Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Romelio Martínez where Barranquilla play host to Universitario Popayán. A crowd of 18,392 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barranquilla are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Universitario Popayán appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Andres Klinger.


0.00
Barranquilla start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.18
Alex Miller threads a neat ball through to Albert Grossman. Albert Grossman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra whips in a cross ball towards Diego Chávez. Diego Chávez makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.24
Manuel Almeida comes in with a late challenge on Gonçalo Arroyo. The referee calls over Manuel Almeida and warns him to calm down! Gonçalo Arroyo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.11
Jorge Eladio Gallardo knocks the ball forward to Rubiel Garcia. Rubiel Garcia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
20.26
Humberto Carmona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Bonilla. Andres Bonilla flicks a high ball forward to Vicente Guerra who takes it down. Vicente Guerra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diego Simeone.
22.55
Kirk Morales laces a weighted ball forward to Oscar Sotelo. Oscar Sotelo flicks a high ball forward to Diego Chávez who takes it down. Diego Chávez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.19
Daniel Giraldo catches Andres Bonilla on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andres Bonilla stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.30
Humberto Carmona flicks a high ball forward to Andres Bonilla who takes it down. Andres Bonilla kicks a strong pass forward to Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
30.16
Universitario Popayán are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
32.51
Rubén Rosa plays the ball forward to Diego Chávez. Diego Chávez knocks in a cross ball towards Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.35
Jorge Eladio Gallardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Husain. Alejandro Husain rushes past Alex Miller! Some superb footwork from Alejandro Husain provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Francisco Otero!
44.55
Albert Grossman advances with the ball. Albert Grossman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but David Guzman is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barranquilla have changed their lineup with Xavier Valencia replacing Diego Chávez. Universitario Popayán appear unchanged since the first half. The Barranquilla players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Universitario Popayán kicking off!
47.18
Robbie Wilson threads a neat ball through to Jorge Eladio Gallardo. Jorge Eladio Gallardo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jorge Eladio Gallardo plays a quick one-two with Alejandro Husain and rushes in on goal... Jorge Eladio Gallardo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
48.18
Humberto Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Andres Bonilla collects the pass. Andres Bonilla flicks a high pass forward. Gonçalo Arroyo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gonçalo Arroyo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Almeida.
60.07
Jorge Eladio Gallardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, José Orellana. José Orellana lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Husain. Alejandro Husain gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.46
Kirk Morales barges into Jorge Eladio Gallardo. Kirk Morales is warned by the referee! Jorge Eladio Gallardo runs off the knock.
66.03
Albert Grossman sees Vicente Guerra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vicente Guerra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.52
Daniel Giraldo chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Husain. Alejandro Husain plays a one-two with Rubiel Garcia and rushes in on goal... Alejandro Husain looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Francisco Otero had no chance!! Goal for Universitario Popayán!
72.37
Rubén Rosa flicks a high pass forward. Gonçalo Arroyo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gonçalo Arroyo shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.54
Oscar Sotelo hits a low pass to Vicente Guerra. Vicente Guerra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.26
Jorge Eladio Gallardo clumsily knocks into Rubén Rosa. The referee calls over Jorge Eladio Gallardo and shows him a yellow card! Rubén Rosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.39
Daniel Giraldo catches Albert Grossman on the ankles. The referee brings Daniel Giraldo to one side and gives him a warning! Albert Grossman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.13
Daniel Giraldo sees Afonso Rubio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Afonso Rubio kicks a strong pass forward to Rubiel Garcia but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.36
Oscar Sotelo flicks a high pass forward. Vicente Guerra comfortably collects the pass. Vicente Guerra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.02
Rubén Rosa makes a probing pass to Gonçalo Arroyo. Gonçalo Arroyo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robbie Wilson.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
27%
43.2%
29.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Husain of Universitario Popayán

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

1.David Guzman (GK)
6
2.Diego Simeone (DEF)
6
3.Robbie Wilson (DEF)
6
4.Manuel Almeida (DEF)
5
5.Sergio Frigerio (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Giraldo (MID)yellow card
6
7.Jorge Eladio Gallardo (MID)yellow card
7
8.Rubiel Garcia (ATT)
6
9.Alejandro Husain (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Afonso Rubio (ATT)
6
11.José Orellana (ATT)
6
 
12.Noe Hinojosa (MID)
0
13.Santiago Rey (MID)
0
14.Leandro Chavez (GK)
0