Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez where Club Deportivo Junior play host to Cúcuta Deportivo. A crowd of 12,721 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club Deportivo Junior are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cúcuta Deportivo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Elkin Yanes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club Deportivo Junior are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cúcuta Deportivo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Elkin Yanes.
0.00
0-0Club Deportivo Junior start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.59
0-0Manuel Guillen knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Hoyos. Marco Hoyos shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Mateus Bustos manages to gather it effortlessly.
6.38
0-0Simão Cardona catches Joaquim Rai on the ankles. The referee warns Simão Cardona to calm down! Joaquim Rai carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.21
Javier Figueroa kicks a strong pass forward to Faustino Enriquez. Faustino Enriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damián San Martín. Damián San Martín shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
18.23
0-0Nondier Rios knocks the ball forward to Simão Cardona. Simão Cardona lofts in a cross ball towards Camilo Roman. Camilo Roman makes a convincing header. Delio Barragan steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
22.05
With vision, Guilherme Cordoba laces a weighted ball forward to Faustino Enriquez. Faustino Enriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Hoyos. Marco Hoyos shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
27.40
0-0Héctor González Montes flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Colon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Colon knocks the ball to his team mate, Camilo Roman. Camilo Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Cordoba.
32.17
Leonardo Colon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simão Cardona. Simão Cardona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franco Leiva who gathers it comfortably.
34.16
Guilherme Cordoba runs forward with the ball. Guilherme Cordoba changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guilherme Cordoba whips in a cross ball towards Franco Aguilera. With a superhuman jump, Franco Aguilera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
38.25
1-0Javier Figueroa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Guillen. Manuel Guillen flicks the ball to his team mate, Damián San Martín. Damián San Martín makes a defence splitting pass to Marco Hoyos. Marco Hoyos comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. What a cracker!! Mateus Bustos had no chance!! Goal for Club Deportivo Junior!
42.47
Leonardo Colon sees Camilo Roman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Camilo Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.32
1-0Luís Muniz plays the ball forward to Leonardo Colon. Leonardo Colon threads a neat ball through to Simão Cardona. Simão Cardona controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Club Deportivo Junior appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Cúcuta Deportivo appear unchanged since the first half. The Club Deportivo Junior players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Cúcuta Deportivo kicking off!
47.34
Manuel Guillen flicks a high pass forward. Marco Hoyos controls it well on his chest. Marco Hoyos knocks in a cross ball towards Franco Aguilera. Franco Aguilera fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
49.54
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.56
Joaquim Rai kicks a strong pass forward to Faustino Enriquez. Faustino Enriquez flicks a high pass forward to Marco Hoyos who brings the ball neatly under control. Marco Hoyos knocks in a cross ball towards Franco Aguilera. Franco Aguilera jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
59.42
Luís Muniz chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Colon. Leonardo Colon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simão Cardona. Simão Cardona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Delio Barragan.
60.27
Delio Barragan flicks a high pass forward. Faustino Enriquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Faustino Enriquez passes the ball forward to Damián San Martín. Damián San Martín lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Hoyos. Marco Hoyos heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.25
Josh Lalas chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Hoyos. Marco Hoyos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Mateus Bustos manages to keep it out.
65.30
Enzo Cribari hits a low pass to Camilo Roman. Camilo Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.55
Javier Figueroa takes it forward alone. Javier Figueroa sees Franco Aguilera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Franco Aguilera lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Hoyos. Marco Hoyos directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marco Hoyos scores for Club Deportivo Junior!!
69.27
Javier Figueroa knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Guillen. Manuel Guillen threads a neat ball through to Damián San Martín. Damián San Martín finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Mateus Bustos!
77.42
Leonardo Colon sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Colon whips in a cross ball towards Camilo Roman. Camilo Roman shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Camilo Roman scores for Cúcuta Deportivo!!
83.20
Santiago Guillermo knocks the ball forward to Simão Cardona. Simão Cardona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.18
2-1Josh Lalas makes a simple pass to Damián San Martín. Damián San Martín makes a pass forward but Marco Hoyos is yards offside!
87.01
Leonardo Colon sees Simão Cardona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simão Cardona whips in a cross ball towards Camilo Roman. With a superhuman jump, Camilo Roman connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Josh Lalas knocks the ball to his team mate, Damián San Martín. Damián San Martín lofts in a cross ball towards Franco Aguilera. Franco Aguilera makes a convincing header but Héctor González Montes is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
30.8%
42.3%
26.9%
Scorers
| Marco Hoyos 38, 67 | Camilo Roman 77, 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marco Hoyos of Club Deportivo Junior |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Franco Leiva (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Cordoba (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Javier Figueroa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Joaquim Rai (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Delio Barragan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Josh Lalas (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Manuel Guillen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Faustino Enriquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Franco Aguilera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Damián San Martín (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Marco Hoyos (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Lucas Duran (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Camilo Nunez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dorlan Meza (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mateus Bustos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Faustino Ornelas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Benjamín Fuentes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luís Muniz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Héctor González Montes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Santiago Guillermo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leonardo Colon (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nondier Rios (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Enzo Cribari (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Camilo Roman (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Simão Cardona (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Silvio Paz (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jeison Bocanegra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aldo Ojeda (GK) | 0 | |