Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Metropolitano de Techo where Fortaleza play host to Valledupar FC. A crowd of 16,894 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortaleza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valledupar FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Efrain Delarosa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortaleza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valledupar FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Efrain Delarosa.
0.00
The whistle blows and Fortaleza get the match underway!
4.12
Antonio Carlos Tostao flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Olivas controls it well on his chest. Xavier Olivas flicks a high pass forward. Delio Rendon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Delio Rendon edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Delio Rendon provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Carlos Landazuri manages to gather it easily.
8.49
Héctor González Vazquez hits a low pass to Xavier Olivas. Xavier Olivas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yoximar Galvan. Yoximar Galvan knocks in a cross ball towards N. De Araujo Schmidt. N. De Araujo Schmidt heads the ball goalwards. Carlos Landazuri manages to gather it comfortably.
10.48
Esteban Pino knocks the ball to his team mate, Maxwell Meram. Maxwell Meram flicks a high pass forward to N. De Araujo Schmidt who brings the ball under control. N. De Araujo Schmidt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Luna.
12.00
Alan Luna flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Méndez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joaquín Méndez advances with the ball. Joaquín Méndez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Milton Camacho but the linesman indicates offside!
14.09
Samuel Perlaza flicks a high pass forward to Yoximar Galvan who brings the ball under control. Yoximar Galvan shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
16.09
Xavier Olivas flicks a high pass forward to Yoximar Galvan who brings the ball under control. Yoximar Galvan threads the ball through to N. De Araujo Schmidt but he's offside!
22.42
Antonio Carlos Tostao controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Perlaza. Samuel Perlaza threads a neat ball through to Yoximar Galvan. Yoximar Galvan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Landazuri who gathers it comfortably.
26.58
Salvador Venegas threads the ball through to Milton Camacho. Milton Camacho lofts in a cross ball towards Efrain Sepulveda. Efrain Sepulveda is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.44
Samuel Perlaza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Delio Rendon. Delio Rendon whips in a cross ball towards N. De Araujo Schmidt. N. De Araujo Schmidt rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Carlos Landazuri picks it out of the air!
34.59
With a delightful solo run, Maxwell Meram stretches the opposition's defence. Maxwell Meram knocks the ball forward to Delio Rendon but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.47
Salvador Venegas flicks a high pass forward. Efrain Sepulveda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Efrain Sepulveda lofts in a cross ball towards Milton Camacho. Milton Camacho heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Rubiel Avalos had no chance!! Goal for Fortaleza!
40.26
Maxwell Meram threads the ball through to Delio Rendon. Delio Rendon skips past Henrique Davis! Delio Rendon takes a shot at goal. Delio Rendon scores for Valledupar FC!!
44.35
Decio Tostado makes a simple pass to Efrain Sepulveda. Efrain Sepulveda plays a scrappy one-two with Emiliano Williams and stumbles forward towards the goal... Antonio Carlos Tostao catches Efrain Sepulveda on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortaleza appear unchanged since the first half. Valledupar FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valledupar FC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Valledupar FC kick off!
48.10
Ian Hernández advances with the ball. Ian Hernández flicks a high pass forward. Delio Rendon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Delio Rendon knocks in a cross ball towards Yoximar Galvan. Yoximar Galvan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.06
Miguel Deleon threads a neat ball through to Milton Camacho. Milton Camacho shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.15
Miguel Deleon sees a break and surges forward. Miguel Deleon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.12
Decio Tostado flicks a high pass forward. Efrain Sepulveda controls it well on his chest. Efrain Sepulveda shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
55.47
Henrique Davis clumsily knocks into Maxwell Meram. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Maxwell Meram stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.58
Samuel Perlaza makes a beautiful solo run. Samuel Perlaza sees Delio Rendon just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Delio Rendon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.24
Valledupar FC have made 2 substitutions with Felipe Eriberto replacing Ian Hernández and Rafael Ramirez replacing N. De Araujo Schmidt .
61.26
Esteban Pino flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Olivas controls it well on his chest. Xavier Olivas sees Rafael Ramirez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.28
Antonio Carlos Tostao knocks the ball to his team mate, Maxwell Meram. Maxwell Meram makes a beautiful solo run. Maxwell Meram runs straight at the defence! Maxwell Meram comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.00
Maxwell Meram kicks a strong pass forward to Delio Rendon. Delio Rendon knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Ramirez. Rafael Ramirez makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
78.56
Salvador Venegas takes a long throw-in. Decio Tostado sees a break and surges forward. Decio Tostado makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Emiliano Williams. Emiliano Williams makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Emiliano Williams!
84.19
Alan Luna makes a beautiful solo run. Alan Luna kicks a strong pass forward to Milton Camacho. Milton Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.57
Salvador Venegas threads a neat ball through to Milton Camacho. Milton Camacho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
87.34
Antonio Carlos Tostao chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Olivas. Xavier Olivas flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Ramirez. Rafael Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Yoximar Galvan. Alan Luna catches Yoximar Galvan on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
27.5%
43.8%
28.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Maxwell Meram of Valledupar FC |
Match Ratings
1. | Carlos Landazuri (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Alan Luna (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Henrique Davis (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
4. | Arturo Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Miguel Deleon (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Joaquín Méndez (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Salvador Venegas (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Decio Tostado (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Emiliano Williams (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Milton Camacho (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Efrain Sepulveda (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Miguel Bedoya (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Luiz Gustavo Careca (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Hugo Jeda (MID) | 0 |
1. | Rubiel Avalos (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Héctor González Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ian Hernández (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Esteban Pino (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Antonio Carlos Tostao (DEF) | 7 | |
6. | Xavier Olivas (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Maxwell Meram (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
8. | Samuel Perlaza (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Delio Rendon (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Yoximar Galvan (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | N. De Araujo Schmidt (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Felipe Eriberto (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Vicente Mora (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Rafael Ramirez (MID) | 6 |