.Fernando Perez (MID)yellow card
6
8.Lourenço Mendoza (MID)
6
9.Gabriel Vera (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Daniel Aragon (ATT)
6
11.Josepmir Ramírez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
10
 
12.Javier Sosa (MID)
0
13.Manuel Bautista (ATT)
0
14.Yoiver Quezada (MID)
0