Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Luis Antonio Duque where Expreso Rojo play host to Llaneros FC. A crowd of 17,126 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Expreso Rojo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Llaneros FC appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Efrain Delarosa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Expreso Rojo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Llaneros FC appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Efrain Delarosa.
0.00
The first half starts with Expreso Rojo kicking off!
2.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Jairo Renteria laces a weighted ball forward to Vicente Gonzalez. Seeing a gap ahead, Vicente Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
3.13
Jersson Esquivel catches Jorge Eladio Casillas on the ankles. The referee brings Jersson Esquivel to one side and gives him a warning! Jorge Eladio Casillas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.14
Jersson Esquivel barges into Jorge Eladio Casillas. Jersson Esquivel is warned by the referee again! Jorge Eladio Casillas runs off the knock.
15.49
Alejo Castroman threads a neat ball through to João Ojeda. João Ojeda edges inside the box! João Ojeda muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
18.41
Mauricio Acosta chips the ball to his team mate, Walter Lujan. Walter Lujan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
21.35
Jairo Renteria pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jairo Renteria threads the ball through to João Ojeda. João Ojeda cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from João Ojeda provides some space. He shoots at goal but Sam Saad reads it well. Excellent save!
22.13
Jersson Esquivel surges forward with the ball. Jersson Esquivel skips past Mauricio Acosta! Jersson Esquivel comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.24
Without breaking stride, Nuno Cortes plays the ball forward to Vicente Gonzalez. Vicente Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
26.10
Nuno Cortes clumsily knocks into Ángel Espinoza. Nuno Cortes is warned by the referee! Ángel Espinoza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.57
Jersson Esquivel flicks a high pass forward to Ángel Espinoza who brings the ball under control. Ángel Espinoza passes the ball forward but Justin Duka is offside!
33.50
Fernando Avalos breaks forward. Fernando Avalos flicks a high ball forward to Ángel Espinoza who takes it down. Ángel Espinoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.57
Juan Carlos Martin makes a simple pass to Tomás Rivas. Tomás Rivas threads a neat ball through to Tobías Sosa. Tobías Sosa skips past Nuno Cortes! Tobías Sosa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
36.18
Jersson Esquivel changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jersson Esquivel shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.17
Vicente Gonzalez brings the ball forward. Vicente Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.08
Jorge Eladio Casillas kicks a strong pass forward to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas plays a quick one-two with Rúben Zamora and rushes in on goal... Henrique Salinas side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Expreso Rojo appear unchanged since the first half. Llaneros FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Expreso Rojo players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Llaneros FC kick off the second half!
54.09
Gianni Solis makes a probing pass to Jersson Esquivel. Jersson Esquivel knocks the ball to his team mate, Ángel Espinoza. Ángel Espinoza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jairo Renteria.
55.58
Jairo Renteria flicks a high ball forward to Vicente Gonzalez who gracefully takes it down. Vicente Gonzalez makes a simple pass to Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.02
Jairo Renteria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vicente Gonzalez. Vicente Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.43
Alejo Castroman flicks the ball to his team mate, João Ojeda. João Ojeda shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.30
Alejo Castroman threads a neat ball through to Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora edges inside the box! Rúben Zamora comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Rúben Zamora scores for Expreso Rojo!!
77.43
Alejo Castroman sees Rúben Zamora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rúben Zamora lofts in a cross ball towards João Ojeda. João Ojeda gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Sam Saad manages to keep it out.
78.01
Vicente Gonzalez hacks Tomás Rivas from behind! The referee calls over Vicente Gonzalez and shows him a yellow card! Tomás Rivas runs off the knock.
89.44
Tomás Rivas flicks the ball to his team mate, Ángel Espinoza. Ángel Espinoza lofts in a cross ball towards Tobías Sosa. Tobías Sosa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
28.6%
44%
27.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rúben Zamora of Expreso Rojo |
Match Ratings
1. | Luis Bustos (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Nuno Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Jairo Renteria (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Mauricio Acosta (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Alejo Castroman (MID) | 7 | |
6. | Jorge Eladio Casillas (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Vicente Gonzalez (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
8. | Walter Lujan (MID) | 6 | |
9. | João Ojeda (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Rúben Zamora (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Henrique Salinas (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Carlos Palacio (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Horacio Orsi (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Ricardo Cabrera (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Sam Saad (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Juan Carlos Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Fernando Avalos (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Gianni Solis (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Héctor González Betancourt (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Tomás Rivas (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Jersson Esquivel (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Ángel Espinoza (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Justin Duka (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Tobías Sosa (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Hamilton Hidalgo (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Matías Blanco (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Mario Uribe (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Sergio Barragan (GK) | 0 |