Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Pascual Guerrero where América de Cali play host to Atlético Bucaramanga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
América de Cali are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Atlético Bucaramanga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Silvio Rosario.


0.00
América de Cali kick off the first half!
2.50
With some swift thinking, Mario Bolaños plays the ball forward to Edison Paulo Requena. Edison Paulo Requena knocks the ball to his team mate, Joel Callens. Joel Callens whips in a cross ball towards Frickson Quiñónez. Frickson Quiñónez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Ramiro Coronado and the loose ball is cleared up field.
3.22
Jason LaCrone flicks a high ball forward to Frickson Quiñónez who takes it down. Frickson Quiñónez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.43
Tressor Cabezas hacks Gabriel Ayoví from behind! The referee calls over Tressor Cabezas and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Ayoví hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.20
Jason LaCrone flicks a high ball forward to Jerry Alston who takes it down. Jerry Alston knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.06
Showing composure, Cristian Guerrero laces a weighted ball forward to Edison Paulo Requena. Edison Paulo Requena sees Joel Callens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joel Callens finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
18.04
Joe-Max Roberts hacks Jason LaCrone from behind! The referee brings Joe-Max Roberts to one side and gives him a warning! Jason LaCrone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.36
Edison Paulo Requena threads the ball through to Frickson Quiñónez. Frickson Quiñónez lofts in a cross ball towards Joel Callens. Joel Callens makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.11
Jason LaCrone flicks a high ball forward to Frickson Quiñónez who takes it down. Frickson Quiñónez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.36
Julio James flicks the ball to his team mate, Frickson Quiñónez. Frickson Quiñónez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.02
Cristian Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Jason LaCrone controls it well on his chest. Jason LaCrone threads the ball through to Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston puts a great ball through but Frickson Quiñónez is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
40.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Cristian Guerrero plays the ball forward to Julio James. Julio James passes the ball forward to Frickson Quiñónez. Frickson Quiñónez passes the ball forward to Jerry Alston. Some awkward footwork from Jerry Alston provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Darrell Gray. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. América de Cali appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético Bucaramanga have changed their lineup with Michael Erazo replacing Óscar Carlos Arce.

45.00
Atlético Bucaramanga kick off the second half!
49.06
Joe-Max Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Willington Valenzuela. Willington Valenzuela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
51.51
Mario Bolaños chips the ball to his team mate, Julio James. Julio James chips the ball to his team mate, Joel Callens. Joel Callens shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
59.29
Joe-Max Roberts clumsily knocks into Michael Erazo. The referee calls over Joe-Max Roberts again and warns him to calm down! Michael Erazo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.50
Joe-Max Roberts barges into Julio James. The referee warns Joe-Max Roberts yet again to calm down! Julio James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.51
Lucas Mejia runs forward with the ball. Lucas Mejia advances with the ball. Lucas Mejia skips past Cristian Guerrero! Some silky footwork from Lucas Mejia provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.31
Julio James decides to run forward with the ball. Julio James lofts in a cross ball towards Joel Callens. Joel Callens gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
75.52
Mario Bolaños makes a probing pass to Julio James. Julio James laces a weighted ball forward to Frickson Quiñónez. Frickson Quiñónez finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.37
América de Cali have made a substitution with Kevin Junior replacing Marco Figueroa .
83.24
Julio James threads a neat ball through to Joel Callens. Joel Callens shoots from distance but somehow Darrell Gray manages to keep it out.
84.56
Gabriel Ayoví threads a neat ball through to Jason LaCrone. Jason LaCrone hits a low pass to Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Joel Callens. Joel Callens makes a looping header on goal. Joel Callens scores for Atlético Bucaramanga!!
89.41
Gabriel Ayoví makes a simple pass to Julio James. Julio James flicks the ball to his team mate, Frickson Quiñónez. Frickson Quiñónez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
21.5%
78.5%
Play Area
32.9%
44.3%
22.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joel Callens of Atlético Bucaramanga