Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast  here at El Campín where Millonarios play host to Academia. A crowd of 19,671 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millonarios are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Academia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lucio Canales.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millonarios are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Academia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lucio Canales.
0.00 
Academia kick off the first half!
8.05 
Yohandry Romo makes a probing pass to Salomón Benavente. Salomón Benavente runs straight at the opposition's defence. Salomón Benavente knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio César. Antonio César connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Gustavo Rivas is on top of it. 
10.11 
Simón Sandoval takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Bryan Rivera. With a delightful solo run, Bryan Rivera stretches the opposition's defence. Bryan Rivera whips in a cross ball towards Tressor Dominguez. Tressor Dominguez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Rafael Aristeguieta manages to gather it easily. 
12.09 
Óscar Carlos Zampiery pushes mid-way up the pitch. Óscar Carlos Zampiery makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio César. Antonio César lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Castaneda. Ricardo Nava clumsily knocks into Victor Castaneda. Penalty not given!! 
21.26 
Salomón Benavente knocks the ball forward to Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide! 
22.42 
Salomón Benavente advances with the ball. Salomón Benavente lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Gustavo Rivas manages to gather it. 
26.43 
With a delightful solo run, Edison Deza stretches the opposition's defence. Edison Deza knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio César. Antonio César beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Gustavo Rivas. Excellent save. 
28.13 
Alvaro Leal hacks Jorge Azcona from behind! Alvaro Leal is given a warning by the referee! Jorge Azcona stretches but gets up unharmed. 
30.20 
Juan Larrea clumsily knocks into Rúben Cordero. Juan Larrea is shown the yellow card! Rúben Cordero runs off the knock. 
33.38 
Alvaro Leal threads a neat ball through to Benjamin Denilson. Benjamin Denilson flicks a high pass forward. Tressor Dominguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tressor Dominguez plays a one-two with Rúben Cordero and rushes in on goal... Tressor Dominguez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar! 
38.46 
Yohandry Romo flicks a high pass forward. Edison Deza collects the pass. Edison Deza flicks a high pass forward. Antonio César holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio César knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by  Alvaro Leal. 
44.47 
Salomón Benavente chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Azcona. Jorge Azcona shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor! 
45.00 
Samuel Hurtado barges into Benjamin Denilson. Samuel Hurtado is shown the yellow card! Benjamin Denilson 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. Millonarios appear unchanged since the first half. Academia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Academia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00 
Millonarios start the second half!
53.49 
Bryan Rivera surges forward with the ball. Bryan Rivera knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tressor Dominguez is offside! 
59.58 
Óscar Carlos Zampiery comes in with a late challenge on Simón Sandoval. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simón Sandoval runs off the knock. 
63.07 
Ricardo Nava passes the ball forward to Bryan Rivera. Bryan Rivera threads a neat ball through to Tressor Dominguez. Tressor Dominguez makes a defence splitting pass to Rúben Cordero. Rúben Cordero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Rafael Aristeguieta keeps it out! 
67.48 
Edison Deza threads the ball through to Antonio César. Antonio César shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save! 
73.59 
Benjamin Denilson sees a break and surges forward. Benjamin Denilson tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar! 
77.54 
Alvaro Leal sees a break and surges forward. Alvaro Leal threads a neat ball through to Rúben Cordero. Rúben Cordero rushes past Yohandry Romo! Some good footwork from Rúben Cordero provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward! 
78.19 
Yohandry Romo sees space and advances. Yohandry Romo flicks a high pass forward to Victor Castaneda who brings the ball neatly under control. Victor Castaneda lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Azcona. Jorge Azcona is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Gustavo Rivas has to pick the ball from the back of the net! 
81.02 
Edison Deza receives the ball from a throw-in from Javier Silva. Edison Deza sees a break and surges forward. Edison Deza shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save! 
83.51 
With a delightful solo run, Edison Deza stretches the opposition's defence. Edison Deza knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gustavo Rivas. Excellent save. 
87.44 
Javier Silva makes a simple pass to Antonio César. Antonio César knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Azcona. Jorge Azcona directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jorge Azcona! 
90.00 
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
35.1%
43.2%
21.6%
Scorers
| Jorge Azcona 78, 87 | 
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Azcona of Academia | 
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gustavo Rivas (GK) | 8  | |
| 2. | Juan Pablo Rosales (DEF) | 6  | |
| 3. | Ricardo Nava (DEF) | 6  | |
| 4. | Alvaro Leal (DEF) | 6  | |
| 5. | Duarte Negron (DEF) | 6  | |
| 6. | Bryan Rivera (MID) | 7  | |
| 7. | Simón Sandoval (MID) | 6  | |
| 8. | Benjamin Denilson (MID) | 6  | |
| 9. | Rúben Cordero (ATT) | 6  | |
| 10. | Tressor Dominguez (ATT) | 6  | |
| 11. | Rene Chavarri (ATT) | 6  | |
| 12. | Quintero Salazar (MID) | 0  | |
| 13. | Esteban Herrera (ATT) | 0  | |
| 14. | Emiliano Alonso (ATT) | 0  | |
| 1. | Rafael Aristeguieta (GK) | 6  | |
| 2. | Yohandry Romo (DEF) | 6  | |
| 3. | Óscar Carlos Zampiery (DEF) | ![]()  | 6  | 
| 4. | Juan Larrea (DEF) | ![]()  | 5  | 
| 5. | Samuel Hurtado (MID) | ![]()  | 5  | 
| 6. | Javier Silva (MID) | 6  | |
| 7. | Edison Deza (MID) | 8  | |
| 8. | Salomón Benavente (MID) | 7  | |
| 9. | Jorge Azcona (ATT) | ![]() ![]()  | 9  | 
| 10. | Antonio César (ATT) | 7  | |
| 11. | Victor Castaneda (ATT) | 7  | |
| 12. | Gustavo Meleán (DEF) | 0  | |
| 13. | Tomás Monti (MID) | 0  | |
| 14. | Diego Ávila (ATT) | 0  | |
 
 














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