Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Los Zipas where Academia play host to La Equidad. 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 La Equidad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andres Klinger.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Academia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while La Equidad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andres Klinger.
0.00
0-0Academia kick off and get the first half underway!
4.05
0-0With a delightful solo run, Lucas Tapia stretches the opposition's defence. Lucas Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolás Lorenzo. Nicolás Lorenzo knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
12.46
1-0Sebastián Hurtado flicks a high pass forward to Victor Castaneda who brings the ball under control. Victor Castaneda knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio César. Antonio César outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Academia!
20.30
1-0Sebastián Hurtado runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sebastián Hurtado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Facundo Vargas.
21.18
1-0Facundo Vargas threads the ball through to Mateo Vidal Avila. Mateo Vidal Avila kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Johnson. Juan Johnson makes a pass forward but Nicolás Lorenzo is yards offside!
22.39
Edison Deza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio César. Antonio César knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.27
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Rúben Rojas laces a weighted ball forward to Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
28.13
Edison Deza hits a low pass to Ricardo Cuéllar. Ricardo Cuéllar knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio César. Antonio César flicks the ball with his head. Tressor Duarte gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.39
Rúben Rojas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Rocha.
32.57
Pablo Rocha knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Tapia. Lucas Tapia knocks the ball forward to Nicolás Lorenzo. Nicolás Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Victor Granados. Victor Granados heads the ball goalwards. Rafael Aristeguieta is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.11
Nicolas Rivera hits a low pass to Victor Granados. Victor Granados tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
1-1Academia are in full control of this game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Academia appear unchanged since the first half. La Equidad also appear unchanged since the first half. The Academia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
La Equidad start the second half!
48.26
Mateo Vidal Avila makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolás Lorenzo. Nicolás Lorenzo plays a one-two with Juan Johnson and advances towards the goal... Nicolás Lorenzo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
53.42
Sebastián Hurtado flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaime Morris.
57.53
Osbaldo Valencia passes the ball forward to Sebastián Hurtado. Sebastián Hurtado flicks a high pass forward. Victor Castaneda collects the pass. Victor Castaneda shoots from outside the area. Tressor Duarte gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.37
1-1Academia have made a substitution with Juan Larrea replacing Gelmin Suárez .
63.09
Juan Larrea takes it forward alone. Juan Larrea threads a neat ball through to Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaime Morris.
67.44
Lucas Tapia knocks the ball forward to Juan Johnson. Juan Johnson sees Nicolás Lorenzo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Nicolás Lorenzo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
72.34
Rúben Rojas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Cuéllar. Ricardo Cuéllar whips in a cross ball towards Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Tressor Duarte.
75.25
Jaime Morris makes a simple pass to Nicolas Rivera. Nicolas Rivera threads a neat ball through to Victor Granados. Victor Granados knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.57
Academia have made a substitution with Julián Ruiz replacing Sebastián Hurtado .
79.18
Edison Deza makes a beautiful solo run. Edison Deza edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Edison Deza provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
81.18
Mateo Vidal Avila runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mateo Vidal Avila knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Johnson. Juan Johnson heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
84.45
Lucas Tapia threads the ball through to Juan Johnson. Juan Johnson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Lorenzo. Nicolás Lorenzo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
85.25
Juan Larrea flicks a high ball forward to Julián Ruiz who takes it down. Julián Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Cuéllar. Ricardo Cuéllar finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
26%
45.2%
28.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio César of Academia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Aristeguieta (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Óscar Carlos Zampiery (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Osbaldo Valencia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gelmin Suárez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samuel Hurtado (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastián Hurtado (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Edison Deza (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rúben Rojas (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Antonio César (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Ricardo Cuéllar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Victor Castaneda (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Juan Larrea (DEF) | 7 | |
| 13. | Julián Ruiz (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jerrit Martin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tressor Duarte (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Pablo Rocha (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Facundo Vargas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andres Klinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jaime Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Rivera (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mateo Vidal Avila (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lucas Tapia (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Juan Johnson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolás Lorenzo (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Victor Granados (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Hugo Enriquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Santiago Riquelme (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Wilder Montes (MID) | 0 | |