Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Atanasio Girardot where Atlético Nacional play host to Patriotas Boyacá. A crowd of 17,389 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético Nacional are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Patriotas Boyacá appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Efrain Delarosa.


0.00
The whistle blows and Atlético Nacional kick off!
4.56
Salvador Casillas flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Camacho who brings the ball under control. Samuel Camacho chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Alexander Bulos as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
6.56
Samuel Camacho takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Julián Leiva gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
8.32
Rodrigo Aurellio hacks Julián Leiva from behind! Rodrigo Aurellio is given a warning by the referee! Julián Leiva runs off the knock.
10.59
Nondier Lugo flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Canales who takes it down. Leonardo Canales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.09
Julián Leiva barges into Nondier Lugo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nondier Lugo stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.33
Tobías Chamot threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by António Alvarez.
20.13
Tobías Chamot threads the ball through to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Bulos who gathers it comfortably.
21.16
Matias Juarez surges forward with the ball. Matias Juarez chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales plays a one-two with Rodrigo Aurellio and advances towards the goal... Leonardo Canales rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atlético Nacional!
28.43
Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
33.06
With great vision, Salvador Casillas plays the ball forward to Tobías Chamot. Tobías Chamot sees Marco Gallardo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Gallardo shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.26
Tobías Chamot kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo shoots from distance but is denied by Alexander Bulos. Excellent save.
38.55
Matias Juarez kicks a strong pass forward to Tobías Chamot. Tobías Chamot flicks a high pass forward. Marco Gallardo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.28
Nondier Lugo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
44.58
Matias Juarez flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Camacho who brings the ball under control. Samuel Camacho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Tobías Chamot flicks a high pass forward. Marco Gallardo controls it well on his chest. Marco Gallardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
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. Patriotas Boyacá also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético Nacional players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Patriotas Boyacá get the second half underway!
48.16
Tobías Chamot makes a simple pass to Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales edges inside the box! Leonardo Canales comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.25
José Ramírez threads a neat ball through to Nondier Lugo. Nondier Lugo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio threads the ball through to Marco Gallardo but he's offside!
57.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Samuel Camacho plays the ball forward to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.04
Walter Nava flicks the ball to his team mate, Javier Flores. Javier Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Miranda. Nuno Miranda directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
60.04
Tobías Chamot threads the ball through to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Canales but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.48
Nondier Lugo threads the ball through to Leonardo Canales. Leonardo Canales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.40
Seeing António Alvarez's run, Julián Leiva quickly throws the ball into his path. António Alvarez threads a neat ball through to Walter Nava. With great vision, Walter Nava plays the ball forward to Don Delass. Don Delass edges inside the box! Don Delass cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
65.02
Matias Juarez makes a simple pass to Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo. Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Aurellio. Rodrigo Aurellio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Nondier Lugo plays the ball forward to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.49
Matias Juarez plays the ball forward to Tobías Chamot. Tobías Chamot flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Canales collects the pass. Leonardo Canales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Bulos who gathers it comfortably.
72.20
Marco Gallardo clumsily knocks into Julián Leiva. The referee calls over Marco Gallardo and warns him to calm down! Julián Leiva stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.28
Marco Gallardo hacks Julián Leiva from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julián Leiva stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Walter Nava plays the ball forward to Nuno Miranda. Nuno Miranda shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
83.54
Walter Nava passes the ball forward to Javier Flores. Javier Flores sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.52
Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Canales who takes it down. Leonardo Canales plays a scrappy one-two with Marco Gallardo and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Leonardo Canales provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Alexander Bulos.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.6%
27.4%
Play Area
17.9%
42.9%
39.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Canales of Atlético Nacional