Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Alfonso López where Atlético Bucaramanga play host to Unión Magdalena. A crowd of 17,108 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Atlético Bucaramanga 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 Andres Klinger.


0.00
The whistle blows and Unión Magdalena kick off!
3.25
Lucio Palomeque flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Carmona controls it well on his chest. Ivan Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ricard. Bernardo Ricard directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
4.01
Jose Hughes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
10.39
Yoshimar Dulanto knocks the ball forward to Jaime Martínez. Jaime Martínez flicks a high ball forward to Sean Jackson who gracefully takes it down. Sean Jackson passes the ball forward but Pedro Mena is offside!
16.32
Michael Erazo makes a probing pass to Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.55
Michael Erazo flicks a high pass forward. Sean Jackson controls it well on his chest. Sean Jackson edges inside the box! Sean Jackson tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
21.46
Jose Hughes plays the ball forward to Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Pedro Mena provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Julián Blanco reads it well. Nice keeping!
24.25
Jose Hughes chips the ball to his team mate, Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.56
Lucio Palomeque makes an attacking run forward. Lucio Palomeque plays a one-two with Bernardo Ricard and rushes in on goal... Lucio Palomeque side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.56
Jose Hughes makes a simple pass to Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.15
Mario Peñarrieta runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Mario Peñarrieta laces a through ball forward to Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
34.22
Yoshimar Dulanto flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Martínez who brings the ball under control. Jaime Martínez flicks a high pass forward to Juan Caicedo who brings the ball under control. Juan Caicedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.06
Yoshimar Dulanto threads the ball through to Michael Erazo. Michael Erazo flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Mena collects the pass. Pedro Mena skips past Fred de Dios Ibarra! Some good footwork from Pedro Mena provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Fred de Dios Ibarra happens to be in the right place to block it.
38.17
Jaime Martínez makes a simple pass to Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena whips in a cross ball towards Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.50
Michael Erazo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.57
Fred de Dios Ibarra flicks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Maldonado. Luciano Maldonado flicks a high ball forward to Marcelo Ortega who takes it down. With great vision, Marcelo Ortega plays the ball forward to Bernardo Ricard who has made a great run into the box. Bernardo Ricard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Irven Advíncula is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Bucaramanga appear unchanged since the first half. Unión Magdalena also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético Bucaramanga get the second half underway!
48.07
Juan Martín Varela threads the ball through to Michael Erazo. Michael Erazo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fred de Dios Ibarra.
49.09
Mario Peñarrieta flicks a high pass forward. Julio James controls it well on his chest. Julio James chips the ball to his team mate, Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
59.13
Julio James runs straight at the opposition's defence. Julio James lofts in a cross ball towards Sean Jackson. Sean Jackson powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.49
Fred de Dios Ibarra hits a low pass to Luciano Maldonado. Luciano Maldonado flicks a high pass forward. Marcelo Ortega collects the pass. Marcelo Ortega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
69.34
Fred de Dios Ibarra catches Juan Caicedo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Caicedo runs off the knock.
71.52
Juan Martín Varela passes the ball forward to Julio James. Julio James makes a probing pass to Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.40
Jaime Martínez threads a neat ball through to Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.02
Yoshimar Dulanto catches Ivan Carmona on the ankles. The referee warns Yoshimar Dulanto to calm down! Ivan Carmona gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.06
Luciano Maldonado threads a neat ball through to Ivan Carmona. Ivan Carmona plays a scrappy one-two with Marcelo Ortega and advances towards the goal... Ivan Carmona shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper, Irven Advíncula, sees it late!! Goal for Unión Magdalena!
81.27
Michael Erazo flicks a high ball forward to Juan Caicedo who takes it down. Juan Caicedo shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
83.36
Jose Hughes threads the ball through to Pedro Mena. Pedro Mena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mateo Godoy.
85.34
With vision, Jaime Martínez laces a through ball forward to Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
89.12
Juan Martín Varela threads a neat ball through to Michael Erazo. Michael Erazo flicks a high pass forward to Juan Caicedo who brings the ball under control. Juan Caicedo plays a scrappy one-two with Sean Jackson and advances towards the goal... Juan Caicedo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
Yoshimar Dulanto threads a neat ball through to Jose Hughes. Jose Hughes flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Mena who takes it down. Pedro Mena whips in a cross ball towards Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
13
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75.5%
24.5%
Play Area
21.3%
39.4%
39.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Mena of Atlético Bucaramanga

Match Ratings