Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Deportivo Cali where Deportivo Cali play host to Unión Magdalena. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Cali are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Unión Magdalena appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Elkin Yanes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Cali get the match underway!
3.12
Thiago Vega clumsily knocks into Luciano Maldonado. The referee calls over Thiago Vega and warns him to calm down! Luciano Maldonado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.27
Marco Bernal passes the ball forward to Ignacio Rodriguez. Ignacio Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, José Venegas. José Venegas shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.56
Thiago Vega knocks the ball forward to Héctor González Miranda. Héctor González Miranda makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ignacio Rodriguez. Ignacio Rodriguez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.21
Simón Medina flicks a high ball forward to Marco Bernal who takes it down. Marco Bernal passes the ball forward to José Venegas. José Venegas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Faustino Muniz.
21.37
José Venegas catches Diano Izazola on the ankles. José Venegas is shown the yellow card! Diano Izazola runs off the knock.
22.36
Luciano Maldonado threads a neat ball through to Filipe Guzman. Filipe Guzman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.26
Manuel Palomeque hacks Peter Medrano from behind! The referee calls over Manuel Palomeque and shows him a yellow card! Peter Medrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.33
Juan Zuniga gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Ignacio Rodriguez edges inside the box! Ignacio Rodriguez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Leandro Rivera is on top of it.
33.32
Peter Medrano decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Medrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.29
Luciano Maldonado chips the ball to his team mate, Bautista Guzmán. Bautista Guzmán kicks a strong pass forward to Marcelo Ortega but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Cali have changed their lineup with Andres Pena replacing Manuel Palomeque. Unión Magdalena appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Unión Magdalena kicking off!
47.15
Peter Medrano knocks the ball forward to Marcelo Ortega. Marcelo Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucio Acevedo who gathers it comfortably.
48.02
Simón Medina pushes up the pitch. Simón Medina chips the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Rodriguez. Ignacio Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Héctor González Miranda. Héctor González Miranda jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Leandro Rivera is on top of it.
51.04
Peter Medrano threads a neat ball through to Marcelo Ortega. Marcelo Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leandro Herrera.
57.01
Thiago Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, José Venegas. José Venegas edges inside the box! Some good footwork from José Venegas provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Deportivo Cali are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
59.20
Faustino Muniz breaks forward. Faustino Muniz flicks a high pass forward. Marcelo Ortega collects the pass. Marcelo Ortega shoots from distance. Lucio Acevedo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.20
Deportivo Cali have made a substitution with Róbinson Arevalo replacing José Venegas .
67.04
Luciano Maldonado flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Guzman controls it well on his chest. Filipe Guzman cuts inside the box! Filipe Guzman tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.29
Luciano Maldonado advances with the ball. Luciano Maldonado lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Carmona. Ivan Carmona directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.12
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
83.58
Luciano Maldonado flicks a high pass forward to Bautista Guzmán who brings the ball under control. Bautista Guzmán sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Lucio Acevedo.
84.59
Filipe Alfaro hacks Peter Medrano from behind! The referee brings Filipe Alfaro to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Medrano runs off the knock.
90.00
Simón Medina threads a neat ball through to Marco Bernal. Marco Bernal flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Rodriguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ignacio Rodriguez finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
29.2%
41.5%
29.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luciano Maldonado of Unión Magdalena

Match Ratings
1.Leandro Rivera (GK)
6
2.Diano Izazola (DEF)
6
3.Faustino Muniz (DEF)
7
4.Mateo Godoy (DEF)
6
5.Fred de Dios Ibarra (DEF)
6
6.Peter Medrano (MID)
7
7.Luciano Maldonado (MID)
9
8.Marcelo Ortega (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Ivan Carmona (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Filipe Guzman (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Bautista Guzmán (ATT)
6
 
12.Walter Salinas (GK)
0
13.Tiago Vela (MID)
0
14.Carlos Lujan (GK)
0