Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Álvaro Gómez Hurtado where Real Santander play host to Expreso Rojo. A crowd of 18,965 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Santander and Expreso Rojo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Bautista Carrizo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Santander and Expreso Rojo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Bautista Carrizo.
0.00
0-0Real Santander kick off and get the first half underway!
2.13
0-0Davi Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Aragon. Vasco Aragon knocks the ball to his team mate, Leandro Rosales. Leandro Rosales shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Luis Bustos keeps it out!
6.04
Vicente Gonzalez passes the ball forward to João Ojeda. João Ojeda whips in a cross ball towards Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Henrique Ayala manages to keep it out.
12.42
0-0Alejo Castroman sees Rúben Zamora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rúben Zamora plays a scrappy one-two with Henrique Salinas and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Rúben Zamora provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.54
Carlos Palacio flicks a high pass forward. Alejo Castroman collects the pass. Alejo Castroman threads the ball through to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas tries a spectacular long range effort but Henrique Ayala reads it well. Good save!
22.09
0-0Davi Almeida hits a low pass to Vasco Aragon. Vasco Aragon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leandro Rosales. Leandro Rosales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.06
Máximo Jiménez flicks a high ball forward to Leandro Rosales who takes it down. Leandro Rosales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Bustos who gathers it comfortably.
30.31
0-0Mateus Guillen plays the ball forward to Máximo Jiménez. Máximo Jiménez advances with the ball. Máximo Jiménez plays a one-two with Miguel Ventura and rushes in on goal... Carlos Palacio comes in with a late challenge on Máximo Jiménez. Máximo Jiménez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
32.05
Walter Lujan chips the ball to his team mate, João Ojeda. João Ojeda rushes past Davi Almeida! João Ojeda looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Henrique Ayala is on top of his game. Good keeping!
33.51
Carlos Palacio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Eladio Casillas. Jorge Eladio Casillas flicks a high pass forward. Rúben Zamora collects the pass. Rúben Zamora shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Expreso Rojo are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
39.15
0-0Alejo Castroman hacks Vasco Aragon from behind! The referee calls over Alejo Castroman and shows him a yellow card! Vasco Aragon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Expreso Rojo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Santander players seem much more motivated whilst the Expreso Rojo players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Expreso Rojo kicking off!
47.28
Nuno Cortes knocks the ball forward to Walter Lujan. Walter Lujan hits a low pass to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas hits a low pass to Rúben Zamora. Some world-class footwork from Rúben Zamora provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.19
Davi Almeida clumsily knocks into João Ojeda. Davi Almeida is shown the yellow card! João Ojeda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.40
Máximo Jiménez threads the ball through to Matias Contreras. Matias Contreras knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.34
Vicente Gonzalez decides to run forward with the ball. Vicente Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.10
0-0Rui Quiroz threads a neat ball through to Máximo Jiménez. With vision, Máximo Jiménez picks a pass forward to Matias Contreras. Matias Contreras flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ventura. Mauricio Acosta barges into Miguel Ventura. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
61.10
0-0The referee points to the spot..
62.56
1-0Matias Contreras takes a slow run up. The ball flies into the top right corner - goal!!
63.56
Máximo Jiménez kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Ventura. Miguel Ventura runs straight at the defence! Miguel Ventura takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Luis Bustos. What a great pair of hands!
67.11
Matias Contreras catches Carlos Palacio on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Palacio stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.33
1-0Vasco Aragon flicks a high pass forward to Leandro Rosales who brings the ball under control. Leandro Rosales rushes past Mauricio Acosta! Leandro Rosales rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but Nuno Cortes blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
75.36
With a delightful solo run, Jorge Eladio Casillas stretches the opposition's defence. Jorge Eladio Casillas tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
77.25
Vasco Aragon passes the ball forward to Matias Contreras. Matias Contreras controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.39
Rui Quiroz flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Silva controls it well on his chest. Enrico Silva plays the ball forward to Matias Contreras. Matias Contreras knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Bustos who gathers it comfortably.
83.56
Mauricio Acosta takes a quick throw-in, which Carlos Palacio takes on the chest. Carlos Palacio launches a long ball forward. Rúben Zamora shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
31.8%
43.5%
24.7%
Scorers
| Matias Contreras 63 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vicente Gonzalez of Expreso Rojo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Henrique Ayala (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Rui Quiroz (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Mateus Guillen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Davi Almeida (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Máximo Jiménez (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Enrico Silva (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vasco Aragon (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eric Thomas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Miguel Ventura (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Leandro Rosales (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Matias Contreras (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Lionard Madrigal (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Javier Cisneros (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guilherme Cribari (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Luis Bustos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nuno Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Acosta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Palacio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alejo Castroman (MID) | | 7 |
| 6. | Jorge Eladio Casillas (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Vicente Gonzalez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Walter Lujan (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | João Ojeda (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Rúben Zamora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Henrique Salinas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Horacio Orsi (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Cabrera (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Germán Miller (GK) | 0 | |