Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground  here at Atanasio Girardot where Atlético Nacional play host to Academia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full. 
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Atlético Nacional and Academia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yoiver Nunez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Atlético Nacional and Academia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yoiver Nunez.
0.00 
Atlético Nacional kick off!
2.37 
Sebastián Hurtado knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Victor Castaneda! 
6.10 
Sebastián Hurtado knocks the ball forward to Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Lujan who gathers it comfortably. 
10.36 
Salvador Casillas flicks a high pass forward. Tobías Chamot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tobías Chamot threads a neat ball through to Daniel Riquelme. Daniel Riquelme knocks in a cross ball towards Máximo Aguilera. Máximo Aguilera gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! 
15.14 
Alessandro Mejia hits a low pass to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target! 
16.30 
Salvador Casillas sees a break and surges forward. Salvador Casillas threads the ball through to Máximo Aguilera. Máximo Aguilera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Aristeguieta who gathers it comfortably. 
22.54 
Nondier Lugo hacks Edison Deza from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edison Deza stretches but gets up unharmed. 
24.56 
Gustavo Meleán kicks a strong pass forward to Edison Deza. Edison Deza sees space and advances. Edison Deza knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Oscar Lujan picks it out of the air! 
26.26 
Alonso Henríquez decides to run forward with the ball. Alonso Henríquez makes a simple pass to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Aristeguieta who gathers it comfortably. 
27.18 
Gustavo Meleán threads a neat ball through to Edison Deza. Edison Deza makes a probing pass to Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence. 
33.23 
Samuel Camacho makes a probing pass to Máximo Aguilera. Máximo Aguilera knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo flicks the ball with his head. Rafael Aristeguieta gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save! 
34.11 
Gustavo Meleán kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastián Hurtado. Sebastián Hurtado knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Cuéllar. Ricardo Cuéllar knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort! 
39.56 
Salvador Casillas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobías Chamot. Tobías Chamot passes the ball forward to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Riquelme. Daniel Riquelme directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Yohandry Romo happens to be in the right place to block it. 
45.00 
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Academia also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00 
Academia kick off!
51.07 
Gustavo Meleán flicks a high pass forward to Julián Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Julián Ruiz sees Ricardo Cuéllar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Cuéllar lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty! 
57.29 
Tobías Chamot flicks a high pass forward. Marco Gallardo collects the pass. Marco Gallardo whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Riquelme. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Riquelme connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atlético Nacional! 
60.07 
Sebastián Hurtado hacks Tobías Chamot from behind! Sebastián Hurtado is shown the yellow card! Tobías Chamot stretches but gets up unharmed. 
65.44 
Edison Deza clumsily knocks into Samuel Camacho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Camacho hobbles a bit, but should be okay. 
69.24 
Edison Deza chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by  Alonso Henríquez. 
73.06 
With vision, Yohandry Romo plays the ball forward to Julián Ruiz. Julián Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar! 
78.40 
Gustavo Meleán controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edison Deza. Edison Deza sees Victor Castaneda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Castaneda lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Cuéllar. With a superhuman jump, Ricardo Cuéllar connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Oscar Lujan gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save! 
79.40 
Rúben Rojas flicks a high ball forward to Victor Castaneda who takes it down. Victor Castaneda tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target! 
84.32 
Showing  composure, Yohandry Romo plays the ball forward to Edison Deza. Edison Deza threads the ball through to Ricardo Cuéllar. Ricardo Cuéllar makes a great pass forward. Jerrit Martin runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! 
85.55 
Edison Deza comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Camacho. The referee warns Edison Deza to calm down! Samuel Camacho carries on, but is struggling a bit. 
90.00 
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
34.6%
40.7%
24.7%
Scorers
| Máximo Aguilera 10 Daniel Riquelme 57  | Victor Castaneda 2, 51 | 
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Victor Castaneda of Academia | 
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oscar Lujan (GK) | 6  | |
| 2. | Matias Juarez (DEF) | 6  | |
| 3. | Salvador Casillas (DEF) | 7  | |
| 4. | Alonso Henríquez (DEF) | 7  | |
| 5. | Samuel Camacho (MID) | 6  | |
| 6. | Nondier Lugo (MID) | ![]()  | 5  | 
| 7. | Tobías Chamot (MID) | 7  | |
| 8. | Alessandro Mejia (MID) | 6  | |
| 9. | Marco Gallardo (ATT) | 7  | |
| 10. | Máximo Aguilera (ATT) | ![]()  | 8  | 
| 11. | Daniel Riquelme (ATT) | ![]()  | 8  | 
| 12. | Rodrigo Aurellio (ATT) | 0  | |
| 13. | Isaac Ronaldo (GK) | 0  | |
| 14. | Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo (MID) | 0  | |
| 1. | Rafael Aristeguieta (GK) | 6  | |
| 2. | Yohandry Romo (DEF) | 6  | |
| 3. | Gustavo Meleán (DEF) | 7  | |
| 4. | Osbaldo Valencia (DEF) | 6  | |
| 5. | Julián Ruiz (MID) | 6  | |
| 6. | Sebastián Hurtado (MID) | ![]()  | 6  | 
| 7. | Edison Deza (MID) | ![]()  | 6  | 
| 8. | Rúben Rojas (MID) | 6  | |
| 9. | Jerrit Martin (ATT) | 6  | |
| 10. | Ricardo Cuéllar (ATT) | 7  | |
| 11. | Victor Castaneda (ATT) | ![]() ![]()  | 9  | 
| 12. | Rafael Anderson (DEF) | 0  | |
| 13. | Salomón Benavente (MID) | 0  | |
| 14. | Jorge Azcona (ATT) | 0  | |
 
 















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