Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Atanasio Girardot where Atlético Nacional play host to Universitario Popayán. A crowd of 20,622 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético Nacional 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 Nuno Pulido.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético Nacional 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 Nuno Pulido.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Universitario Popayán get the match underway!
3.25
0-0Manuel Almeida hits a low pass to Jorge Eladio Gallardo. Jorge Eladio Gallardo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jorge Eladio Gallardo passes the ball forward but Gustavo Robles is offside!
4.24
0-0Salvador Casillas threads a neat ball through to Samuel Camacho. Samuel Camacho passes the ball forward to Máximo Aguilera. Máximo Aguilera shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from David Guzman as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
5.18
0-0It's a corner kick. Tobías Chamot kicks a low ball out wide. Gustavo Robles reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
8.36
0-0Matias Juarez brings the ball forward. Matias Juarez advances with the ball. Matias Juarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.02
Salvador Casillas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Camacho. Samuel Camacho flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Riquelme who takes it down. Daniel Riquelme lofts in a cross ball towards Máximo Aguilera. Máximo Aguilera makes a deft header but David Guzman is on top of his game. Good save!
27.20
1-0Salvador Casillas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Camacho. Samuel Camacho makes a probing pass to Daniel Riquelme. Daniel Riquelme knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.46
Jorge Eladio Gallardo threads a neat ball through to Gustavo Robles. Gustavo Robles rushes past Javier Davila! Gustavo Robles takes a shot at goal but somehow Oscar Lujan manages to keep it out.
36.01
1-0Samuel Camacho hacks Noe Hinojosa from behind! The referee warns Samuel Camacho to calm down! Noe Hinojosa gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.19
Noe Hinojosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rubiel Garcia. Rubiel Garcia tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
42.17
1-0Nondier Lugo flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Diego Simeone plays the ball forward to Noe Hinojosa. Noe Hinojosa makes a beautiful solo run. Noe Hinojosa plays a one-two with Gustavo Robles and rushes in on goal... Noe Hinojosa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Universitario Popayán also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético Nacional players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Atlético Nacional start the second half!
47.03
Salvador Casillas sees Tobías Chamot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobías Chamot advances with the ball. Tobías Chamot lofts in a cross ball towards Máximo Aguilera. With a superhuman jump, Máximo Aguilera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
49.42
Salvador Casillas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Camacho. Samuel Camacho threads the ball through to Daniel Riquelme. Daniel Riquelme lofts in a cross ball towards Máximo Aguilera. Máximo Aguilera heads the ball goalwards. David Guzman gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
51.44
Jorge Eladio Gallardo flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Robles controls it well on his chest. Gustavo Robles shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
53.25
Samuel Camacho hacks Quintero Gamez from behind! The referee calls over Samuel Camacho again and warns him to calm down! Quintero Gamez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.07
Quintero Gamez flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Eladio Gallardo controls it well on his chest. Jorge Eladio Gallardo flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Giraldo who brings the ball under control. Daniel Giraldo tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Oscar Lujan!
60.56
Jorge Eladio Gallardo makes a simple pass to Gustavo Robles. Gustavo Robles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.46
Jorge Eladio Gallardo flicks a high pass forward. Rubiel Garcia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rubiel Garcia rushes past Matias Juarez! Rubiel Garcia makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.25
Samuel Camacho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.06
Manuel Almeida surges forward with the ball. Manuel Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Giraldo who takes it down. Daniel Giraldo plays a one-two with Rubiel Garcia and advances towards the goal... Daniel Giraldo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
72.17
Nondier Lugo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Riquelme. Daniel Riquelme lofts in a cross ball towards Máximo Aguilera. Máximo Aguilera jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Máximo Aguilera scores for Atlético Nacional!!
75.44
Javier Davila flicks a high pass forward. Nondier Lugo controls it well on his chest. Nondier Lugo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Riquelme. Daniel Riquelme whips in a cross ball towards Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.53
Tobías Chamot knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Gallardo. Marco Gallardo knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Riquelme. Daniel Riquelme outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Riquelme!
83.45
Diego Simeone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Eladio Gallardo. Jorge Eladio Gallardo flicks a high pass forward to Rubiel Garcia who brings the ball under control. Rubiel Garcia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.42
4-0Nondier Lugo hacks Jorge Eladio Gallardo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jorge Eladio Gallardo runs off the knock.
87.03
Samuel Camacho brings the ball forward. Samuel Camacho shoots from distance but David Guzman reads it well. Excellent save!
89.39
Nondier Lugo knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Riquelme. Daniel Riquelme knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Almeida.
90.00
Quintero Gamez flicks a high pass forward. Noe Hinojosa collects the pass. Noe Hinojosa flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Giraldo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Giraldo plays a one-two with Gustavo Robles and advances towards the goal... Daniel Giraldo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
26.4%
41.4%
32.2%
Scorers
| Marco Gallardo 27, 75 Máximo Aguilera 72 Daniel Riquelme 79 | Daniel Giraldo 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Riquelme of Atlético Nacional |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oscar Lujan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matias Juarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Javier Davila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Salvador Casillas (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alexander Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Camacho (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nondier Lugo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Tobías Chamot (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marco Gallardo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Máximo Aguilera (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Daniel Riquelme (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Alessandro Mejia (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Aurellio (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francisco Hacembruch Hidalgo (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Guzman (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Robbie Wilson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diego Simeone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manuel Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Quintero Gamez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noe Hinojosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jorge Eladio Gallardo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rubiel Garcia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Afonso Rubio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gustavo Robles (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Daniel Giraldo (MID) | | 7 |
| 12. | Santiago Rey (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leandro Chavez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sergio Frigerio (DEF) | 0 | |