Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Los Zipas where Academia play host to Alianza Petrolera. A crowd of 19,524 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Academia 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 Carlos Felix.
The pitch is in great condition.
Academia 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 Carlos Felix.
0.00
0-0Alianza Petrolera kick off the first half!
4.12
1-0Julián Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Cuéllar. Ricardo Cuéllar knocks in a cross ball towards Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.15
1-0Uruguay Caballero barges into Jerrit Martin. The referee warns Uruguay Caballero to calm down! Jerrit Martin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.43
Gelmin Suárez clumsily knocks into Santiago Santos. The referee warns Gelmin Suárez to calm down! Santiago Santos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.02
1-0Uruguay Caballero comes in with a late challenge on Victor Castaneda. The referee calls over Uruguay Caballero again and warns him to calm down! Victor Castaneda stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.48
1-0Óscar Carlos Zampiery flicks a high ball forward to Javier Silva who takes it down. Javier Silva chips the ball to his team mate, Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.18
1-0Óscar Carlos Zampiery hits a low pass to Edison Deza. Edison Deza flicks a high pass forward. Victor Castaneda collects the pass. Victor Castaneda makes a probing pass to Jerrit Martin but he's offside!
34.46
1-0Lucas Granados hacks Edison Deza from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edison Deza runs off the knock.
36.36
1-0Juan Larrea makes a simple pass to Edison Deza. Edison Deza knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Cuéllar. Ricardo Cuéllar shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
39.28
Juan Larrea chips the ball to his team mate, Julián Ruiz. Without breaking stride, Julián Ruiz plays the ball forward to Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Santiago Landazuri who gathers it comfortably.
42.03
Gelmin Suárez flicks the ball to his team mate, Javier Silva. Javier Silva flicks a high pass forward to Victor Castaneda who brings the ball under control. Victor Castaneda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Santiago Landazuri who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Javier Silva makes a beautiful solo run. Javier Silva lofts in a cross ball towards Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Academia appear unchanged since the first half. Alianza Petrolera also appear unchanged since the first half. The Academia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Academia kicking off!
53.02
1-0Javier Silva makes a beautiful solo run. Javier Silva advances inside the box! Rene Varela catches Javier Silva on the ankles. Javier Silva appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
55.08
Julián Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Victor Castaneda who gracefully takes it down. Victor Castaneda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
61.15
Edison Deza knocks the ball forward to Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Santiago Landazuri who gathers it comfortably.
72.38
2-0Juan Larrea runs forward with the ball. Juan Larrea passes the ball forward to Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda cuts inside the box! Victor Castaneda side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Santiago Landazuri reads it well. Quality keeping!
77.27
With a delightful solo run, Lucas Granados stretches the opposition's defence. Lucas Granados whips in a cross ball towards Santiago Santos. Santiago Santos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Rafael Aristeguieta. What a great pair of hands!
78.29
Óscar Carlos Zampiery makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rúben Rojas. Rúben Rojas runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rúben Rojas lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda makes a deft header. Santiago Landazuri effortlessly picks it out of the air!
84.42
Jerome Flores comes in with a late challenge on Rúben Rojas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rúben Rojas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Óscar Carlos Zampiery flicks a high pass forward to Julián Ruiz who brings the ball neatly under control. Julián Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rene Varela.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
25.6%
46.2%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Victor Castaneda of Academia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Aristeguieta (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Óscar Carlos Zampiery (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gelmin Suárez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Larrea (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Julián Ruiz (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Javier Silva (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Edison Deza (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rúben Rojas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jerrit Martin (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Ricardo Cuéllar (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Victor Castaneda (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Esteban Ayoví (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dias De Almeida Serginho (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonio César (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Santiago Landazuri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Cesar Taffarel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Uruguay Caballero (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Nondier Klinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rene Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jerome Flores (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Lucas Granados (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Gonçalo Tapia (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Cáceres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Santiago Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alan Pereyra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | André Aguilar (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ezequiel Granados (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Armando Hall (ATT) | 0 | |