Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Luis Antonio Duque where Expreso Rojo play host to América de Cali. A crowd of 14,937 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Expreso Rojo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while América de Cali appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Pulido.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Expreso Rojo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while América de Cali appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Pulido.
0.00
0-0América de Cali kick off the first half!
9.04
0-0Jairo Renteria flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Eladio Casillas collects the pass. Jorge Eladio Casillas makes a simple pass to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas rushes past Kevin Junior! Henrique Salinas rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.25
0-0Nathaniel Arnoux threads the ball through to Juan Pablo Beltran. Juan Pablo Beltran runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Juan Pablo Beltran plays a one-two with Francisco Martinez and advances towards the goal... Juan Pablo Beltran strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Jairo Renteria.
19.50
0-0Corner kick to América de Cali. Kevin Junior plays it to the far post. Henrique Salinas gets to the ball and clears it up field.
22.20
0-0Marco Figueroa kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Delacruz. Mario Delacruz kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Martinez but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.18
0-0Mauricio Acosta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Eladio Casillas. Jorge Eladio Casillas flicks a high pass forward. Henrique Salinas collects the pass. Henrique Salinas shoots from 20 yards. Darrell Gray effortlessly gets down and covers it.
26.29
Juan Pablo Guillen flicks a high pass forward. Juan Pablo Beltran collects the pass. Juan Pablo Beltran plays the ball forward to Francisco Martinez. Francisco Martinez threads the ball through to Emiliano Santana but he's offside!
27.26
With some swift thinking, Carlos Palacio plays the ball forward to Jorge Eladio Casillas. Jorge Eladio Casillas threads a neat ball through to Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
28.19
1-0Vicente Gonzalez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora plays a one-two with Henrique Salinas and rushes in on goal... Rúben Zamora comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.23
Carlos Palacio darts forward. Carlos Palacio knocks the ball to his team mate, João Ojeda. João Ojeda shoots from distance but it is miles over!
34.28
Marco Figueroa flicks a high pass forward to Emiliano Santana who brings the ball under control. Emiliano Santana cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Emiliano Santana provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Horacio Orsi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.29
1-1Juan Pablo Beltran threads a neat ball through to Mario Delacruz. Mario Delacruz edges inside the box! Carlos Palacio hacks Mario Delacruz from behind! Mario Delacruz appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
Carlos Palacio knocks the ball forward to Walter Lujan. Walter Lujan chips the ball to his team mate, Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas knocks in a cross ball towards João Ojeda. João Ojeda heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Expreso Rojo appear unchanged since the first half. América de Cali also appear unchanged since the first half. The Expreso Rojo players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Expreso Rojo kick off the second half!
47.07
Carlos Palacio pushes mid-way up the pitch. Carlos Palacio makes a simple pass to João Ojeda. João Ojeda rushes past Ramiro Coronado! João Ojeda comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
51.12
1-1Alejo Castroman barges into Marco Figueroa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Figueroa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.50
Alejo Castroman kicks a strong pass forward to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.58
Marco Figueroa makes a probing pass to Francisco Martinez. Francisco Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Delacruz. Mario Delacruz heads the ball goalwards but Horacio Orsi reads it well. Fabulous stop!
61.38
Carlos Palacio flicks a high ball forward to Walter Lujan who takes it down. Walter Lujan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, João Ojeda. João Ojeda plays a scrappy one-two with Henrique Salinas and stumbles forward towards the goal... João Ojeda rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.45
Jorge Eladio Casillas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henrique Salinas. With some swift thinking, Henrique Salinas plays the ball forward to Rúben Zamora who has made a great run into the box. Rúben Zamora makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
69.09
2-1Vicente Gonzalez surges forward with the ball. Vicente Gonzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Junior.
73.50
Juan Pablo Beltran flicks a high pass forward. Mario Delacruz collects the pass. Mario Delacruz plays a quick one-two with Francisco Martinez and rushes in on goal... Mario Delacruz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Horacio Orsi comfortably smothers it!
75.43
Juan Pablo Beltran sees Francisco Martinez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Martinez rushes past Carlos Palacio! Francisco Martinez rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.42
2-1América de Cali have made a substitution with Roberto F. Sensini replacing Juan Pablo Beltran .
79.10
Ramiro Coronado flicks a high pass forward to Roberto F. Sensini who brings the ball under control. Roberto F. Sensini flicks a high pass forward to Emiliano Santana who brings the ball neatly under control. Emiliano Santana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Horacio Orsi who gathers it comfortably.
81.09
Marco Figueroa knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Martinez. Francisco Martinez shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Horacio Orsi manages to gather it.
87.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Jairo Renteria plays the ball forward to Vicente Gonzalez. Vicente Gonzalez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora skips past Dias De Almeida Dedé! Rúben Zamora muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Ramiro Coronado steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
Mauricio Acosta knocks the ball forward to Walter Lujan. Showing composure, Walter Lujan laces a weighted ball forward to João Ojeda. João Ojeda makes a great pass forward. Rúben Zamora runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
29.1%
46.8%
24.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to João Ojeda of Expreso Rojo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Horacio Orsi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jairo Renteria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Acosta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Palacio (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Alejo Castroman (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Jorge Eladio Casillas (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vicente Gonzalez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Walter Lujan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | João Ojeda (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Rúben Zamora (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Henrique Salinas (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Cabrera (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hamilton Barrios (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Germán Miller (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Darrell Gray (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dias De Almeida Dedé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Pablo Guillen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nathaniel Arnoux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Junior (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ramiro Coronado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marco Figueroa (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan Pablo Beltran (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Emiliano Santana (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Francisco Martinez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Delacruz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Claude Tuttle (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto F. Sensini (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anthony Pontarollo (MID) | 0 | |