Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Luis Antonio Duque where Expreso Rojo play host to Atlético Nacional. A crowd of 17,643 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Expreso Rojo and Atlético Nacional 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 first half underway!
2.51
Walter Lujan flicks a high ball forward to Henrique Salinas who takes it down. Henrique Salinas shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
6.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Walter Lujan plays the ball forward to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas plays a one-two with João Ojeda and rushes in on goal... Henrique Salinas tries a spectacular strike. Superb reactions from Oscar Lujan. What a save!
10.21
Salvador Casillas kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Mejia. Alessandro Mejia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales rushes past Nuno Cortes! Leonardo Canales shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
15.32
Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo sees Marco Gallardo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.19
Walter Lujan darts forward. Walter Lujan controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting João Ojeda through on goal. João Ojeda muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.12
Tobías Chamot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atlético Nacional!
30.27
Jairo Renteria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Eladio Casillas. Jorge Eladio Casillas flicks a high pass forward. Rúben Zamora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rúben Zamora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.23
Vicente Gonzalez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas plays a scrappy one-two with Rúben Zamora and advances towards the goal... Henrique Salinas tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
38.20
Jorge Eladio Casillas surges forward with the ball. Jorge Eladio Casillas plays a scrappy one-two with João Ojeda and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jorge Eladio Casillas provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.14
Matias Juarez flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Mejia collects the pass. Alessandro Mejia flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Expreso Rojo appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético Nacional players seem much more motivated whilst the Expreso Rojo players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Expreso Rojo get the second half underway!
47.55
Vicente Gonzalez makes a probing pass to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas deftly passes the ball to Rúben Zamora, releasing him through on goal. Rúben Zamora takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.25
Mauricio Acosta makes a beautiful solo run. Mauricio Acosta sees João Ojeda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. João Ojeda sees Henrique Salinas just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Henrique Salinas provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.04
José Ramírez decides to run forward with the ball. José Ramírez makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Bustos who gathers it comfortably.
60.58
Showing composure, Walter Lujan plays the ball forward to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas knocks in a cross ball towards Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.22
José Ramírez takes a quick throw-in, which Matias Juarez takes on the chest. Matias Juarez threads a neat ball through to Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo. Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo sees space and advances. Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Cortes.
67.50
Mauricio Acosta comes in with a late challenge on Marco Gallardo. Mauricio Acosta is shown the yellow card! Marco Gallardo runs off the knock.
71.48
Samuel Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Canales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Canales knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Atlético Nacional are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.28
Leonardo Canales barges into Mauricio Acosta. The referee calls over Leonardo Canales and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Acosta grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.24
Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo darts forward. Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
81.05
Rodrigo Aurellio catches Jairo Renteria on the ankles. Rodrigo Aurellio is shown the yellow card! Jairo Renteria stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Matias Juarez picks a pass forward to Tobías Chamot. Tobías Chamot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.16
Nuno Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejo Castroman. Alejo Castroman hits a low pass to João Ojeda. João Ojeda makes a great pass forward. Henrique Salinas runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
29.6%
39.4%
31%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Aurellio of Atlético Nacional

Match Ratings