Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez where Club Deportivo Junior play host to Atlético Bucaramanga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club Deportivo Junior are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atlético Bucaramanga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dinis Cardenas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club Deportivo Junior are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atlético Bucaramanga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dinis Cardenas.
0.00
0-0Club Deportivo Junior kick off and get the match underway!
3.53
0-0Nolberto Ávila sees Carlos Zamora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Zamora makes a probing pass to Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston lofts in a cross ball towards Joel Callens. Joel Callens makes a deft header but is denied by Franco Leiva. Excellent save.
4.08
With some swift thinking, Nolberto Ávila plays the ball forward to Carlos Zamora. Carlos Zamora changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Zamora shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
10.07
0-0Carlos Zamora passes the ball forward to Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Ely Gruezo. Joaquim Rai hacks Ely Gruezo from behind! Ely Gruezo appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
12.41
0-0Jose Hughes catches Josh Lalas on the ankles. The referee brings Jose Hughes to one side and gives him a warning! Josh Lalas runs off the knock.
16.50
0-0Josh Lalas flicks the ball to his team mate, Damián San Martín. Damián San Martín finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
24.56
Nolberto Ávila darts forward. Nolberto Ávila chips the ball to his team mate, Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston shoots from 25 yards. Franco Leiva easily gets down and covers it.
27.53
0-0Jose Hughes knocks the ball to his team mate, Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Valenzuela.
30.56
0-1Óscar Carlos Arce flicks a high pass forward to Joel Callens who brings the ball under control. Joel Callens shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.35
Carlos Zamora plays the ball forward to Joel Callens. Joel Callens shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
34.03
0-1Joel Callens comes in with a late challenge on Javier Figueroa. Joel Callens is shown the yellow card! Javier Figueroa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.03
Gianni Nieto threads a neat ball through to Jose Hughes. Jose Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Jerry Alston who brings the ball under control. Jerry Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Joel Callens. Joel Callens makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Franco Leiva!
40.43
Jose Hughes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joel Callens. Joel Callens shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.12
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Marc White makes a probing pass to Damián San Martín. Damián San Martín finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Club Deportivo Junior appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Atlético Bucaramanga appear unchanged since the first half. The Club Deportivo Junior players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Atlético Bucaramanga kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
Jose Hughes flicks the ball to his team mate, Joel Callens. Joel Callens knocks in a cross ball towards Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
53.24
Nolberto Ávila flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Zamora collects the pass. Carlos Zamora threads a neat ball through to Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.05
Javier Figueroa chips the ball to his team mate, Marc White. Marc White threads a neat ball through to Damián San Martín. Damián San Martín sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.15
Óscar Carlos Arce surges forward with the ball. Óscar Carlos Arce shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Franco Leiva!
66.58
0-2Jason LaCrone comes in with a late challenge on Josh Lalas. Jason LaCrone is shown the yellow card! Josh Lalas stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.52
Óscar Carlos Arce plays the ball forward to Joel Callens. Joel Callens knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franco Leiva who gathers it comfortably.
69.58
Nolberto Ávila threads a neat ball through to Jose Hughes. Without breaking stride, Jose Hughes plays the ball forward to Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Joel Callens. Joel Callens powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.36
Marc White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damián San Martín. Damián San Martín lofts in a cross ball towards Franco Aguilera. Franco Aguilera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
75.38
Marc White kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Hoyos. Marco Hoyos lofts in a cross ball towards Damián San Martín. Mario Bolaños barges into Damián San Martín. Damián San Martín appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
83.07
Carlos Zamora threads a neat ball through to Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
84.39
Nolberto Ávila makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Zamora. Carlos Zamora threads the ball through to Joel Callens. Joel Callens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Franco Leiva.
85.23
0-3Jose Hughes takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Javier Figueroa chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
87.41
Manuel Guillen sees Franco Aguilera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Franco Aguilera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.17
Carlos Zamora sees Joel Callens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joel Callens knocks in a cross ball towards Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
12
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
29.1%
70.9%
Play Area
34.2%
43%
22.8%
Scorers
| Joel Callens 31, 70 Jerry Alston 47, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jerry Alston of Atlético Bucaramanga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Franco Leiva (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Valenzuela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Javier Figueroa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joaquim Rai (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Delio Barragan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Josh Lalas (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Manuel Guillen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marc White (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Franco Aguilera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Damián San Martín (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marco Hoyos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lucas Duran (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Camilo Nunez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Manuel Cisneros (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | César Arteaga (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mario Bolaños (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gianni Nieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nolberto Ávila (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Óscar Carlos Arce (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Zamora (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Hughes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jason LaCrone (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Joel Callens (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Ely Gruezo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jerry Alston (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Pedro Mena (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cesar Bustamante (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Omar Gamarra (ATT) | 0 | |