Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Alfonso López where Atlético Bucaramanga play host to Expreso Rojo. A crowd of 15,955 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Atlético Bucaramanga and Expreso Rojo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Pulido.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Atlético Bucaramanga and Expreso Rojo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Pulido.
0.00
0-0Atlético Bucaramanga get the match underway!
10.48
0-0Vicente Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Henrique Salinas controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Henrique Salinas tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.42
1-0Gianni Nieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Óscar Carlos Arce. With great vision, Óscar Carlos Arce plays the ball forward to Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo shoots from distance. It's there!! Horacio Orsi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.10
1-0Rúben Zamora catches Nolberto Ávila on the ankles. The referee calls over Rúben Zamora and warns him to calm down! Nolberto Ávila stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.46
1-0Gianni Nieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Óscar Carlos Arce. Óscar Carlos Arce threads a neat ball through to Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Acosta.
28.58
1-0Nolberto Ávila knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason LaCrone. Jason LaCrone threads a neat ball through to Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Horacio Orsi manages to gather it.
40.36
Jairo Renteria flicks the ball to his team mate, Vicente Gonzalez. Vicente Gonzalez sees Henrique Salinas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henrique Salinas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nolberto Ávila.
44.34
Carlos Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Jerry Alston holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerry Alston knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Bucaramanga 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
Expreso Rojo kick off the second half!
51.20
Nolberto Ávila threads a neat ball through to Óscar Carlos Arce. Óscar Carlos Arce hits a low pass to Jerry Alston. Jerry Alston whips in a cross ball towards Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo makes a deft header. Wonderful reactions from Horacio Orsi keeps it out!
53.57
Walter Lujan surges forward with the ball. Walter Lujan shoots from outside the area. César Arteaga gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.46
Óscar Carlos Arce flicks the ball to his team mate, Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Cortes.
60.56
With great vision, Óscar Carlos Arce plays the ball forward to Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
67.05
Óscar Carlos Arce flicks a high pass forward. Juan Caicedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Caicedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Horacio Orsi who gathers it comfortably.
69.39
Carlos Zamora sees Ely Gruezo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ely Gruezo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Acosta.
72.56
Nuno Cortes hits a low pass to Walter Lujan. Walter Lujan makes a beautiful solo run. Walter Lujan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to César Arteaga who gathers it comfortably.
73.05
Carlos Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Jerry Alston controls it well on his chest. Jerry Alston whips in a cross ball towards Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Horacio Orsi manages to gather it easily.
78.22
Jorge Eladio Casillas threads a neat ball through to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas makes a defence splitting pass to Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
85.19
Jose Hughes takes it forward alone. Jose Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Cortes.
89.03
1-0Ely Gruezo clumsily knocks into Mauricio Acosta. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Acosta grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
22.5%
43.7%
33.8%
Scorers
| Juan Caicedo 14 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan Caicedo of Atlético Bucaramanga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | César Arteaga (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mario Bolaños (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gianni Nieto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nolberto Ávila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Óscar Carlos Arce (MID) | 9 | |
| 6. | Carlos Zamora (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Hughes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jason LaCrone (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Caicedo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Ely Gruezo (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Jerry Alston (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pedro Mena (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cesar Bustamante (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Omar Gamarra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Horacio Orsi (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Nuno Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jairo Renteria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Acosta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alejo Castroman (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jorge Eladio Casillas (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vicente Gonzalez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Walter Lujan (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | João Ojeda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rúben Zamora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Henrique Salinas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carlos Palacio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Cabrera (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hamilton Barrios (DEF) | 0 | |