Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Parque Dr. Carlos Suero where Colón Fútbol Club play host to Defensor Sporting. A crowd of 18,505 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colón Fútbol Club are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Defensor Sporting appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Villalba.


0.00
Colón Fútbol Club start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.46
Juan Pablo Soto threads a neat ball through to Mateo Vidal Corona. Mateo Vidal Corona makes a great pass forward. Peter Chavez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
9.30
Ezequiel Salas flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Hacembruch Moreno who brings the ball under control. Francisco Hacembruch Moreno tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.19
Ricardo Valencia flicks a high ball forward to Sixto Ortega who takes it down. Sixto Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Chavez. Peter Chavez whips in a cross ball towards Santiago Díaz. Santiago Díaz flicks the ball with his head. Bruno Delatorre didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.23
Without breaking stride, Claudio Davis plays the ball forward to Sixto Ortega. Sixto Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Mateo Vidal Corona controls it well on his chest. Mateo Vidal Corona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.58
Joaquín Guzmán advances with the ball. Joaquín Guzmán knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasco Arroyo.
21.53
Sixto Ortega makes a simple pass to Peter Chavez. Peter Chavez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
24.28
Juan Pablo Soto comes in with a late challenge on Ezequiel Salas. The referee calls over Juan Pablo Soto and shows him a yellow card! Ezequiel Salas stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.21
Ezequiel Salas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Moreno. Francisco Hacembruch Moreno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manolo Santana who gathers it comfortably.
34.21
Sixto Ortega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mateo Vidal Corona. Mateo Vidal Corona whips in a cross ball towards Santiago Díaz. With a superhuman jump, Santiago Díaz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Pablo Soto plays the ball forward to Santiago Díaz. Santiago Díaz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.27
Vasco Arroyo threads a neat ball through to Sixto Ortega. Sixto Ortega decides to run forward with the ball. Sixto Ortega plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Chavez and advances towards the goal... Sixto Ortega shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bruno Delatorre with no chance!! Goal for Colón Fútbol Club!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Colón Fútbol Club appear unchanged since the first half. Defensor Sporting also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Defensor Sporting kick off the second half!
48.26
Emiliano Gomez hacks Ezequiel Salas from behind! The referee calls over Emiliano Gomez and warns him to calm down! Ezequiel Salas stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.13
Vasco Arroyo kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Pablo Soto. Juan Pablo Soto sees Santiago Díaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Santiago Díaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hamilton Delatorre.
60.47
Colón Fútbol Club have made a substitution with Marcos Molina replacing Mateo Vidal Corona .
63.07
Joaquín Guzmán deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Moreno. Francisco Hacembruch Moreno deftly passes the ball to Peter Velasquez, releasing him through on goal. Peter Velasquez rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Vasco Arroyo!
65.16
Bruno Gallardo plays the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Moreno. Francisco Hacembruch Moreno shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.50
Favio Romo hacks Santiago Díaz from behind! The referee calls over Favio Romo and shows him a yellow card! Santiago Díaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.40
Juan Pablo Soto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Juan Pablo Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Favio Romo.
72.07
Ricardo Valencia decides to run forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Valencia plays the ball forward to Santiago Díaz. Santiago Díaz lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Chavez. Peter Chavez beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
75.22
Sixto Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Chavez. Peter Chavez shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.32
Ezequiel Salas makes an attacking run forward. Ezequiel Salas shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Manolo Santana manages to gather it easily.
84.05
Favio Romo threads a neat ball through to Ezequiel Salas. Ezequiel Salas surges forward with the ball. Ezequiel Salas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manolo Santana who gathers it comfortably.
85.12
Sixto Ortega knocks the ball forward to Santiago Díaz. Santiago Díaz shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
87.44
Bruno Gallardo flicks a high pass forward to Peter Velasquez who brings the ball under control. Peter Velasquez shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Sixto Ortega makes a probing pass to Marcos Molina. Marcos Molina tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Bruno Delatorre.
90.00
Emiliano Gomez takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Ezequiel Salas gets to the ball and clears it up field.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
22.4%
47.8%
29.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sixto Ortega of Colón Fútbol Club

Match Ratings