Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Atanasio Girardot where Atlético Nacional play host to Atlético Bucaramanga. A crowd of 19,780 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Atlético Nacional and Atlético Bucaramanga are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dorlan Rivas.


0.00
Atlético Nacional kick off and get the match underway!
2.28
Samuel Camacho flicks a high ball forward to Marco Gallardo who takes it down. Marco Gallardo finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.14
Jason LaCrone chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena makes a probing pass to Jerry Alston but he's offside!
6.38
Carlos Zamora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frickson Quiñónez. Frickson Quiñónez knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.45
Gianni Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Jason LaCrone collects the pass. Jason LaCrone hits a low pass to Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston whips in a cross ball towards Frickson Quiñónez. Frickson Quiñónez heads the ball goalwards but Oscar Lujan reads it well. Nice save!
15.34
Gianni Nieto threads a neat ball through to Jose Hughes. Jose Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Frickson Quiñónez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frickson Quiñónez whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Oscar Lujan effortlessly punches it away to safety.
16.28
Nondier Lugo catches Jason LaCrone on the ankles. The referee calls over Nondier Lugo and shows him a yellow card! Jason LaCrone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.11
Jose Hughes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena whips in a cross ball towards Frickson Quiñónez. Frickson Quiñónez heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
22.14
Nondier Lugo makes a probing pass to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but César Arteaga manages to gather it.
24.22
Matias Juarez pushes up the pitch. Matias Juarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.36
Carlos Zamora runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlos Zamora controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Oscar Lujan smothers it!
27.12
Carlos Zamora passes the ball forward to Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena whips in a cross ball towards Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
28.31
Jose Hughes threads the ball through to Frickson Quiñónez. Frickson Quiñónez lofts in a cross ball towards Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.30
Carlos Zamora hacks Tobías Chamot from behind! Carlos Zamora is shown the yellow card! Tobías Chamot runs off the knock.
33.25
Mario Bolaños barges into Marco Gallardo. Mario Bolaños is given a warning by the referee! Marco Gallardo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.21
Matias Juarez sees Tobías Chamot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobías Chamot hits a low pass to Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Aurellio but the linesman indicates offside!
36.07
Carlos Zamora knocks the ball forward to Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Frickson Quiñónez. Frickson Quiñónez makes a convincing header but Oscar Lujan reads it well. Great keeping!
38.03
Nondier Lugo darts forward. Nondier Lugo knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.00
Matias Juarez takes a quick throw-in. José Ramírez knocks the ball forward to Samuel Camacho. Samuel Camacho sees space and advances. Samuel Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by César Arteaga.
45.00
Samuel Camacho takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. José Ramírez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético Bucaramanga have changed their lineup with Michael Erazo replacing Óscar Carlos Arce and Juan Caicedo replacing Frickson Quiñónez. The Atlético Nacional players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Atlético Bucaramanga kicking off!
47.30
José Ramírez chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Camacho. Samuel Camacho makes a simple pass to Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nolberto Ávila.
49.48
Gianni Nieto threads the ball through to Michael Erazo. Michael Erazo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Oscar Lujan. Excellent save.
51.29
Mario Bolaños chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Hughes. Jose Hughes makes a simple pass to Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena lofts in a cross ball towards Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
53.04
Jose Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Mena who brings the ball under control. Pedro Mena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Lujan who gathers it comfortably.
54.57
José Ramírez flicks a high pass forward. Tobías Chamot collects the pass. Tobías Chamot kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.28
José Ramírez comes in with a late challenge on Jerry Alston. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jerry Alston stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.47
With vision, Nondier Lugo plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to César Arteaga who gathers it comfortably.
61.44
Jason LaCrone flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Mena who brings the ball under control. Pedro Mena shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.58
Mario Bolaños kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Hughes. Jose Hughes chips the ball to his team mate, Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Oscar Lujan. What a save!
65.45
With vision, José Ramírez plays the ball forward to Nondier Lugo. Nondier Lugo sees space and advances. Nondier Lugo runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Nondier Lugo provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atlético Nacional!
69.05
With imagination, Nolberto Ávila plays the ball forward to Carlos Zamora. Carlos Zamora knocks the ball forward to Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by José Ramírez.
72.42
Carlos Zamora makes a probing pass to Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Lujan who gathers it comfortably.
89.40
Jose Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Jerry Alston holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerry Alston shoots from 25 yards but somehow Oscar Lujan manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.8%
60.2%
Play Area
34.9%
41%
24.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Lujan of Atlético Nacional

Match Ratings