Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Los Zipas where Academia play host to Barranquilla. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Academia and Barranquilla are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Lucio Canales.


0.00
Barranquilla kick off!
3.21
Oscar Sotelo sees Gonçalo Arroyo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gonçalo Arroyo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
10.09
Tomás Monti passes the ball forward to Diego Ávila. Diego Ávila knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Azcona. Jorge Azcona outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Francisco Otero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.20
Germán Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Julián Ruiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julián Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Ávila. Diego Ávila gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Francisco Otero is on top of his game. Great save!
16.01
Tomás Monti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Azcona. Jorge Azcona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.13
Oscar Sotelo plays the ball forward to Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra skips past Osbaldo Valencia! Vicente Guerra side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.12
Osbaldo Valencia flicks a high pass forward to David Galvan who brings the ball under control. David Galvan plays the ball forward to Jorge Azcona. Jorge Azcona whips in a cross ball towards Diego Ávila. Diego Ávila makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Francisco Otero. Excellent save.
26.45
Kirk Morales knocks the ball forward to Oscar Sotelo. Oscar Sotelo knocks the ball to his team mate, Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Anderson.
30.38
Julián Ruiz hits a low pass to Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jorge Azcona. Some good footwork from Jorge Azcona provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Francisco Otero manages to gather it.
32.43
Alex Miller makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Miller hits a low pass to Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Germán Munoz.
34.16
Diego Ávila barges into Kirk Morales. The referee calls over Diego Ávila and warns him to calm down! Kirk Morales grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.28
Rafael Anderson kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Silva. Javier Silva advances with the ball. Javier Silva whips in a cross ball towards Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Francisco Otero!
39.15
Julián Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Jerrit Martin collects the pass. Jerrit Martin whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Azcona. Jorge Azcona outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
40.09
Germán Munoz sees Julián Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julián Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Azcona controls it well on his chest. Jorge Azcona lofts in a cross ball towards Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Francisco Otero. Excellent save.
44.29
Alex Miller pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alex Miller knocks the ball forward to Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra lofts in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Javier Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jerrit Martin. Jerrit Martin shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Academia appear unchanged since the first half. Barranquilla have changed their lineup with Xavier Valencia replacing Diego Chávez. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Academia kick off and get the second half underway!
47.12
Albert Grossman kicks a strong pass forward to Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.26
Osbaldo Valencia hits a low pass to David Galvan. David Galvan knocks the ball forward to Diego Ávila. Diego Ávila plays a one-two with Jorge Azcona and advances towards the goal... Diego Ávila tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.15
Gonçalo Arroyo barges into Germán Munoz. The referee warns Gonçalo Arroyo to calm down! Germán Munoz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.18
Osbaldo Valencia flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Monti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomás Monti darts forward. Tomás Monti whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Azcona. Jorge Azcona flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.08
Javier Silva brings the ball forward. Javier Silva lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Azcona. Jorge Azcona finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Francisco Otero gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
59.40
Jerrit Martin hacks Alex Miller from behind! Jerrit Martin is shown the yellow card! Alex Miller stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.10
Oscar Sotelo decides to run forward with the ball. Oscar Sotelo whips in a cross ball towards Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Good keeping from Luis Callens as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
70.52
Rubén Rosa takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some good footwork from Gonçalo Arroyo provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.51
Academia have made 2 substitutions with Juan Larrea replacing Osbaldo Valencia and Alexis Montoya replacing David Galvan .
81.14
Alex Miller chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Bonilla. Andres Bonilla hits a low pass to Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Anderson.
83.16
Oscar Sotelo flicks a high ball forward to Gonçalo Arroyo who takes it down. Gonçalo Arroyo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.05
Kirk Morales passes the ball forward to Oscar Sotelo. Oscar Sotelo passes the ball forward to Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.25
Rubén Rosa makes a probing pass to Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Valencia. Xavier Valencia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.05
Oscar Sotelo hits a low pass to Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
30.4%
39.2%
30.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Azcona of Academia

Match Ratings
1.Luis Callens (GK)
6
2.Germán Munoz (DEF)
6
3.Osbaldo Valencia (DEF)
7
4.Rafael Anderson (DEF)
6
5.Julián Ruiz (MID)
7
6.Javier Silva (MID)
7
7.Tomás Monti (MID)
7
8.David Galvan (MID)
6
9.Jerrit Martin (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Jorge Azcona (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Diego Ávila (ATT)
7
 
12.Juan Larrea (DEF)
6
13.Alexis Montoya (MID)
6
14.Róbinson Castillo (ATT)
0

1.Francisco Otero (GK)
9
2.Kirk Morales (DEF)
6
3.Alex Miller (DEF)
7
4.Humberto Carmona (DEF)
6
5.Albert Grossman (MID)
6
6.Rubén Rosa (MID)
6
7.Oscar Sotelo (MID)
8
8.Andres Bonilla (MID)
6
9.Vicente Guerra (ATT)
6
10.Diego Chávez (ATT)
6
11.Gonçalo Arroyo (ATT)
6
 
12.Andres Acosta (DEF)
0
13.Gustavo E. Redondo (ATT)
0
14.Xavier Valencia (MID)
6