Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day  here at Los Zipas where Academia play host to Universitario Popayán. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full. 
The pitch is in great condition.
Academia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Universitario Popayán appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Palomeque.
The pitch is in great condition.
Academia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Universitario Popayán appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Palomeque.
0.00 
Universitario Popayán start the match!
2.23 
Javier Silva flicks the ball to his team mate, Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop! 
4.18 
Julián Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar! 
6.02 
Jorge Eladio Gallardo knocks the ball to his team mate, José Orellana. José Orellana plays a sublime one-two with Rubiel Garcia and races in on goal... Some good footwork from José Orellana provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman! 
10.28 
Javier Silva hits a low pass to Diego Ávila. Diego Ávila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by  Héctor González Urquijo. 
15.35 
Jorge Eladio Gallardo makes a probing pass to Afonso Rubio. Afonso Rubio plays a one-two with José Orellana and rushes in on goal... Afonso Rubio cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just off target! 
20.16 
Javier Silva chips the ball to his team mate, Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor! 
21.20 
With wonderful vision, Daniel Giraldo laces a through ball forward to Rubiel Garcia. Rubiel Garcia makes a simple pass, allowing José Orellana to run into the box. Some good footwork from José Orellana provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Rafael Aristeguieta manages to keep it out. 
22.05 
Tomás Monti passes the ball forward to Jorge Azcona. Jorge Azcona lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Ávila. Diego Ávila knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Guzman with no chance!! Goal for Academia! 
28.04 
Diego Ávila comes in with a late challenge on Héctor González Urquijo. The referee warns Diego Ávila to calm down! Héctor González Urquijo hobbles a bit, but should be okay. 
30.49 
Tomás Monti flicks a high ball forward to Jerrit Martin who takes it down. Jerrit Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Guzman who gathers it comfortably. 
33.38 
Jorge Eladio Gallardo sees Alejandro Husain in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Husain makes a beautiful pass to the feet of José Orellana but he's offside! 
39.13 
Yohandry Romo flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Monti collects the pass. Tomás Monti sees Jorge Azcona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Azcona shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!! 
42.38 
Jorge Eladio Gallardo barges into Salomón Benavente. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salomón Benavente hobbles a bit, but should be okay. 
45.00 
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Academia appear unchanged since the first half. Universitario Popayán also appear unchanged since the first half. The Academia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00 
The whistle blows and Academia kick off!
47.46 
Javier Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Ávila. Diego Ávila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence. 
48.22 
Rafael Anderson flicks a high ball forward to Julián Ruiz who takes it down. Julián Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save! 
53.06 
Yohandry Romo flicks the ball to his team mate, Javier Silva. Javier Silva makes a probing pass to Jorge Azcona. Jorge Azcona whips in a cross ball towards Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by David Guzman. 
54.49 
It's a corner kick. Julián Ruiz kicks a low ball out wide. Rafael Anderson cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Diego Simeone steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field. 
55.32 
Seeing a gap ahead, Javier Silva picks a pass forward to Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Ávila. Diego Ávila directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! 
59.06 
Salomón Benavente clumsily knocks into Jorge Eladio Gallardo. The referee calls over Salomón Benavente and warns him to calm down! Jorge Eladio Gallardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay. 
60.40 
Tomás Monti flicks a high pass forward. Jerrit Martin easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerrit Martin shoots from 20 yards. David Guzman gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy! 
65.45 
Yohandry Romo runs forward with the ball. Yohandry Romo threads a neat ball through to Diego Ávila. Diego Ávila whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Azcona. Jorge Azcona knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from David Guzman! 
67.54 
With a delightful solo run, Jorge Eladio Gallardo stretches the opposition's defence. Jorge Eladio Gallardo chips the ball to his team mate, Rubiel Garcia. Rubiel Garcia muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence. 
71.38 
Javier Silva sees Jorge Azcona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Azcona runs straight at the defence! Héctor González Urquijo barges into Jorge Azcona. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!! 
73.26 
Jorge Eladio Gallardo hacks Javier Silva from behind! Jorge Eladio Gallardo is warned by the referee! Javier Silva runs off the knock. 
75.31 
Héctor González Urquijo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Giraldo. Daniel Giraldo threads a neat ball through to José Orellana. José Orellana lofts in a cross ball towards Afonso Rubio. Afonso Rubio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman! 
81.01 
Héctor González Urquijo hits a low pass to Jorge Eladio Gallardo. Jorge Eladio Gallardo flicks a high pass forward to Afonso Rubio who brings the ball under control. Afonso Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence. 
84.06 
Salomón Benavente knocks the ball forward to Jorge Azcona. Jorge Azcona puts a great ball through. Jerrit Martin runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside! 
85.19 
Jorge Eladio Gallardo threads a neat ball through to José Orellana. José Orellana skips past Gustavo Meleán! José Orellana looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Rafael Aristeguieta! 
87.51 
Yohandry Romo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salomón Benavente. Salomón Benavente flicks the ball to his team mate, Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Ávila but the referee indicates it's offside! 
89.25 
Rafael Anderson hits a low pass to Tomás Monti. Tomás Monti flicks a high pass forward to Jerrit Martin who brings the ball under control. Jerrit Martin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence. 
90.00 
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
22.7%
45.3%
32%
Scorers
| Diego Ávila 22, 55 | 
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Diego Ávila of Academia | 
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Aristeguieta (GK) | 6  | |
| 2. | Yohandry Romo (DEF) | 7  | |
| 3. | Gustavo Meleán (DEF) | 6  | |
| 4. | Rafael Anderson (DEF) | 6  | |
| 5. | Julián Ruiz (MID) | 6  | |
| 6. | Javier Silva (MID) | 7  | |
| 7. | Tomás Monti (MID) | 7  | |
| 8. | Salomón Benavente (MID) | 6  | |
| 9. | Jerrit Martin (ATT) | 7  | |
| 10. | Jorge Azcona (ATT) | 7  | |
| 11. | Diego Ávila (ATT) | ![]() ![]()  | 9  | 
| 12. | Germán Munoz (DEF) | 0  | |
| 13. | Alexis Montoya (MID) | 0  | |
| 14. | Róbinson Castillo (ATT) | 0  | |
| 1. | David Guzman (GK) | 8  | |
| 2. | Diego Simeone (DEF) | 6  | |
| 3. | Héctor González Urquijo (DEF) | 6  | |
| 4. | Robbie Wilson (DEF) | 6  | |
| 5. | Lucas Muñoz (DEF) | 6  | |
| 6. | Daniel Giraldo (MID) | 6  | |
| 7. | Jorge Eladio Gallardo (MID) | ![]()  | 7  | 
| 8. | Rubiel Garcia (ATT) | 6  | |
| 9. | Alejandro Husain (ATT) | 6  | |
| 10. | Afonso Rubio (ATT) | 6  | |
| 11. | José Orellana (ATT) | 7  | |
| 12. | João Paredes (MID) | 0  | |
| 13. | Róbinson Augusto Prince (GK) | 0  | |
| 14. | Santiago Rey (MID) | 0  | |
 
 













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