Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at La Independencia where Boyacá Chicó FC play host to Unión Magdalena. A crowd of 11,736 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boyacá Chicó FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Unión Magdalena appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by João Barron.


0.00
The whistle blows and Boyacá Chicó FC get the match underway!
2.53
Luciano Maldonado comes in with a late challenge on Lucas Cantu. Luciano Maldonado is shown the yellow card! Lucas Cantu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.46
Luciano Maldonado makes a probing pass to Marcelo Ortega. Marcelo Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Reyna.
6.53
Luciano Maldonado knocks the ball to his team mate, Róbinson Marquez. Róbinson Marquez plays a scrappy one-two with Diego Rendon and stumbles forward towards the goal... Roberto Carlos Ardiles catches Róbinson Marquez on the ankles. Róbinson Marquez appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
10.08
Peter Medrano knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Carmona. Ivan Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Marcelo Ortega. Marcelo Ortega jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Esteban Ferreyra reads it well. Fabulous save!
14.52
Julián Martínez catches Luciano Maldonado on the ankles. The referee calls over Julián Martínez and warns him to calm down! Luciano Maldonado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.29
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.03
Alvaro Segura flicks a high ball forward to Lucas Cantu who takes it down. Lucas Cantu flicks a high ball forward to David Villanueva who takes it down. David Villanueva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.01
Roberto Carlos Ardiles takes the throw-in. Without breaking stride, Alvaro Segura plays the ball forward to Lucas Cantu. Lucas Cantu flicks a high pass forward. David Villanueva collects the pass. David Villanueva shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
33.49
Roberto Carlos Ardiles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Tapia. Duarte Tapia flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Rodriguez. Guilherme Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.37
David Villanueva barges into Mateo Godoy. The referee warns David Villanueva to calm down! Mateo Godoy stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.21
Luciano Maldonado flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Carmona who brings the ball under control. Ivan Carmona puts a great ball through but Marcelo Ortega is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
45.00
Peter Medrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcelo Ortega. Marcelo Ortega shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Esteban Ferreyra smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Boyacá Chicó FC appear unchanged since the first half. Unión Magdalena also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Unión Magdalena kick off!
54.21
Luciano Maldonado sees space and advances. Luciano Maldonado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Carlos Ardiles.
59.15
Duarte Tapia changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duarte Tapia flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Rodriguez controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Guilherme Rodriguez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.31
Mateo Godoy flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Medrano. Peter Medrano sees Ivan Carmona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Rendon. Diego Rendon whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.59
Chad Flores makes a beautiful solo run. Chad Flores flicks a high pass forward to Róbinson Marquez who brings the ball under control. Róbinson Marquez cuts inside the box! Róbinson Marquez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.13
Julián Martínez knocks the ball forward to David Villanueva. David Villanueva controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
75.55
Roberto Carlos Ardiles flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Tapia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duarte Tapia makes a beautiful solo run. Duarte Tapia plays a quick one-two with David Villanueva and rushes in on goal... Duarte Tapia rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Chad Flores!
77.41
Duarte Frigerio passes the ball forward to Guilherme Rodriguez. Guilherme Rodriguez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mateo Godoy.
81.48
With imagination, Lucas Cantu picks a pass forward to David Villanueva. David Villanueva knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fred de Dios Ibarra.
89.46
Julián Martínez flicks a high pass forward to David Villanueva who brings the ball under control. David Villanueva shoots from 20 yards but somehow Leandro Rivera manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
41.6%
58.4%
Play Area
24.7%
45.5%
29.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Diego Rendon of Unión Magdalena

Match Ratings