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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Atanasio Girardot where Atlético Nacional play host to Real Santander. A crowd of 18,084 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Atlético Nacional and Real Santander are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Palomeque.


0.00
The whistle blows and Atlético Nacional get the match underway!
2.40
Davi Almeida barges into Leonardo Canales. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Canales stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.17
Nondier Lugo passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.13
Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.33
Nondier Lugo makes a probing pass to Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales whips in a cross ball towards Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Rui Quiroz and the loose ball is cleared up field.
12.42
Enrico Silva threads the ball through to Leandro Rosales. Leandro Rosales rushes past Salvador Casillas! Leandro Rosales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Oscar Lujan manages to gather it.
15.11
Vasco Aragon threads a neat ball through to Leandro Rosales. Leandro Rosales shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Oscar Lujan.
16.21
Vasco Aragon takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
18.22
Davi Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Aragon collects the pass. Vasco Aragon brings the ball forward. Vasco Aragon cuts inside the box! Vasco Aragon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vasco Aragon!
21.34
With vision, Máximo Jiménez picks a pass forward to Dinis Tapia. Dinis Tapia makes a probing pass between the defence to Miguel Ventura. Miguel Ventura shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.36
Rodrigo Aurellio clumsily knocks into Mateus Guillen. The referee calls over Rodrigo Aurellio and shows him a yellow card! Mateus Guillen runs off the knock.
24.25
Vasco Aragon threads a neat ball through to Dinis Tapia. Dinis Tapia plays a quick one-two with Leandro Rosales and rushes in on goal... Dinis Tapia takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.25
Máximo Jiménez kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Ventura. Miguel Ventura whips in a cross ball towards Leandro Rosales. Leandro Rosales whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Oscar Lujan!
34.57
With some swift thinking, Vasco Aragon plays the ball forward to Leandro Rosales. Leandro Rosales makes a probing pass between the defence to Miguel Ventura. Some good footwork from Miguel Ventura provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Oscar Lujan with no chance!! Goal for Real Santander!
42.30
José Ramírez flicks a high pass forward. Tobías Chamot controls it well on his chest. Tobías Chamot threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Rui Quiroz clears it off the line with his head!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Real Santander also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Santander get the second half underway!
48.21
Nondier Lugo makes a simple pass to Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Quiroz.
49.08
Salvador Casillas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nondier Lugo. Nondier Lugo knocks the ball forward to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henrique Ayala who gathers it comfortably.
53.23
Matias Juarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobías Chamot. Tobías Chamot kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales makes a looping header on goal but Henrique Ayala is on top of it.
54.19
Enrico Silva sees space and advances. Enrico Silva whips in a cross ball towards Dinis Tapia. Dinis Tapia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent block by Matias Juarez!
55.48
Enrico Silva makes a probing pass to Leandro Rosales. Leandro Rosales finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Oscar Lujan keeps it out!
59.19
Rodrigo Aurellio catches Davi Almeida on the ankles. The referee warns Rodrigo Aurellio to calm down! Davi Almeida stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.34
José Ramírez brings the ball forward. José Ramírez makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rui Quiroz.
63.49
Samuel Camacho passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.11
Samuel Camacho flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Aurellio who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Aurellio whips in a cross ball towards Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.30
Nondier Lugo flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Canales who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Canales cuts inside the box! Leonardo Canales side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.05
Eric Thomas kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Ventura. Miguel Ventura passes the ball forward but Leandro Rosales is offside!
75.23
Salvador Casillas knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo. With vision, Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo laces a through ball forward to Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henrique Ayala who gathers it comfortably.
77.58
Vasco Aragon hits a low pass to Dinis Tapia. Dinis Tapia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.50
Enrico Silva makes a beautiful solo run. Enrico Silva whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Ventura. Miguel Ventura is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.51
José Ramírez chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Camacho. Samuel Camacho threads the ball through to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.00
Vasco Aragon flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ventura. Miguel Ventura plays a one-two with Leandro Rosales and advances towards the goal... Miguel Ventura rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Oscar Lujan!
85.08
Vasco Aragon brings the ball forward. Vasco Aragon lofts in a cross ball towards Leandro Rosales. Leandro Rosales makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
87.51
Salvador Casillas knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobías Chamot. Tobías Chamot sees a break and surges forward. Tobías Chamot tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
89.43
Enrico Silva surges forward with the ball. Enrico Silva cuts inside the box! Enrico Silva rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
33%
42%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrico Silva of Real Santander

Match Ratings