Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Los Zipas where Academia play host to Boyacá Chicó FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Academia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Boyacá Chicó FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andres Klinger.
The pitch is in great condition.
Academia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Boyacá Chicó FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andres Klinger.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Academia get the match underway!
2.43
0-0With imagination, Juan Larrea plays the ball forward to Rúben Rojas. Rúben Rojas flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio César. Antonio César knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.48
0-0Diego F. Hugo comes in with a late challenge on Sebastián Hurtado. Diego F. Hugo is given a warning by the referee! Sebastián Hurtado grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.35
Julián Ruiz hits a low pass to Antonio César. Antonio César knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Esteban Ferreyra who gathers it comfortably.
12.03
0-0Diego F. Hugo makes a simple pass to David Villanueva. David Villanueva controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.09
Juan Larrea barges into Guilherme Rodriguez. The referee calls over Juan Larrea and shows him a yellow card! Guilherme Rodriguez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.23
1-0Julián Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Cuéllar. Ricardo Cuéllar directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.38
With great vision, Roberto Carlos Ardiles plays the ball forward to Julián Martínez. Julián Martínez flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Rodriguez controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Rodriguez cuts inside the box! Guilherme Rodriguez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Rafael Aristeguieta had no chance!! Goal for Boyacá Chicó FC!
36.23
Juan Larrea sees Edison Deza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edison Deza knocks the ball forward to Antonio César. Antonio César knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.26
1-1With a delightful solo run, Julián Martínez stretches the opposition's defence. Julián Martínez kicks a strong pass forward to David Villanueva but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.29
1-1Roberto Carlos Ardiles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julián Martínez. Julián Martínez kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Rodriguez. Guilherme Rodriguez shoots from distance. Solid save from Rafael Aristeguieta. What a great pair of hands!
42.33
Edison Deza hits a low pass to Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.56
Julián Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio César. Antonio César is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Esteban Ferreyra manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Academia appear unchanged since the first half. Boyacá Chicó FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Academia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Boyacá Chicó FC kick off!
47.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastián Hurtado plays the ball forward to Ricardo Cuéllar. Ricardo Cuéllar whips in a cross ball towards Antonio César. Antonio César connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Academia!
51.33
Óscar Carlos Zampiery breaks forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Óscar Carlos Zampiery laces a weighted ball forward to Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
54.25
Sebastián Hurtado flicks a high pass forward. Antonio César controls it well on his chest. Antonio César knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Esteban Ferreyra manages to gather it.
55.44
Juan Larrea makes a probing pass to Sebastián Hurtado. Without breaking stride, Sebastián Hurtado plays the ball forward to Ricardo Cuéllar. Ricardo Cuéllar lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.16
Juan Larrea knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Hurtado. Sebastián Hurtado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Castaneda. Victor Castaneda knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Carlos Ardiles.
60.54
3-1Academia have made a substitution with Gustavo Meleán replacing Osbaldo Valencia .
63.24
Lucas Cantu decides to run forward with the ball. Lucas Cantu lofts in a cross ball towards David Villanueva. David Villanueva is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Rafael Aristeguieta. Excellent save.
72.44
3-1Juan Larrea knocks the ball to his team mate, Edison Deza. Edison Deza knocks the ball forward to Antonio César. Antonio César whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Cuéllar. Ricardo Cuéllar makes a deft header. Magnificent block by Rodrigo Reyna!
75.16
3-1Academia are in full control of this game.
81.45
Edison Deza threads the ball through to Antonio César. Antonio César knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alvaro Segura.
84.08
Julián Martínez makes a simple pass to Guilherme Rodriguez. Guilherme Rodriguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.16
3-1Antonio César slams into David Figueroa with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! David Figueroa runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
23.9%
46.5%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Cuéllar of Academia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Aristeguieta (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Óscar Carlos Zampiery (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Osbaldo Valencia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Larrea (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 5. | Julián Ruiz (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastián Hurtado (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edison Deza (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rúben Rojas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio César (ATT) |   | 4 |
| 10. | Ricardo Cuéllar (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Victor Castaneda (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gustavo Meleán (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Javier Silva (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jerrit Martin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Esteban Ferreyra (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Figueroa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alvaro Segura (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Carlos Ardiles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodrigo Reyna (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Juan Manuel Hernández (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julián Martínez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Diego F. Hugo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lucas Cantu (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Guilherme Rodriguez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | David Villanueva (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sixto Benitez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hamilton Carrillo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simão Barbosa (GK) | 0 | |