Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Polideportivo Sur where Envigado play host to Leones FC. A crowd of 11,707 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Envigado are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leones FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lionard Baez.


0.00
Envigado kick off!
3.34
Carlos Segura darts forward. Carlos Segura knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albeiro Navarrete who gathers it comfortably.
4.26
Carlos Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Palacio. Eduardo Palacio runs straight at the defence! Eduardo Palacio tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
10.04
Nuno Lugo comes in with a late challenge on Rubén Cordero. The referee calls over Nuno Lugo and warns him to calm down! Rubén Cordero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.04
Xavier Gallegos makes a simple pass to Jorge Eladio Munoz. Jorge Eladio Munoz sees Elkin Aviles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elkin Aviles kicks a strong pass forward to Jeffrey Anderson but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.46
Jorge Eladio Munoz knocks the ball to his team mate, Elkin Aviles. Elkin Aviles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Humberto Vazquez laces a through ball forward to Carlos Segura. Carlos Segura flicks a high pass forward. Paul Alston controls it well on his chest. Paul Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Palacio. Eduardo Palacio makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
21.11
Alvaro Flores makes an attacking run forward. Alvaro Flores shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.10
Yoximar Carrasco passes the ball forward to Eduardo Palacio. Eduardo Palacio shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
27.23
Yoximar Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Palacio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Palacio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albeiro Navarrete who gathers it comfortably.
28.15
Jorge Eladio Munoz makes a simple pass to Rubén Cordero. Rubén Cordero makes a pass forward but Elkin Aviles makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
33.15
Nuno Lugo hits a low pass to Yoximar Carrasco. Yoximar Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Palacio easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Palacio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albeiro Navarrete who gathers it comfortably.
34.06
With great vision, Yoximar Carrasco plays the ball forward to Eduardo Palacio. Eduardo Palacio shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Albeiro Navarrete. What a save!
36.54
Xavier Gallegos breaks forward. Xavier Gallegos knocks the ball forward to Rubén Cordero. Rubén Cordero shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.39
Yoximar Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Palacio. Eduardo Palacio tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Albeiro Navarrete smothers it!
40.41
Alvaro Flores hits a low pass to Jeffrey Anderson. Jeffrey Anderson shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Gonçalo Mendez.
41.51
Alvaro Flores takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Rubén Cordero shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
42.13
Alvaro Flores hacks Yoximar Carrasco from behind! Alvaro Flores is shown the yellow card! Yoximar Carrasco gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.13
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Yoximar Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Paul Alston holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Palacio. Eduardo Palacio makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Envigado appear unchanged since the first half. Leones FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Leones FC kick off!
47.09
Mateo Vidal Mata plays the ball forward to Jorge Eladio Munoz. Jorge Eladio Munoz flicks a high pass forward to Elkin Aviles who brings the ball under control. Elkin Aviles knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dinis Luna.
51.38
Jorge Eladio Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Jeffrey Anderson controls it well on his chest. Jeffrey Anderson lofts in a cross ball towards Elkin Aviles. Elkin Aviles rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Gonçalo Mendez.
52.25
Corner kick to Leones FC. Hugo Cortez chips it out wide. Vernon Myers is dispossessed by a tackle from Nuno Betancourt.
54.54
Alvaro Flores hacks Yoximar Carrasco from behind! Alvaro Flores is warned by the referee! Yoximar Carrasco runs off the knock.
57.37
Yoximar Carrasco sees space and advances. Yoximar Carrasco shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.55
Carlos Segura hits a low pass to Eduardo Palacio. Eduardo Palacio edges inside the box! Eduardo Palacio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.23
Nuno Lugo threads a neat ball through to Carlos Segura. Carlos Segura makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Palacio. Eduardo Palacio lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Alston. Paul Alston beats his man to it with a header. Albeiro Navarrete picks it out of the air!
69.16
Vernon Myers flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Eladio Munoz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Eladio Munoz threads a neat ball through to Rubén Cordero. Rubén Cordero shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.38
Carlos Segura hacks Mateo Vidal Mata from behind! Carlos Segura is shown the yellow card! Mateo Vidal Mata grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.04
Gonçalo Salas advances with the ball. Gonçalo Salas knocks the ball to his team mate, Elkin Aviles. Elkin Aviles cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Elkin Aviles provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
77.21
Vernon Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Eladio Munoz. Jorge Eladio Munoz sees Elkin Aviles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elkin Aviles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.54
Xavier Gallegos flicks a high ball forward to Alvaro Flores who takes it down. Alvaro Flores flicks a high ball forward to Jeffrey Anderson who takes it down. Jeffrey Anderson shoots from distance. Solid save from Gonçalo Mendez. What a great pair of hands!
81.09
Nuno Betancourt kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Garcia. Carlos Garcia makes a probing pass to Paul Alston. Paul Alston advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paul Alston provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.44
Carlos Segura makes a probing pass to Paul Alston. Paul Alston whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Palacio. Eduardo Palacio powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That's his third!
87.12
Carlos Segura chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Palacio. Eduardo Palacio runs straight at the defence! Eduardo Palacio tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Albeiro Navarrete!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
25%
42.7%
32.3%

Scorers
Eduardo Palacio 45, 60, 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Palacio of Envigado

Match Ratings
1.Gonçalo Mendez (GK)
6
2.Nuno Betancourt (DEF)
6
3.Nuno Lugo (DEF)
6
4.Dinis Luna (DEF)
6
5.Humberto Vazquez (DEF)
6
6.Carlos Garcia (MID)
6
7.Yoximar Carrasco (MID)
7
8.Carlos Segura (MID)yellow card
6
9.Manny Scott (MID)
6
10.Eduardo Palacio (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Paul Alston (ATT)
7
 
12.Marcelo Pele (ATT)
0
13.Alexis Quinones (ATT)
0
14.Milton Carpintero (DEF)
0