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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Romelio Martínez where Barranquilla play host to Deportivo Cali. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Barranquilla and Deportivo Cali are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Lionard Baez.


0.00
The first half starts with Barranquilla kicking off!
2.52
Andres Bonilla makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matias Esparza. Matias Esparza flicks a high pass forward. Vicente Guerra controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Vicente Guerra muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.02
Xavier Valencia chips the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo shoots from distance but is denied by Andres Pena. Excellent save.
6.07
Xavier Valencia makes a simple pass to Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.54
Filipe Alfaro flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Rodriguez. Ignacio Rodriguez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Humberto Carmona.
10.52
Xavier Valencia threads a neat ball through to Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo rushes past Simón Medina! Some good footwork from Gonçalo Arroyo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.50
Filipe Alfaro hacks Oscar Sotelo from behind! The referee warns Filipe Alfaro to calm down! Oscar Sotelo runs off the knock.
16.35
Xavier Valencia makes a beautiful solo run. Xavier Valencia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Pena who gathers it comfortably.
18.20
Emanuel Altafini makes a simple pass to Oscar Sotelo. Oscar Sotelo flicks a high pass forward to Matias Esparza who brings the ball under control. Matias Esparza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Zuniga.
21.07
Simón Medina sees a break and surges forward. Simón Medina takes it forward alone. Simón Medina shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Francisco Otero manages to gather it.
26.05
José Velez hacks Thiago Vega from behind! José Velez is given a warning by the referee! Thiago Vega stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.58
Andres Bonilla kicks a strong pass forward to Matias Esparza. Matias Esparza makes a probing pass to Gonçalo Arroyo but he's offside!
30.44
Juan Zuniga clumsily knocks into Gonçalo Arroyo. The referee brings Juan Zuniga to one side and gives him a warning! Gonçalo Arroyo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Humberto Carmona plays the ball forward to Oscar Sotelo. Oscar Sotelo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra whips in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
33.55
Rubén Rosa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rubén Rosa whips in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
38.29
Filipe Alfaro makes a probing pass to Ignacio Rodriguez. Ignacio Rodriguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
39.35
Oscar Sotelo hacks Filipe Alfaro from behind! Oscar Sotelo is warned by the referee! Filipe Alfaro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Axel Vigil decides to run forward with the ball. Axel Vigil flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Pagan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ignacio Pagan advances inside the box! Ignacio Pagan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Francisco Otero with no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Cali!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barranquilla appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Cali have changed their lineup with Bernardo Galindo replacing Marco Bernal. The Barranquilla players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Cali get the second half underway!
47.21
Thiago Vega hacks Rubén Rosa from behind! Thiago Vega is shown the yellow card! Rubén Rosa runs off the knock.
48.20
Rubén Rosa runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rubén Rosa threads a neat ball through to Matias Esparza. Matias Esparza comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.54
Axel Vigil sees Bernardo Galindo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernardo Galindo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of José Venegas. José Venegas lofts in a cross ball towards Ignacio Rodriguez. Ignacio Rodriguez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
53.37
Xavier Valencia knocks the ball forward to Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Axel Vigil.
54.34
Rubén Rosa runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rubén Rosa knocks in a cross ball towards Matias Esparza. Matias Esparza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Andres Pena. Excellent save.
55.02
Juan Zuniga sees Filipe Alfaro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Alfaro sees Ignacio Pagan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ignacio Pagan shoots from long range but somehow Francisco Otero manages to keep it out.
57.28
Thiago Vega threads the ball through to Ignacio Rodriguez. Ignacio Rodriguez hits a low pass to Ignacio Pagan. Ignacio Pagan strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.13
Barranquilla have made 3 substitutions with Andres Acosta replacing Emanuel Altafini, Mitchell James replacing Xavier Valencia and Gustavo E. Redondo replacing Vicente Guerra .Deportivo Cali have made a substitution with Luis Galvan replacing Ignacio Rodriguez .
61.13
Andres Acosta flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Sotelo collects the pass. Oscar Sotelo sees space and advances. Oscar Sotelo lofts in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Andres Pena.
62.26
Corner kick to Barranquilla. Rubén Rosa plays it to the far post. José Velez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
65.40
Mitchell James flicks the ball to his team mate, Matias Esparza. Matias Esparza lofts in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gonçalo Arroyo!
69.18
Andres Acosta makes a simple pass to Rubén Rosa. Rubén Rosa threads the ball through to Matias Esparza. Matias Esparza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Pena who gathers it comfortably.
71.04
Ignacio Pagan barges into José Velez. Ignacio Pagan is warned by the referee! José Velez runs off the knock.
72.34
Without breaking stride, Mitchell James plays the ball forward to Matias Esparza. Matias Esparza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Axel Vigil.
75.44
Without breaking stride, Axel Vigil plays the ball forward to Bernardo Galindo. Bernardo Galindo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bernardo Galindo shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
79.31
Humberto Carmona threads a neat ball through to Mitchell James. Mitchell James plays the ball forward to Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.47
Filipe Alfaro hacks Andres Acosta from behind! The referee brings Filipe Alfaro to one side and gives him another warning! Andres Acosta runs off the knock.
89.56
Mitchell James threads the ball through to Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Pena who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Mitchell James hacks Thiago Vega from behind! Mitchell James is shown the yellow card! Thiago Vega stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
23.7%
43%
33.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gonçalo Arroyo of Barranquilla

Match Ratings
1.Francisco Otero (GK)
7
2.Humberto Carmona (DEF)
6
3.Emanuel Altafini (DEF)
6
4.José Velez (DEF)
6
5.Andres Bonilla (MID)
6
6.Oscar Sotelo (MID)
7
7.Xavier Valencia (MID)
7
8.Rubén Rosa (MID)
8
9.Gonçalo Arroyo (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Vicente Guerra (ATT)
6
11.Matias Esparza (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Andres Acosta (DEF)
6
13.Mitchell James (MID)yellow card
6
14.Gustavo E. Redondo (ATT)
6

1.Andres Pena (GK)
7
2.Axel Vigil (DEF)
7
3.Juan Zuniga (DEF)
6
4.Simón Medina (DEF)
6
5.Thiago Vega (MID)yellow card
6
6.Filipe Alfaro (MID)
6
7.Marco Bernal (MID)
6
8.Manuel Palomeque (MID)
6
9.Ignacio Pagan (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Ignacio Rodriguez (ATT)
6
11.José Venegas (ATT)
6
 
12.Leandro Herrera (DEF)
0
13.Bernardo Galindo (DEF)
6
14.Luis Galvan (DEF)
6