Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Romelio Martínez where Barranquilla play host to Expreso Rojo in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Barranquilla and Expreso Rojo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Felix.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Barranquilla and Expreso Rojo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Felix.
0.00
0-0Barranquilla kick off the first half!
4.06
0-0Andrew Heinemann hits a low pass to Lourenço Rojas. Lourenço Rojas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Chávez. Diego Chávez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Horacio Orsi. Excellent save.
8.52
0-0Albert Grossman threads a neat ball through to Diego Chávez. Diego Chávez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jairo Renteria.
9.49
0-0Andrew Heinemann kicks a strong pass forward to Rubén Rosa. Rubén Rosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.18
Jorge Eladio Casillas kicks a strong pass forward to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
18.36
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Rubén Rosa plays the ball forward to Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Chávez. Diego Chávez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Diego Chávez!
21.50
Rubén Rosa advances with the ball. Rubén Rosa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
22.58
Marco Antonio Rodriquez threads a neat ball through to Diego Chávez. Diego Chávez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.29
Marco Antonio Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.35
With some swift thinking, Jairo Renteria plays the ball forward to Jorge Eladio Casillas. Jorge Eladio Casillas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.20
Marco Antonio Rodriquez brings the ball forward. Marco Antonio Rodriquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Horacio Orsi reads it well. Well saved!
36.16
2-1Vicente Guerra comes in with a late challenge on Jairo Renteria. Vicente Guerra is shown the yellow card! Jairo Renteria stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.37
Andrew Heinemann makes a probing pass to Lourenço Rojas. Lourenço Rojas makes an attacking run forward. Lourenço Rojas lofts in a cross ball towards Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.11
3-1Gonçalo Arroyo comes in with a late challenge on Jairo Renteria. The referee calls over Gonçalo Arroyo and warns him to calm down! Jairo Renteria runs off the knock.
45.00
Jorge Eladio Casillas threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Bustamante. Alexandre Bustamante knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kirk Morales.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barranquilla appear unchanged since the first half. Expreso Rojo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Expreso Rojo players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Expreso Rojo kicking off!
47.08
Jorge Eladio Casillas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andrew Heinemann.
48.20
Harold Bailey kicks a strong pass forward to Lourenço Rojas. Lourenço Rojas surges forward with the ball. Lourenço Rojas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Palacio.
51.34
Jairo Renteria runs forward with the ball. Jairo Renteria passes the ball forward to Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
57.12
Marco Antonio Rodriquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Horacio Orsi who gathers it comfortably.
60.41
3-1Barranquilla have made 2 substitutions with Humberto Carmona replacing Harold Bailey and Gustavo E. Redondo replacing Vicente Guerra .
63.47
Marco Antonio Rodriquez threads the ball through to Diego Chávez. Diego Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Gonçalo Arroyo scores for Barranquilla!!
66.19
Lourenço Rojas sees Gonçalo Arroyo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gonçalo Arroyo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.56
4-1Humberto Carmona hacks Rúben Zamora from behind! The referee brings Humberto Carmona to one side and gives him a warning! Rúben Zamora carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.15
Lourenço Rojas hacks Vicente Gonzalez from behind! The referee brings Lourenço Rojas to one side and gives him a warning! Vicente Gonzalez runs off the knock.
75.10
Kirk Morales flicks a high pass forward. Lourenço Rojas controls it well on his chest. Lourenço Rojas hits a low pass to Diego Chávez. Diego Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Horacio Orsi.
77.21
Barranquilla have made a substitution with Xavier Valencia replacing Rubén Rosa .
79.07
Mauricio Acosta catches Diego Chávez on the ankles. The referee calls over Mauricio Acosta and warns him to calm down! Diego Chávez runs off the knock.
81.06
Vicente Gonzalez makes a probing pass to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas plays a quick one-two with Rúben Zamora and rushes in on goal... Henrique Salinas takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.47
Marco Antonio Rodriquez decides to run forward with the ball. Marco Antonio Rodriquez whips in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
22.5%
45%
32.5%
Scorers
| Diego Chávez 18 Vicente Guerra 24, 38 Gonçalo Arroyo 63 | Rúben Zamora 28 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vicente Guerra of Barranquilla |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Francisco Otero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kirk Morales (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Andrew Heinemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Harold Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rubén Rosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lourenço Rojas (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marco Antonio Rodriquez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Albert Grossman (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Diego Chávez (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Gonçalo Arroyo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Vicente Guerra (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Humberto Carmona (DEF) | 5 | |
| 13. | Xavier Valencia (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gustavo E. Redondo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Horacio Orsi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jairo Renteria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Acosta (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Carlos Palacio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alejo Castroman (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jorge Eladio Casillas (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Vicente Gonzalez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Walter Lujan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rúben Zamora (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Henrique Salinas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alexandre Bustamante (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Cabrera (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hamilton Barrios (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Germán Miller (GK) | 0 | |