Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Ciro López where Universitario Popayán play host to Fortaleza. A crowd of 16,359 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Universitario Popayán are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fortaleza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Felix.


0.00
Fortaleza get the match underway!
2.36
Hugo Jeda chips the ball to his team mate, Efrain Sepulveda. Efrain Sepulveda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.54
With a delightful solo run, Salvador Venegas stretches the opposition's defence. Salvador Venegas hits a low pass to Milton Camacho. Milton Camacho tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.52
Daniel Giraldo knocks the ball forward to Rubiel Garcia. Rubiel Garcia plays a one-two with Alejandro Husain and rushes in on goal... Rubiel Garcia makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
10.27
Jorge Eladio Gallardo knocks the ball forward to José Orellana. José Orellana lofts in a cross ball towards Afonso Rubio. Afonso Rubio heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
12.16
Jorge Eladio Gallardo threads the ball through to José Orellana. José Orellana shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
18.43
Salvador Venegas plays the ball forward to Emiliano Williams. With some swift thinking, Emiliano Williams plays the ball forward to Efrain Sepulveda who has made a great run into the box. Efrain Sepulveda side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. David Guzman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.04
Santiago Ponce runs straight at the opposition's defence. Santiago Ponce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
30.11
Daniel Giraldo knocks the ball forward to Afonso Rubio. Afonso Rubio shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
34.16
Alan Luna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Ponce. Santiago Ponce hits a low pass to Milton Camacho. Milton Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Efrain Sepulveda. Efrain Sepulveda makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by David Guzman.
35.29
Corner kick to Fortaleza. Santiago Ponce plays it to the near post. David Guzman drops low and scoops up the ball.
40.42
Henrique Davis makes a strong solo run forward. Henrique Davis hits a low pass to Emiliano Williams. Emiliano Williams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.26
Santiago Ponce flicks a high pass forward. Efrain Sepulveda collects the pass. Efrain Sepulveda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.15
Robbie Wilson hacks Salvador Venegas from behind! Robbie Wilson is warned by the referee! Salvador Venegas stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Universitario Popayán appear unchanged since the first half. Fortaleza also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Universitario Popayán kick off!
49.36
Jorge Eladio Gallardo chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Husain. Alejandro Husain cuts inside the box! Alejandro Husain shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
54.55
Jorge Eladio Gallardo kicks a strong pass forward to José Orellana. José Orellana plays a scrappy one-two with Alejandro Husain and stumbles forward towards the goal... José Orellana muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
55.02
Hugo Jeda chips the ball to his team mate, Efrain Sepulveda. Efrain Sepulveda shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.12
Henrique Davis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Jeda. Hugo Jeda makes a simple pass to Milton Camacho. Milton Camacho shoots from outside the area but David Guzman is on top of it.
60.37
Daniel Giraldo catches Hugo Jeda on the ankles. The referee calls over Daniel Giraldo and warns him to calm down! Hugo Jeda runs off the knock.
67.35
Robbie Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Eladio Gallardo collects the pass. Jorge Eladio Gallardo sees Alejandro Husain in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Husain whips in a cross ball towards Afonso Rubio. Afonso Rubio powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.59
Joaquín Méndez barges into Daniel Giraldo. The referee warns Joaquín Méndez to calm down! Daniel Giraldo stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.28
Hugo Jeda decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Jeda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Guzman who gathers it comfortably.
87.30
Jorge Eladio Gallardo flicks a high pass forward to José Orellana who brings the ball under control. José Orellana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Landazuri who gathers it comfortably.
89.18
Joaquín Méndez kicks a strong pass forward to Efrain Sepulveda. Efrain Sepulveda shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but David Guzman effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
Daniel Giraldo makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Giraldo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
27.5%
48.8%
23.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Efrain Sepulveda of Fortaleza

Match Ratings