Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Álvaro Gómez Hurtado where Real Santander play host to América de Cali. A crowd of 18,669 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Santander are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while América de Cali appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dinis Cardenas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Santander are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while América de Cali appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dinis Cardenas.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with América de Cali kicking off!
4.13
0-0Claude Tuttle clumsily knocks into Matias Contreras. The referee warns Claude Tuttle to calm down! Matias Contreras hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.07
0-0Norberto Hidalgo chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ventura. Miguel Ventura knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claude Tuttle.
9.55
Norberto Hidalgo receives the ball from a throw-in from José Alberto. Norberto Hidalgo makes an attacking run forward. Norberto Hidalgo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Pablo Guillen.
12.01
0-0Enrico Silva sees Dinis Tapia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dinis Tapia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
14.43
Marco Figueroa sees a break and surges forward. Marco Figueroa whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Martinez. Francisco Martinez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.21
1-0José Alberto makes an attacking run forward. José Alberto plays a one-two with Dinis Tapia and advances towards the goal... José Alberto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.45
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.54
Mateus Guillen takes a quick throw-in, which Rui Quiroz takes on the chest. Rui Quiroz makes a probing pass to Norberto Hidalgo. Norberto Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Matias Contreras collects the pass. Matias Contreras knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.41
Real Santander are in full control of this game.
42.36
1-0Norberto Hidalgo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Ventura. Miguel Ventura controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Darrell Gray!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Santander appear unchanged since the first half. América de Cali also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Santander players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Real Santander start the second half!
49.17
1-0Juan Pablo Beltran chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Martinez. Francisco Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Delacruz but the linesman indicates offside!
51.12
Marco Figueroa brings the ball forward. Marco Figueroa threads a neat ball through to Mario Delacruz. Mario Delacruz comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
57.24
Juan Pablo Guillen sees a break and surges forward. With vision, Juan Pablo Guillen plays the ball forward to Emiliano Santana. Emiliano Santana makes a defence splitting pass to Mario Delacruz. Mario Delacruz comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
59.34
1-0Davi Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrico Silva. Enrico Silva chips the ball to his team mate, Matias Contreras. Matias Contreras plays a one-two with Dinis Tapia and advances towards the goal... Matias Contreras cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Juan Pablo Guillen is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
61.05
Mario Delacruz clumsily knocks into Rui Quiroz. Mario Delacruz is warned by the referee! Rui Quiroz runs off the knock.
63.26
Juan Pablo Guillen brings the ball forward. Juan Pablo Guillen makes a probing pass to Emiliano Santana. Emiliano Santana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Simão Colon gets down and covers it.
65.34
Juan Pablo Beltran passes the ball forward to Emiliano Santana. Emiliano Santana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mateus Guillen.
66.34
Davi Almeida makes a probing pass to José Alberto. José Alberto threads a neat ball through to Dinis Tapia. Dinis Tapia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dias De Almeida Dedé.
67.57
José Alberto flicks a high ball forward to Dinis Tapia who takes it down. Dinis Tapia whips in a cross ball towards Matias Contreras. Matias Contreras connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
72.29
Juan Pablo Beltran plays the ball forward to Emiliano Santana. Emiliano Santana advances inside the box! Emiliano Santana cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Simão Colon reads it well. Nice save!
75.46
Marco Figueroa plays the ball forward to Francisco Martinez. Francisco Martinez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mateus Guillen.
77.47
1-0América de Cali have made a substitution with Roberto F. Sensini replacing Juan Pablo Beltran .
78.56
1-0Dinis Tapia comes in with a late challenge on Dias De Almeida Dedé. Dinis Tapia is shown the yellow card! Dias De Almeida Dedé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.19
Roberto F. Sensini threads a neat ball through to Mario Delacruz. Mario Delacruz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
81.26
Marco Figueroa flicks a high pass forward. Emiliano Santana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emiliano Santana rushes past Rui Quiroz! Emiliano Santana shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
25.3%
44.3%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to José Alberto of Real Santander |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simão Colon (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rui Quiroz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mateus Guillen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Davi Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Enrico Silva (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vasco Aragon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | José Alberto (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Norberto Hidalgo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Miguel Ventura (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dinis Tapia (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Matias Contreras (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Henrique Ayala (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Javier Cisneros (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ivan Vazquez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Darrell Gray (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dias De Almeida Dedé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Pablo Guillen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nathaniel Arnoux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ramiro Coronado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Claude Tuttle (DEF) | 5 | |
| 7. | Marco Figueroa (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Juan Pablo Beltran (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Emiliano Santana (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Francisco Martinez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Delacruz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Junior (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto F. Sensini (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anthony Pontarollo (MID) | 0 | |