Match Report


FortalezaFortaleza     Valledupar FCValledupar FC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carlos LandazuriC. Landazuri73
G
1
G
70Rubiel AvalosR. Avalos
Javier DelacruzJ. Delacruz71
D
captain2
D
71Héctor González VazquezH. Vazquez
Alan LunaA. Luna70
D
3
D
69Esteban PinoE. Pino
Henrique DavisH. Davis69
D
4
D
68Antonio Carlos TostaoA. Tostao
Joaquín MéndezJ. Méndez69
M
5
D
66Nuno NunezN. Nunez
Salvador VenegasS. Venegas67
M
6
M
75Xavier OlivasX. Olivas
Hugo JedaH. Jeda64
M
7
M
72Maxwell MeramM. Meram
Santiago PonceS. Ponce59
M
8
M
71Felipe EribertoF. Eriberto
Emiliano WilliamsE. Williams71
A
9
A
87Delio RendonD. Rendon
Milton CamachoM. Camacho69
A
10captain
A
73Yoximar GalvanY. Galvan
Efrain SepulvedaE. Sepulveda68
A
11
A
70N. De Araujo SchmidtN. Schmidt
 
Miguel BedoyaM. Bedoya67
G
12
M
70Vicente MoraV. Mora
Matías JuárezM. Juárez65
A
13
M
68Rafael RamirezR. Ramirez
Faustino VelezF. Velez63
D
14
M
67Norberto JuarezN. Juarez

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Metropolitano de Techo where Fortaleza play host to Valledupar FC. A crowd of 19,146 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortaleza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valledupar FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Efrain Carrillo.


0.00
Valledupar FC kick off!
4.02
Maxwell Meram flicks a high pass forward to Delio Rendon who brings the ball under control. Delio Rendon shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.13
Antonio Carlos Tostao makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Xavier Olivas. Xavier Olivas knocks the ball forward to N. De Araujo Schmidt. N. De Araujo Schmidt lofts in a cross ball towards Yoximar Galvan. Yoximar Galvan makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
8.35
Felipe Eriberto kicks a strong pass forward to Yoximar Galvan. Yoximar Galvan shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
9.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Hugo Jeda laces a through ball forward to Efrain Sepulveda. Efrain Sepulveda controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Emiliano Williams through on goal. Emiliano Williams comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
15.57
Joaquín Méndez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emiliano Williams. Emiliano Williams shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.36
Felipe Eriberto clumsily knocks into Joaquín Méndez. Felipe Eriberto is given a warning by the referee! Joaquín Méndez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.13
Hugo Jeda knocks the ball forward to Emiliano Williams. Emiliano Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.52
Felipe Eriberto makes a simple pass to N. De Araujo Schmidt. N. De Araujo Schmidt knocks in a cross ball towards Yoximar Galvan. Yoximar Galvan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
38.07
With a delightful solo run, Salvador Venegas stretches the opposition's defence. Salvador Venegas runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Salvador Venegas provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.48
Maxwell Meram flicks the ball to his team mate, Yoximar Galvan. Yoximar Galvan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortaleza appear unchanged since the first half. Valledupar FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valledupar FC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Fortaleza kick off!
48.39
Maxwell Meram barges into Alan Luna. Maxwell Meram is warned by the referee! Alan Luna runs off the knock.
54.53
Maxwell Meram chips the ball to his team mate, Yoximar Galvan. Yoximar Galvan skips past Javier Delacruz! Yoximar Galvan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
59.02
Xavier Olivas kicks a strong pass forward to Yoximar Galvan. Yoximar Galvan lofts in a cross ball towards Delio Rendon. Delio Rendon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Javier Delacruz steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
60.51
Valledupar FC have made 2 substitutions with Vicente Mora replacing Esteban Pino and Norberto Juarez replacing N. De Araujo Schmidt .
66.42
Maxwell Meram threads a neat ball through to Delio Rendon. Delio Rendon whips in a cross ball towards Yoximar Galvan. Yoximar Galvan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.58
Seeing Salvador Venegas's attacking run, Hugo Jeda quickly throws the ball into his path. Salvador Venegas kicks a strong pass forward to Emiliano Williams. Emiliano Williams makes a pass forward but Efrain Sepulveda makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
69.40
Hugo Jeda barges into Maxwell Meram. Hugo Jeda is warned by the referee! Maxwell Meram runs off the knock.
71.54
Hugo Jeda knocks the ball to his team mate, Milton Camacho. Milton Camacho rushes past Vicente Mora! Milton Camacho shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Antonio Carlos Tostao is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
72.19
Héctor González Vazquez makes a simple pass to Felipe Eriberto. Felipe Eriberto makes a high pass forward. Norberto Juarez shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Norberto Juarez whips in a cross ball towards Delio Rendon. Delio Rendon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.17
Salvador Venegas flicks a high ball forward to Emiliano Williams who takes it down. Emiliano Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rubiel Avalos who gathers it comfortably.
78.41
Salvador Venegas passes the ball forward to Emiliano Williams. Emiliano Williams plays a one-two with Efrain Sepulveda and advances towards the goal... Emiliano Williams cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.47
Salvador Venegas barges into Felipe Eriberto. Salvador Venegas is shown the yellow card! Felipe Eriberto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.12
Salvador Venegas flicks a high pass forward to Efrain Sepulveda who brings the ball under control. Efrain Sepulveda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.08
Henrique Davis makes a simple pass to Hugo Jeda. Hugo Jeda flicks the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Williams. Emiliano Williams cuts inside the box! Emiliano Williams comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but is denied by Antonio Carlos Tostao. Excellent block.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Fortaleza

Valledupar FC
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
26.1%
49.3%
24.6%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Salvador Venegas of Fortaleza

Match Ratings