Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Jaime Morón León where Real Cartagena play host to Leones FC. A crowd of 12,750 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Cartagena and Leones FC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by José Varela.


0.00
Leones FC get the match underway!
8.38
António Jaramillo flicks a high ball forward to Aquivaldo Cordero who takes it down. Aquivaldo Cordero flicks a high ball forward to Johnnier Coronado who takes it down. Johnnier Coronado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.22
With some swift thinking, António Jaramillo plays the ball forward to Aquivaldo Cordero. Aquivaldo Cordero decides to run forward with the ball. Aquivaldo Cordero shoots from 25 yards. Ricardo Ramirez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.18
Elkin Venegas sees Nathan De Souza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nathan De Souza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johnnier Coronado. Johnnier Coronado kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Basto but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.53
Rúben Garza hits a low pass to Johnnier Coronado. Johnnier Coronado kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Hernandez but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.00
Vernon Myers flicks a high pass forward. Alvaro Flores holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alvaro Flores decides to run forward with the ball. Alvaro Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Franklin Parker. Franklin Parker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.27
With a delightful solo run, Alvaro Flores stretches the opposition's defence. Alvaro Flores makes a great pass forward. Jeffrey Anderson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
22.53
Santiago Orellana clumsily knocks into Franklin Parker. The referee brings Santiago Orellana to one side and gives him a warning! Franklin Parker runs off the knock.
28.22
Elkin Venegas flicks a high ball forward to Aquivaldo Cordero who takes it down. Aquivaldo Cordero threads a neat ball through to Johnnier Coronado. Johnnier Coronado finds some space and shoots from distance but Ricardo Ramirez is on top of it.
30.32
With a delightful solo run, Nathan De Souza stretches the opposition's defence. Nathan De Souza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.46
Javier Suggs passes the ball forward to Elkin Aviles. Elkin Aviles knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Eladio Tapia who gathers it comfortably.
33.08
Alvaro Flores threads a neat ball through to Elkin Aviles. Elkin Aviles knocks in a cross ball towards Franklin Parker. Franklin Parker flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
34.19
Alvaro Flores controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeffrey Anderson. Jeffrey Anderson shoots from 25 yards. Jeffrey Anderson scores for Leones FC!!
39.50
António Jaramillo flicks a high pass forward. Rúben Garza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rúben Garza makes a simple pass to Luis Basto. Luis Basto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
40.47
Javier Suggs threads a neat ball through to Elkin Aviles. Elkin Aviles shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Jorge Eladio Tapia.
41.56
Corner kick to Leones FC. Martim Perez plays it to the near post. Jeffrey Anderson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Javier Suggs flicks a high pass forward to Franklin Parker who brings the ball under control. Franklin Parker shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Cartagena appear unchanged since the first half. Leones FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Cartagena kick off the second half!
54.15
Alexandre Ornelas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martim Perez. Martim Perez hits a low pass to Jeffrey Anderson. Jeffrey Anderson plays a quick one-two with Elkin Aviles and rushes in on goal... Jeffrey Anderson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.50
Nathan De Souza takes the throw-in. Aquivaldo Cordero knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Hernandez. Alexandre Hernandez threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Johnnier Coronado provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
59.25
Martim Perez sees Elkin Aviles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elkin Aviles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.19
Rúben Garza makes a probing pass to Luis Basto. Luis Basto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.04
Alvaro Flores threads a neat ball through to Jeffrey Anderson. Jeffrey Anderson shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jorge Eladio Tapia.
67.44
With some swift thinking, Javier Suggs plays the ball forward to Jeffrey Anderson. Jeffrey Anderson shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
73.14
Santiago Orellana flicks a high pass forward. Nathan De Souza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nathan De Souza flicks a high pass forward. Luis Basto collects the pass. Luis Basto lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Hernandez. Alexandre Hernandez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
75.07
Martim Perez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martim Perez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
78.55
Martim Perez hacks Iván Almeyda from behind! The referee warns Martim Perez to calm down! Iván Almeyda grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.51
Nathan De Souza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Hernandez. Alexandre Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Johnnier Coronado. Johnnier Coronado makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
30%
47.8%
22.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Aquivaldo Cordero of Real Cartagena

Match Ratings