Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Alfonso López where Atlético Bucaramanga play host to Atlético Nacional. A crowd of 18,312 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Atlético Bucaramanga and Atlético Nacional are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Pulido.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Atlético Bucaramanga and Atlético Nacional are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Pulido.
0.00
Atlético Bucaramanga kick off and get the first half underway!
2.14
Alexander Morales flicks a high pass forward. Máximo Aguilera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Máximo Aguilera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Irven Advíncula who gathers it comfortably.
3.41
Edison Paulo Requena hits a low pass to Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo skips past Matias Juarez! Ely Gruezo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Salvador Casillas's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
14.36
Matias Juarez clumsily knocks into Sean Jackson. Matias Juarez is given a warning by the referee! Sean Jackson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.17
Javier Davila flicks a high pass forward. Tobías Chamot collects the pass. Tobías Chamot plays the ball forward to Máximo Aguilera. Máximo Aguilera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Peñarrieta.
18.54
Alexander Morales hacks Edison Paulo Requena from behind! Alexander Morales is shown the yellow card! Edison Paulo Requena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.47
Sacha Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Edison Paulo Requena easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edison Paulo Requena knocks the ball to his team mate, Joel Callens. Joel Callens lofts in a cross ball towards Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Oscar Lujan didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.09
Juan Martín Varela lofts the ball long. Joel Callens skips past Javier Davila! Joel Callens takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Oscar Lujan.
22.52
It's a corner kick. Carlos Zamora kicks a low ball out wide. Alexander Morales reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
26.42
Michael Erazo hits a low pass to Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo sees Joel Callens just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Joel Callens provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Matias Juarez happens to be in the right place to block it.
28.34
With some swift thinking, Samuel Camacho plays the ball forward to Máximo Aguilera. Máximo Aguilera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sacha Martinez.
30.19
Juan Martín Varela flicks a high pass forward. Edison Paulo Requena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edison Paulo Requena flicks a high pass forward. Joel Callens collects the pass. Joel Callens knocks in a cross ball towards Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
34.57
Julio James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joel Callens. Joel Callens knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matias Juarez.
36.51
Julio James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson shoots from long range but it is miles over!
40.07
Julio James sees Sean Jackson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sean Jackson knocks in a cross ball towards Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Oscar Lujan!
42.56
Carlos Zamora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joel Callens. Joel Callens whips in a cross ball towards Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Oscar Lujan punches it away to safety.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Martín Varela plays the ball forward to Carlos Zamora. Carlos Zamora flicks a high pass forward to Sean Jackson who brings the ball under control. Sean Jackson rushes past Matias Juarez! Sean Jackson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
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. Atlético Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético Nacional players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético Nacional kick off!
47.24
Javier Davila flicks a high ball forward to Nondier Lugo who gracefully takes it down. Nondier Lugo sees Marco Gallardo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Gallardo whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Riquelme. Daniel Riquelme heads the ball goalwards but Irven Advíncula is on top of it.
48.06
Salvador Casillas brings the ball forward. Salvador Casillas threads the ball through to Daniel Riquelme. Daniel Riquelme whips in a cross ball towards Máximo Aguilera. Máximo Aguilera flicks the ball with his head. Irven Advíncula picks it out of the air!
49.23
Juan Martín Varela catches Máximo Aguilera on the ankles. Juan Martín Varela is shown the yellow card! Máximo Aguilera stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.45
Nondier Lugo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nondier Lugo knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Juan Martín Varela's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
54.26
Tobías Chamot takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Julio James gets to the ball and clears it up field.
57.52
Samuel Camacho kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.05
Julio James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
60.43
Julio James brings the ball forward. Julio James shoots from outside the area but somehow Oscar Lujan manages to keep it out.
63.18
Without breaking stride, Edison Paulo Requena plays the ball forward to Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo advances inside the box! Ely Gruezo tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.12
Edison Paulo Requena comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Morales. The referee calls over Edison Paulo Requena and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Morales runs off the knock.
71.57
Alexander Morales flicks a high pass forward to Marco Gallardo who brings the ball under control. Marco Gallardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Irven Advíncula. Excellent save.
72.09
Daniel Riquelme barges into Juan Martín Varela. Daniel Riquelme is shown the yellow card! Juan Martín Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.20
Nondier Lugo threads a neat ball through to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Riquelme. Daniel Riquelme connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
75.25
Michael Erazo advances with the ball. Michael Erazo plays a scrappy one-two with Sean Jackson and advances towards the goal... Michael Erazo takes a shot at goal. Oscar Lujan effortlessly gets down and covers it.
78.17
Nondier Lugo hits a low pass to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Irven Advíncula who gathers it comfortably.
79.08
Julio James surges forward with the ball. Julio James shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Oscar Lujan as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
80.56
Corner kick to Atlético Bucaramanga. Carlos Zamora chips it out wide. Sean Jackson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
83.16
Edison Paulo Requena sees space and advances. Edison Paulo Requena whips in a cross ball towards Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.50
Michael Erazo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.28
Juan Martín Varela threads a neat ball through to Carlos Zamora. Showing composure, Carlos Zamora plays the ball forward to Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvador Casillas.
90.00
Showing composure, Samuel Camacho plays the ball forward to Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Martín Varela.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
13
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
25%
42.9%
32.1%
Scorers
| Ely Gruezo 63, 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ely Gruezo of Atlético Bucaramanga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Irven Advíncula (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sacha Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Martín Varela (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 4. | Mario Peñarrieta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Michael Erazo (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Julio James (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carlos Zamora (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Edison Paulo Requena (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 9. | Joel Callens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ely Gruezo (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Sean Jackson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Óscar Carlos Arce (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Mena (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Amaral C. Pelado (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Oscar Lujan (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Matias Juarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Javier Davila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Salvador Casillas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Morales (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 6. | Samuel Camacho (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nondier Lugo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tobías Chamot (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marco Gallardo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Máximo Aguilera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Riquelme (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 12. | Alessandro Mejia (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Aurellio (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo (MID) | 0 | |















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